This week I had the privilege of attending a master class on Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône region,...
Read This ArticleThis week I had the privilege of attending a master class on Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône region,...
Read This ArticleDomaine Bousquet’s journey to becoming truly sustainable is a testament to the power of vision and...
Read This ArticleAs a wine blogger who loves exploring Sonoma County, I was on a quick weekend journey to explore this...
Read This ArticleLately, it seems the trend is to read about small boutique wineries being acquired by larger corporations....
Read This ArticleRecently, I had the pleasure of discovering South African sparkling wines, and I was impressed by what I...
Read This ArticleIn the ever-evolving world of wine, Spain’s Grandes Pagos de España (GPE) is leading a revolution...
Read This ArticleThe Texas Wine Growers hosted a behind-the-scenes press trip that brought together the member wineries for two...
Read This ArticleWhy did the Texas winery, the bottle shop, and the out-of-state wine producer walk into a bar...
Read This ArticleAs Dry Creek Vineyard celebrates its 53rd harvest, the winery stands as an example of family perseverance and a...
Read This ArticleThis month, an international marketing campaign, Come Over October, was launched to encourage individuals to raise a glass to...
Read This ArticleIn a world where the wine industry is often dominated by tradition (and men), Barbara Werley stands out...
Read This ArticleThis past week, The Dallas Morning News covered the best BYOB places to go in Dallas (note...
Read This ArticleIt began with the potential of Malbec and two men who believed climate, soil and topography could play...
Read This Article“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss....
Read This ArticleJust last week, I had the privilege of meeting with Braiden Albrecht, the third winemaker on record to...
Read This ArticleWith Dallas enduring yet another day of triple-digit temperatures, rosé wine stands out as the ideal summer drink,...
Read This ArticleEarlier this month, I wrote about my recent trip to Paso Robles—a place that had metamorphosed since my...
Read This ArticleThe Matthews Winery was one of the early pioneers of Washington State. The winery is a leader...
Read This ArticleDonum Estate, a harmonious blend of wine, art, and nature, is a winery located in the heart of...
Read This ArticleMy last four days in Paso Robles, I witnessed a transformation. This was my third trip...
Read This ArticleI recently had a chance to explore the region of Lugana and the unique and diverse Turbiana...
Read This ArticleOver the past year, von Stiehl Winery assembled a team of writers and tasters to provide...
Read This ArticleFor over 100 years, the Pedroncelli family has been a driving force in Sonoma’s Dry Creek...
Read This ArticleStephanie Rivin, a former Californian winemaker, never expected she would move to Bordeaux and launch a brand....
Read This ArticleThe story of Xurus Wine began with two brothers-in-law who shared a passion for making world-class wine....
Read This ArticleRecently, I had the chance to sit down with Bruce Devlin, the winemaker for Ballentine Vineyards for the...
Read This ArticleSonoma Time Rosé was crafted with a vision to unite Sonoma County growers in creating a distinguished American...
Read This ArticleSince its establishment in 1886, Ehlers Estate Winery has a reputation for its historic legacy and for...
Read This ArticleIn my thirteen years of visiting wineries, I’ve been blessed to enjoy some truly incredible moments with...
Read This ArticleLast month I spent a weekend in Fredericksburg for a wine experience combining the charm of a...
Read This ArticleUnderstanding The Hilt’s wines means exploring the rugged Sta. Rita Hills Valley. Divided into four quadrants, their...
Read This ArticleIt’s been a while since I deeply explored Franciacorta, one of Italy’s most renowned sparkling wine regions. Located...
Read This ArticleThe Presqu’ile Winery journey is a testament to resilience. From managing the demands of nature to navigating the...
Read This ArticleLast week, I shared my experience in Cuatro Ciénegas, an inspiring region where nature’s beauty is on...
Read This ArticleCuatro Ciénegas offers a tranquil escape, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The stillness...
Read This ArticleThe Uruguay wine industry began during the colonial era, but it began to thrive in the late 19th...
Read This ArticleThe story of Mission Cocktails began at a charity event when Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko bonded over...
Read This ArticleHeath Family Wines is not a single winery, but a collection of different wineries under one umbrella brand....
Read This ArticleLocated on the hills of southeastern Australia is a region of vineyards that American wine lovers often overlook....
Read This ArticleThe inception of Lucy Wines stemmed from the shared belief of Pisoni Vineyard’s Co-owners, Mark and Jeff,...
Read This ArticleIn the heart of Dallas, on lower Greenville Avenue, lies Quarter Acre – a neighborhood joint with...
Read This ArticleBack in 2015, when pioneering Winemaker Merry Edwards was considering the next chapter of her life, she knew...
Read This ArticleThe power of friendship is an unparalleled concept. It’s knowing you have a group that will provide...
Read This ArticleThe rich winemaking history of Slovenia, tracing back 2,000 years, was a revelation to me. Equally surprising...
Read This ArticleThe story of Balletto Family Winery unfolds from the roots of a farm-to-table narrative. The story starts...
Read This ArticleREAD UNTIL THE END FOR LATE BREAKING NEWS The convergence of fine dining and BYOB (Bring Your...
Read This ArticleBack in 2022, I pledged that I’d get better about drinking from our wine collection. You...
Read This ArticleCrosby Roamann Winery unfolds as the shared journey of its vintners, Julianna and Sean McBride, to achieve...
Read This ArticleVirginia’s wine industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, described by Stephen Barnard, former winemaker at Keswick Vineyards...
Read This ArticleI find great joy in recounting the narrative of transformation, particularly when a winery embraces a journey dedicated...
Read This ArticleIn the realm of wine, diverse journeys unfold — whether through the legacy of a family business, the...
Read This ArticleThis week, I had a chance to check out the Alentejo wine region in Portugal. It’s one...
Read This ArticleAbruzzo, the largest region in Southern Italy, has a tradition of winemaking that dates back for centuries. The...
Read This ArticleOver the last 14 years, I’ve had the opportunity to tell the story of innovation within the wine...
Read This ArticleI had the chance to interview Bryan Zupon, the estate manager at Roy Estate, a distinguished Napa winery...
Read This ArticleRecently, I’ve had the chance to reconnect with winemakers from past columns, and it’s truly impressive to witness...
Read This Article“Sustainability” and “organic” have become prominent marketing buzzwords in the wine industry. Texas, until recently, reflected this...
Read This ArticleLast year, I tasted Armenian wine for the first time and was captivated. Armenia, the cradle of wine...
Read This ArticleWriting a blog for over a decade offers a unique perspective on witnessing change – be it...
Read This ArticleWhen delving into the world of Australian winemaking, one name consistently rises to the top: John Duval. Hailing...
Read This ArticleUnderstanding Italian wines can be both a wonderful adventure and a perplexing journey for wine lovers. With...
Read This ArticleIf you’ve been keeping up with my career journey, you’re aware that I’ve maintained a clear boundary...
Read This ArticleI was always aware of the significance of clones in the world of Pinot Noir, but little...
Read This ArticleAs I delve deeper into the world of Portuguese wines, I’m continually impressed by the unwavering dedication of...
Read This ArticleThe Amorim family has been intimately connected to the world of wine since 1870 when they first...
Read This ArticleWhile I’ve been lucky to taste a few good Australian wines, they have been big-ticket, well-known brands...
Read This ArticleWinemaker Greg La Follette knew he wanted to create Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay wines that stayed true...
Read This ArticleCherry Pie Wines began with a vision of making Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs expressed by different iconic vineyards and AVAs...
Read This ArticleIn one wine region of California, Onx Winery began with a family’s passion for wine while paying tribute to...
Read This ArticleThroughout his 30-year career, Paul Hobbs influenced the industry with his pioneering approach of identifying terroirs and showing what...
