Weekend Wine: The Magic of Cahors

Clos La Coutale Cahors is perfect for cassoulet

"...from primarily from Malbec and hints of Tannat and/or Merlot and grown in a ragged, rocky soil of Southwest..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...Hot Summer Nights Drag The queens of Mama Merlot's perform hot drag in the cool setting of this..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...The Queens of Mama Merlot's Underground Drag Show Enter the secret speakeasy located between..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Weekend Wine: Thanksgiving!

Wines both obscure and easy to find

"...Merlot also goes beautifully with turkey or ham and Washington..."

Nov. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: William Chris Wines

Three Texas wines worth tasting this weekend

"...Spanish version. This wine is closer to a California Merlot in its intensity and roundness. You can most definitely..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Doc's Drive In Theatre Up for Sale

Got $4 million? You could buy a slice of outdoor cinema heaven.

"...spend the whole night at the cinema), plus Mama Merlot’s Underground Speakeasy, an underground drinking den for the discerning..."

July 27, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Queer Texan Pride Rides Again

Qmmunity rustles up queer events all over Central Texas

"...Pride Month at Mama Merlot's Drag Show Celebrate Pride Month at Doc's underground bar,..."

June 3, 2022 Column by James Scott

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction

A fun and classy start to a new tradition

"...tried before: Hawk’s Shadow, Kalasi Vineyards – oh, Kalasi’s Merlot is phenomenal! I was trying some of their white..."

May 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Yard: Texas Saké Co.

Our state’s only sake company is as well-polished as its rice

"...junmai ginjo and age it in an Austin Winery merlot barrel. And we did another thing that was a..."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bee Cave Wines, Bee Cave Dines, Bee Cave Now Shows All the Signs of … Becoming a Worthy Destination Unto Itself?

The Sonesta's great for exploring this nearby escape-from-the-city

"...a 2019 Tempranillo, their 2018 Spot Rose, a Washington Merlot called Drops Like Stars, a 2020 Petit Verdot –..."

Dec. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Buying Guide to Holiday Wines

Festive pairings at every price point

"...For red wine lovers, go straight to Merlots. Thanks to Sideways' still-remembered swipe at the varietal ("If..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: The Best for Less

Lower-price wines from one of France's top producers

"...Lafite. The wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and the blend is aimed at an easy-to-drink style..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Rock 'n' Roll Merlot

Merlot is cool again!

"...one of his least expensive wines, The Velvet Devil Merlot ($14). Of course, ever since the movie Sideways vilified..."

July 24, 2021 Food Post by Wes Marshall

The Luv Doc: Premature

There is only one alternative to getting older, and it definitely involves not getting laid.

"...that said something like, "Bridal Party Animal" or "How Merlot Can You Go?" – you know, the kind of..."

May 14, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas Wine for the Holidays

Fall Creek Winery is one of the oldest and largest brands in Texas.

"...tater tots, and a bitter frisée salad. Fall Creek’s Merlot Rosé ($20) made a tasty addition because its fruity..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Faster Than Sound: Austin Record Stores Hang On, Together

Online and curbside pivots support an altered Record Store Day for Austin vinyl emporiums this Saturday.

"...like the sold-out pressings of Khruangbin's new album in "merlot wave."..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Weekend Wine: A Lovely Chilean Red Wine for the Holidays

Notes of blackberry and plum make it a treat served with festive food

"...so they kept growing it, mistakenly thinking it was Merlot. Once the Chileans discovered what they had, they changed..."

Dec. 7, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Local Wine Experts Rank 48 Canned Wines Available in Austin

Good wine comes in cans, too

"...points, $5) The winner, a blend of mostly Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, is "sweet and floral on the..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Family

Outsider comedy has a lot less Insane Clown Posse than you might expect

"...the New Black) plays Kate Stone, a virulently workaholic, Merlot-swigging top-notcher at a big bucks East Coast firm. She’s..."

April 26, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

13 Jazz Acts to Help You Keep Cool at SXSW

"...Ronnie Coleman Jr. & Merlot MusicThu. 14, Elephant Room, 1am Houston multi-instrumentalist locates the..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

SXSW Music Churns Out 8th Artist List

Ho99o9, Questlove, Nothing, and Get Up Kids join the action

"...Ronnie Coleman Jr. & Merlot Music (Houston)..."

Feb. 14, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Upcoming Austin Food Events to Put on Your Calendar

Texas Book Festival, Drag Bingo, a chili cook-off at Scholz, and more

"...samples of the vineyard’s Tempranillo, Sauvignon Blanc, and Reserve Merlot...."

Jan. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Weekend Wine

A defense for the Carménère grape

"...wines to those made with six varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and occasionally Carménère. The..."

Jan. 5, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Countdown to the Holidays

We're full of pride for these Texas wines

"...a rich and robust blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. They only produce it in the best vintages and..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

A Texas Snacker's Guide to the Holidays

Put your gifts where your mouth is

"...in Bell Mountain and made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Space out your sipping with..."

Dec. 5, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Boil Water Notice Inspires Donations and Creative Drink Options

Fluff Meringues’ Grand Opening, Texas Wine Month, and Roya preview

"...of IMT’s most popular Texas grown wines, including their Merlot, which was recently rated 87 by Wine Spectator. There..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Weekend Wine

Clos La Coutale from Cahors

"...Malbec, but also found that adding a touch of Merlot to the blend makes for a more palate-friendly wine..."

Oct. 13, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

As for the wine snobs, too bad for them!

"...Merlot gets such a bad rap. Lots of folks blame..."

Sept. 22, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

You owe it to yourself to give this wine a try.

"...so if you're in the mood for a Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Chardonnay, just look for the bottle..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

Luxury Picnic Wine

"...But every once in a while, a ripe, luscious Merlot makes sense. If I can figure out how to..."

June 5, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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