Category: Wine Sips

Kicking off this beautiful October 1st, which also happens to be Texas Wine Month, by highlighting a winery and vineyard right in our backyard. @wild_stallion_vineyards
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Did you know Texas has a vineyard in Spring, that produces Blanc Dubois grapes? With just over 3 acres, Wild Stallion Vineyards produced 7,000 bottles this past harvest! Wild Stallion Vineyards produces 13 other wines, in which the grapes are 100% sourced from other Texas Vineyards.
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After traveling around the world, thoughts of owning a vineyard and making wine became a dream! Soon that dream became reality. Larry and Karen Cress gave life to Wild Stallion in 2009 in Spring, TX!
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I learned about Wild Stallion Vineyards while searching for opportunities to work a vineyard. I helped prune back in 2018 for 2 hours, so it’s safe to say that I helped produce a 🍇or two! 😆

If you’re celebrating Texas Wine Month, which I hope everyone is, please visit Wild Stallion Vineyards. My fav: Bj’s Reserve, slightly dry with tropical and mild citrus notes! Delish 🍷
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Check their website for wine tastings, concerts and other event details! 
https://www.wildstallionvineyards.com/events/ 

Memorial Day is the perfect holiday to celebrate all of the men and women who served our county. We salute you!

Rose’ is the perfect wine to kick off the festivities for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend! Do you know Rose’? Rose’ it’s definitely a celebration wine. It’s fun, colorful and it makes you wanna Rose’ All Day!

Rose’ wines are made by juicing red grapes and then allowing the juice to soak with the skin for a short amount of time. When the juice starts to develop the beautiful pink color, the skins are removed and the juice is allowed to ferment and that’s when Rose’ is created!

Now that you’ve had Rose’ 101, let’s introduce you to some nice Rose’ wines.

PUR NOIRE Wines

Pur Euphoria Tempranillo Rose’ $35
An African American couple based here in Houston, TX decided to turn their love of food and wine into a wine business, PUR NOIRE! Their wine label is unique and stands out from other wines. Their Euphoria Tempranillo Rose’ is refreshing and balanced. It’s a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. This Rose’ is floral, with grapefruit flavors, light acid, with melon and honeysuckle on the palate. So perfect for the weather we’re having.
Check out their full collection at www.purnoirewines.com.

DAMA Wines

Rose’ of Cabernet Franc $25
DAMA wines is a woman-owned winery in Washington state. They dedicate their wines to all women who like great wines and works of art! Rose’ of Cabernet Franc is pale salmon in color, light watermelon and jolly rancher on the nose, bold acid, raspberry fruit, leaving a silky finish on the palate.
Check out their full collection at www.DamaWines.com.

Becker Vineyards

Jolie Rose’ $24.95
Becker Vineyards is a woman owned winery right here in Texas!
A speech therapist turned homemaker, and her husband, a fourth-generation Texan and endocrinologist, decided to dabble in Texas wine.
Becker Vineyards uses the saignée method of “bleeding” juice from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Dolcetto grapes to make this beautiful Rose’. Fruity and floral aromas bright cherries, watermelon and lavender on the palate.
Check out their full collection at https://www.beckervineyards.com/product/Jolie-2017.

Spier Rose’

$9.99
This beautiful Rose’ is from Stellenbosh, South Africa. Pale salmon in color, crisp melon and strawberry on the nose and medium acid, with a crisp fruity finish. This light bodied wine sounds amazing and it’s under 10 bucks!
This Rose’ can be purchased at Total Wines.