TX Blended Whiskey Shatters Expectations

Firestone and Robertson Distilling Company is making some of the best American whiskey we've ever tasted

"...are exceptions – people like Richard Becker at Becker Vineyards, Ed Auler at Fall Creek Vineyards, or Lewis Dickson..."

April 5, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food Events

Feb. 15-21

"...Chocolates Delysia chocolatier of Austin will be at Becker Vineyards with chocolate truffles to taste and buy, along with..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Best Texas Wines of 2012

A quick guide to Texas' finest

"...White Wine: Duchman Family Winery’s Vermentino – Cliff Bingham Vineyards. Start with some of the best organic grapes in..."

Jan. 2, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Sparkling wine and whisky options for the holiday season

"...price range. Another consistently recommendable brand is Sonoma's J Vineyards, priced between $25 and $50...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Food Events

Sharpen your wits and your appetite with this week's 'Meal Times'

"...prepared by chef Albert Benitez with wines from Best Vineyards presented by Mike Patton. $65, all inclusive. Email for..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

The Fourth doesn't have to be your only event this coming week

"...• BECKER VINEYARDS FOURTH OF JULY CHILI COOK-OFF Becker and the Chili..."

June 29, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Juneteenth, Father's Day, and wine on the road

"...by Pizza Nizza on the patio at Fall Creek Vineyards (1820 CR 222, Tow) with music and bocce ball...."

June 15, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Roundup of culinary events

"...› Fall Creek Vineyards (1820 County Rd 222, Tow) hosts luncheons with wine..."

May 25, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Putting booze in a sno-cone? Fine by us.

"...› Becker Vineyards (www.beckervineyards.com) hosts its 14th annual Lavender Festival on the..."

May 4, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

April's rush of foodie events may be over, but May has even more in store

"...Wine Festival was the eminent departure of longtime Becker Vineyards winemaker Russell Smith. Smith has purchased property in Spain..."

May 4, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Beer! Free pies! And more in this week's foodie events.

"...› Winemaker Blair Fox of Fess Parker Vineyards will present new wines for tasting at Crú –..."

March 9, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wine of the Week: Zinfandels for the 99%

Affordable Zinfandels that can stand up to a slice of pizza

"...for: Dancing Bull is the cheapest, the Gallo Family Vineyards Sonoma County label is the most restrained, and the..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Food Events

Anniversary celebrations, whiskey, wine, and more this week

"...Artisan Fair and Post-Thanksgiving Lunchtime Feast at Fall Creek Vineyards (www.fcv.com). $17.50, excluding wine; reserve at 325/379-5361. Saturday, Nov...."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Our 2011 Top 10 Boxed Wines

"...1) Jack Tone Vineyards Red Wine 17.2..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature

Recommendable Boxes Ranked by Flight

"...Jack Tone Vineyards White Wine ($20)..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature

Speak No Ale: Beer Men Sue for Free Speech

Texas' arcane beer laws may be busted by a First Amendment lawsuit

"...customers from any site they own. Since many large vineyards are located away from big markets, some are opening..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chef Taylor Hall Serves Up More Than Flan

Tasty goings on at Spicewood Vineyards on Sunday for wildfire relief.

"...at Spicewood Vineyards as part of a massive benefit that includes a..."

Sept. 10, 2011 Food Post by Anne Harris

Event Menu

Stomp out your aggressions at Becker Vineyards and help make wine juice

"...• Becker Vineyards (www.beckervineyards.com) near Stonewall invites aspiring grape stompers to bring..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Delicious ways to celebrate our country's independence

"...• Fall Creek Vineyards (www.fcv.com) hosts Burgers 'N Blues with fine wines, Bubba..."

July 1, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wine of the Week: Pink Syrah? Why Not?

A Rosé is a Rosé is a Rosé

"...keep your money at home, is Texas' own Becker Vineyards Provençal ($10), competitive with the very best in the..."

May 27, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

This week's foodie news: subs, pies, wine, hot dogs, and more

"...for one Hill Country winery. Sbrocco promoted Fall Creek Vineyards' award-winning Meritus blend as one of her Mother's Day..."

May 13, 2011 Food Column

Event Menu

Raise a glass to Ma, or drink bourbon and watch the ponies

"...at the three-course Mother's Day luncheon at Fall Creek Vineyards near Tow (www.fcv.com) catered by chef Rob McMahon of..."

May 6, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Fall for one of these fall festivals or feasts

"...late autumn dinner paired with wines from Fall Creek Vineyards at Linda's Fine Foods (500 FM 2325, Wimberley, 512/847-5464)...."

Dec. 3, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wine of the Week

Holiday wines for everyone from carnivores to vegans

"...a $35 bottle of champagne. Ditto for the J Vineyards & Winery Cuvée 20 ($19), a very delicate and..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

Run, walk, eat, or drink away the week of Nov. 25-30

"...Artisan Fair and Post-Thanksgiving Lunchtime Feast at Fall Creek Vineyards near Tow (www.fcv.com) offers a Hill Country road trip,..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Stomp grapes and pair wines at Central Texas wineries, meet a local Food Network star, and more tasty outings

"...• Becker Vineyards (464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, 830/644-2681, www.beckervineyards.com ) hosts..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

It's a week of fundraisers and fests for Austin foodies

"...• Becker Vineyards (830/644-2681) hosts the 12th annual Lavender Festival, a weekend..."

May 14, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Tenuta Sant'Antonio Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

The Castagnedi brothers have made tremendous progress in a country where the top wineries measure their tenure in centuries, not decades

"...that they no longer wanted to tend their father's vineyards. They wanted to create a new, modern, and world-class..."

April 23, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

This week, cigars and chocolates meet Foodways of Mexico

"...a taste of Merlot and Delysia chocolates at Becker Vineyards (www.beckervineyards.com, 830/644-2128). No reservations required for the complimentary tasting;..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Your local list of foodie events

"...the English feudal custom of Boxing Day at Becker Vineyards (830/644-2681, www.beckervineyards.com) near Fredericksburg. Festivities will include fireside readings..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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