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Perfect Food and Wine Pairings for a Lazy Labor Day

by Robin Barr Sussman on September 2, 2020

It’s officially the last weekend of summer and with COVID-19, hurricanes and wine country wildfires, it’s been a real doozie, America. So, stoke up the grill, chill out with some cool sides, and uncork something...

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Wine Hits for the Holiday Table

by Robin Barr Sussman on November 13, 2019

A cheat sheet for procrastinators! Ho, ho, ho! The holidays start now and last through January 1, a festive stretch of entertaining and wine consumption. Don’t know what wine to serve with turkey and stuffing?...

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War of the Rosés

by Robin Barr Sussman on September 11, 2019

Everyone is drinking pink, even guys! Summer is officially over, but Texans know our warm days and nights will linger into October at least. Enter rosé: Perfect middle road between thirst-quenching, chilled white and bold-flavored...

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Should We All be Drinking Organic Wines?

by Robin Barr Sussman on March 27, 2019

In the era of locavore, all-organic-everything, it’s no surprise that Texans are seeking the same standards when it comes to their choice of vino. Organic wine is made from organically grown grapes using principles of...