Read This ArticleI have always been someone who believes that bubbly should not be saved for a special occasion;...
Read This ArticleThe story of VML Winery began with a fourth-generation Italian winemaker who had a passion to make...
Read This ArticleAs the temperatures in Dallas reach triple digits, I find myself craving something lighter and more refreshing than my...
Read This ArticleThere’s nothing better than Sunday Fundays in Dallas. Over the years, I’d had a lot of great Sundays at...
Read This ArticleThe story of Terrazas de los Andes is one of vision. Three decades ago, Hervé Birnie-Scott, set out to...
Read This ArticleTo almost anyone, it’s obvious that Michigan isn’t the easiest place to grow wine. Once you factor...
Read This ArticleThere’s something about McPrice “Mac” Myers, the Winemaker and Co-owner of McPrice Myers, that inspires wine enthusiasts to get personally...
Read This ArticleStories of visionaries who push the boundaries to change industries, especially in wine, are special to me. ...
Read This ArticleFor those of you who have followed along, my daughter got on a plane last August to...
Read This ArticleThe story of Presqu’ile Winery has always been one of family, contributing to the heritage of Santa...
Read This ArticleAbove Wines began with two Italian friends wanting to bring the essence of the Italian lifestyle to...
Read This ArticleAreté, it’s a state of mind with deep roots in Greek mythology. It has a meaning of fulfilling one’s potential...
Read This ArticleFor years, wine and football have not been a marriage of equals. Fans were mostly offered substandard...
Read This ArticleThe values of the LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards started in 1870 when the family’s German great-grandparents, Johann and Maria...
Read This ArticleToday marks Earth Day, an annual event demonstrating support for environmental protection. Earth Day started in 1970 when...
Read This ArticleThe impact of artificial intelligence (“AI”) – it’s a subject that we hear about almost every...
Read This ArticleFour years ago, I had the opportunity to visit my friend Ali Smith Story, the co-owner...
Read This ArticleClose to four years ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rob Barney,...
Read This ArticleThe idea started with what appeared to be a simple mission – introducing native grapes...
Read This ArticleAs promised, I’m continuing to work through some of the higher-end, interesting, or special occasion samples...
Read This ArticleThe topic intrigued me – are California Pinot Noirs built for aging? We all know that Burgundy wines...
Read This ArticleA country the size of the State of Connecticut is ready to shine a spotlight on why...
Read This ArticleTime to catch up on a shipment of special occasion samples. I chose the list...
Read This ArticleRiboli Family Wines is a story of reinvention. I could tell the story of when the...
Read This ArticleI was recently invited to the “Simply Italian Great Wines Americas Tour 2023” in Dallas where I...
Read This ArticlePress trips are amazing opportunities to plunge into a region, meet winemakers, and have someone curate the...
Read This ArticleKelly Fleming, the owner of Kelly Fleming Wines, has always impressed me with her focus, her wine,...
Read This ArticleCurrently, the Texas wine industry has 500 wineries, 340 growers and 5,140 acres devoted to grape-growing....
Read This ArticleThe entire saga began because several good friends, whom we had not seen for months, canceled our...
Read This ArticleUncovering the wines of off the beaten path regions is one of the joys of wine. The...
Read This ArticleI’m not a traditional follower of all the wine days, but there is something about Cabernet Franc Day...
Read This ArticleChristmas has always been a special time in our household. From the time that I grew up,...
Read This ArticleIt’s always fun to meet a winemaker who has insight into the soul of her vineyard and...
Read This ArticleTony Lombardi can be described in one word – humble. He’s a brilliant storyteller especially when he’s talking...
Read This ArticleAs one of Italy’s oldest winemaking regions, Campania has a storied reputation for its modern take...
Read This ArticleYou could call Bibiana Gonzalez Rave (pictured above with her husband Jeff Pisoni) a soulful winemaker. So much...
Read This ArticleEvery time I’ve been to Italy I’ve come with an agenda. What to tour, where to eat,...
Read This ArticleEven though I’ve been now to several of its restaurants, it’s hard for me to wrap my brain around...
Read This ArticleFor many years, my holiday of choice was New Year’s Eve. It was the art of getting dressed...
Read This ArticleThere is a reason why merlot is one of the most popular red wine varietals in the world....
Read This ArticleAmerican oak is used for aging spirits of all kinds and is known for its sweetness...
Read This ArticleIt all started for the Fetzer family after tasting produce from the gardens of a biodynamic farmer....
Read This ArticleOne of the key benefits of writing about wine is discovering family wineries that you wouldn’t find on...
Read This ArticleFor the past few months, I’ve been invited to go behind the scenes to be part of...
Read This ArticleIt seems that overnight Prosecco has become a sensation in America. No longer relegated to what you...
Read This ArticleIt wasn’t originally my plan to post again so soon about putting my daughter on a plane to...
Read This ArticleThis week my family’s life is about to change. For 17 years, we’ve been a family of three,...
Read This ArticleAs Dallas finally broke it’s 47 days of over 100 temperatures (which sadly is not a record), it’s...
Read This ArticleFlipping through the headlines yesterday, one stopped me in my tracks, “Hitler Themed Wine for Sale...
Read This ArticleToday I relaunched the new version of the Dallas Wine Chick blog. This one was a labor...
Read This ArticleWhen you write about wine, you often fall into the habit of opening review wines instead...
Read This ArticleMy first trip to Paso Robles was in 2016 on a press tour and I...
Read This ArticleThe beginning of Chefs for Farmers, Dallas’ top culinary festival, started with one mission – to...
Read This ArticleIt pains me to spend another moment of time on the story of my hack on Instagram....
Read This ArticleThe story of Mela is a non-traditional one of breaking barriers. Let’s start with the...
Read This ArticleIt’s been six years since I’ve had the opportunity to visit Paso Robles, a large, diverse...
Read This ArticleThe most important driver of Puppione Family Wines may surprise you. It’s about Chris...
Read This ArticleTwo years ago, we had a family trip to Italy that was shut down by...
Read This ArticleI just had a chance to visit, Carus Vini, a relatively new winery (in the...
Read This ArticleThe phrase ‘variety is the spice of life’ was first seen in 1785, in William Cowper’s...
Read This ArticleBack in 1542, the Bisol family started cultivating grapes in the Valdobbiadene area of Italy....
Read This ArticleFifty-one years ago, Stu Smith made the decision to purchase 200 forested acres on the...
Read This ArticleSince 1886, Freemark Abbey Winery has been one of trailblazers in Napa Valley with a...
Read This ArticleEvery decision at Clif Family Winery must answer a question of betterment of planet, people,...
Read This ArticleSince its inception, the story of Cristom Vineyards has been about connecting family, farming and...
Read This ArticleUpdate: currently my account has been rendered inactive by Instagram and I’m trying to get access again....
Read This ArticleIt’s been over two and a half years and I’m finally back in the saddle...
Read This ArticleThe story of Oak Ridge Winery is one of pioneers. Not only because it is...
Read This ArticleA few months ago, I was asked the question if Texas wine was appropriate...
Read This ArticleBefore I talk about bringning wine to Mexico, let’s talk about my history with Mexico. Mexico...
Read This ArticleEarlier this week, we celebrated International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural,...
Read This ArticleA few weeks ago, I posted about how unnecessary wine designation days (National Drink Wine Day as...
Read This ArticleLet’s face it – there are a lot of wine writers, and I’m sure most of...
Read This ArticleHas the celebrate every day thing just become too much? February 18 – today –...
Read This ArticleIt was a tale of travel hell. Just imagine your list of what could possibly go...
Read This ArticleThis past weekend we celebrated the man who set the bar high for what it means to be...
Read This ArticleIt all happened two Decembers ago. After the first year of the pandemic, people decided there was...
Read This ArticleDo you guys hear the sound of progress? It’s me having published three samples columns...
Read This ArticleThis week, I had the chance to dive into the Livermore Valley AVA, one of...
Read This ArticleClose to six years ago, I wrote about Craig Camp, a well-known visionary, wine professional...
Read This ArticleIn 2022, I enter my twelfth year of blogging and post for the 659th time. Today...
Read This ArticleThe answer to my “what wine would you drink as your last wine” or “what...
Read This ArticleThe march on tackling samples continues and today I’m focused on wines that stood out...
Read This ArticleThis year I’ve gotten to dive deep with so many winemakers – mostly virtually – and...
Read This ArticleI admit it. I’m a Christmas person. Not quite as much as my father who...
Read This ArticleThe holidays are often expected to be joyful. After the death of loved ones, you find...
Read This ArticleA monkey and a fish grace the logo of Dashe Cellars and it is a wine...
Read This ArticleBack in the early 90’s, I did PR for a restaurant group....
Read This ArticleIt seems you blink your eye and suddenly the landscape changes from Halloween to Christmas...
Read This ArticleConnection is the word I would use to describe my most recent trip to wine...
Read This ArticleDallas celebrated the publication of a James Beard Award Winning Chef’s Cookbook with one of...
Read This ArticleElyse Vineyards – it’s a 33-year-old winery based on trust – a handshake, trust...
Read This ArticleFor more than 200 years, Merlot has been a foundational grape in the wine world...
Read This ArticleThe perfect wine for pizza. A phrase often used, but in reality a lot of...
Read This ArticleThe wines of Paso Robles have always translated beautifully from the vineyard to the glass...
Read This ArticleThe process at Firriato Wine Company begins with terroir, the identity of the native varietals used,...
Read This ArticleIt’s been around a year since I posted what I am calling “my accountability challenge” to...
Read This ArticleLast weekend’s 30th annual Côtes de Coeur raising money for the American Heart Association at the...
Read This ArticleLast week, I wrote about my unsuccessful quest to buy a Eurocave from the Wine...
Read This ArticleHow to buy a EuroCave? Honestly I have no idea. Recently, one of our Eurocaves stopped...
Read This ArticleBourgogne is reclaiming its identity as one of the most iconic regions of France with a...
Read This ArticleThe story of Bodegas Pinea Wines began with two childhood friends with a love of Ribera...
Read This ArticleI recently had a chance, thanks to Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP), to explore the differences...
Read This ArticleWhen it’s time to celebrate a milestone anniversary, many companies feel a sense of nostalgia...
Read This ArticleFor 30 years, Eileen Crane was at the helm as the founding winemaker and CEO of...
Read This ArticleSIMI Winery started with the hard work and persistence of two immigrant brothers. But it...
Read This ArticleMeeting Cheramie Law and Todd Aho of Cheramie Wines, a Salt and Pepper Wine company, is...
Read This ArticleThere is nothing that I love more than a good cocktail, but with so...
Read This ArticleWhile working for a wine distributor at Glazer Wine & Spirits (now Southern Glazers) in...
Read This ArticleWinemaker John Rivenburgh is unabashed in his enthusiasm for the evolution of Texas wines and his...
Read This ArticleOne of my favorite memories of my time in Italy is finding new, local wines that...
Read This ArticleI knew that Australia had a storied winemaking history due to its unique climate, complex terroir...
Read This ArticleAbout 800 years ago, the Ricci Curbastro family started growing grapes and a few...
Read This ArticleGathering for a virtual tasting and uncorking a bottle of wine or two is the closest...
Read This ArticleDesiree Noisette is what you would call a Renaissance women. She’s successfully been a lawyer,...
Read This ArticleThere are many things that I didn’t know about Armenia before I discovered the wines...
Read This ArticleKari Auringer didn’t set out to use her creativity and craftsmanship to make wine...
