Libations
June 1, 2022
11 Texas Wines to Beat the Heat
This summer is already too . . . summery. Cool down with citrusy whites or cherry reds that will take you from poolside to grillside.
Wine
Libations
May 12, 2022
Step Into the Wild, Wild World of Fermentation at This Festival
Taking place May 14–15, the Wild World Festival sets up in Austin to showcase natural wines, kombucha, and other “science fair” drinks.
Business
February 23, 2022
The Texas Wine Industry Is Just Getting Started. Grape Farmers Say the End Is Near.
A toxic herbicide used in cotton fields is devastating vineyards on the High Plains, endangering the state’s $13 billion wine business. Grape farmers have banded together to fight back.
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January 24, 2022
Rodeo Uncorked! Showcases Texas Grapes
In November of 2021, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ celebrated its 19th year of highlighting wine in agriculture. Since its inaugural event in 2003, the Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition has grown from 217 entries, to a total 2,862 entries in 2022, with 480 of those from Texas. Similarly, the
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January 17, 2022
Top Texas Winery
Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas, was named the Top Texas Winery at the 2022 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition held Nov. 12-14, 2021, at NRG Center in Houston. This year’s competition featured 2,862 entries from 17 countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Peru, Argentina and South Africa. Of those entries,
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January 10, 2022
Top Texas Wine
Hye Meadow Winery’s Boooom, Texas High Plains, 2017 was named Top Texas Wine at the 2022 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition held Nov. 12-14, 2021. This year’s competition featured 2,862 entries from 17 countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Peru, Argentina and South Africa. Of those entries, 480 entries were
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January 1, 2022
Texas Wines: Double Gold Medals
Wineries from Texas were among those from around the world that achieved Double Gold medals at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2022 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition, held Nov. 12-14 at NRG Center in Houston.A Double Gold medal is awarded to entries that receive a gold medal rating by all five
Food & Drink
December 20, 2021
Ten Texas Wines to Toast the Holidays
These homegrown selections pair well with baking spices, Christmas brisket, and a bite broken off a gingerbread house.
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October 11, 2021
Escape to Fredericksburg This Fall
In need of a getaway? Head to Fredericksburg for an autumn adventure filled with award-winning wine, outdoor experiences and holiday shopping. Explore Texas Wine Country Relax on the patio of one of the area’s more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms. Sip on award-winning vino, while enjoying the changing colors of the
Best Thing In Texas
August 20, 2021
A Wine-Obsessed Austinite Wins the Viral Vineyard Job of a Lifetime
With an Elle Woods–inspired application video, Lindsay Perry bested the competition for a paid position living, learning, and drinking on a California winery.
Libations
June 4, 2021
The Funky, Floral Rise of Orange Wine in Texas
This versatile wine is catching on, and at least one sommelier considers it to be the best pairing for Texas barbecue.
Books
April 23, 2021
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Lesser-Known Larry McMurtry Book
‘Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen’ offers a glimpse at the author’s life in Archer City. Plus: a boxed wine club and food pop-ups in Houston and Austin.
Libations
March 31, 2021
8 Wineries That Do Texas Spring Right
It’s that special (albeit short-lived) time of year when bright splashes of wildflowers begin popping up in the least expected places, and we welcome the shining sun rather than curse its existence. It’s spring in Texas, a season we vow each year to relish fully while it lasts. Pair the
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December 18, 2020
Top Texas Wine: Ron Yates
Ron Yates Tempranillo, Friesen Vineyard, Texas High Plains, 2017, was named Top Texas Wine at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2021 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition held Nov. 13-15 at NRG Center in Houston.
Libations
August 6, 2020
How to Pair Wine and Tacos: Advice From a Sommelier
It’s time to think beyond beer and margaritas, says Suerte wine director Celia Pellegrini.
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May 6, 2020
A New Texas Wine Supports Hospitality Workers in Need
All proceeds from the sale of the Wanderer Series Relief Project cinsault go to the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Libations
May 1, 2020
Virtual Wine Tastings Pop Up Across Texas
While nothing can replace a sun-dappled afternoon at a winery, virtual tastings may be the next best thing.
Libations
December 23, 2019
The Best Wine Shops in Texas
The right retailers can help you find the perfect bargain or blowout bottle. Here are our favorites across the state, along with their recommendations for the season.
Libations
November 22, 2019
10 Texas Wines to Go With Your Turkey
The state's vintners offer some solid and delightful choices to pair with your Thanksgiving feast.
Libations
October 25, 2019
Take the Texas Two-Sip Challenge This Texas Wine Month
Decide for yourself how well some of our Lone Star State favorites stack up against international competition.
Libations
August 7, 2019
Bunny Becker, 1940–2019: Saying Goodbye to a Grand Dame of Texas Wine
From the Hill Country to the High Plains, the Texas wine industry remembers the woman known for her generous spirit and sharp palate.
Libations
June 13, 2019
Red, White, and Rosé: The Top Texas Wines to Enjoy This Summer
Any of these 37 vintages from throughout the state make for a perfect accompaniment—and bit of relief—to the season’s heat.
Libations
May 6, 2019
A New Weekend Festival Will Be All About Natural Wine
Jester King Brewery will host dozens of producers from around the world who specialize in a minimal-intervention approach to winemaking.
Libations
November 20, 2018
Eight Texas Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
Which wine complements both gravy and Brussels sprouts? What can you serve alongside pumpkin pie? We've got you covered.
