Time to Enter the Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) – Amateur Winemakers Too!

Texas Wine Lover 1/29 12:17A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) breaks new ground in 2025 by inviting amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards, marking a significant...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine Lovers Celebration Passport 2025 – Get Tickets Now!

Texas Wine Lover 1/28 12:54A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s)  Wine Lovers Celebration . The Passport event will take place from January 27th to February 21st giving plenty of time to visit 40+ wineries in the Texas Hill Country. This is...

Dallas Restaurant Closings to Know for January

Eater Dallas 1/27 3:32A Courtney E. Smith

Eater Lots of long standing restaurant closures to kick of 2025, including an Eater Awards winner In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time. Know of a Dallas restaurant...

Have Dallas Restaurant Owners Learned to Appreciate an Affordable Menu?

Eater Dallas 1/16 2:00A Courtney E. Smith

Kathy Tran Following the success of Goodwins, restaurant operators seem to be realizing that lower prices get customers to return The word “affordable” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. But for...

Loblolly Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 1/14 1:32A Robin English-Bircher

San Antonio acquired its newest urban winery, Loblolly Cellars . The tasting room is located on the city’s northwest side. The winery is a hidden gem, nestled among oak trees. Owner Joe Klenke with...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2025 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/9 1:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...

Alta Loma Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 1/7 12:50A Jeff Cope

L-R: Bobbye Jo & Ronnie Floyd, Gale & Ronny Burran As most people know, the Texas High Plains grows the majority of grapes in Texas. Alta Loma Vineyard has only been growing grapes since 2016, but the family vineyard is producing wonderful grapes...

2024 Texas Wine Lover Year in Review

Texas Wine Lover 12/31 8:02A Jeff Cope

It is only fitting that I publish this post on the last day of 2024 to tell you what happened with Texas Wine Lover during 2024. This year was incredibly busy for us as the Texas wine industry continues to get more recognition worldwide and Texas...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in December

Eater Dallas 12/30 2:00A Courtney E. Smith

Ascension Coffee’s ham and cheese, add the eggs. | Courtney E. Smith We visited two new hot spots, ate a lot of pasta, and go over a hangover with the help of some ham and cheese The amount of...

Messina Hof Winery Offers Holiday Wine Bundles and Tips

Texas Wine Lover 12/19 7:45A Jeff Cope

Messina Hof Winery is always celebrating the holiday in spectacular fashion. Here is a list of special holiday gift sets from  Messina Hof for your wine-loving readers. Below are links to each set created by the first family of Texas wine and...

Tyler Wolz and David Newitt Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 12/17 11:34P Jeff Cope

David Newitt and Tyler Wolz Most wineries have a head winemaker with assistant winemakers helping produce their Texas wines. In the case of Slate Theory Winery , they have two winemakers, Tyler Wolz and David Newitt. Their combined efforts are...

How to Choose the Perfect Wine for an Evening at Pin-Up Casino

Texas Wine Lover 12/17 10:22P Gus Hall

A sophisticated evening at a Canadian casino can be elevated by choosing the perfect wine to complement the atmosphere. Whether you re unwinding with friends, exploring the luxurious ambiance, or...

An Eater’s Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 12/11 3:29A Courtney E. Smith

Simple and delectable — that’s the ginger and scallion whole lobster to share at Le PasSage. | Kathy Tran What to eat and drink when you’re in Big D Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous...

Exploring Dallas: Top Activities for Visitors

Crave DFW 12/9 6:55A craveDFW

Dallas offers a plethora of activities to entertain and impress out-of-town visitors. Whether your guests are history buffs, food enthusiasts, or art lovers, this North Texas gem has something for...

Cicada Ridge Vineyard: The Sounds of Summer

Texas Wine Lover 11/27 12:15A Ron Martin

Nestled in the heart of Northeast Texas, Cicada Ridge Vineyard is another of the Texas Wine Industry’s hidden gems. Erwin Cain has been growing grapes and making wine in East Texas for over 20 years. Recognizing that East Texas has a unique...