New Texas Law Introduces Sweet Tea Wine… and a Bluebonnet Twist

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 3:04A Jeff Cope

If you’ve been following Texas legislation lately, you know there always seems to be something new coming out of Austin. Well, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming. Starting this year, a newly passed Texas law will require wineries across...

Ron Yates Opens New Winery Tasting Room in the Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 2:23A Jeff Cope

Ron Yates in front of the new Ron Yates tasting room Press Release Ron Yates has opened a new winery Tasting Room in Hye, Texas, marking the winery’s 10th anniversary and establishing a new destination on Highway 290 in the heart of the Texas...

Discover the Best Airbnbs and Guest Houses in Texas Wine Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/31 1:19A Jeff Cope

If you are planning a trip to Texas wine country, where you stay can make just as much of a difference as which wineries you visit. While hotels have their place, there is something special about...

Texas Wines That Work Best When the Night Slows Down

Texas Wine Lover 3/29 4:50A Gus Hall

Setting the Scene: Texas Wine s Rise Texas wine has moved far beyond novelty status. The Texas Department of Agriculture describes Texas as the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the United States,...

Texas Wanderer Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/27 6:35A Neal Addy

Think you ve seen everything Fredericksburg has to offer? Think again. One block south of Main Street at the corner of San Antonio and S. Washington sits a cozy little house surrounded by a white picket fence. This unassuming setting is home to...

Two Hill Country Wine Events Give Texas Wine Lovers Great Options on May 2

Texas Wine Lover 3/24 3:40A Jeff Cope

Texas wine lovers looking for something fun to do in the Hill Country on Saturday, May 2, 2026, have two very different evening events to choose from. One offers a full Texas wine auction weekend experience with a major fundraiser and live...

Celebrating 15 Years of Connecting Wine Lovers with Texas Wineries and Wine Country Businesses

Texas Wine Lover 3/20 3:38A Jeff Cope

Fifteen years ago today, on March 20, 2011, Texas Wine Lover (TWL) began as a blog with a simple goal: help people discover and enjoy Texas wine. What started as a passion project has grown into something much bigger. Today, Texas Wine Lover is...

Discover Hotel Vin in Grapevine: Upcoming Events

Crave DFW 3/18 8:42A Steven Doyle

Discover Hotel Vin Grapevine , where style, wine, and experiences come together in a boutique setting. Located in the heart of Grapevine, Texas, the hotel blends sophisticated design with thoughtfully...

Bob Landon: All In

Texas Wine Lover 3/18 12:30A John Harvey

Bob Landon Veteran Winemaker and Incoming TWGGA President Shares His Rules for Success and His Vision for the Texas Wine Industry Bob Landon met us on a Sunday afternoon at his Landon Winery located in Gainesville . His voice was still a little...

Kristi Abrahamson-Tullis Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/17 1:17A Jeff Cope

Contrary to what many wine consumers think, not every winery is located in the Hill Country. More wineries are opening in North Texas, and they are producing excellent Texas wines. One of those wineries is Lonesome Dove , a favorite stop for...

Hat Creek Assists High School Ballers and Faculty with Free Burgers

Restaurant News 3/12 9:10A RestaurantNews.com

Austin-based burger company celebrates four North Texas high school basketball teams with special offer Austin, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  As the state of Texas gears up for the men’s state basketball tournament this weekend in San Antonio, Hat...

William Chris Wine Company Announces Rebecca Caroline, A New Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Brand...

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 7:49A Jeff Cope

Press Release William Chris Wine Company proudly announces the launch of  Rebecca Caroline , a new brand devoted to traditional method sparkling wines made from 100% Texas-grown grapes. Named for the combined middle names of co-founders Chris and...

Seasonal Space for Barrels, Presses, and Bottling Gear

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 6:46A Gus Hall

Harvest squeezes every job into a shorter and tighter schedule, and the first thing that pops is space. Barrels need safe berthing, presses and pumps need clean and easy to work spots, and packaging materials start piling up faster than anyone...

Fort Worth Syndicate BBQ Smokedown & Music Festival

Crave DFW 3/2 6:09A Steven Doyle

Festival organizers at The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate today announced the official 2026 BBQ Pitmasters lineup for the Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival, returning Saturday, April 18, 2026, to...

The 2026 Texas Wine Festival List Is Here!

Texas Wine Lover 2/27 2:42A Jeff Cope

Wine festivals are one of the best ways to experience Texas wine. Great wine, live music, local food, and time spent outdoors with friends. It is no surprise they happen all year long across the state...