Happenings at TWC
Spanish Grapes other than Tempranillo (Jun-2023)
An article by Madeline Puckette (1) focused on Spanish-origin grape varieties, besides the most obvious, Tempranillo, the key grape in Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Toro regions of Spain. Most of us are well-aware that Tempranillo is widely planted and produces delicious Texas wines, but for this Carl’s Corner edition, let’s look at other Spanish grape varieties that can enhance our summertime wine drinking pleasure. Continue »
Jun 8, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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Wine Club Release – Jun-2023
It is summertime, folks. Even though temperatures have stayed below 90 degrees and there has been some welcome rain, those searing hot days with lots of bright sunshine are just around the corner. That means it is time for the TWC June Wine Club Release events – scheduled for Sundays, June 4 and June 11 with sessions scheduled at 11:00-1:30 and 2:30-5:00. Reservations are required and wine club members are encouraged to sign into the website at www.texaswinecollective.com to select your session. Four adults are allowed per wine club membership to attend one of the sessions. Continue »
May 31, 2023 at 6:08 PM
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BBQ and Wine – Getting Ready for Summer
The next pairing in the Texas Wine Collective Texas Tasting Series is once again something new – Barbecue and Wine! On Sunday afternoon, May 21, Carl Hudson will host an event featuring 3 different meats barbecued with 3 different sauces and paired with 6 wines from our TWC partners – Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars. While tasting the BBQ and wines there will be a lively discussion of the concept and history of grilling and smoking meats, along with an exploration of what wines and what wine flavors may match with certain meats and BBQ sauce ingredients. Continue »
May 10, 2023 at 7:25 AM
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Alicante Bouschet - A Really Red Grape
Alicante Bouschet (“alla kahn tay boo shea”) is one of only a very few varieties of teinturier grapes of the Vitis vinifera species that have both red flesh and red skin. This grape originated in France as a cross between Petit Bouschet (also a teinturier grape) and the better-known Grenache or Garnacha as it is called in Spain. The grape is named after Henri Bouschet the Frenchman who first generated the cross in 1866. Continue »
May 3, 2023 at 1:12 PM
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Texas Wine Collective Wine Club Release – Apr-2023
It is time for the Texas Wine Collective April Wine Club Release. Spring is definitely here with warmer weather, some threatening thunderstorms, prolific wildflower blossoms, and oak pollen that drives some folks’ allergies crazy. To go along with all of that, the TWC pickup events are scheduled on Sundays, April 16 and April 23. There will be two sessions each Sunday, Session One – 11:00 am-1:30 pm or Session Two - 2:30 pm-5:00 pm, with opportunities to taste all the wines from this release and enjoy several small food bites to enhance the experience. There will also be live music for your enjoyment. Check the website – www.texaswinecollective.com - to make reservations. Four adults per wine club membership are allowed to join the fun. Continue »
Apr 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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Taste of Texas: Pizza Series
Pizza and Wine – A Great Pairing The next pairing in the Texas Wine Collective Texas Tasting Series is something new – Pizza and Wine! On Sunday afternoon, April 2, Carl Hudson will host this event featuring 3 different types of pizza paired with 6 wines from our TWC partners – Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars. While tasting the pizzas prepared by Operations Manager and Chef Amber Saidler, a history of the origins of pizza will be presented along with tasting notes for each of the wines. Please join us for this fun pairing. Reservations and advance ticket purchase are required – see the TexasWineCollective.com website. Continue »
Mar 27, 2023 at 5:50 AM
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Texas Wine and Grape Growers Conference, Feb-2023
The Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association represents the interests of member grape growers and wineries throughout the Lone Star State. The operating slogan is “From Grape Cultivation to Business Innovation.” Each year the association holds an annual conference and trade show with a varied program to appeal to growers, winemakers, wineries, marketers, and consumer advocates. This year the conference was held in San Marcos, TX, at the Embassy Suites Convention Center, Feb-21-23. Continue »
Mar 2, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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Wine Club Release – Feb-2023
The subject today is the February Wine Club Release with pickup events scheduled on Sundays, February 19 and February 26. As in recent years, there will be two sessions each Sunday with opportunities to taste all the wines from this release and enjoy several small food bites to enhance the experience. Check the website – www.texaswinecollective.com to make reservations. Four adults per wine club membership are allowed to join the fun. Continue »
Feb 7, 2023 at 11:47 AM
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Texas Tasting Series - Texas vs France -
This event offers attendees the opportunity to compare and contrast wines made from similar grape varieties and produced in Texas versus France. Chef Amber Saidler, Texas Wine Collective Director of Operations, has prepared delicious small food bites to accompany the wines. Note: The Texas wines from our Texas Wine Collective partners will be offered in a 3-pk at a special discounted price. Continue »
Feb 1, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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Texas Wine Collective Texas Tasting Series
South Africa has a long and storied wine history dating back to 1659. Grape growing and wine production is concentrated around Cape Town and the areas along and just inland from the southern coastline. European settlers were key pioneers in developing the South African wine industry, so the grape varieties planted and the delimitation of wine regions are similar to those in central Europe. A Wine of Origin system was begun in 1973 and currently defines about 60 appellations, like Constantia, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Breede River, and Robertson. This WO system is very similar to the Appellation of Origin (AOC or AOP) system used throughout Europe and is designed to help define the origin of grapes, and in some cases even define allowed grape varieties. Wines may be produced from a single grape variety or from blends of two or more varieties. Continue »
Jan 5, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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