Writing about Texas wines can be an April Fool’s errand, fraught with opportunity to offend by telling the truth or not praising enough. Continue reading “Texas Wines”
Category: Recent Columns
Wine calories
Wine has no fat—sans, trans, or otherwise. Alas, it does have calories. Continue reading “Wine calories”
Washing stemware
Washing wine glasses is area where hard-wired worries trump best practices. Continue reading “Washing stemware”
St. Patrick’s Day 2015
We venture into territory never before dared in this column: wine for St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading “St. Patrick’s Day 2015”
Wine trends
Wine experts believe 2015 will be a breakout year for fine wines (bottles priced $20 and above), with sales predicted to increase by 14-18 percent. Continue reading “Wine trends”
New Year’s Eve 2014
Sparkling wines sparkle on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading “New Year’s Eve 2014”
New Year's Eve 2014
Sparkling wines sparkle on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading “New Year's Eve 2014”
Christmas 2014
Christmas Day tomorrow. For many, there will be wine along with joy, family togetherness, presents, heaps of food. Continue reading “Christmas 2014”
Porto
Four days until year’s longest night. Time for crackling fires, reflections, port wine. Continue reading “Porto”
Holiday Wine Gifts 2014
Fifteen days ‘till Christmas. If you are a disciplined, organized woman you may be wrapping up your shopping and just need a couple of items to complete your list. Continue reading “Holiday Wine Gifts 2014”