Stay at home mom, lover of wine
“Winemakers who wax poetic about wines from a new vineyard hope the qualities they see early on will continue throughout that vineyard’s life. Others believe that the truest expression of a vineyard comes when it has endured the test of time. I believe both viewpoints may be correct.” -Kirk Grace, Vineyard Manager at Stag’s Leap […]
Read MoreThis past weekend, we kicked off Spring Break with a camping trip to Enchanted Rock. It was a plan that originated nearly a year ago, apparently the required lead-time for a spot over this crowded weekend. Our friends and neighbors made the reservation, we divided meal responsibilities, and we headed west. On the menu for […]
Read MoreIt was nearly two years ago when I first delved into the wines of Ribera del Duero at the Drink Ribera campaign here in Austin. I was completely impressed with the diversity and quality for the price point. That remains. The more I try, the more I want. So when the people of Gregory White […]
Read MoreSo, it’s Texas Tuesday, but I am a bit congested thanks to our favorite winter visitor, cedar pollen. I didn’t want to open anything special so I am simply offering an idea for a very last-minute gift. I always like to give Texas wine because so many people just don’t know what they’re missing. Even […]
Read MoreI probably don’t have to tell you that doing a cleanse is NOT conducive to wine writing. Three weeks without wine means that I was not the only thing drying out. My apologies for being quiet as of late. Just when I was ready to open some wine and dine on grains, I was delayed […]
Read More…or what I’ve been drinking this week. I don’t shop this weekend. But I do enjoy wine, so I thought I’d share my own version of “Black Friday.” The only wines I could think of that begin with a K are either bigger producers or ones that I haven’t had in while so forgive the […]
Read MoreLast Sunday we had an afternoon dinner with THOSE friends. You know, the ones. We used to travel to Sonoma together and make Bacchus look like a monk. Those weekends translated into all day food and wine festivals in our own backyards, almost every weekend. Corks flying, pans frying. Until we added to the brood. Now we are […]
Read MoreI could tell you about a few of my picks for the holiday season, and I probably will at some point. But I thought it would be a little more interesting to hear from those who know just a little more about Texas wines than I do. I elicited help from three fabulous Texas wine makers to tell you which […]
Read MoreWine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance. ~Benjamin Franklin Things have been a crazy here lately, so posts have taken a back seat. They are always a little crazy… okay… a lot crazy, but this month has been a rough one. I spent May with sick children, house guests, […]
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