We’re back inside the H-E-B at Blanco & 1604 with Ralph ‘My Wine Guy’ for a few fun wine finds for May. All three selections are priced under $20, in addition to a 10% discount when you buy 6 or more!
Chardonnay
Fiesta Food & Wines on SA Living
No doubt it’s a favorite time of year in the Alamo City…Fiesta has officially arrived! We kicked the party off on SA Living with serious Mexican-style seafood from our friends at Costa Pacifica.
All for These Fiesta Wines!
It’s all about flare for Fiesta! Here are three warm weather wine varietals rock for this annual citywide celebration…
Spring Wines to Seek Out!
This weather’s been a bit of a tease lately, though it’s finally beginning to feel like spring! Browse the aisles for a bargain bottle of wine at the beautiful Market at Stone Oak H-E-B.
A Good Day to ‘Dine’
The weather looks pretty perfect over the next couple of days. Dine at the Radisson in downtown Austin overlooks Lady Bird Lake and does an awesome Happy Hour. Reasons enough to be out and about this week!
Bernardus Wine Dinner at Masraff’s
My friends at Masraff’s are accepting reservations for their next wine dinner (always fabulous!), this time with Bernardus Winery. Space is limited for the event on Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Dinner starts at 6:30 with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a special four course menu.
Holiday Party Planning on a Budget!
Hosting a holiday shindig of your own is no small task. Especially if it’s your first time to take the reins! Knowing just how much to buy can be as valuable as the food and drinks you’re providing…
Turkey Day Wine Ideas on SA Living!
How do YOU do Thanksgiving? I always get asked which wines are best on the big day. To tell you the truth, it changes every year! I have some new ideas for 2015–from traditional varietals to ‘outside of the box’ picks sure to please this holiday season…
Weigh In on Thanksgiving Day Wines
Hard to believe but…it’s holiday season! I got with Ralph my Wine Guy for his go-to wines no matter what’s being served at your table. Sometimes it’s hard to know which bottles are your best best on Thanksgiving. Here’s our suggestions…
Girls’ Night IN with KPRC’s Courtney Zavala
Wanna get to know your neighbors better, host a wine tasting! Just ask KPRC Anchor Courtney Zavala. Close to forty neighborhood moms converged on Courtney’s house for an evening of tempting tastes paired with a variety of wines…
Cool Wines for Hot Temps are at H-E-B!
Things are finally heating up in South Texas. Summer is just around the corner and it gets hot here pretty quickly! My always dependable wine aficionado, Ralph Cortez, has your monthly dosage of wines just right for the current weather. We’re thinking…
Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays – The Masters are Here
The reason for our visit to Burgundy was to explore the highly acclaimed villages of the regions to become familiar with the many French wine appellations. For a region that only produces two varietals, chardonnay and pinot noir, the selection is extensive and the flavor profiles of the many AOC’s are so different.
Keep Your NYE Bubbly Fresh for Days!
Anything you taste, you can take home from the Boerne Wine Co. Champagnes of all kinds — by the glass — and it’s the only place you’ll find a collection this vast.
An evening of dinner & wine with Georges Duboeuf
In just TWO DAYS, the Emily Morgan and Oro Restaurant and Bar will celebrate ‘An Evening with Georges Duboeuf’ – the king of Beaujolais wines! Executive Chef Chris Cook has prepared a lavish menu you’ll find below…make the French connection! The number to call for reservations is 210-225-5100 or you can make reservations on Open […]
Explore the wines of summer
Not only is the Boerne Wine Company an amazing destination in charming downtown Boerne, but once you visit here you will have a new-found appreciation for wine. The Boerne Wine Company encourages guests to explore the many different varieties of wines available. For summer, owner Christopher Grossman introduces us to some white wines that are just perfect for warmer weather.