Living the Hye Life

June 28, 2012.Reading time 7 minutes.

There are some moments you want to bottle. You pause in appreciation and drink them in with all of your senses to give them a firm hold in your memory. There were a few moments like that on Saturday at William Chris Vineyard. I was honored to be invited (as “press”-woohoo!) to the Watermelon Thump […]

Spring Fling Taste and Play Reviews

April 27, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you are a SAHM or a parent, you will not be surprised to read that my plans for Wednesday’s Taste and Play were interrupted. Shocking, I know. But when your sweet boy wakes up from his nap with a fever of 102 just as your guests arrive, that happens. Fortunately, all the moms and my sister, […]

Molto Bene, Y’all

April 17, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

What happens when you grow Italian grapes in Texas? Un bel vino. A beautiful wine. The more I am learning about Texas wine, the more I am convinced that growing Mediterranean varietals are the way to go. Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Mouvedre all thrive in this climate and the vintners that have figured this out are doing […]

Salt Lick Cellars-No Need to BYOB

April 2, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

There was a time, in the not so distant past, when you had to bring a stocked cooler to indulge in an adult beverage while indulging on BBQ at The Salt Lick. Not anymore. If you haven’t been to Driftwood recently, you may not be aware that they have entered the wine world. In 2006, Scott Roberts […]

A Sunny Saturday at Solaro

March 7, 2012.Reading time 5 minutes.

It is hard to beat Austin in March. The Mountain Laurels, with their grape scented clusters, are in full bloom. The landscape is painted with every green you can imagine. The sky, cerulean and vast, illuminates the rebirth. It is almost criminal to stay inside. So when my parents offered us a date this past weekend, there […]

Let’s Get it Started

January 10, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

This past weekend, I started 2012 off right. By “right,” I mean with two fabulous women at a winery on a warm winter day. We ventured out to Driftwood Winery to get some quality time and take a moment to sit back and catch our collective breath after the chaos of the holidays. If you […]