Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood sets the record straight on Rocco's Grill and sets the town to stompin' grapes this weekend in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...and July caused such Central Texas wineries as Spicewood Vineyards, Becker Vineyards, Comfort Cellars, Texas Hills Vineyards, and Driftwood..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The details about how to benefit the Austin Museum of Art while eating, the news on four new restaurants, and what to expect during Texas Wine Month.

"...3809 W. 35th Street. Participating Texas wineries are Becker Vineyards, Bell Mountain Vineyards, Bruno & George Wines, Inc., Spicewood..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

In the Yard: Austin Winery

Pretty much surpassing all your grape expectations

"...wine, in varieties supported by a diversity of Texas vineyards – and invites lifelong oenophiles or curious neophytes to..."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Inside the Texas Wine Trade

Four Texas wineries are joining to launch Texas Fine Wine

"...on the weekend. Susan Auler, co-owner of Fall Creek Vineyards with her husband Ed, was there in the early..."

March 21, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Top 10 Texas Wines

"...5) SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC RED WINES..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Wine and dine your valentine, chefs play matchmakers with a Texas food and wine competition, and more cheese, please

"...holiday events always draw enthusiastic crowds. For example, two vineyards in the Hill Country appellation are hosting Valentine's events..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Highlights

An afternoon at a vineyard uncovering what Texas wines have to offer

"...here to taste and learn. While at Fall Creek Vineyards, Jay Knepp of the Salt Lick Vineyard was delivering..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

The 'Chronicle' food and wine update: spring, 2003

"...Dry Comal Creek Vineyards1741 Herbelin Rd. in New Braunfels..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

"...Becker Vineyards, 830/644-2681..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

Remembering Bob Roberts, the dean of Texas barbecue.

"...special events at Central Texas wineries. Participants include: Becker Vineyards, Cana Cellars Winery, Comfort Cellars Winery, Dry Comal Creek..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hill Country Compendium

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood has been scouting the Hill Country looking for all the new bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other interesting places she can find.

"...pour several Texas wines, including those of nearby Becker Vineyards, but Rose Hill is currently the tasting facility for..."

April 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Grape Harvest

"...contacted were very optimistic about their respective harvests. Becker Vineyards general manager Jim Brown reported a "better-than-expected" quantity of..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Food Feature

Food Events

Grape-stomping goodness, Marfa hosts a climate change and sustainability symposium, and more

"...• Fall Creek Vineyards Labor Day Gourmet Getaway Celebrate Fall Creek's 30th anniversary..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sipping From the Spigot, Vol. 2

The second Great Boxed-Wine Challenge, plus a very important lesson

"...is dominated by huge wineries. The McManises' Jack Tone Vineyards Red Wine ($20) was the clear competition winner. It's..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

April 19-26

"...will feature wines from Alamosa Wine Cellars, Fall Creek Vineyards, Flat Creek Estate, Mandola Estates, Spicewood Vineyards, and Stone..."

April 20, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Taking a Look at Texas Wine Month

Throughout October, and thanks to Susan Combs

"...deserve kudos during Texas Wine Month: La Buena Vida Vineyards, Bell Mountain Vineyards, Wimberley Valley Winery, Sister Creek Vineyards,..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Off with our heads on some misreporting of the Lazy Fork Barbecue legacy; plus, an Independence Day Event Menu

"...white, and blue of Independence Day at Texas Hills Vineyards (830/868-2321; www.texashillsvineyard.com), where they'll provide the red and white..."

June 30, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

After 15 years, David Garrido departs Jeffrey's, and the timing's right for Alma Alcocer-Thomas to take over; plus, more food and wine options on Valentine's Day.

"...as well as the weekend after the holiday. Spicewood Vineyards (830/693-5328, www.spicewoodvineyards.com) hosts their annual Valentine's Dessert Extravaganza on..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Head on out to the Becker Vineyards for this year's Lavender Fest

"...the pairing better than the Lavender Fest at Becker Vineyards between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. Along with award-winning wines,..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Liquid Assets

A fair competition

"...coming in under $10 is a resurgent label, Delaney Vineyards. Years ago, Delaney made some pretty good wine. Then,..."

April 8, 2005 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood loads up your plate with events and a piece of the Big Apple.

"...Lou Lambert, and Grady Spears. Texas wines from Becker Vineyards, Alamosa Wine Cellars, Spicewood Vineyards, Llano Estacado Winery, and..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Upcoming food and wine festivals, updates on local culinary news.

"...at noon on Friday, Oct. 27, at either Spicewood Vineyards (1423 Burnet County Road #409, 830/693-5328) or Becker Vineyards..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Updates on the upcoming winery Harvest Festivities.

"...should deliver a good yield at most Hill Country vineyards. As usual, the winemakers have all kinds of harvest..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...Texas Hills Vineyards brings a little bit of the southern European charm..."

June 16, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

South African Wine Shines at Cape Bottle Room

East Austin shop focuses on an under-the-radar wine region

"...that's home to many of the country's most celebrated vineyards. Declusin explained that the Western Cape's location "sandwiched between..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction

A fun and classy start to a new tradition

"...was William Chris Wine Co. (they run William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars), who showcased their superlative creations..."

May 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Wines Take Awards

Texas Tempranillos moving up in the world

"...how they would have fared; places like Fall Creek Vineyards, Salt Lick Vineyards, Solaro Estate, and Becker Vineyards? The..."

Aug. 7, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Munson a Wine Hero

"...are grown, and grafted, on Texas root stocks. “Thus vineyards of the El Paso (or Mission) grapes were established..."

Oct. 16, 2012 Postmarks

Wine of the Week

A Sancerre-ly impressive Texas wine

"...Spicewood Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Local wines are just over the next hill

"...area are Fall Creek Vine­yards in Tow and Becker Vineyards in Stonewall. Both are 60-90 minutes from town and..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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