5 of the Best Wine Destinations in US -That are Not in California
With every 50 states in the United States producing wine, visiting wine country has never been easier. While Napa Valley and Sonoma are two the best wine destinations in the United States, and for good reason – the wines...
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Wine Facts Every Wine Lover Should Know about…TEXAS
I admit, in the past I was one of those skeptics regarding wines produced in Texas. It wasn’t until a few years ago, sipping on an amazing Tempranillo that I changed my mind. Since then, I’ve been fascinated with...
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The Best Texas Hill Country Wineries to Sip in
The Texas Hill Country has become the second most visited wine region in the United States, only behind Napa and and was named one of the 10 wine destinations by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. For good reason… The wine is...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Paul V Bonarrigo, Messina Hof
Thirty years ago no one considered Texas to be a viable wine region, but like wine, time changes everything. Now with more than 300 wineries, Texas is the fifth largest producer of wine in the United States. It boasts...
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A Guide for Planning a Texas Hill Country Wine Experience
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the wine. With more than 300 wineries in the state, Texas has become the fifth largest wine-producing state in the U.S. Although, most of the wine it produces is sold within its own...
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Great Times in Grapevine: Things to do in Grapevine, TX with Kids
As part of our National Lampoons Family Road Trip we headed back to my now, not so small hometown of Grapevine, TX. When I was growing up there were not very many things to do in Grapevine besides fishing...
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Travel Trivia: 15 Things You (I) Don’t Know About Beaumont TX
My first airplane ride was to Beaumont TX with my sister – by ourselves – when I was around six years old. I ate warm peanuts and loved it. Criteria for kids flying alone has certainly changed but last...
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Things to do in Beaumont TX: Gator Country
Imagine a teacher looking outside the window at the playground before recess to check the weather and instead of seeing cumulonimbus or cirrus clouds she sees an alligator. A REALLY BIG GATOR. Who’s she gonna call? Gator 911. Yes,...
Read moreSea World, San Antonio: Even Shamu has an iPhone
By Elaine N. Schoch I grew up in Texas and visited San Antonio quit often. However, I never made it to Sea World. Perhaps, my history professor father was more interested in taking us to the Alamo and River...
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