Read This ArticleA year ago (and a day) I posted about having no words in navigating...
Read This ArticleGrowing up, Founder and Winemaker Phil Long of Longevity Wines didn’t have much exposure...
Read This ArticleRae Wilson didn’t come to Texas with the ambition of disrupting the wine industry. It...
Read This ArticleThuwmpf. You know that sound. It’s the sound you hear before the deafening silence as...
Read This ArticleIt’s been 12 months since the pandemic officially began. Looking back, I estimate I have...
Read This ArticleNearly 11 years ago, I made my first trip to Washington Wine Country for the Wine...
Read This ArticleThe love affair with wine started early – Brian Carter was 14-years-old and he asked his...
Read This ArticleLooking from San Francisco “across coast” into Contra Costa County is a lesson in history. It’s...
Read This ArticleIn wine, sometimes you have a “jack of all trades, master of none” moment. That moment when you...
Read This ArticleIt’s sample time and I never knew what a challenge these would be in the time of...
Read This ArticleI virtually traveled to a new region and winery in Italy continuing the 2020 alternative to what...
Read This ArticleChristmas this year is like no other for so many reasons for many families. For us,...
Read This ArticleArgentina – it’s a land known for beef, culture, dance and wine. People have been planting grapes there...
Read This ArticleBruno Paillard is known for changing the game in the champagne industry, one that almost never sees change....
Read This ArticlePhoto Courtesy of Unionville Vineyards Let’s be franc. Cabernet Franc headlines; it’s not an opening act. While...
Read This ArticleCrab and Chardonnay = Utopia From blending sessions to vertical tastings to blind tastings, I’ve been blown away...
Read This ArticlePhoto Credit: Mattia Mionetto Prosecco. It’s often known as key ingredient for mimosas, bellini’s, spritzes or...
Read This ArticleThe Women of Bacigalupi Vineyards, Photo Credit: Bacigalupi Vineyards Bacigalupi Vineyards is one of the best...
Read This ArticleThe pandemic created a quandary for many organizations. Especially for time honored traditions that brought large...
Read This ArticleStop Giving Merlot the Side Eye A Trip to Ehlers Estate Many Years Ago I’m not going to...
Read This ArticleEach Fall, it seems the horror sequel starts again for those who live in wine country. It’s fire season...
Read This ArticleSanta Lucia Highlands AVA, Courtesy of Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans There exists a small, but dynamic, wine...
Read This ArticleJon Larson, Proprietor and Winemaker of Angwin Estate Vineyards, Photo Courtesy of Angwin Estates Jon Larson is the...
Read This ArticlePhoto Courtesy of Theopolis Vineyards I still can’t remember at which event I met Theodora Lee,...
Read This ArticleThis Summer, I discovered the region of Lugana, one of Italy’s best kept secrets. This seven mile wide...
Read This ArticleAs many times as I’ve covered the Lodi region, each brings an awakening and awareness of something...
Read This ArticleGambero Rosso, an authority on Italian food and wine, is known for the release of its anticipated annual...
Read This ArticleTheresa Heredia, Winemaker of Gary Farrell Winery, Courtesy of Gary Farrell Winery Pinot Noir is a...
Read This ArticleLast Friday, the San Francisco Wine School gathered some of the top black Winemakers/Winery Owners, paired with...
Read This ArticleAs the days roll by, often it seems an exercise in same day, different bottle, as we enter...
Read This ArticleRacism in wine. This is a hard subject and one that unfortunately hasn’t received national attention until the...
Read This ArticleTom and Ashley Darling, Courtesy of Darling Wines Tom and Ashley Darling, co-owners of Sonoma’s Darling Wines, have a...
Read This ArticleCourtesy of Vigneto Communications It’s time to discover Lugana — one of Italy’s best kept wine secrets....
Read This ArticleCourtesy of Blue Ostrich Vineyard & Winery For a winery, navigating how to proceed in a pandemic...
