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Gruene Music & Wine Fest This Weekend

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Hey guys, make plans now to head out to Gruene, TX this weekend, Oct. 9. 10 and 11, for some great Texas music, fun Texas wines and amazing food! One of my favorites, Joe Ely, is one of the headliners, but there’s plenty more. Saturday is the big wine tasting day – ‘Texas Tastings and […]

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How to taste Oprah's 'favorite' tequila

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When I think margaritas I think of the ones Blanca makes at Aldaco’s Stone Oak – she’s won a number of awards for them. Recently, the chairman and founder of Partida Tequila was in San Antonio, and I got the opportunity to get a tequila tasting lesson from him. It was fascinating. The making of […]

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Rosé Tastings a Must Do

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Take me to the South….of France! A glass of rosé wine is a start. That’s where some of the world’s finest rosés come from. Summertime is perfect for rosé. I’m not talking white zinfandel! Many rosés have a nice crisp acidity that’ s very refreshing in hot weather. Like red wines rosés are made from […]

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Great Salad for Outrageous Heat

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The 100 degrees temperatures are getting old aren’t they? I’ m working on reorganizing my recipe section on the website (it grew so fast it’s out of control – a good problem to have). As I scrolled through the recipes I started looking for something that would be good in these Amazon-like conditions. I found […]

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Weekend Fun for Wine Lovers

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Okay get onboard. Texas wines are in the news. Time to visit a local winery and see what all the buzz is about. The Lone Star International Wine Competition wrapped up with good news for some Hill Country producers. Grape Creek Vineyards near Fredericksburg won 9 awards…one of those what’s called a ‘Grand Star’. Another […]

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