Time to plan our long weekend trip to Texas Hill Country Wineries to explore the countryside and learn about the land and the grapes that produce Texas wine. We started in Austin to trace some wineries from Stonewall to Fredericksburg. On our way to the first stop, we
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Most wines available today are ready to drink when purchased The average aging time for wine we drink today can be said to be a couple of hours. From the time we buy it at the store to the time it takes us to drive home,
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Wine Pairings Pairing wine with food; people want to know what wine goes with the food they eat. It takes repeat wine pairings to get the hang of it but if you have the knowledge to start testing you’ll soon be the one your friends ask
Read MoreUnique wine gifts for wine lovers You may know someone who loves to drink wine, talk about wine, buy wine, have wine parties, visit wineries and has a lot of wine gifts. This may leave you wondering what on earth you could buy them that they
Read MoreMaking Beef Bourguignon Using my favorite cook book, this is an easy rendition of beef bourguignon. My Winespill makes beef stew the French way with 2 glorious ingredients: bacon and Pinot Noir! Julia Child has described the dish as "certainly one of the most delicious beef dishes
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A Short Answer to the Question of How much sugar is in a glass of wine Wine doesn't contain any sugar how you might think, like corn syrup or granulated sugar. It does, however, contain fruit sugar that is produced naturally. When the yeast is added
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I recently stopped at the Boiler House Grill & Wine Garden, located in the Pearl District of San Antonio, they provide a taste of artfully prepared, gourmet Texas Hill Country fare that is sourced from surrounding farms and ranches. What a list of wines they
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Listen how to pronounce this Tuscan/Texan classic: San-joe-VAE-sae https://youtu.be/TmnJ3s6vbx4 Sangiovese is a revered red wine grape variety renowned for its versatility and distinctive flavor profile. Originating from Italy, Sangiovese has earned global acclaim for its role in producing some of the world’s most celebrated wines. McPherson is a
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Fredericksburg 290 wine shuttle tour Howdy, y'all! Let me tell you 'bout the Fredericksburg 290 wine shuttle, a real treat for folks who love their wine! Out here in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, we've got some of the finest wineries along Highway 290. Now, with
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