Wine & Beer

May Wines in Full Bloom!

Light-bodied selections will serve you well this month! As the weather heats up, go for one of these vintages available at your neighborhood H-E-B.

After a slew of well balanced but ‘unremarkable beers,’ Founders founders, Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, along with the tight-knit crew at this grassroots, Grand Rapids brewery, decided it was time to shake up the formula — and there was no turning back! Today, the brewery that strives for complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics, bigger body, and tons of flavor is one of the highest rated craft setups in the country!

Top Homegrown Picks for Tastings at the Westin!

Did you know that Texas is the 5th largest wine producer in the entire country? We mean business down here! All month long celebrate (and support) local wineries that are producing some highly regarded products.

Wine – Online! Now at H-E-B…

Shopping online has to be one of the greatest ‘inventions’ of all time, especially at this time of year. And now, there’s an easy way to shop for those wine fans on your list without having to roam the isles of your favorite wine store trying to decide what wines to by for whom.

Tim Hanni’s ‘No Rules’ Approach to Wine Pairing!

Open your mind and throw out everything you think you know about pairing food and wine! Rethinking what we’re trained to believe is part of the fun philosophy of Tim Hanni, an internationally renowned ‘flavor maven.’

Tribute Wine Tops My List at Boerne Wine Co.

The Boerne Wine Co. has long been a favorite place of mine for wine by the glass. Have just a taste, half a glass or the Fully Monty and experience a wide variety of timeless wines – Texas wines in particular!

‘Sweet’ Wines for Your Sweetheart All Month Long!

Goodtaste.tv and H-E-B are celebrating Valentine’s all month long, and we’re inviting you in on all the action! Between now and February 14th, all French wines on the shelf are on-sale, in addition to the 10% you already save on your total purchase when you mix and match six or more bottles!

Cheers to New Year’s & New Wines from H-E-B!

Cheers to another great year everyone! And thanks to these wines that will start your new year off just fine. H-E-B still gives a 10% discount when you buy six or more — plus you can mix and match!

Create Your Own Wine Pairing Menu at Masraff’s

Enjoying an incredible meal at Masraff’s on Post Oak Boulevard just got even better. They’ve added a cool new ‘enomatic’ wine dispenser, which means you’ll be able to create your own wine pairing meal every time you dine there!

Pinot is Prime at Kutch Wines

Ever wonder what it would be like to throw caution to the wind and follow your dreams? Imagine deciding to leave a great paying job and starting over! A couple I know did just that.

Two Wines Not to Miss at Mondavi

No trip to Napa would be complete without stopping here…that’s for sure! The Robert Mondavi Winery, located just off Highway 29, is home to happy faces and lots of history.

Crush – Emotions are High & Semis Nearby

Harvest is in full swing in California wine country. We just returned from an incredible shoot there! You’ll soon start seeing some of our adventures on Goodtaste.tv here, but I wanted to tell you about a unexpected bit of fun.

Wines for Your ‘Routine’ Back in Session at H-E-B

Wonderfully priced wines to get you back into the swing of things! Ralph My “Wine Guy” helped me pick out three vinos, each with its own separate appeal.