From News 8 Austin, April 30, 2009...
A bill that would let Texans take their own wine into restaurants serving liquor has quietly cleared the Texas Senate after some help from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and the Texas Restaurant Association.
The legislation passed unanimously Thursday using a fast-track process normally reserved for non-controversial bills. Dewhurst, a known wine connoisseur, had told the industry group he would likely take advantage of the law himself if it passed, according to a letter from the association.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Waco vineyard is just a taste of a growing industry
From News 8 Austin, April 17, 2009...
When you think of vineyards and winemaking, visions of Italy or Northern California may come to mind. But, the newest Waco family vineyard could have you thinking Texas.
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When you think of vineyards and winemaking, visions of Italy or Northern California may come to mind. But, the newest Waco family vineyard could have you thinking Texas.
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Good barbecue's not all they do in Texas' Hill Country
From USA Today, October 2, 2008...
Prohibition nearly wiped out Texas's wine industry, but it re-emerged in the 1970s and now embraces 163 wineries in four regions. The prime sectors, because of their climate and proximity to Austin, are the Texas Hill Country American Viticultural Area and, within that, the 110-square-mile AVA of Fredericksburg. About 30 wineries are located within them, as are many of the state's best BBQ joints. Mediterranean grapes such as Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Tempranillo and Syrah grow well here.
Since its founding in 1992, Becker Vineyards in Stonewall (beckervineyards.com) has grown to embrace a tasting room with a stone fireplace and a 19th-century bar; a B&B; lavender fields; and a reception hall. Pioneering Fall Creek Vineyards in Tow (fcv.com), dating to 1975, is close to scenic Lake Buchanan and Fall Creek's 90-foot waterfalls. The tasting room at Lost Creek Vineyard in Sunrise Beach (lostcreekvineyard.com) was destroyed by flooding last year, but a new version opened this summer, and the adjoining Tree House Bistro makes its debut this month.
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Prohibition nearly wiped out Texas's wine industry, but it re-emerged in the 1970s and now embraces 163 wineries in four regions. The prime sectors, because of their climate and proximity to Austin, are the Texas Hill Country American Viticultural Area and, within that, the 110-square-mile AVA of Fredericksburg. About 30 wineries are located within them, as are many of the state's best BBQ joints. Mediterranean grapes such as Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Tempranillo and Syrah grow well here.
Since its founding in 1992, Becker Vineyards in Stonewall (beckervineyards.com) has grown to embrace a tasting room with a stone fireplace and a 19th-century bar; a B&B; lavender fields; and a reception hall. Pioneering Fall Creek Vineyards in Tow (fcv.com), dating to 1975, is close to scenic Lake Buchanan and Fall Creek's 90-foot waterfalls. The tasting room at Lost Creek Vineyard in Sunrise Beach (lostcreekvineyard.com) was destroyed by flooding last year, but a new version opened this summer, and the adjoining Tree House Bistro makes its debut this month.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Hill Country a bountiful wine region
From statesman.com, May 18, 2008...
The Texas Hill County is toasting its wine.
The wineries west of Austin are winning gold medals in international competition, building a national reputation and proving they can compete with the best of California and the other wine-making regions of the United States.
And with that acclaim, more people are visiting the Hill Country to see what all the hype is about.
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The Texas Hill County is toasting its wine.
The wineries west of Austin are winning gold medals in international competition, building a national reputation and proving they can compete with the best of California and the other wine-making regions of the United States.
And with that acclaim, more people are visiting the Hill Country to see what all the hype is about.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Ex-NFL Player Tackles Texas Vineyard
From columbiatribune.com, April 23, 2008...
Although nearly 40 years have passed since Dotson was tossing aside blockers, he remains an imposing figure - the result of 70-hour work weeks tending some of the most prized grapes in Texas.
Here, at Certenberg Vineyards, Dotson’s grapevines - some 1,800 plants in all - have produced what some say are the best cabernet sauvignon, merlot and chardonnay grapes in the Texas Hill Country.
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Although nearly 40 years have passed since Dotson was tossing aside blockers, he remains an imposing figure - the result of 70-hour work weeks tending some of the most prized grapes in Texas.
Here, at Certenberg Vineyards, Dotson’s grapevines - some 1,800 plants in all - have produced what some say are the best cabernet sauvignon, merlot and chardonnay grapes in the Texas Hill Country.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
This May Be The Time For Texas Wine
From KansasCity.com January 22, 2008...
Texas has big, open country, lots of cattle, plenty of people who act like they own cattle, a bunch of big cities, at least two major languages and wine. Lots of wine.
And wine is not something new to the Lone Star State. One of the nation’s most important 19th-century wineries was in El Paso. Before Prohibition, the state had more than two dozen wineries, and some that are still around, such as Val Verde, hark back to 1883.
Twenty years ago the Wine Spectator put Texas on the national wine map with kind reports about Llano Estacado, Fall Creek, Pheasant Ridge and others. While there are vibrant industries with 50-plus wineries in many states today (Michigan, New York, Virginia, Colorado and, yes, Missouri), Texas got an early start.
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Texas has big, open country, lots of cattle, plenty of people who act like they own cattle, a bunch of big cities, at least two major languages and wine. Lots of wine.
And wine is not something new to the Lone Star State. One of the nation’s most important 19th-century wineries was in El Paso. Before Prohibition, the state had more than two dozen wineries, and some that are still around, such as Val Verde, hark back to 1883.
Twenty years ago the Wine Spectator put Texas on the national wine map with kind reports about Llano Estacado, Fall Creek, Pheasant Ridge and others. While there are vibrant industries with 50-plus wineries in many states today (Michigan, New York, Virginia, Colorado and, yes, Missouri), Texas got an early start.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Wine Production Increases in Texas
From the Wilson County News January 2, 2008...
Texas — according to the 2007 Grape Growers Association report — ranks fifth in the nation as a grape and wine producer. In this same report, it was estimated that there are more than 220 family owned vineyards, covering more than 3,700 acres in Texas.
The Texas wine industry contributes more than $1 billion a year to the state’s economy. These vineyards support about 8,000 jobs for Texans.
The majority of these vineyards are found in the Texas Hill Country. The sloping hills and cooler weather help produce some of the best grapes. The soil and terrain of the Hill Country are very similar to the hills of Italy and France. There are also several other vineyards scattered throughout Texas, including the Panhandle area and even as close as Poteet.
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Texas — according to the 2007 Grape Growers Association report — ranks fifth in the nation as a grape and wine producer. In this same report, it was estimated that there are more than 220 family owned vineyards, covering more than 3,700 acres in Texas.
The Texas wine industry contributes more than $1 billion a year to the state’s economy. These vineyards support about 8,000 jobs for Texans.
The majority of these vineyards are found in the Texas Hill Country. The sloping hills and cooler weather help produce some of the best grapes. The soil and terrain of the Hill Country are very similar to the hills of Italy and France. There are also several other vineyards scattered throughout Texas, including the Panhandle area and even as close as Poteet.
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