Let’s start with this easy questions and give an obvious easy answer. Rioja is definitely not a variety of wine grape. But, it is a word that is very much associated with Spanish wine. From […]
Some of you may recall a reoccurring segment on VintageTexas from several years ago called Cyclopedia of Wine that ran for a few years after I started the blog. Well, get ready, we are going […]
Stop by West Texas Tipsy Tasting Trailer. […]
If you haven’t heard of or had the opportunity to taste Hye Meadow Winery’s 2017 Red Blend Boooom (Yep… with four ”o”s), there is no better reason to make a stop at the winery near […]
The larger than life event that draws growers, wineries and industry professionals from all over Texas. […]
It must have been jubilation for winery owner and winemaker Bobby Cox of Lubbock’s Pheasant Ridge Winery following the 1985 Lone Star State Wine Competition, the winners of which were announced at an awards dinner […]
My Grenache and Cinsault are similar, produced exactly the same way – old school, Rhone-style. […]
Roussanne, the best white grape for Texas – It can handle was all Texas weather can throw at it and makes great wine, too! […]
If you saw part one of my “These Are a Few of my Favorite Texas Wines…” blog, welcome back for more good tastes. Because these wines are in Part 2 of the series, it does […]
“In full discloser, I’m a bit surprised how well this wine turned out”, said winemaker John Rivenburgh (aka Rye – Vin – Berg, as he emblazoned on his new hats) referring to his newly released […]
Well, we are at the end of another year. When I look back over the past 12 months, I close my eyes and summon my inner taster with a special request. It’s kind of like […]
Books are always in fashion, a perfect gift for those that share your love of life and love of wine. The holiday season is also the perfect time to share a book with a special […]
It was a warm summer afternoon driving east on Route 290. I approached the hamlet of Hye and made a turn south and, in short, found Ben and Victoria Calais’ French Connection Wines (FCW). This […]
Texas Vineyards and Wineries, Do you have an employee, family member, or friend that would like additional training in grape production in Texas? The Texas Viticulture Certificate Program has been offered by Texas Tech University […]
Note: Changes were made near the end of this blog to correct statements about the number of flash détente units operating in Texas and to note when and where they were commissioned. What’s this thing […]
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