Champagne for the love of February
Much obliged to Masraff’s: They’re popping the cork for you on Valentine’s Day with some fabulous recommendations on bubbly, but more importantly, some little known secrets about champagne that make a whole lot of difference! According to house sommelier Ben Roberts, all wine tasters look for a sense of the “place” that a particular wine is from.
Beer for Lovers!
Often called a Youngberry Chocolate, or simply Chocolate Raspberry Ale, this delicious duo of brews comes together in lightening fashion and is superb with desserts…probably because it tastes like one itself! There’s the rockin’, aromatic nature of Lindeman’s raspberry lambic that clashes in beautiful harmony with Young’s pension for chocolate. Either of these beers is delicious all by itself, but …
A good ole fashioned roundup at the Wine Garden
Meet at the Wine Garden! That’s the place to try some award winning wines before or after a rodeo performance. You’ll find it right near the Coliseum entrance. Not only can you taste wines for free, but you can buy a bottle of what you like.
It’s the second year in a row for the Wine Garden, an annual 7000 square foot ‘nook,’ to spring up at this cowboy conference and greet patrons with a selection of over 50 award-winning wines including …
Rodeo wine winners
It’s time to boot, scoot and boogie on over to your local H-E-B retailer. The rodeo is in H-town and so are its award-winning vinos! Meet the Grand Champion: The 2007 Guado Al Tasso, a Bordeaux blend out of Tuscany that’s primarily Cab-based, but with a splendid Merlot to back it.
Give thanks for these holiday wines!
So you’ve been prepping all morning: You have your turkey roasting in the oven, your stuffing mashed, your cranberry sauce sliced- and now for a well-rounded wine that can pair just right with practically any holiday dish that’s on your menu. My go-to steward for the answer to this question is Matt Wheeler. He’s selected (and I’ve approved!) four different options available this month at your local H-E-B…
‘Taste it’ through the Grapevine
Historic Gruene, TX truly embodies the small-town Texan spirit: scenic views, incredible food and live music 7 nights a week! And don’t think that the Grapevine Texas Wine Bar is out to prove anything different…
The perfect first stop on your wine trip
A trip to the California Wine Country would not be complete without a stop at one of the most spectacular wineries anywhere. In fact, any time my husband and I go to Napa, Domain Carneros is always our first stop.
How to protect your wine from the heat
The fastest way to ruin a good bottle of wine is to store it improperly. Mike and I now have a wine refrigerator and absolutely love it! The wine is always the perfect temperature when we want to drink it…no more waiting around till the wine chills.
BIG RED bargains for Dad!
BIG RED fans, take note! This is for you. It may be May, but now is a great time to stock up and save on some amazing Cabernet Sauvignons for Father’s Day from H-E-B. The first two weeks of May, all H-E-B stores are offering an additional 10% off Big Reds.