Rooted & finely tuned in the High Plains of Texas. The Binghams are a multigenerational wine growing family that produces 100% Texas grown and crafted estate wines. Truly Texas, from soil to song.
Betty
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.
Betty
I need to write a note about what I did “yesterday” not what I did “today.” Yesterday we tasted the menus to be served at the TWGGA annual conference. But this was soooo fun that I’ll stick this in, and make myself put up another note tonight. Today we went by Brushy Creek Vineyards where Les Constable…
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Gewurztraminer – let’s all say that together – gə-ˈvu̇rt-ˌsträ-ˈmē-nər or guh-VURTZ-trah-mean-er or however you like to say it. However you pronounce it, Gewurztraminer is one of our favorite. Spicy, full-bodied, pungent white characterized by fruity, nutty flavors. Pair with BBQ, grilled chicken, and blackened fish. The 2009 from Becker is one that we are proud of….
Betty
This post could go into a “So, you want to put in a vineyard 101” series, or maybe it should be called “Do you “really” want to put a vineyard in?” But then again, remember that my courses come with picture of my family and others doing what “they” know how to do, but I…
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Texas Wine and Grape Growers (www.txwines.org) is having their 2010 Annual Conference in Richardson, Texas at the Renaissance Hotel. This event is just a great time where wine makers and grape growers get together to learn and discuss new ideas. The dates are the 18th, 19th, and 20th of February. Early bird member registration ends on…
Betty
Christmas snow! We make things “big” in Texas!
Betty
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…
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Now here is a pretty trio from Mandola Estate Winery.
Betty
Our family got to be a part of a project done by Anvil Knitwear (http://www.anvilknitwear.com/.) By the way, if you watch the intro on their web site as it changes pictures you will see a picture of one of my daughters out in one of our cotton fields. So, let’s get back to the really…