Day Trips: Invention Vineyards, Fredericksburg

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

"...offerings range from a refreshing Viognier to a full-bodied Tempranillo. For a special wine, try P2, a deep red..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Weekend Wine: Becker's Provençal Rosé

A versatile, food-friendly rosé to welcome spring

"...lively rosé is made from Mourvedre, Cinsault, Counoise, and Tempranillo, 93% of which comes from the Farmhouse Vineyard in..."

April 28, 2023 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: William Chris Wines

Three Texas wines worth tasting this weekend

"...most expensive of the bunch, is Lost Draw Cellars Tempranillo ($54), 85% of which is from Wildseed Farms Vineyard..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: CVNE or Cune?

A $12 Rioja that you will love

"...much more from a different country. It is mostly Tempranillo with a little Grenache and Carignan thrown in. The..."

July 8, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction

A fun and classy start to a new tradition

"...winery – they were the first people to do Tempranillo in Texas – and he was giving out samples..."

May 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Weekend Wine: A Top Texas Rosé

Texas Heritage Vineyard’a Lizzie Rosé

"...review a high-quality offering like Duchman Vementino or Spicewood Tempranillo or one of the other world-class wines from Texas...."

April 22, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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

"...were able to sample a 2019 Viognier, a 2019 Tempranillo, their 2018 Spot Rose, a Washington Merlot called Drops..."

Dec. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Carter Creek Wines are Light, Bright, and Make for a Perfect Night

Hill Country winery offers a fine array of tipples for Texans

"...white, and made our way through the (also impressive) Tempranillo, and were sipping the 2017 Grenache Rosé as a..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Weekend Wine

Faustino’s Crianza, a bright red Rioja wine

"...oak). These qualifications stem from the days when Rioja’s Tempranillo grapes were usually tannic and tough, and time on..."

June 15, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

What Makes Wine 100% Texan

Texas lawmakers debate state grapes

"...lip-puckering attempts, branching out to include warm-weather plants like tempranillo, grenache, syrah, and aglianico. "The grapes we've seen more..."

May 31, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Upcoming Austin Food Events to Put on Your Calendar

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

"...Jon Leahy as they enjoy samples of the vineyard’s Tempranillo, Sauvignon Blanc, and Reserve Merlot...."

Jan. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

South Indian and East Texas Cuisine Come Together at Puli-Ra

Chef Deepa Shridhar revamps her model but stays true to her vision

"...with the exclusive first pours of the winery's new Tempranillo. A wood-fired lamb will be the star of the..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Alex Detmar

Weekend Wine: Countdown to the Holidays

We're full of pride for these Texas wines

"...They have developed a strong reputation, especially for their Tempranillo ($28). The Brennan version is one of the reasons..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Boil Water Notice Inspires Donations and Creative Drink Options

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

"...aromas of strawberry, plus hints of cherry and watermelon), Tempranillo (smooth light-bodied red, satisfyingly smoky with a hint of..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

World Cup Cocktails

A drink for each of the 32 teams in the tournament

"...with cheap and dry red wines, like Malbec and Tempranillo, and Mexican Coke. Sweden While there are some Swedish-made..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

Weekend Wine

A random walk down the best values in holiday wines!

"...but try his La Herenecia ($18), a blend of Tempranillo along with Rhône varietals. Brennan Vineyards' Buffalo Roam ($17)..."

Nov. 18, 2017 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Pedernales Cellars Offers Another Delicious Tempranillo

You'll understand the multiple awards when you taste it

"...of all for red wine lovers is probably the Tempranillo grape. I could fill a small book just with..."

July 12, 2016 Food Post by Wes Marshall

The Take-Out

All the same

"...a Victorian promenade but with a good deal more Tempranillo. The Austin Food & Wine Festival features a giant..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Food Column by Brandon Watson

Alamosa Wine Cellars Is For Sale

Warm-weather varietal pioneers are ready to retire

"...Spain, and Italy. The success of Texas wines made Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Tannat, and Graciano bears witness..."

July 8, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Stonewall brought home gold medals for their 2012 Texas Tempranillo and Tempranillo Reserve, their 2014 Texas Vermintino, and 2014..."

March 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Celebrate Texas Wine on International Tempranillo Day

Spanish grape excels in the Lone Star State

"...Tempranillo is the world famous grape that forms the backbone..."

Nov. 12, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Food Events

"...Marking the release of the 2013 Viognier and 2011 Tempranillo. Sat., Oct. 4, 7-10pm. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard &..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Column

Wines of the Week

25 of the Best Reds Under $25

"...Vineyards’ Prairie Rotie ($22) and Duchman Aglianico ($20). Currently, Tempranillo is Texas’s best red wine. Look for Pedernales Cellars..."

July 28, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wines of the Week

Incredible red wine bargains from Spain

"...Gormaz ($12) is from Ribero del Duero. It’s 100% Tempranillo from 50-year-old-plus dry-farmed gnarly vines and it never sees..."

May 2, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Inside the Texas Wine Trade

Four Texas wineries are joining to launch Texas Fine Wine

"...Estate Tannat, Petite Sirah 1840 Brennan Vineyards Viognier, Lily Tempranillo Duchman Family Winery Vermentino Aglianico, Dolcetto Pedernales Cellars Viognier..."

March 21, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Top 10 Texas Wines

"...3) BRUSHY CREEK VINEYARDS TEMPRANILLO..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Former Becker Winemaker Russell Smith's Wines Now In Austin

Quality Spanish wines priced to party

"...and Chardonnay; the rosado is a blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cariñena, and Syrah; and the tinto is made from..."

Dec. 5, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Recommended Wine Pairings

Wine columnist Wes Marshall finds affordable wines to complement your Thanksgiving feast

"...Fall Creek Salt Lick Vineyard Tempranillo ($30)..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Texas wines on steroids

"...In red wines, the big grape right now is Tempranillo. In Texas, this grape grows ripe and luscious, and..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Superb Spanish Wines at Bargain Prices

Bodegas Franco-Españolas reds

"...Bárbaro, and this little masterpiece is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes. It is a simple wine that relies solely..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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