2010 Grape and Gridiron Classic
My Honey and I went to Dallas for the 2010 Grape and Gridiron Classic, which was a taste off of 11 Texas and New York wines. All wines were made from grapes grown in their perspective states.
Food & Wine
“Laughter is brightest where food is best.” – Irish Proverb
-
-
Children | Food & Wine | Life
What else we do on the farm and vineyard
So, I still haven’t gotten current pictures of the vineyards up, or pictures of the hedger in the vineyards. But sometimes “life” interferes with “life.” Sometimes I have to just slow down a little to enjoy it all for a little while. One of my daughters just begged for us to make gingerbread cookies which…
-
Food & Wine | Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association | Wine & Food Pairings | Wine Made from Our Grapes
Preview of the TWGGA 34th Annual Conference
This is the hotel lobby of the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson Texas. Isn’t that a cool looking statue? My two children who came on this trip loved the hotel and the indoor pool.
-
Mandola Vermentino is noted as one of Russ Kane’s top 10 picks for 2009
At the end of last year, Russ Kane picked his choice of the top 10 Texas wines for 2009. Russ Kane is a writer who is “in search of the mysterious Texas Terroir.” One of those wines, the 2008 Vermentino from Mandola Estate Winery (www.MandolaEstateWinery.com), has grapes that we grew in it. Here is a post…
-
Vermentino, Dolcetto, and Viognier from Mandola Estate Winery
Now here is a pretty trio from Mandola Estate Winery.
-
Texas wine made with organically grown grapes
This Viognier is made from grapes from our vineyard by Cap*Rock Winery This wine has a floral nose with strong honeysuckle accents. It has a slightly sweet taste on the pallet, but finishes dry. It makes a nice pair with spicy food, but also is perfect for sipping by the pool. This is the first wine…
-
Becker Cabernet Franc Reserve 2008
Becker Vineyards This Cabernet Franc is made with grapes from our vineyard and from Cooper Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. The wine was aged 1 year in new American White Oak barrels. slight floral notes, truffles, mushrooms, and ripe raspberries…delicious! And no, I didn’t write the description. I just copy them from Becker’s web site, but I…
-
Rojo red table wine 2008 from Texoma Winery
Texas Tasting Rojo This soft-dry red wine can be enjoyed by the seasoned wine drinker as well as a novice wanting to move from sweeter to dryer wines. Just a hint of sweetness followed by a whif of spice makes this a perfect choice for all types of casual dining. Serve at cellar temperature 60-65′ F…
-
Lubbock Wine Festival 2009 update
We went to the Lubbock Wine Festival last night. There was quite a line as you can see. A few minor difficulties getting things rolling. But, hey, maybe everyone will be patient since this is just the first year.
-
Lubbock Wine Festival
We have been really busy with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative’s annual farm tour. I am working on a post with pictures from that event. But tonight we are busy with the Lubbock Wine Festival and the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra concert. Tonight is the first night of the Lubbock Wine Festival. LubbockWineFestival.com The festival will…