Libations
November 19, 2018
Where to Find the State’s Top Wine Lists
From the most extensive lists to the best by-the-glass offerings, these 35 Texas restaurants are a wine lover's dream.
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September 24, 2018
Salut! The Top 50 Texas Wines for Fall
Out of the 180 new vintages we tasted from across the state, these are the bottles we highly recommend this season.
Libations
September 18, 2018
Welcome to Sommelier Summer Camp
Why are the world’s biggest wine names spending August in a Dallas suburb? Take a trip inside TEXSOM.
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May 17, 2018
Yes Way, Texas Rosé! Our Top Picks for Summer
Here are fourteen of our favorite wines, ranging from blush to bold and shades of pink in between.
Libations
April 30, 2018
What We Learned at the International Wine Awards in Dallas
Texas vintners held their own at the competition, which included more than 3,200 entrants.
Libations
March 21, 2018
The Top 30 Texas Wines for Spring
Go ahead and give these a swirl. Our favorites for the season, from crisp whites to juicy reds.
Libations
December 16, 2016
Top Texas Wines: Winter 2016 Edition
The 21 best whites and reds to emerge out of Texas this season.
Libations
October 7, 2016
Top Texas Wines: Fall 2016 Edition
The 22 best reds, whites, and rosés to emerge out of Texas this season.
Libations
September 30, 2016
Pairing Texas Wines and Cheese
With a little help from the cheesemongers at Antonelli's Cheese House, in Austin.
Libations
May 12, 2016
How Mighty Swell Cocktails Is Disrupting the Drink Domain
The wine cooler is back. And better.
Libations
November 10, 2015
Texas Native Competes in the Wine Big Leagues in New Sommelier Reality TV Series
Jack Mason competes in "Uncorked," Esquire TV's new show about the quest to become a Master Somm.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
Dare to Be Grape
These six splendid wineries are setting the standard for Texas viticulture.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
Reign of Terroir
A decade and a half after I wrote about the poor quality of Texas wines for this magazine, Lone Star vintners are starting to turn heads.
Libations
September 17, 2015
Five Unexpected Wine Finds
ComfortBending Branch Winery’s Tannat grapes, a dark, inky variety from Southwest France and Uruguay, make for innovative wines with rich fruit concentration and grippy tannin. 2012 Estate Tannat, CM, $60. Del RioVal Verde Winery, founded in this sleepy border city in 1883, is the state’s oldest continuously running
Libations
September 17, 2015
Drink Like a Texan
Texans are a thirsty bunch, and our drinks package has everything you need to imbibe like Sam Houston's watching.
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September 2, 2015
The Mathematics of Winemaking
How one Colorado-based outfit is bringing its formula for urban winemaking to Texas.
Libations
May 15, 2015
Meet the Winemaker: David Kuhlken, Pedernales Cellars
A native Texan with a sharp business mind honed at Rice University and the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, David Kuhlken didn’t originally aspire to be a winemaker. And yet, he’s making wine in Stonewall for Pedernales Cellars, a family operation that is among the
Libations
February 27, 2015
Meet the Winemaker: Todd Webster, Brennan Vineyards
This month, we’re launching a new column to introduce Texas Monthly readers to the people behind Texas Wine. Sometimes it helps to know a little bit about the person behind the wine in your glass. Todd Webster is the winemaker for Brennan Vineyards, a winery in Comanche located halfway between the
Libations
August 20, 2014
Texas Wine of the Month: McPherson Cellars Les Copains Rosé, 2013
A dry rosé that can be enjoyed year-round.
Pat’s Pick
April 11, 2014
You Never Can Tell
The setting and wine list may be sophisticated, but down-to-earth French fare gives Austin’s La V everyday appeal.
Libations
August 13, 2013
And Texas’s Best Sommelier Is…
Following a rigorous competition at the ninth annual TEXSOM conference, Austin sommelier Scott Ota, of Arro restaurant, takes top honors in what has been called a game-changing year for the state's wine industry.
Libations
March 26, 2013
Twelve Texas Wines Received Gold Medals
And 62 more state wines captured awards at the Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition.
Eat My Words
January 29, 2013
Texas Wine of the Month: Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo Reserve 2010
This year kicks off with a Tempranillo for Texas Wine of the Month. By now, you should be fairly familiar with the prevalence of this grape. It’s turning heads in Texas blends (McPherson Cellars La Herencia) as well as in single-varietal wines (Inwood Estates Vineyards “Cornelius” Tempranillo). This month, we
Eat My Words
September 25, 2012
Tickets for Austin Food & Wine Alliance’s Wine & Swine On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the Austin Food & Wine Alliance’s 2nd Annual Wine & Swine. The hog-centric event will take place on Sunday, November 4 at Pioneer Farms in Austin. A dozen chefs including The Noble Pig’s
Food & Drink
June 30, 2012
Neal Newsom, Vineyard Owner
Newsom, who grew up in Yoakum County, took a chance when he decided to grow grapes on the High Plains. Today his vineyard is one of the largest in Texas, serving more than a dozen of the state’s top wineries.My family has been in cotton farming for more than a
The Culture
February 5, 2012
Alamo Drafthouse Unveils “The Princess Bride”-themed Wine Line
The theater chain recently produced the “Bottle of Wits” wine series, which comes in both red ("Inconceivable Cab”) and white "As You Wish White."