Three “Wines-men”

December 21, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

I 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 […]

A Day Late…But Not a Bit Short

December 13, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

Last night was the Texas Wine Twitter chat featuring three lovely wines and Chef Josh Watkins of The Carillon Restaurant here in Austin (see pairings below). I will be making that Celery root and apple soup with Duchman Viognier soon. Because we have been in full combat mode, fighting a nasty respiratory virus, I had […]

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, […]

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 […]