Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren family in Seminole of the Texas High Plains. You may have heard about...

A Retro Film Review: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1962)

Crave DFW 5/2 6:55A Steven Doyle

Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest isn’t just the film of the year—it might be the film of the decade. This is a cinematic electroshock that jolts the viewer awake, pries open the bars of institutionalism, and reminds us how precious...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½ hours to Brownfield. Everyone knows the Texas High Plains is where the...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:21A Courtney E. Smith

Courtney E. Smith On our radar this month are the silky hummus at Be Home Soon, the crispy tostadas at Coco’s Fire and Ice, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet...

The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, April 2025

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:11A Courtney E. Smith

Terrazza di Triozzi opened on Lower Greenville just in time for one of the best patio weather seasons DFW has seen in years. | Terrazza di Triozzi The TL;DR of Dallas food and dining news this April,...

Keith Lee Is the Latest Dallas Influencer to Get Into Matcha

Eater Dallas 4/29 6:17A Courtney E. Smith

The Vanilla Vacation matcha soft serve at Junbi Matcha in Richardson. | Junbi Matcha Of course, he does it a little differently than everyone else For the terminally online (like us), it feels like...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the last 15 years, that’s saying something. The Grand Opening for Charleston...

After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This...

Eater Dallas 4/28 3:10A Courtney E. Smith

Fernando’s announced both locations are closing in May. | Fernando’s One of the top pop-up spots in town is also saying farewell In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time....

Celebrate Mom with Lavish Mother's Day Brunch at The Statler Sunday, May 11

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 4/28 1:50A Kelly Hunter

Everyone knows that Mom is a classic, and the best place to celebrate her big day is at The Statler, the iconic mid-century hotel in downtown Dallas. The Statler is hosting a lavish Mothers Day...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

5 Tips for Making Your Wine Retail Business Stand Out

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 2:38A Gus Hall

Though competitive, the wine retail sector is rich with tradition, flavor, and history. Whether you are located in a local area or a busy urban environment, differentiating your store from others is essential for long-term profitability. This is...

2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The competition received 981 wines from 14 countries: Argentina, Armenia,...

How Are Winemaking and Education Historically Linked?

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:02P Gus Hall

Winemaking and education might seem like two different worlds. One is growing grapes and making wine. The other is about books, learning, and classrooms. But if you look closely, they have been connected for a long time. Their link goes back many...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies another, more refined side—wine culture. Yes, Texas is one of the oldest...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation mar-sahn ), most commonly found in the northern sector of the Rhône Valley...