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“In the Room Where It Happened” and on Zoom… Competition for Periwinkle Foundation’s Iron Sommelier 2021

November 6, 2021 admin 0

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 […]

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Iron Sommelier 2021 – Presented by AUTOSOL: Still time to join in a truly fine, fun event!

October 28, 2021 admin 0

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 […]

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Oberon Wines: King of Potions and Bordeaux Varietals Grown in Napa Valley

September 19, 2021 admin 0

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 […]

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Ursa Vineyards: Celebrate California Wine Month with a Flash Sale for a Texas Twist

September 2, 2021 admin 0

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 […]

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International Box Wine Day is September 9th!

August 31, 2021 admin 0

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

August 2, 2021 admin 0

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 […]

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Trivento Ascends to #1 Argentine Wine Brand in the World and Texans are Excited

July 29, 2021 admin 0

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

May 23, 2021 admin 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 […]

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“País de Résistance” – Hopes for a Heritage Mission Vineyard Planting in Texas

January 2, 2021 admin 2

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 […]

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Food and Wine

Le Beaujolais Nouveau de Georges. Was Fun… Now Get Ready for his Cru Beaujolais!

December 3, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Tasting America’s Best Vineyard: To Kalon

July 24, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Who in Houston, Texas Doesn’t Like a Good Circus? And, with a Montrose Gourmet Lunch, and an Artist Meet/Greet, Too!

January 31, 2019 admin 0

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 – […]

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Food and Wine

Cabernet Grill & Newsom Vineyards: An Interplay of Texas Wine and Food Magic

May 11, 2018 admin 1

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, […]

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VintageTweets: New Release of Wineslinger Chronicles by TTU Press

December 15, 2017 admin 0

  ‘VintageTweets: New Release of Wineslinger Chronicles by TTU Press “Great holiday gift for your #TXwine aficionado or all things #Texas lover from author Russ Kane @VintageTexas and @TTUPress. New release in softcover. Order online […]

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Periwinkle Foundation Provides A First-Hand View of Sommeliers’ Thirst for Competition

November 6, 2017 admin 1

Thirst of Competition: Periwinkle Hosts Premier Sommelier Competition and Wine Tasting Event Iron Sommelier Presented by AUTOSOL® Returns to Houston on November 9 WHAT: Houston’s finest sommeliers will be put to the test at The […]

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