Great Places & People
Celebrating National Port Wine Day with Kopke, the Oldest Port wine house in the World
Red and white Port wines from Kopke Port Wine, the oldest Port wine house in the world. […]
Wine Drinking in Texas
California Wine
The 2022 San Luis Obispo County Wine Awards Recognize Leaders of California Mid-State – One warm wine region to another
Texans and our friends in San Luis Obispo County wine industry want to recognize dedication, stewardship, innovation, and leadership demonstrated in San Luis Obispo County. The 2022 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards go […]
Great Places & People
“In the Room Where It Happened” and on Zoom… Competition for Periwinkle Foundation’s Iron Sommelier 2021
Lead Photo Credit: Samantha Nicole Tisci RESULTS: At the end of the evening, Justin Vann, Nancy’s Hustle, took home the title of Iron Sommelier 2021 with his “Italian White Wine: Drink it (with your mouth)!” theme. Other awards included: 1st runner up – Austin Farina, March 2nd runner […]
Sommelier
Iron Sommelier 2021 – Presented by AUTOSOL: Still time to join in a truly fine, fun event!
Thursday, November 4th – 6:30pm at Caracol – https://ironsommelier.org The Periwinkle Foundation is proud to announce Iron Sommelier 2021 presented by AUTOSOL will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021. This year, Caracol will play […]
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oberon Wines: King of Potions and Bordeaux Varietals Grown in Napa Valley
From a 13th century French song, Oberon was known as an elven man of the forest living not far from Bordeaux. In Shakespeare’s “Midsummer’s Night Dream” King Oberon tells Puck to fetch a certain flower to […]
California Wine
Ursa Vineyards: Celebrate California Wine Month with a Flash Sale for a Texas Twist
FLASH SALE…Ursa is kicking off California Wine Month with a case sale! Now through Monday, September 6, you can get 12 bottles of 2015 Ursa Petite Sirah for only $180. Ursa Vineyards located in the Sierra Foothills […]
Bottling
International Box Wine Day is September 9th!
It’s time to Embrace the Box along with Wine Nook and celebrate International Box Wine Day on September 9th! This year may not be the year for big celebrations, but why wet your whistle with a taste of […]
Food and Wine
Hamel Family Wines: Sonoma Terroir-Driven Red Wines Are Coming to Texas
Wine Drinking in Texas… If you drive on Route 12 north of the city of Sonoma, California, look to the east and you’ll see Hamel Family Wines estate and vineyards against the backdrop of the […]
Malbec
Trivento Ascends to #1 Argentine Wine Brand in the World and Texans are Excited
Malbec powerhouse doubles performance over five years to assume top position in global value Bodega Trivento is now the world’s top Argentine wine brand following a 2020 report from global consulting firm IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. Founded in […]
Food and Wine
Messina Hof’s New Harvest Green Location Leads the Way into Summer 2021: Part 1
The exciting news in Texas (and particularly in the greater Houston-area) is, Messina Hof Winery just opened a new winery location in Richmond called Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen. As the newest member of […]
grape growing
“País de Résistance” – Hopes for a Heritage Mission Vineyard Planting in Texas
Those of you who read my recent blog (click here) know that in the dark of winter and the festivities of the past holiday season, I’ve gone down the proverbial “rabbit hole” of Texas’s early […]
Food and Wine
Le Beaujolais Nouveau de Georges. Was Fun… Now Get Ready for his Cru Beaujolais!
Le Beaujolais Nouveau de Georges. Was Fun… Now Get Ready for his Cru Beaujolais! Literally, “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé” means, the new Beaujolais has arrived… the first wine of the harvest. The early-release wines […]
grape growing
Tasting America’s Best Vineyard: To Kalon
Tasting America’s Best Vineyard: To Kalon What did Robert Mondavi see in “To Kalon” many years ago? On paper, To Kalon can be described as follows: In 1868, H. W. Crabb planted a vineyard nearby the […]
Events
Who in Houston, Texas Doesn’t Like a Good Circus? And, with a Montrose Gourmet Lunch, and an Artist Meet/Greet, Too!
Who in Houston, Texas Doesn’t Like a Good Circus? And, with a Montrose Gourmet Lunch, and an Artist Meet/Greet, Too! Cirque Du Soleil LUZIA Artist Meet & Greet Brunch At La Villa WHO: La Villa – […]
Food and Wine
Cabernet Grill & Newsom Vineyards: An Interplay of Texas Wine and Food Magic
Cabernet Grill & Newsom Vineyards: An Interplay of Texas Wine and Food Magic On a recent road trip to the Texas Hill Country to attend the Wine Revolution Rosé Festival at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, […]