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 […]
Celebrate October Texas Wine Month by taking this class and become certified as a Specialist of Texas Wine! NOTE: This is a new upcoming Specialist of Texas Wine Class from Texas Wine School. Register now to assure that […]
The end of summer is near, but the sun is still warm, and the grapes nearly ripened. That can only mean one thing: it’s again time for Messina Hof Winery Harvest Festival. Actually, it’s already begun, but […]
Texas Hill Country was voted the #3 wine region in the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Wine Region in North America. USA Today just announced the Top Ten winners in the category Best […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is an understatement to say, at Ab Astris Winery, the food and wine pairing sessions are immersive experiences, both fun and educational. Furthermore, based on my recent visit, I can also say that they […]
It’s that time of year again! Texas Hill Country has been nominated for the 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards as a contender for Best Wine Region! We could use your support to be #1. The […]