Loblolly Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 1/14 1:32A Robin English-Bircher

San Antonio acquired its newest urban winery, Loblolly Cellars . The tasting room is located on the city’s northwest side. The winery is a hidden gem, nestled among oak trees. Owner Joe Klenke with...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2025 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/9 1:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...

Alta Loma Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 1/7 12:50A Jeff Cope

L-R: Bobbye Jo & Ronnie Floyd, Gale & Ronny Burran As most people know, the Texas High Plains grows the majority of grapes in Texas. Alta Loma Vineyard has only been growing grapes since 2016, but the family vineyard is producing wonderful grapes...

2024 Texas Wine Lover Year in Review

Texas Wine Lover 12/31 8:02A Jeff Cope

It is only fitting that I publish this post on the last day of 2024 to tell you what happened with Texas Wine Lover during 2024. This year was incredibly busy for us as the Texas wine industry continues to get more recognition worldwide and Texas...

Messina Hof Winery Offers Holiday Wine Bundles and Tips

Texas Wine Lover 12/19 7:45A Jeff Cope

Messina Hof Winery is always celebrating the holiday in spectacular fashion. Here is a list of special holiday gift sets from  Messina Hof for your wine-loving readers. Below are links to each set created by the first family of Texas wine and...

Tyler Wolz and David Newitt Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 12/17 11:34P Jeff Cope

David Newitt and Tyler Wolz Most wineries have a head winemaker with assistant winemakers helping produce their Texas wines. In the case of Slate Theory Winery , they have two winemakers, Tyler Wolz and David Newitt. Their combined efforts are...

How to Choose the Perfect Wine for an Evening at Pin-Up Casino

Texas Wine Lover 12/17 10:22P Gus Hall

A sophisticated evening at a Canadian casino can be elevated by choosing the perfect wine to complement the atmosphere. Whether you re unwinding with friends, exploring the luxurious ambiance, or...

Cicada Ridge Vineyard: The Sounds of Summer

Texas Wine Lover 11/27 12:15A Ron Martin

Nestled in the heart of Northeast Texas, Cicada Ridge Vineyard is another of the Texas Wine Industry’s hidden gems. Erwin Cain has been growing grapes and making wine in East Texas for over 20 years. Recognizing that East Texas has a unique...

Portillo’s to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Grapevine Restaurant

Crave DFW 11/26 4:19A craveDFW

Portillo’s the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food, today announced that it will open the doors of its seventh restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth...

Merrill Grove Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 11/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured winemaker profile is Merrill Grove of Red Road Vineyard & Winery located in Naples, Texas. The East Texas winery has been making award-winning wines for many years and was one of...

BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery

Texas Wine Lover 11/13 11:14P Jeff Cope

BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery is located in Belton, Texas, and is conveniently looked right off I-35. The winery opened on March 1, 2023. I visited the winery and met tasting room manager Chris Joyce who also led my tasting. First, I had to inquire...