Weekend Wine

A weekly review of affordable and attractive wines that are ideal for a delightful dinner.
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Weekend Wine: Vermentino From Sardinia
Vermentino From Sardinia
White wine from the gorgeous Mediterranean

Wes Marshall, May 16, 2025

Weekend Wine: J. Lohr’s Riverstone Chardonnay
J. Lohr’s Riverstone Chardonnay
Exceptional wine from the Arroyo Seco

Wes Marshall, April 4, 2025

Weekend Wine: Wines That Sparkle
Wines That Sparkle
Be sure to ask for Champagne or méthode champenoise

Wes Marshall, Dec. 27, 2024

Weekend Wine: A Very Nice Gift
A Very Nice Gift
Vintage port is pricey but worth it for wine lovers on your holiday list

Wes Marshall, Dec. 20, 2024

Weekend Wine: Murphy-Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon
Murphy-Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon
An ideal accompaniment for grilled meat

Wes Marshall, Nov. 14, 2024

Weekend Wine
Weekend Wine
A foodie’s Chardonnay

Wes Marshall, Sept. 27, 2024

Weekend Wine: Vermentino
Vermentino
Take your pick: Italy, Texas, or California?

Wes Marshall, July 5, 2024

Weekend Wine: Tenuta Sant’Antonio’s Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Tenuta Sant’Antonio’s Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Tastes much more expensive than its $23 price

Wes Marshall, April 18, 2024

Weekend Wine
Weekend Wine
Marqués de Cáceres Rosé perfect for picnic weather

Wes Marshall, Feb. 21, 2024

Weekend Wine: The Magic of Cahors
The Magic of Cahors
Clos La Coutale Cahors is perfect for cassoulet

Wes Marshall, Nov. 2, 2023

Weekend Wine: A $12 Gem from France
A $12 Gem from France
White Luberon for a Texas summer

Wes Marshall, May 26, 2023

Weekend Wine: Becker's Provençal Rosé
Becker's Provençal Rosé
A versatile, food-friendly rosé to welcome spring

Wes Marshall, April 28, 2023

Weekend Wine: News About Texas
News About Texas
Texas is now fourth place in American wineries

Wes Marshall, Feb. 13, 2023

Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Finally: the high-priced stuff

Wes Marshall, Dec. 30, 2022

Weekend Wine: Sparkling Wine for the Holidays
Sparkling Wine for the Holidays
This week: the medium prices

Wes Marshall, Dec. 23, 2022

Weekend Wine: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
This week: the lower priced versions

Wes Marshall, Dec. 16, 2022

Weekend Wine: Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving!
Wines both obscure and easy to find

Wes Marshall, Nov. 17, 2022

Weekend Wine: William Chris Wines
William Chris Wines
Three Texas wines worth tasting this weekend

Wes Marshall, Sept. 2, 2022

Weekend Wine: Frey Vineyards Organic Sun & Rain Chardonnay
Frey Vineyards Organic Sun & Rain Chardonnay
American paradise makes for delicious wine

Wes Marshall, Aug. 5, 2022

Weekend Wine: CVNE or Cune?
CVNE or Cune?
A $12 Rioja that you will love

Wes Marshall, July 8, 2022

Weekend Wine: Rosé Day!
Rosé Day!
Have you had your daily pink?

Wes Marshall, May 27, 2022

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction
The First Annual Texas Wine Auction
A fun and classy start to a new tradition

Wayne Alan Brenner, May 24, 2022

Weekend Wine: A Top Texas Rosé
A Top Texas Rosé
Texas Heritage Vineyard’a Lizzie Rosé

Wes Marshall, April 22, 2022

Weekend Wine: New Year's Celebration Wines
New Year's Celebration Wines
These wines should be available almost anywhere you shop

Wes Marshall, Dec. 28, 2021

Weekend Wine
Weekend Wine
A lovely Zin for a fair price

Wes Marshall, Dec. 16, 2021

Austin Wine Merchant Wins Renowned Award
Austin Wine Merchant Wins Renowned Award
Wine Enthusiast selects local shop as one of the nation's tops

Wes Marshall, Nov. 12, 2021

Weekend Wine: The Best for Less
The Best for Less
Lower-price wines from one of France's top producers

Wes Marshall, Oct. 22, 2021

Weekend Wine: Clos La Coutale Cahors
Clos La Coutale Cahors
Fancy a little Merlot with your Malbec?

Wes Marshall, Oct. 8, 2021

Weekend Wine: Inama Soave
Inama Soave
Weeknight dinner or weekend feast?

Wes Marshall, Oct. 1, 2021

Weekend Wine: Chapoutier's Belleruche
Chapoutier's Belleruche
Red, White, and Rosé Wines for Labor Day

Wes Marshall, Aug. 28, 2021

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