A Texas Wine Combo: Copper Rose Wine and Noblemen Wines

Texas Wine Lover 7/22 2:19A Robin English-Bircher

I had heard about a new wine shop in San Antonio back in March, but I did not get a chance to visit until the Summer Solstice. Copper Rose Wine had a preview of Noblemen Wines’ Piquette. While there, I learned that the shop’s owners, Victor and...

Five Trees Winery: Rooted in Family

Texas Wine Lover 7/17 11:08P Ron Martin

Just outside the storied town of Kilgore, Texas, where pine trees give way to open fields and gentle hills, there’s a small winery and vineyard that’s growing something special. Five Trees Winery is more than just a name—it’s a tribute, a...

Dorado Delgado Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/15 12:05A Jeff Cope

It is always fun learning about Texas wineries from around the state. Some wineries in Texas are devoted to using 100% Texas grapes, and Bonita Flats Farm & Vineyard is one of those wineries, which was founded in 2017. That year, they planted...

La Victoria in Farmers Branch: Honest Food, Deep Roots

Crave DFW 7/11 7:31A Steven Doyle

In a quiet trip center on Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch, The Victoria reveals itself slowly. There’s no neon, no design gimmicks, no theatrics—just the calm assurance of a restaurant that knows...

Mason Revisited – A Trip Report

Texas Wine Lover 7/11 6:22A Neal Addy

Much has been written about Mason, Texas , over the past several years. Yet despite the glowing press and its close proximity to one of the most popular wine destinations in the country, I’m always surprised by the number of folks I meet on my...

6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Wine Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

A Visit to an Old Friend: Hererra’s Cafe

Crave DFW 7/8 8:20A Steven Doyle

Herrera’s in Oak Cliff is more than a surviving restaurant—it’s the living core of a once-sprawling dynasty. Over the years, as various Herrera family members stepped away or closed their doors, the...

Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, the boutique winery now...

Portillo’s Beef Bus Hits Dallas Streets Starting Today

Crave DFW 7/3 5:32A Steven Doyle

From Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 26, the iconic Portillo s Beef Bus will be at the following locations, making it easy for everyone to grab a taste of Portillo’s classics like Chicago-style Hot...

West Sandy Creek Winery Debuts Art & Vine: A WSCW Art Market

Texas Wine Lover 7/2 3:21A Kristie Stevens

The proprietors of West Sandy Creek Winery invite you to their first art market on Saturday, July 12, from 1-7 p.m. Art & Vine will feature 15 unique artists from Walker County and the Houston Metroplex, great food from Saucy on the Fly, and...

One Elm Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/1 1:04A Jeff Cope

With deep roots in agriculture and a lifelong commitment to farming, the transition to grape growing was a natural evolution for West Texas grower Brad Stewart. After years in the cottonseed and crop protection industry, he planted his first...

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Grapevine with a Spectacular Fireworks Show

Crave DFW 6/25 5:00A Steven Doyle

This July 4th, Grapevine will light up the sky with an 18-minute fireworks show over Lake Grapevine. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. , with fireworks launching from the Oak Grove Soccer Complex and bursting up to 800 feet in the air. Designed by the...

Product Review: VINAER 7 Function Wine Aerator by Vinotive

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 11:57A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. If you re a wine enthusiast who appreciates both...

7 Must Try Dallas Chinese Restaurants

Crave DFW 6/18 6:26A Steven Doyle

1st Chinese BBQ A great Chinese restaurant doesn’t just serve good food—it tells a story with every bite. Whether it’s a steamy basket of xiao long bao or a platter of crispy roast duck, the most...

2025 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 3:01A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s  Decanter World Wine Awards  (DWWA) were released. They highlight exceptional quality, a record number of first-time wins, rising stars, and remarkable performances from both classic and emerging wine regions. “Winning...