Grits and Wine

Chapelton Vineyards

I ended up at Chapelton Vineyards at Lyn Ranch quite unexpectedly, but the visit ended unexpectedly too.

Sandy Road Riesling

Sometimes you just don’t know what to pair with something so you pick blindly. Riesling is probably not your typical Tuesday chicken Alfredo pairing, but it worked really well.

Everyday Liquor Store Varietal Uncategorized

Ceretto Wine Dinner

I had a chance to attend the Cerreto wine dinner at Princi Italia in Dallas in July. It was an amazing meal with equally amazing wines. Find out why…

Background Liquor Store Varietal Monday

Casa Madero – Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week gave me a chance to try Mexican wine at Jose on Lovers. What did I think of Casa Madero? Sinceramente así es…

Specialty Varietal Wine Tasting

The Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard & Wine Festival

The Grape Capital of Texas – Terry County – doesn’t get enough acknowledgement for their Texas Vineyard and Wine Festival.

Specialty Varietal Wednesday

Val Verde 2022 Rosé

With food it’s classy. On its own, it’s sassy. And after the day I had – it’s what I needed.

Specialty Varietal Sunday

Sandy Road 2023 Grenache Rosé

It’s summertime, so it’s time for rosé. Did I do this wine justice with leftovers or did it deserve better?

Specialty Varietal Wednesday

Baron’s Creek 2022 Barbera

The 2022 Barbera is a ruby red wine from Lodi, California that made for a perfect Wednesday night dinner – read on for why…

Thursday

Hilmy 2021 Cabernet Franc

Find out why this Hilmy Cabernet Franc is a perfect Thursday wine and the odd pairings that resulted.

Book Review

Book Review: Champagne Widows

Much like champagne is not to everyone’s taste – this book left me with mixed feelings. Read on to find out why I tried to be complimentary.

Grits and Wine

Chapelton Vineyards

Sandy Road Riesling

Ceretto Wine Dinner

Casa Madero – Restaurant Week

The Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard & Wine Festival

Val Verde 2022 Rosé

Sandy Road 2023 Grenache Rosé

Baron’s Creek 2022 Barbera

Hilmy 2021 Cabernet Franc

Book Review: Champagne Widows

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