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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”…
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DFW Wine Events: June 2026
Hello, Dallas–and welcome to summer! Here’s our monthly list of where to sip, study, and savor wine in the DFW area. As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and correct. Still, we always recommend that you confirm details before traveling. Ticket prices include all taxes and fees except…
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Pinot Forum Dallas: Tasting the Russian River Valley
What could be better than traveling to your favorite wine regions? Not much–except having your favorite wine regions come to you! That’s what happened in April when I met up with the Russian River Valley Winegrowers in downtown Dallas. Located just north of the Bay Area and cooled by fog from the Petaluma Gap, Russian…
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Three winemakers, three Spanish regions: Juan Gil, Bodegas Shaya, and Bodegas Morca
Spain is one of my favorite wine-producing countries. Even though I’ve yet to collect that stamp on my passport, when I drink a Spanish wine I can almost taste the Mediterranean sunshine in my glass. Recently in Texas, I got to sample some marvelous wines (and meet the winemakers!) at The Wine Authority. They came…
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DFW Wine Events: May 2026
Our monthly roundup of wine-centric local events! We hope you’re thinking pink…because May in Dallas is all about the rosé. As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and correct. Still, we always recommend that you confirm details before traveling. Ticket prices include all taxes and fees except where…
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Texas Wine News Roundup: Spring 2026
Spring is here in Texas! That means it’s time for bluebonnets, barbecue, and rosé on the patio. As Texas wine superfans, we’re always on the lookout for new wines to taste and new places to visit. Here are the five Texas wine stories that broke through the noise in the first quarter of 2026. Story…
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A Texas Tempranillo Experience at Red River Wines (Sadler, TX)
With its versatility, affinity for oak aging, and heat tolerance in the vineyard, Tempranillo is arguably the signature black grape of Texas. (It’s currently the second-most planted, after Cabernet Sauvignon–and gaining.) Since the first commercial plantings in the early 2000s, Texas winemakers have looked to this variety to craft bold reds with balanced fruit, spice,…
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DFW Wine Events: April 2026
Wine Fairy checking in with a yummy collection of April wine happenings! Here are 20 upcoming events in the DFW area, including tastings, classes, and dinners. From luxe to free (yep, free!) there’s something to suit your schedule and budget. As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and…
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DFW Wine Events: March 2026
Hear that? It’s the sound of corks popping all over Dallas-Fort Worth! Spring is here, and it’s time to treat yourself to a nice glass of rosé. Or Cabernet, or Riesling…whatever is pleasing your palate at the moment. Here are 12 upcoming events in the DFW area to help you plan your March wine indulgences.…
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Merlot Thursday: Martin Ray “Courtney’s Cuvée” Merlot (2021)–and the trouble with wine on tap
The quest to bring back Merlot got a boost this week from a delightful “Sideways Effect” piece by Willa Paskin for Slate: “For years, many believed that one tiny movie brainwashed American wine drinkers forever. The truth is weirder.” All the biggest questions and juiciest details are in that article: Is it true that one…
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DFW Wine Events: February 2026
Hello, loveys! Have we got big list of February events for you! This weekend’s winter storm is assuredly going to suck–but the sun (and the wine) will come out tomorrow. So get ready to shake off the winter blahs, get out from under the covers, and indulge your craving for tasty wine adventures around the…