Events
Texas Wine Exports in 1859
Texas Wine Exports in 1859 “Trade of Western Texas – The Indianola Courier, of the 17th gives a table of the imports and exports for the year ending… of the flourishing port of Indianola on […]
winemaking
grape growing
The Binghams Acquire Pheasant Ridge Winery and Vineyard
The Binghams Acquire Pheasant Ridge Winery and Vineyard December 9, 2013 – Continuing its mission of providing exceptional quality products to Texans, Cliff Bingham, President of Bingham Family Cellars, LLC announced today that the company […]
grape growing
You Just “Tannat” Argue with the Success of Texas Tannat: Bending Branch Winery Brings in Rodeo Gold
You Just “Tannat” Argue with the Success of Texas Tannat: Bending Branch Winery Brings in Gold Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, Texas, has won the coveted “Top Texas Wine” from the Houston Livestock Show and […]
Events
Haak Vineyards Brings in Old World Gold & Silver with New World Madeira
Haak Vineyards Brings in Old World Gold & Silver with New World Madeira Haak Vineyards & Winery announced today that it was awarded a Gold and two Silver Medals by the largest international wine competition […]
Contest
Winners of the 2013 Austin Country Fair Wine Show Judging
Winners of the 2013 Austin Country Fair Wine Show Judging On Saturday, October 12, 2013, the Austin County Fair held their 2013 Non-commercial Wine Show and Judging at the Austin County Fairgrounds – Turnverein Building, […]
grape growing
Fall Creek Vineyards Hires a New Winemaker: Sergio Cuadra Schlie
Fall Creek Vineyards Hires a New Winemaker: Sergio Cuadra Schlie In a recent news release, Susan Auler announced the hiring of a new winemaker at Fall Creek Vineyard – Sergio Cuadra Schlie. He is […]
Local wine
Texas Tech University Plant and Soil Science Department Adds Maureen Qualia as Enology Instructor
Texas Tech University Plant and Soil Science Department Adds Maureen Qualia as Enology Instructor The Texas wine industry welcomes one of it’s own back to Texas in a vital role! An experienced winemaker and production […]
Events
TWGGA Holds First Legislative Forum: For Sale in Texas Only Makes the Initial Cut
TWGGA Holds First Legislative Forum: “For Sale in Texas Only Makes” the Initial Cut The first in a series of Legislative Forums was held on Wednesday, August 14 in Austin. The Legislative Forums came out […]
grape growing
The Texas Winemakers/Winery Owners Pledge (and Good for Other Local Wine States, Too)
The Texas Winemakers/Winery Owners Pledge (and Good for Other Local Wine States, Too) Some of you have seen the blog and reader comments over the past few days on CraveDFW (click here) on “For-Sale-in-Texas-Only” wine. […]
grape growing
Dear Whole Foods Market, Please Remove Non-Texas Wine From Your Texas Wine Display [Redux]
Dear Whole Foods Market, Please Remove Non-Texas Wine From Your Texas Wine Display [Redux] or, “Where are you Grover Norquist when you need a winery to sign a pledge?” Those of you that have read […]