Austin Wineries Revive an Ancient Winemaking Technique

Locals winemakers go back to the earth

"...the school's wine club. But she never considered pursuing winemaking as a career until she'd graduated from college and..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Four Wines of the Week for Holiday Parties

Wines from Washington State’s best big winery, Château Ste. Michelle

"...on tiny, lesser-known wineries, we also love finding huge winemaking operations that are good enough that we can just..."

Nov. 7, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now

Act natural this summer

"...that's created in a lab" and used in conventional winemaking, according to co-owner Evan Dunivan of Golden Hour (7731..."

May 26, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Back to Burgundy

French drama tries to find life lessons in the vineyard.

"...into any hungering soul, and the window into the winemaking process it offers will stimulate the juices of any..."

April 6, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

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

"...would place Texas in the ranks of 20 respected winemaking regions across the globe that have committed to protecting..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Through Rosé Colored Glasses

Rae Wilson helps Austin reconsider the pink drink

"...become her first "classroom," a place to learn the winemaking process from harvest to production. Because Artesa is home..."

July 25, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Drink Ribera. Drink Spain.

No place for the timid

"...by late and early frosts, rainfall is limited, and winemaking traditions run deep. All of these factors help them..."

April 12, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Thirty Years of Texas Wine

Fall Creek Vineyards celebrates a milestone

"...before being planted in California), but Pro­hi­bi­tion quashed Texas winemaking in the 1920s. About the time the Aulers had..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Day Trips

The Windy Hill Winery north of Brenham makes eight wines using locally grown grapes with good results

"...whiskey, federal rules convinced them to start experimenting with winemaking instead, first with a winemaking kit and then using..."

May 11, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Mafia Mamma

Even Toni Collette can't earn this mafia spoof rispetto

"...badly rushed, largely reduced to a squishy montage of winemaking and prescription drug dispersals that compresses time in the..."

April 14, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Eric Wareheim of Tim & Eric Brings His New Wine to Austin

Las Jaras wines – “Sweet Berry Wine” – comes to town this spring

"...and to use a bit of finesse in the winemaking to be less a powerful experience and more an..."

March 29, 2019 Food Post by Tom Thornton

Weekend Wine: Former Raveonettes Manager Makes Delicious Washington Wine

Music man turned millionaire wino Charles Smith slays with ViNO Rosso

"...decided to introduce another affordable line. Inspired by Italian winemaking and Washington fruit, the ViNO group makes four wines:..."

March 9, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Masseria Li Veli Valle d’Itria Verdeca IGT

"...the boot heel of Italy. The owners describe their winemaking mission “with the aim of selecting long-forgotten indigenous varietals..."

April 4, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Pairing the Pour

South American wines at Vaca y Vino

"...Pioneer Wine Company offered one by Crios, a woman-run winemaking operation. After attaining her oenology degree in 1981, Susana..."

May 3, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Calina Cabernet Sauvignon : A Terrific Bargain

This blockbuster of a wine comes at a bargain

"...long, and most of the central part is ideal winemaking country. It has nice sunny days, but at night,..."

July 13, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Austin Cider Houses Rule

Is hard cider ready to make a historic comeback?

"...process of making cider is exactly the same as winemaking," Wes Mickel, owner of the local Argus Cidery explained...."

Dec. 30, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Central Texas food and wine get national attention

"...The programming will focus on the musical, culinary, and winemaking heritage of the culturally and geographically diverse regions of..."

June 27, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

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

"...Texas A&M, Penna has more than 20 years of winemaking and vineyard management experience on the High Plains south..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

"...French mansion on the inside. Tours of the state-of-the-art winemaking facilities are usually short with the focus on tasting..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Santa Fe. Inside the two-story building is a modern winemaking enterprise that has been growing by leaps and bounds..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood tells readers about several upcoming charity events that involve food (the best kind!) and mentions a Home Winemaker Conference that readers can attend.

"...the wines they make, chemical analysis, the use of winemaking kits, and sensory evaluation as a winemaking tool. The..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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.

"...Many Texans don't even realize that our tradition of winemaking predates California's...."

Feb. 11, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Chameleon of Wines

The World's Most Popular Wine

"...Why such a difference? First, let's talk winemaking. Chardonnay, as Joshua Wesson of Best Cellars in Manhattan..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Anthony King

Day Trips: McPherson Cellars, Lubbock

Meet Kim McPherson, the High Plains vintner

"...to many Texas wine drinkers a member of Texas winemaking royalty, but he wears the crown lightly and with..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

South African Wine Shines at Cape Bottle Room

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

"...ahead of the curve when it comes to new winemaking techniques, styles, and priorities...."

Aug. 4, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Weekend Wine: Becker's Provençal Rosé

A versatile, food-friendly rosé to welcome spring

"...Over the years, the Beckers and their winemaking team have made the winery into one of the..."

April 28, 2023 Food Post by Wes Marshall

In the Yard: Austin Winery

Pretty much surpassing all your grape expectations

"...out what we were doing, and got better at winemaking – we’re all self-taught. Cooper did a couple of..."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

So Many Easter Dining Options!

And we’ve rounded up a tasty bunch for you

"...you to discover a new region or style of winemaking you might not have considered before. And, bonus: Each..."

April 11, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Thai Fresh and Lenoir Return for Dine-In, Osome Fêtes Antone’s, Jeni’s Opens with Free Ice Cream, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Meanwhile, at Salt & Time Wine Shop (1912 E...."

Dec. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: We Need to Prioritize Our Service Workers

Olamaie Executive Chef Michael Fojtasek: "The way to ensure the health and livelihoods of service industry people is through vaccination"

"...curbside delivery. Servers who have formidable knowledge of cutting-edge winemaking are smiling behind masks as they walk to open..."

March 5, 2021 Column by Michael Fojtasek

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