Best Wines to Enjoy While Playing Poker: A Guide for Wine-Loving Players

Texas Wine Lover 10/20 8:48A Gus Hall

Wine and poker may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but in reality, they complement each other perfectly. Wine creates a mood, helps you relax, and makes communication at the table warmer and more atmospheric. At the same time, poker...

Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 1:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted Mexican Plum tree that happens to be the oldest recorded plum tree in Texas....

Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion industry and the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country. October...

The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 9/22 11:20P Neal Addy

Texas wine lovers may recall my recent article presenting the Texas High Plains as a largely untapped destination for wine enthusiasts, with Lubbock serving as an ideal base from which to launch their adventures. Now there’s even more reason to...

Product Review for Yeego 24″ Dual Zone Wine Fridge

Texas Wine Lover 9/5 2:37A John Harvey

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. I have had a dual-temperature wine cooler in the...

Doc’s Cellar: Where Community Comes Together Over Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/29 5:12A Ron Martin

There’s something about small towns in East Texas that always draws me and my wife in—the charm of the main street and the way you can stumble upon unexpected gems. On our latest wine weekend adventure, we discovered one of those gems: Doc’s...

Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local organizations and entities. VIÑADOR is one of those latter wineries. Just like...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery  and  South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home four medals – including a coveted Best of Class – at the prestigious 2025...