Read This ArticleStu Smith, the Enologist and Managing Partner for Smith-Madrone Winery, didn’t set out to own premium real...
Read This ArticleBest Samples for 2020 Today’s sample column evaluates 69 of the 128 wines that I’ve tasted over the past...
Read This ArticleGrilling BBQ and Zins Grilling, BBQ and Zins are synonymous with Summer and what better time to break break...
Read This ArticleVineyard View from my Last Italy Trip When my long-awaited family trip to Italy was canceled last month...
Read This ArticleIn April, I was supposed to be attending my third annual Wine Writers’ Educational Tour, a media “deep dive”...
Read This ArticleA World Changed: But the Jordan Launch Must Go On It’s hard to believe one year ago,...
Read This ArticleFlashback to my last press trip to Spain Our wine group was looking for a way to connect...
Read This ArticleIt’s amazing how one wine can bring back memories of eventful wine country trip exactly one decade later....
Read This ArticleBibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, Courtesy of Alma de Cattleya Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, the...
Read This ArticleEvery day is earth day at Benziger winery Virtual Tasting Line Up with Benziger Wines This past Earth Day,...
Read This ArticleFrom Prohibition to Pandemic: Mondavi Family’s History of Reinvention Mondavi Sisters: Alycia, Giovanna, Angelina and Riana, Photo Courtesy of the Mondavi...
Read This ArticleRevisiting Bartles & Jaymes Wine Coolers: 33 Years Later My Senior Picture, Redan High School Class of 1987 ...
Read This ArticleWeek two … unreality of making decisions in an age of Coronavirus. As I told you guys last week,...
Read This ArticleAs I went to write my planned blog for the week, I realized I had no words in this...
Read This ArticleAnna Maria, Dick and Luisa Ponzi and me At the Wine Writers’ Educational Tours,...
Read This ArticleImagine ocean bluffs and a very blue sea. Throw in wineries and great restaurants. It’s like you are transported...
Read This ArticleLord Sandwich from Smith-Story Wine Cellars poses with me, his loyal subject It’s rare that I write a...
Read This ArticleWe began our wine country exploration in Anderson Valley in Mendocino with a tour of Domaine Anderson...
Read This ArticleJason Guerra, Moët Hennessy Brand Ambassador, Heather Queen, Wine Concierge and Master Chef Adrien Nieto You may...
Read This ArticleIt had been close to ten years since I visited the French Room. I remember the experience well. ...
Read This ArticleThe smoke and images were powerful and devastating but did not tell the complete story of what was happening...
Read This ArticleThe Manhattan Project Beer Company motto begins with there’s a story behind every beer. And for every beer company,...
Read This ArticleIt’s crazy that 2019 has passed in a flash and a new year/decade has begun. Why not usher in...
Read This ArticleIt’s hard to believe it’s been ten years that I’ve been writing the Dallas Wine Chick blog. As we...
Read This ArticleBruno Paillard had champagne in his blood. He was born in Reims in 1953 to a family that had...
Read This ArticleFor the past 15 years, I’ve been a part of a girl’s wine tasting club. Over time, what used...
Read This ArticleMe and Vernon Wells from JACK Wines My first question to Vernon Wells, former Yankees baseball center fielder...
Read This ArticleJean-Charles Boisset and me Those who know Jean-Charles Boisset, the Vintner, Entrepreneur and Man of Mystery, realize that he...
Read This ArticleIt was billed it as a “Far From Ordinary Roadshow” and it was a grand effort by the Australian...
Read This ArticleThis Wednesday is National Zinfandel Day. It is a day that is decreed by ZAP – the Zinfandel...
Read This ArticleDave Powell, Owner, Powell & Son Winery Dave Powell, Owner of Powell & Son Winery, is finally back to...
