New winery videos and walkthrough tours express dedication to making world-class wines Texas Fine Wine, a first-of-its-kind marketing group of four Texas wineries that organized in 2014 to promote their wines and wineries collectively, is […]
It’s Spring 2024, and it’s a good time to learn more about your local wines… Texas wines! But, you are running out of time to register for the Spring 2024 class and get your wines […]
You may have heard of the play Waiting for Godot. It was written by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett. In this play, Beckett features two characters engage in seemingly unending hours in discussions and encounters while […]
It’s 2024 and the 2023 holiday season is now in our rear view mirror. Maybe you found wine-appropriate gifts for all of your wine-living friends, family and associates, and yourself, or maybe you haven’t. Well, […]
In the wild, grapes can hang on the vine between June and October, and in some cases, can remain on the vine into winter. They are moisture and sugar laden and an energy-rich food. Native grapes like European varieties can be consumed by wildlife & humans. Their juice provides a refreshing drink, pleasing jellies and jams, and can also be fermented to make wine. The taste of native grapes varies from what you might expect from European wine grapes, but their role in viticulture is important especially today in Texas. […]
This is a reminder to Texas winegrowers to please fill out the second Texas Crush Report and Vineyard Production Survey for the good of the Texas Wine Industry. Individual responses will be kept confidential by Texas A&M. […]
… These classes with the certification authority from the Texas Wine School provide you enhanced Texas wine enjoyment through knowledge and historical insights with a real wine school certification. Nothing to sell you except wine […]
Applications will be accepted up to May 15, 2023… Details below The Wine Society of Texas (WST) will provide up to $10,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education, internship, field study, […]
Why was I not surprised when Bending Branch Winery owner Dr. Robert Young, known by many as simply Dr. Bob, invited me to stop by for a tasting of wine he said, ”was made from […]
Lead photo – Dr. Bob Young, owner Bending Branch Winery. The Advanced Course extends the series of classes that were initiated in Level 1 but features more in-depth information on the wine regions of Texas, their characteristics, and their unique wines and styles. Your instructor, who is also the course developer, is Dr. Russ Kane of VintageTexas.com. […]