Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren family in Seminole of the Texas High Plains. You may have heard about...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½ hours to Brownfield. Everyone knows the Texas High Plains is where the...

Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Celebrates 40 Years of Tex-Mex Tradition in Grapevine

Crave DFW 5/1 7:13A Steven Doyle

Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano , a staple in Grapevine, Texas, is celebrating a remarkable milestone in May 2025—its 40th anniversary. Located at 124 E. Worth St . in the historic Grapevine Distric t,...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the last 15 years, that’s saying something. The Grand Opening for Charleston...

Celebrate Mom with Lavish Mother's Day Brunch at The Statler Sunday, May 11

Coppell BubbleLife iReporter 4/28 6:50A Kelly Hunter

Everyone knows that Mom is a classic, and the best place to celebrate her big day is at The Statler, the iconic mid-century hotel in downtown Dallas. The Statler is hosting a lavish Mothers Day...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

5 Tips for Making Your Wine Retail Business Stand Out

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 2:38A Gus Hall

Though competitive, the wine retail sector is rich with tradition, flavor, and history. Whether you are located in a local area or a busy urban environment, differentiating your store from others is essential for long-term profitability. This is...

2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The competition received 981 wines from 14 countries: Argentina, Armenia,...

How Are Winemaking and Education Historically Linked?

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:02P Gus Hall

Winemaking and education might seem like two different worlds. One is growing grapes and making wine. The other is about books, learning, and classrooms. But if you look closely, they have been connected for a long time. Their link goes back many...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies another, more refined side—wine culture. Yes, Texas is one of the oldest...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation mar-sahn ), most commonly found in the northern sector of the Rhône Valley...

Texas-German heritage is Rich at Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:26A Amie Nemec

Photo courtesy of Scenarios Media With all the traffic and great wines off Highway 290 and in downtown Fredericksburg, it was refreshing to take a short scenic drive north of town to visit this gem. Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek is a...

Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 2:09A Jeff Cope

We often take a long road to end up where we discover we eventually needed to be. Kyle Johnston of Haak Vineyards & Winery took that path and is now a co-owner and winemaker at the winery. At the helm of Haak Vineyards & Winery, nestled along the...

Mariano’s Margaritas + Cinco de Mayo

Crave DFW 4/14 5:45A Steven Doyle

A North Texas legend in Tex-Mex dining, Mariano’s Hacienda is making festive waves this year by opening on a day it’s usually closed. On Monday, May 5, 2025 , Mariano’s Hacienda and its sister restaurant La Hacienda Ranch will open from 3 PM to 9...

Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather to chat, place a bet, dress up, and enjoy some good food and wine....