Hill Country Highlights

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

"...and we tasted through most of the Fall Creek wines as well as Mr. Dotson's new release. Everything we..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Try France

"...a lot of money, and the ratio of good wines to mediocre wines is not very high; and intense..."

July 13, 2007 Food Column 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

"...(830/868-2321; www.texashillsvineyard.com), where they'll provide the red and white wines and the Ben Beckendorf Trio from Luckenbach will supply..."

June 30, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

It Takes a Village

Inside the new Whole Foods

"...choices. Today, the store boasts more than 1,800 different wines with the aim of being the most impressive collection..."

March 25, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Picnic wines

"...Picnic Wines With spring just around the corner and a few..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Today's Chardonnays

"...Chardonnay. Blame the craze for oaky and slightly sweet wines started by Kendall-Jackson. When consumers started demanding that style,..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

The Best Wine List in Town?

"...Owner Michael Vilim's wine list is full of interesting wines that you won't see elsewhere, and his markups are..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Texas Hill Country Wine Trail

"...various locations. All will be offering tastes of their wines, and in most cases the winemaker will be there..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

The Zinophiles

The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers Come to Austin

"...reminded them of the thick, red, intense, and fruity wines of Italy. During Prohibition, Zin was one of the..."

April 20, 2001 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and their user-friendly wines.

"...two years of production, Dry Comal has produced seven wines that have won 14 medals in competitions around the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

French Wines

"...French Wines: The Essential Guide to the Wines and Wine Growing..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Jean-Luc's French Bistro

Wes Marshall visits Jean-Luc's French Bistro on a weeknight to check out the food-wine pairings.

"...you to the dry, sweet, fruity, peppery, or oaky wines. Nearly all of the 40 wines are available by..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

You owe it to yourself to give this wine a try.

"...These wines come from the southwest part of France and their..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

AC Wine: Randall Grahm's Great Grenache

Thinking about a cookout? Here's your wine!

"...exceptional winemaker who creates thoughtful, interesting, and fairly priced wines. In Austin, we get about a fourth of his..."

July 23, 2015 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Top Picks for Oenophiles at AF&WF

Wine gurus Mark Oldman and Ray Isle sure to attract big crowds

"..."Outsmart the Wine List" by carving out the pompous wines and targeting the bargains. Later that day, be prepared..."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Mrs. Santa's Book Bag

"...Wines of the Southern Hemi­sphere: The Complete Guideby Mike DeSimone..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week: Wine and Cocktail Pairings for Thanksgiving

"...drink, so we've recommended Texas liquors as well as wines from some fairly obscure grapes. As long as you..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

A Trip to California’s Monterey County Wine Country

So much fun and it's less crowded and way cheaper than Sonoma or Napa

"...Road, Wente and J. Lohr. They poured their high-end wines, and all were worthy and showed off Monterey County..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Are California Chardonnays Worth Aging?

Winemaker Brian Talley Says Yes and Brings Proof

"...Talley’s wines don’t have to be old to taste good. We..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

A trio of wines from one of France's great vintners

"...bio- dynamic farming. Two decades later, his outstanding collection of wines has proven his point. In 2003, his wines received..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Luv Doc Recommends: East Austin Studio Tour

East Austin, Saturday, November 19, 2011

"...course, the staple of art openings: cheap but serviceable wines. Sometimes they're wines from places and vintners you've never..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Wine of the Week

The ones from France are more complex

"...you a thwack of concentrated grapefruit aromas. But the wines we want to discuss are at the polar opposite..."

July 8, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week: Pink Syrah? Why Not?

A Rosé is a Rosé is a Rosé

"...People in France love Rosé wines, especially during warm weather. It's hard to find a..."

May 27, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

A Trip to Segura Viudas

Can a huge winery act like a small, family kept operation?

"...I had written about these wines back in 2010 in the Austin Chronicle (http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2010-12-10/wine-of-the-week/) so..."

March 26, 2011 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wes Marshall's Top 10 Places for a Glass of Good Wine

"...1) Trio at the Four Seasons always has great wines at surprisingly affordable prices. Also, check out one of..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Holiday wines: bubbles without breaking the bank

"...Holiday Wines: Bubbles Without Breaking the Bank..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

High-quality wines from the Languedoc region, found locally

"...However, there's no reason why the Languedoc can't make wines that compete with the best in the world. The..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Read to Eat

Start the summer with great food stories and recipes worth a little perspiration

"...Wine Bar Food: Mediterranean Flavors to Crave with Wines to Matchby Cathy and Tony Mantuano Clarkson Potter, 208..."

May 30, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Summer Rosés

"...is when dry Rosés shine. The low-alcohol, refreshingly cool wines slake your thirst and cleanse your palate, while the..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Food Column by Wes Marshall

With a Twist

The Austin Wine Festival, May 26-28

"...many organizations in Central Texas working to get Texas wines into our hands. The problem is trying to remember..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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