I attended the seminar at TEXSOM on Carignan which is a grape that is fairly rare among the world but is starting to get noticed even in Texas Read More
Views from the High Plains
These are some views you may see when you visit the High Plains of TexasThese are some views you may see when you visit the High Plains of TexasThese are some views you may see when you visit the High Plains of Texas Read More
Buena Suerte Vineyards
Vineyard page for Buena Suerte Vineyards Read More
Using FrostGuard units for Frost Protection
FrostGuard units by Agrofrost are being used to protect vineyards from frost just like wind machines are also being used by some vineyards Read More
Battle of the Texas Tempranillos
It seems a Battle of Texas wines is a regular event now at Texas Wine Lover. Last year we had the Battle of the Texas Roussannes. Since we had previously done two white wines, it was now time for a red wine. Tempranillo is arguably the signature red wine of Texas, so it was onlyRead More
Touring High Plains Vineyards and “That’s a Lot of Vines!”
Visiting the High Plains requires visiting some of the top vineyards in the state of Texas. With the number of High Plains vineyards, it is very tough to visit all, so I planned with Bill and Gail Day of Buena Suerte Vineyards on which vineyards to visit. Of course, the first vineyard to visit was Buena Suerte Vineyards.Read More
Llano Estacado Winery – Revisited
I visited Llano Estacado Winery and had the enjoyment of a tour with barrel tastings. Read More
Texas Custom Wine Works – Revisited
I visited Texas Custom Wine Works (TCWW) located in Brownfield. They are a custom processing facility which can help customers with winemaking and more. Read More
Update on Pheasant Ridge Winery
In December of 2013, Bingham Family Vineyards completed their purchase of Pheasant Ridge Winery. They announced the original Pheasant Ridge founder and winegrower, Bobby Cox, would be involved heavily in the winery. By the title of winegrower, he would be responsible for making wine but also for the growth of the Pheasant Ridge vineyard. IRead More
Messina Hof 30th Annual Wine & Roses Festival and Spring Release Dinner
The 30th Annual Wine & Roses Festival was held at Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Bryan on Saturday, April 26. The festival marks the budding of the vines and blooming of the roses at the winery. The weekend started off though Friday night with the Spring Release Dinner. Everyone enjoyed a reception with threeRead More