The Ultimate Texas Wine Country Road Trip: A Weekend Tour of Some Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:18A Gus Hall

Texas is the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country, and most people still don’t believe that when you tell them. Then you hand them a glass of Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo and watch their face change. The Hill Country deserves a...

At What Point Does Wine Consumption Become a Legal Risk for Drivers?

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:08A Gus Hall

Wine has a way of feeling harmless, especially when it is part of something relaxed like dinner, a small gathering, or a quiet evening out. Nothing about it seems rushed or risky, so it is easy to believe you are still in control, even after a...

Are Millennials Saving or Reinventing the Wine Industry?

Texas Wine Lover 5/8 10:44A Gus Hall

A Generation That Pops the Question Instantly The first sip unleashes the question like a cork: are millennials saving wine… or are they slowly drinking it to death? According to the purists, these brunch millennials, natural-wine connoisseurs,...

K Estate Vineyards Debuts New Food-and-Wine Pairings Following Major Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 3:22A Jeff Cope

The tasting was complimentary and all opinions are our own. K Estate Vineyards , one of the premier tasting rooms on the renowned Wine Road 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, has just launched curated food and wine pairings, featuring...

Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard: One Year After Capturing Unforgettable Love Story

Coppell BubbleLife iReporter 5/6 5:05A Carolyn Alvey

One year after capturing hearts with their unforgettable love story, Olivia and Bradley Blizzard are celebrating their first anniversary and reflecting on what theyve learned since saying I do. The...

Michael Dickey of Veraison Hills Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Michael and Deanna Dickey We previously showcased Michael Dickey as the original Winemaker Profile for Longhorn Cellars. Both Michael and his wife, Deanna, started in the wine industry with multiple locations for their Veraison Hills Vineyard ,...

Wine Society of Texas Announces 2026 Scholarship Program Awards

Texas Wine Lover 4/28 12:39A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST), a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, is pleased to announce that it will be awarding scholarships totaling $11,000 in support of four students. These students are: (a) attending institutions...

40+ Restaurants Are Opening in Haltom City, and H Mart Isn’t Even There Yet

Crave DFW 4/23 7:24A Steven Doyle

H Mart hasn t opened yet, and people are already making the drive to Haltom City. That s the thing about H Mart Plaza at 3920 NE Loop 820 — the anchor is still months away, pushed to fall 2026 after...

Kyle Allen Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/21 12:29A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured Winemaker Profile is Kyle Allen from Turtle Creek Vineyard . The tasting room at their vineyard is a gorgeous facility with the tasting room and vineyard overlooking Turtle Creek and the beautiful hillside. There is also a...

Our First Blog Post was in 2011. A Lot Has Changed in Texas Wine – Or Has It?

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 6:14A Jeff Cope

Texas Wine Lover Website header in 2011 With Texas Wine Lover celebrating its 15th anniversary in March, I thought it would be fun to look back at the very first blog post I wrote when I decided to...

Trattoria Bugatti to Debut April 20 in Midway Hollow

Crave DFW 4/14 5:34A Steven Doyle

The Bugatti name has meant something in Dallas Italian dining for a long time, and now there s a new chapter. Trattoria Bugatti opens Monday, April 20 at 3850 W Northwest Hwy in Midway Hollow — just...

Crossbuck BBQ’s Tim McLaughlin Competes on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl Season 7

Crave DFW 4/13 5:43A Steven Doyle

Tim McLaughlin Dallas has quietly produced one of the most interesting careers in American barbecue, and now the rest of the country is about to find out. Tim McLaughlin, chef-pitmaster and founder of...

Texas Wine Is Having Its Moment. Austin Wine Week Is Your Invitation to Step Inside It.

Texas Wine Lover 4/10 2:17A Gus Hall

If you’re reading Texas Wine Lover , you’re not new to this. You already know Texas is producing serious wine. You’ve likely made the drive, joined the clubs, hunted down bottles, and had at least one “how is this from Texas?” moment. So this...

2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/9 4:15A Jeff Cope

The Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2026 results. The wine competition judging took place February 18-19, 2026, in Los Angeles. Presented by Fairplex, the LAIWC is one of the most respected wine judging events...

Perissos Vineyard and Winery Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/7 1:18A Jeff Cope

Laura and Seth Martin The Grower Profile this month features a winery that also has an estate vineyard. Perissos Vineyard and Winery is located in the Texas Hill Country. Owners Seth and Laura Martin, along with their family, have built a...