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Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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April 25, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

Texas Heritage Vineyard is taking a victory lap at the five-year anniversary of opening its tasting room which first opened its doors in Fredericksburg, Texas in May 2018.[Read more]

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Texas Heritage Vineyard, Reserve Barbera 2018, Reddy Vineyard, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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April 24, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Texas Heritage Vineyard Reserve Barbera 2018 – A No-Brainer to Pair with Italian & Fried Foods

Texas Heritage Vineyard, Reserve Barbera 2018, Reddy Vineyard, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas barbera with lovely red-fruit and floral notes.[Read more]

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I’m Impressed with Texas Wine, and Why You Might Be Too. Wine Casual
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December 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

I’m Impressed with Texas Wine, and Why You Might Be Too

I’m Impressed with Texas Wine, and Why You Might Be Too

You’d be forgiven if you didn’t know Texas makes wine.[Read more]

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Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2017 – Truly A Tannat Treat

Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas Tannat that is teaming with concentrated, brooding, black fruit that sings.[Read more]

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Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ron Yates Tempranillo 2017 – Fulsome & Radiates Complexity

Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas tempranillo that is no pushover with body, power and hair on its chest![Read more]

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Adelphos Cellars, Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 25, 2021
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Adelphos Cellars Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019 – An Easy-Going White Blend

Adelphos Cellars, Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: An easy-going white blend that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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McPherson Cellars, Carignan 2019, Lahey Vineyards Fulton Block, Texas High Plains, Texas
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October 24, 2021
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McPherson Cellars Carignan 2019 – Vibrant Red Fruit & Lovely Florality

McPherson Cellars, Carignan 2019, Lahey Vineyards Fulton Block, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas carignan that abounds with vibrant red fruit and lovely florality.[Read more]

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