Tempranillo Archives - Vintage Texas

Has Texas Finally Evolved Past Tempranillo and Viognier? The Results from the 2026 Texas Vintners Cup Says Yes!

October 12, 2026 admin 0

Around 2005 to 2010, the first two grape varieties from warmer European climes that started showing up in the Texas winners’ circle were Tempranillo and Viognier. In some conversations, these grape varieties even took on the moniker of being “The Grape Varieties for Texas” and I’ve even heard someone call them, “The National Grape Varieties of Texas”. But, wait there more to Texas wine than just these two grapes. […]

For An Ode To A State’s Most Favored Grape – Try Lost Draw Tempranillo

August 26, 2026 admin 0

Tempranillo has become a signature red grape of Texas because its natural growing cycle that is uniquely suited to the state’s scorching summers and limestone-heavy soils, whereas classic French varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon (the most favored grape of both Bordeaux and Napa Valley) often struggle with the Texas’s intense heat and unpredictable weather. […]

Sparkling Wines of Summer: The Texas Hill Country Wineries Hold a Respectable Place in the World of Sparkling Wines – Blind Tasting Panel Results… “Texas Takes on All Comers!”

August 2, 2024 admin 0

Texas history is rife with tales and legends, and some even indicate a special place for Champagne, the classic French sparkling wine. But, it is sometimes hard to know the difference between historical fact and […]

Favorite Texas Wines 2024 Edition – White and Red – From Facebook and Instagram Surveys

July 4, 2024 admin 0

Back in 2015, I did a survey of favorite Texas white and red wines. I recently found the images that showed the results from that survey. So, I decided to do it again. But, I […]

Yay… It’s National Rosé Day! And, We are Rockin’ It with Carter Creek Winery, Tempranillo Sparkling Rosé

June 9, 2024 admin 0

By and large, when the word “Tempranillo” is spoken, most wine-minds go immediately to the hearty red wines (vino tinto) of the Spanish Rioja or Texas High Plains wine regions. For today’s celebration, however, we […]

Dr. Russ Kane to Present his Levels 1 and 2 Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Course in June at Bending Branch Winery’s “Branch on High” Location in Comfort, Texas… Reserve your spot in class now!

May 21, 2024 admin 0

For the first time in many years, Dr. Russ Kane – who is often referred to as the “Man that wrote the book on Texas wine” – will be presenting his Specialist of Texas Wine […]

Texas Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: Wedding Oak Winery’s SFO Chronicle Top Award Winners

February 15, 2024 admin 0

On this tasting stop at Wedding Oak Winery, we’ve got some good (and even Gold Medal) tasting to do today! Mike and Lynn McHenry, the passionate owners of the Wedding Oak Winery purchased 112 acres […]

Texas Reflections: The Best Texas Wines I Tasted in 2023

December 30, 2023 admin 0

With all the guff people have given “Best of” lists of Texas wines, I’d like to preface this blog by saying something pretty darn obvious. “Please realize that I have not tasted all possible Texas […]

It’s Time to Bundle Up with The Texas Fine Wine Bundle For Your Year End Holiday Festivities

November 22, 2023 admin 0

Texas Fine Wine is excited to offer again this year their Texas Fine Wine Holiday Pack, if ordered by December 8th, will arrive in time for your for Christmas and year end holiday celebrations. This bundle includes four wines that will marvelously pair with your holiday celebrations and food. […]

Bending Branch Winery – A Bigger, Bolder Texas Tempranillo… Red Wines of Summer 2023 Part 2 , “Blue Blazes” Edition – Viva la Différence

August 9, 2023 admin 0

To paraphrase what they say on Sesame Street, “Why was one of these wines not like the others? Could it be the Flash Détente? Viva “La Différence”! […]