Have you ever planned a spur of the moment Napa weekend getaway? When presented with the opportunity to travel anywhere within the U.S with my daughter, we decided on Napa. I’ve been a wine hack for several years writing about Texas wine here on my
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Let me introduce a guide or wine flavor map that will help in understanding a full range of fruit flavors. I'll reference the fruit flavor of the Big Six wine grapes so we can learn the distinctive styles of each. I love listening to experienced wine
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If you are contemplating starting a wine collection but are not sure where to begin, continue reading. Wine collecting can be as simple as investing in one bottle purchased in a child's birth year to share when that child turns 21 or buying in quantity when
Read MoreWhen you want to dress up your next pork loin, try adding this Southern dry barbecue rub and let it absorb all the flavors for up to 24 hours. This is my favorite rub to add to a pork tenderloin and the result is an amazing
Read MoreThere is a music sensation taking Shanghai. They call themselves the Rainbow Chamber Singers. A chamber choir may not be able to catch the imagination of many westerners, but this Shanghai-based choir is singing to the younger Chinese generation. They are singing about relatable topics such as going
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Pouring a proper glass of wine takes practice. It sounds easy, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The type of wine is yours to choose. And the importance of drinking wine is by far the joy of connecting with others. There is no
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Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas, the heart of the Texas Hill Country, will keep you busy all weekend long. This charming historic small town in Gillespie County is known for its unique German heritage and is a hot spot for many great wineries. It
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Let's walk through a wine season in the life of a Texas Winery. As the saying goes, if you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it will change. The Texas climate ranges from arid in the west to humid in the east. A
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A home bar is such a popular do it yourself (DIY) project that every modern house should have. Improving your home is always a good thing to do. Bring the value of your home up and sell for above the going value. A home bar
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The San Antonio urban wineries concept means that you don’t need to travel to visit wineries and taste wines from around the world; they bring local and international wines and the wine making experience to you, right here in San Antonio. San Antonio may be the
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