Read This ArticleSixmilebridge Vineyard: The Second Chapter of Jim Moroney Jim Moroney, Proprietor Sixmilebridge Vineyard For forty years, Jim Moroney was...
Read This ArticleJesse Katz, Winemaker Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof Vineyards A good photographer has an eye for detail that brings...
Read This ArticleChatting with the Legends of the Willamette Valley Jason Lett, The Eyrie Vineyards; Richard and Nancy Ponzi, Ponzi Vineyards;...
Read This ArticleThe Willamette Valley is a region that is planted with 80 percent Pinot Noir grapes and because of...
Read This ArticleA Return to the Willamette Valley: A Pre-Trip Exploration Mary Cressler, Ember and Vine; Amy Corron Power, Another Wine Blog,...
Read This ArticleSix Months of Wine Samples: A Summation of My Favorites It’s sample write-up time again and I held off longer...
Read This ArticleBreaking New Zealand Stereotypes at Left Field Wines: A Chat with Winemaker Richard Painter Left Field Winemaker Richard Painter It...
Read This ArticleAdam Bernstein: Del Frisco’s Hospitalitarian and Dallas’ First Restaurant Recycling Pioneer Adam Bernstein, Wine Director, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse...
Read This ArticleKelly Fleming, Kelly Fleming Wines Kelly Fleming, owner of Kelly Fleming Wines, original plan in Napa was just to build...
Read This ArticleOur wine trip continued in Sonoma where we spent time at four places– Arista, Passalacqua, Skipstone and Scherrer Wineries. ...
Read This ArticleThe Dallas Gang in Napa My birthday trip journey continued with a day in Napa Valley visiting three iconic vineyards that...
Read This ArticleThe Wonderful Place we Stayed in Sonoma Last month, I had the joy of celebrating a milestone birthday with a...
Read This ArticleIt was a natural progression for Dr. Vijay Reddy to take his soil chemistry and farming background and parlay it...
Read This ArticleMaryland. It’s a state with more than 80 wineries and a mission of showcasing what the state can do....
Read This ArticleNamed after a fictional owner, Billy Can Can is an upscale saloon with a modern twist. The menu comes from Chef...
Read This ArticleFor Julio and Amalia Palmaz, of Palmaz Vineyards, the love affair with wine started after years of regular visits...
Read This ArticleMike Thompson, Proprietor of Thompson 31Fifty (third from right) and the Dallas Wineaux When you sit down and talk to...
Read This ArticleWeston Eidson, Founder Silver Ghost Cellars and Montagu Wines I told the story about Weston Eidson, founder of Silver Ghost...
Read This ArticleIn May, Jordan launched its first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon aged 100 percent in French oak barrels. Imagine sampling the...
Read This ArticleRobin Lail, Lail Vineyards Robin Lail, Founder and Owner of Lail Vineyards, has never met a stranger. After just one...
Read This ArticleThere has been a lot said about the differences between natural wine and conventionally made wine. A google search of natural...
Read This ArticleDan Panella, Oak Farm Vineyards, Rodney Schatz of Peltier Winery and Vineyards and Sue Tipton of Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards ...
Read This ArticleSan Diego Wine Country – It’s a juxtaposition of the first wine region in America. It’s a bit Wild West. ...
Read This ArticleSanta Barbara Panelists of Winemakers The winemakers in the room had a combined 100 years of experience. All with...
Read This ArticleWhat I’m Drinking: A Round of First Quarter (Almost) Sample Favorites – Sample Reviews I found myself behind (even more...
Read This ArticleIn its own marketing brochure, Wines of Alentejo describes the region and the wines as having “a long and turbulent...
Read This ArticleSitting down with Weston Eidson, founder of Silver Ghost Cellars and Montagu Wines, is a fascinating tale of the intersection...
Read This ArticleIt’s time for my quarterly sample posting and following tradition, there are several wines that merit a separate column prior...
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Read This ArticleIt’s time for another wine round up column filled with some of my favorite samples. This time I tried 46...
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