One of Bending Branch Winery’s signature grape varieties is Picpoul Blanc and this Wine Wednesday features its new release. Bending Branch planted this white grape, originally from southwest France, in 2009 because of its versatility and naturally high acidity....
Harvest 2024 is looking quite promising, according to the wineries of Texas Fine Wine. Early bud break, the spring rains and not-too-hot summer temperatures have harvest sneaking up a bit early this year – with first fruit coming in sometime next week. And the fruit...
For Wine Wednesday, we are featuring a fabulous summer sipper that’s a great pairing with the pool, porch or picnic! Duchman Family Winery’s new Grape Growers BBQ White is already winning over hearts and palates – it was named the Grand Star White at the 2024 Lone...
Texas Fine Wine will attend the Texas Restaurant Show 2024 on Sunday, July 14 and Monday, July 15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. You will find us in the GO TEXAN/Uncork Texas Wines booth where we will share wines from Bending Branch Winery,...
It’s hot out there but we Texans still fire up the grill – because it sure beats heating up the kitchen. For this Wine Wednesday, we are featuring the Pedernales Cellars 2022 Viognier Reserve that pairs perfectly with grilled veggies and chicken. The Viognier Reserve...
The results are in from two recent international wine competitions! Congrats to Pedernales Cellars for winning the most Golds among Texas wineries at the 2024 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition for its 2023 Texas Viognier, 2020 Canted County Tempranillo...
It’s the dog days of summer and this Wine Wednesday features a bright white wine to beat the heat. The 2023 Estate Viognier from Spicewood Vineyards is the perfect pairing with the pool, patio or porch. It has great acidity and notes of citrus blossom, pineapple,...
We love firsts for Wine Wednesday so today we feature Bending Branch Winery’s inaugural bottling of Malbec from Tallent Vineyards. Nourished by Mason Country’s unique Hickory Sandstone Aquifer, Tallent Vineyards produces grapes with complex aromatics, robust flavor...
For this Wine Wednesday, we are traveling to far west Texas to Dell Valley Vineyards, which is one of the highest vineyards in the state, sitting at around 3,700 feet. The 2020 Cabernet Franc is the first red wine that Spicewood Vineyards owner Ron Yates has made from...
We are featuring another great wine for Father’s Day – the Pedernales Cellars 2020 Tempranillo Reserve. Made with primarily Tempranillo as well as some Graciano, Alicante Bouschet and Cinsault, this bold red has good tannins and structure, both earth and fruit notes...
Father’s Day is around the corner and we have a great gift recommendation for your wine-loving Dad! One of the first Texas wineries to focus on Italian grapes, Duchman Family Winery makes its Grape Growers blend to pay tribute to the growers it works with. Winemaker...
Texas Fine Wine is excited to host another special event at our favorite urban winery – Re:Rooted 210 in San Antonio. Join us on Wednesday, June 12 from 6-9 p.m. for a night of Texas wines and cheeses. Enjoy five cheeses from River Whey Creamery paired with these...
While Sauvignon Blanc is not one of the more commonly planted white grapes grown in Texas, it does quite well in certain microclimates. Spicewood Vineyards is one of those special places where the soils and weather come together to produce a beautiful white wine....
Bending Branch Winery just released its second reserve bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon from Newsom Vineyards. A reserve bottling is produced only when nature and the winemaker conspire to create something very special. Bending Branch has been sourcing Cabernet...
We love a commemorative wine and this one is special. The Pedernales Cellars 2020 Cuvee 1853 celebrates the year that Jeanine Kuhlken’s ancestors first came to Texas. David and Julie’s mother Jeanine and husband Larry founded Kuhlken Vineyards – making this wine the...
