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Is This Texas Wine Worth It? My Blunt Review of 12 Fires in Johnson City.
Honest review of 12 Fires Winery in Hye, TX. Stunning venue but underwhelming Texas Wine. Get the best tips for visiting Texas Wineries.

Pontotoc Vineyard Picnic Table Shows off Charm and Nice Texas Wines
Explore the unique setting and premium selections at Pontotoc Picnic Table—your go-to for Texas Wine and one of the best Texas Wineries experiences.

Unlock the Hidden Gem of Texas Wineries: Inside La Vie Estate Winery’s Hill Country Magic
Explore one of Texas’s top spots for Texas wine — La Vie Estate Winery in Blanco offers stunning Hill Country views and 100% Texas-grown wines.

Uncover the Hidden Gem of Texas Wineries: Kuhlman Cellars’ Stunning Transformation
Explore Kuhlman Cellars (now K Estate) in the Texas Hill Country — a fresh chapter for Texas Wine with stunning estate vineyards and a modern refined tasting experience.

Silver Dollar Winery
Introduction I recently visited Silver Dollar Winery in Johnson City, Texas and I came…

Blue Lotus / Texas Mead Works Didn’t “work” for me
While I had high hopes for a nice time at Blue Lotus Winery and Texas Mead Works, the service and wine quality fell short of my expectations.

The Secret Woodford Bourbon That Isn’t Double Oaked (It’s Double Double Oaked)
Discover the rare Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon—smooth caramel notes, $200 price tag, and a hunt worth every sip.

A Barrel‑Room Afternoon with Uplift Vineyards at William Chris Vineyards
This past weekend I got to enjoy a remarkable tasting in William Chris Vineyards’ new barrel room, sampling five wines from Uplift Vineyards—four reds and one white—in an intimate, educational setting that perfectly captured the spirit of Texas terroir.

Alexander Vineyards
All in all, Alexander Vineyards is a standout among Texas Wineries, offering something uniquely global yet grounded in Texas hospitality. Cheers to discovering a hidden hill-country gem!

Michael Ros Winery
I highly recommend visiting Michael Ros Winery if you're exploring Texas Wineries. From outstanding wines to thoughtful design and genuine hospitality, it beautifully celebrates the innovation and spirit of Texas Wine culture.

Calais Winery
Discover Calais Winery, a hidden gem in Texas Wine country crafting bold, elegant wines from 100% Texas grapes in a stunning cave tasting room.

Texas Wine and Cuban Dominoes Go Together at Siboney Cellars
There’s a certain rhythm to life at Siboney Cellars—the clink of wine…

Give Your Corks a Second Life
If you’re like me, you’ve probably popped more than a few corks…

Texas Wine Humor
Let’s be honest—Texas Wine is serious business. The terroir, the aging, the…

From Portugal to the Lone Star State: How Madeira Wine Is Making a Texas Comeback
During a recent trip to Spain and Portugal, I was reintroduced to…

The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beer: Texas is Tapping In
Let’s be honest—sometimes, you want the crisp, refreshing taste of a beer…
