What Makes Wine 100% Texan

Texas lawmakers debate state grapes

"...this decade, Texas lawmakers are fighting to ensure that winemakers laying claim to the state's name are using only..."

May 31, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated with wine lovers at Featherstone Ranch in Stonewall..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Citizen Wine’s Planned Tasting Room Looks to Bring Texas Wine to the People

Rae Wilson of Dandy Rosé imagines a fine and dandy watering hole

"...a pair of rose-tinted glasses and an even pinker wine has transformed into an equalizing force in the wine..."

April 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Weekend Wine: William Chris Wines

Three Texas wines worth tasting this weekend

"...I get the chance to taste through some Texas wines and inevitably, I discover some excellent choices. I was..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

The High Plains wine country offers wine lovers a nice selection of quality wineries to tour and enjoy a sampling of their wares

"...The High Plains wine country makes up in quality for what..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: McPherson Cellars, Lubbock

Meet Kim McPherson, the High Plains vintner

"...McPherson Cellars in Lubbock is the quintessential Texas winery – relatively small, family-owned, and making wines that Texans..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Pedernales Cellars Offers Another Delicious Tempranillo

You'll understand the multiple awards when you taste it

"...Texas wines continue to explode on the regional market, especially wineries..."

July 12, 2016 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Happy Trails

Thirteen of Texas' Hill Country wineries, all within an easy drive of Austin, are uniting to create a two-day Valentine's celebration of love and wine February 12-13 in the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail. Wes Marshall provides the details on the participating wineries.

"...up," one of them said. Cabernet Sauvignon? The Hill Country is changing. Thirteen of Texas' Hill Country wineries are..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...Sow, and enjoy an elegant prix fixe at Barley Swine. The rural imagery was no accidental zeitgeist. Austin saw..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

In the Yard: Austin Winery

Pretty much surpassing all your grape expectations

"...Here’s an interview with Matt Smith of the Austin Winery at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd...."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips

Mandola Estate Winery pairs handmade Italian-style wines with a Texas accent to an Old World-style Italian market and restaurant

"...Mandola Estate Winery, outside of Dripping Springs, pairs handmade Italian-style wines with..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...and oil extraction. The trees you see lining the highways and backroads of Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Jasper, and Polk..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Invention Vineyards, Fredericksburg

New winery brings old-world classic wines to south of Fredericksburg

"...Invention Vineyards is expanding the Hill Country wine trail to south of Fredericksburg and growing the..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Liquid Assets

"...The Texas wine industry is chock-full of good news right now. First,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips & Beyond: Stay Trips, Delivered

More Day Trips delivered to your door

"...Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue, Wolfforth (Lubbock) The High Plains smoker ships whole briskets or prime rib for..."

April 30, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Wining and dining

"...Vino (1611 W. Fifth #165) will be a new wine and tapas bar in the former Beets Cafe space..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Loaded Dice

Less is no longer more to Iron & Wine's Sam Beam

"...hole has become a favorite of the Iron & Wine dignitary, who moved to the Texas Hill Country in..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Subtle Sophistication

The Secret Is Out

"...HighLife Cafe..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Day Trips

"...four acres of manicured grapevines surrounds a two-story brick country home of a San Antonio businessman; the cotton gin..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-O-File

"...DINE WITH JORDAN WINES..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Arts Feature

food-o-file

"...have liked, they expect a good supply of Hill Country Peaches this season. Peach season peaks in June and..."

June 16, 1995 Arts Feature

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...a short guide to point out some of the highlights that make Central Texas such a special place. South..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Way Out Wineries tour leads visitors on a Mardi Gras parade to eight of the best Texas wines that they have never heard of

"...The Way Out Wineries tour leads visitors on a Mardi Gras parade to..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

food-o-file

"...Texan, Tubby J. Tupelo... Historic pieces of the Texas wine industry are now for sale. The owners of Llano..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Food Column

Take a Walk on the Wild Cider

Some local ciders and meads to honey up the apple of your eye

"...Mickel, who made his first cider while still in high school(!) – have been rocking this town with quaffables..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...in the state park at North Franklin Peak, the highest point in El Paso. AllTrails.com calls the 7.2-mile hike..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Friday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...and these grimy ex-Austinites have left Brooklyn for Amish country. A recent front room stand at Emo's demonstrated that..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Off the Record

Ian McLagan snubs the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while Suzanna Choffel uproots to New York

"...few songs for some tacos," the band joked. Other highlights from OTR's favorite unofficial holiday included songbird Dana Falconberry..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Amarillo Highway," Doug Sahm..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature