Labor Day is “so-long-to-summer” portal, although veteran Texans know hot days will not end soon. Continue reading
Category: Seasonal Recommendations
High summer sippers
High summer’s go-to wines: rosé, vinho verde, prosecco. Continue reading
July 4th
Fourth of July wine suggestions are fraught with patriotic paradox and peril. Continue reading
Father’s Day
In eighth year of this column, coming up with something new for Father’s Day put me over a barrel trying to roll out something fresh. Continue reading
Mother’s Day 2015
As the quip goes, “give mom wine on Mother’s Day because you are why she drinks.” Continue reading
31st Wine & Food Festival
The year was 1984. George Orwell’s dyspeptic vision had not taken place—far from it. Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day 2015
We venture into territory never before dared in this column: wine for St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading
Valentine wine 2015
Welcome to love week. Valentine’s (Saturday this year): the day greeting card manufacturers manufactured to bridge lull between the Christmas and graduation-wedding seasons. Continue reading
New Year's Eve 2014
Sparkling wines sparkle on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading
New Year’s Eve 2014
Sparkling wines sparkle on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading
