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In 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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleStories of visionaries who push the boundaries to change industries, especially in wine, are special to me. ...
Read This ArticleThe story of Presqu’ile Winery has always been one of family, contributing to the heritage of Santa...
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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleOne of the key benefits of writing about wine is discovering family wineries that you wouldn’t find on...
Read This ArticleIt seems that overnight Prosecco has become a sensation in America. No longer relegated to what you...
Read This ArticleRecently I undertook a fascinating exercise in tasting wines from different regions in Chile. We explored both...
Read This ArticleAs Dallas finally broke it’s 47 days of over 100 temperatures (which sadly is not a record), it’s...
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 ArticleThe story of Mela is a non-traditional one of breaking barriers. Let’s start with the...
Read This ArticleThe most important driver of Puppione Family Wines may surprise you. It’s about Chris...
Read This ArticleFifty-one years ago, Stu Smith made the decision to purchase 200 forested acres on the...
Read This ArticleEvery decision at Clif Family Winery must answer a question of betterment of planet, people,...
Read This ArticleThe story of Oak Ridge Winery is one of pioneers. Not only because it is...
Read This ArticleLet’s face it – there are a lot of wine writers, and I’m sure most of...
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 ArticleIn 2022, I enter my twelfth year of blogging and post for the 659th time. Today...
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 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 ArticleFor more than 200 years, Merlot has been a foundational grape in the wine world...
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 ArticleFor Albino Armani, a true pioneer in Pinot Grigio, I can’t imagine the frustration of 400...
Read This ArticleIt’s been a little over two years since my Dallas lunch with Anne Bousquet, co-owner...
Read This ArticleBourgogne is reclaiming its identity as one of the most iconic regions of France with a...
Read This ArticleAfter 60 years of success, many companies sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride –...
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 ArticlePodcaster invites guest to be on podcast. Guest accepts. Date is scheduled. But life 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 ArticleI knew that Australia had a storied winemaking history due to its unique climate, complex terroir...
Read This ArticleGathering for a virtual tasting and uncorking a bottle of wine or two is the closest...
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 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 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 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 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 ArticleCrab and Chardonnay = Utopia From blending sessions to vertical tastings to blind tastings, I’ve been blown away...
Read This ArticleI didn’t grow up in a wine household. A special occasion was a bottle of Blue Nun...
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 ArticleSanta Lucia Highlands AVA, Courtesy of Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans There exists a small, but dynamic, wine...
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 ArticleAs the days roll by, often it seems an exercise in same day, different bottle, as we enter...
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 ArticleA World Changed: But the Jordan Launch Must Go On It’s hard to believe one year ago,...
Read This ArticleVirtual Winemaker Experience in a Box Kit The invitation came in to become a “Virtual Winemaker for...
Read This ArticleBibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, Courtesy of Alma de Cattleya Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, the...
Read This ArticleThe smoke and images were powerful and devastating but did not tell the complete story of what was happening...
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 ArticleBruno Paillard had champagne in his blood. He was born in Reims in 1953 to a family that had...
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 ArticleWhat I’m Drinking: A Round of First Quarter (Almost) Sample Favorites – Sample Reviews I found myself behind (even more...
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...
Read This ArticleIn my 25-year career in technology marketing, I spent a ton of time in Silicon Valley. Yet, I had...
Read This ArticleIt’s time for another sample round up and I found that a theme emerged for me this quarter. I either...
Read This ArticleIn May, Snooth and Rías Baixas invited a group of bloggers to gather for a Rías Baixas Virtual tasting. I invited the...
Read This ArticleJune Round-Up: Spring and Summer Sample Standouts In keeping with my pledge to improve the frequency of my sample posts,...
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