The 10th anniversary of TEXSOM will take place at the Four Seasons Resort & Club in Las Colinas, Texas, from August 9 to 11. The Texas Sommelier’s Conference hosts wine professionals and connoisseurs from around the world allowing them to attend educational seminars, network, and participate in certification opportunities. One of the highlights of TEXSOM isRead More
Texas Wineries at the 2014 TEXSOM
Several Texas wineries will be showcasing their wines at this year’s 2014 TEXSOM (Texas Sommelier Conference) in Irving, Texas. It was previously announced that Texas Fine Wine will co-host with Texas Monthly a Hospitality Suite on Sunday, August 10, in addition to pouring wines at the Grand Tasting on August 11. Texas Fine Wine comprises the TexasRead More
Wine & Food Foundation of Texas Announces Charitable Gifts
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas (WFFT) will distribute more than $50,000 to four Texas-based, nonprofit organizations supporting health and education in the lifecycle of food and wine in the second half of 2014. The contributions further the WFFT’s mission to better the health and well-being of our community by funding culinary scholarships, educationalRead More
Texas Fine Wine will be at TEXSOM Again this Year
CENTRAL TEXAS, July 21, 2014 – Celebrating one of the largest and most prominent wine education conferences for wine, spirits and beverage professionals, Texas Fine Wine is a proud sponsor of TEXSOM in its 10th year. Texas Fine Wine will co-host with Texas Monthly a Hospitality Suite on Sunday, August 10, for TEXSOM participants. Representing four distinguished Texas wineries, Texas FineRead More
2014 TEXSOM Conference Registration Open
TEXSOM, the most prominent and influential wine education conference in the United States, is celebrating its tenth year, has announced that registration is now open for TEXSOM 2014. TEXSOM 2014 will take place August 9 -11, 2014 at the Four Seasons Resort & Club in Las Colinas, Texas. TEXSOM 2014 will include presentations by 39Read More
Texas Fine Wine wins Four Gold Medals at Dallas Morning News & TEXSOM Wine Competition
We already reported on the Texas appellation winners from the Dallas Morning News and TEXSOM Wine Competition. Out of those wineries, Texas Fine Wine wineries – Bending Branch Winery, Brennan Vineyards, Duchman Family Winery, and Pedernales Cellars – won 13 gold and silver medals at the 2014 Dallas Morning News and TEXSOM International Wine Competition. Considered one of the topRead More
2014 Dallas Morning News and TEXSOM Wine Competition – Texas Appellation Winners
In the 2014 Dallas Morning News and TEXSOM Wine Competition, the judges tasted a total of 2,729 wines from 27 states and 20 foreign countries in two days of judging. A total of 227 gold, 629 silver, and 852 bronze medals were awarded.
Four Premier Texas Wineries Launch “Texas Fine Wine” Marketing Initiative
Four of Texas’ most distinguished wineries – Bending Branch Winery, Brennan Vineyards, Duchman Family Winery, and Pedernales Cellars – have launched a new marketing initiative called “Texas Fine Wine” to promote their award-winning wines as some of the best in the state and their wineries as top wine tourism destinations. “Texas Fine Wine represents a distinctive groupRead More
2013 Year in Review – 2014 Resolutions
Another year has quickly passed and another one is about to begin. I made some 2013 New Year’s Resolutions earlier in the year. Let’s see how I did.
TEXSOM 2013 – Reflections Through a Wine Glass
After attending TEXSOM 2013 (Texas Sommelier Conference), I did a little reflection on what had taken place and wanted to put down my random thoughts of the conference. Okay, I tried to think of a clever title for this post and “Reflections Through a Wine Glass” was the best I could come up with quickly.Read More