Fiola Mare – courtesy of the restaurant I’m an explorer who loves to seek out new venues to taste exceptional wine and food pairings. During a recent trip to visit one of my daughters in Washington, DC, I had the opportunity to enjoy 3 delicious …
Medal Awarded to Dr TV Munson There are many historic and celebrated connections between France and the U.S. Likewise, there are many direct and celebrated connections between France and Texas. Aside from the recognition of Texas as a country by France, the history of winemaking …
New world or old world When offered a choice of Sauvignon Blanc, wine lovers may ask whether the varietal is produced in an old or new world wine region. Sancerre with its aromatic wines is an old world varietal coming from the Loire Valley. Pouilly-Fumé is a softer...
Like bubbles in a glass, the passion to create sparkling wine in Oregon has long been in evidence. But not always at the forefront. That is changing. Winemakers are showcasing Oregon as a leader in producing sparkling wines in addition to featuring reasonable price...
Photo by Eric Risberg, Associated Press, 2020 https://muckrack.com/ericrisberg 2020. For those of us who have been living through the pandemic and understand the personal and economic toll it’s taken, it seemed like nothing could make 2020 worse. Wine...
Dallas County Master Gardener Trial Vineyards, Rowlett Road Extension By Jim Kamas Growing Grapes in Texas Viticulture Published: 2014 Pages: 250 When I moved to Dallas over two decades ago, I was...
The name Theopolis is associated with a high priest from the Bible referenced in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. And in my case, it’s also associated with the name of one of my high school classmates. Theo, who is an accomplished musician, is the only...
You like “potayto” and I like “potahto”. You like “tomayto” and I like “tomahto”. “Potayto”, “potahto”, “tomayto”, “tomahto”! You like Garnacha and I like Grenache! At the end of the day it’s simple semantics. If you’re ever heard of the grape you might have wondered...
Medal Awarded to Dr TV Munson There are many historic and celebrated connections between France and the U.S. Likewise, there are many direct and celebrated connections between France and Texas. Aside from the recognition of Texas as a country by France, the history of...
Champagne! The life-giving elixir of love and happiness. As Napoleon Bonaparte would say, “In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.” Champagne is the life of the party for special occasions and a gracious companion when you need to relieve stress...
Exterior of Chez Nous – courtesy of the restaurant Charleston, SC is a scenic port city, founded in 1670, and located on the U.S. eastern seaboard. Charleston is distinguished by its coastal lowcountry, cobblestone streets, and antebellum architecture. This...
I love traveling. To hear my husband describe it, I have some seriously “itchy feet”. When the weather starts to warm up, I like to jump in the car, head for the Texas Hill Country, spend time exploring new wineries and visiting the old favorites. A lot...
