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DFW Wine Events: October 2026
Happy October! Fall is in the air…and I guess the Orin Swift folks are in town? There are three different Orin Swift events on our calendar this month–plus lots more wine tastings, classes, and dinners to choose from. As usual, these DFW wine events are listed in chronological order and include links to purchase tickets…
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Merlot Thursday: Napa Cellars Merlot (2022) at GrapeFest
Happy #MerlotThursday from the 40th Annual GrapeFest in historic Grapevine, Texas. I took an early train this morning with one mission in mind: Find a Merlot and taste it before the sun goes down. I’m currently in the International Wine Experience garden, where wines from California and France are being poured in honor of the…
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TEXSOM 2026: The week, the work, and the wine!
TEXSOM 2026 has come and gone. Across seven days, I tasted wine, gabbed about wine, and learned more than I would have thought was possible. This was my second TEXSOM Conference–and although my assignments were more challenging this time around, I felt far more confident and more connected. Wine has been good to me this…
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DFW Wine Events: September 2026
Here’s our monthly wine event roundup just for you–our thirsty, thirsty North Texas wine pals! From wine dinners to educational classes, here’s what to eat and drink as we wait for fall. As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and correct. Still, we always recommend that you double-check…
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Merlot Thursday: Château Tour Bayard Montagne Saint-Émilion (2022) + Bordeaux at TEXSOM
Can a centuries-old wine region learn new tricks? Bordeaux is undergoing a major effort to keep up with changes in drinking habits and in the climate. We’ve personally seen these modernization strategies on display at Wine Paris 2026 and this past week, at the TEXSOM Conference in North Texas. Some recent changes revolve around wine…
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Be a wine judge for the day at the 40th Annual GrapeFest!
The quality and variety of Texas wine is expanding so quickly that keeping up with it can be quite a task. A delicious task–but daunting nonetheless. Fortunately, whether you’re a bona fide Texas wine superfan or a newcomer, you can taste wines from across the state without leaving the DFW area. The 40th Annual GrapeFest®…
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TEXSOM Sommer Camp 2026: The most exciting week in wine
It’s a reunion that I’ve been awaiting for many months: TEXSOM 2026 and almost an entire week of Sommer Camp! Sommer Camp starts in Irving, Texas on August 20. In the summer of 2025, I was a raw beginner with stars in my eyes and a brand-new wine blog. I registered for five days of…
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DFW Wine Events: August 2026
August is the center of harvest season in Texas, with grape stomps and festivals sweeping through the vineyards. But there are plenty of wine activities for city dwellers, too! Here’s our curated event roundup for August 2026. As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and correct. Still, we…
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Texas Wine News Roundup: Summer 2026
Big news from the Decanter Awards, a new grape variety, and a new place to sip sparkling wine in the Hill Country! In our quarterly news roundup, we share some of the top Texas wine news stories that have hit the presses in 2026. Story #1: Texas wines make a huge splash at the 2026…
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DFW Wine Events: July 2026
Dallas friends, are you ready for some fine wine and good times? From Paso Robles to Pinot Grigio, this month’s lineup includes themed tastings and classes you won’t want to miss! As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and correct. Still, we always recommend that you double-check the…
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Onward and upward for Texas wine! Tasting North Texas at the Frontiers of Flight Museum
Texas wine took over the Frontiers of Flight Museum for a day, with a dozen producers showing up to pour their wines for thirsty Dallasites. A backdrop of historic aircraft and spacecraft set the scene as the post-brunch crowd streamed in for an afternoon of tasting. The Wine Fairy was there, too! Here’s what we…
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Norah Jones’s “This Life” wines, reviewed: French bubbles and rosé for summer!
Summer in Texas lasts about nine months out of the year. When you’re relaxing by the pool or on the patio in 100-degree weather, only one type of wine will do: The cold type. Singer-songwriter and musician Norah Jones must’ve been thinking of her Texas roots when she created her wine brand. Her “This Life”…