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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…
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The boldest reds in the West: Bull Lion Ranch and Vineyard (Grapevine, TX)
Part Texan, part Italian, and completely delicious–that’s how I describe Bull Lion Ranch and Vineyard to North Texas newcomers. The family-owned winery was founded in 2010, following an Italian-American winemaking heritage that was passed down through generations. Make it part of your weekend wine trip, and enjoy Italian hospitality, Texas style! If you think you’ve…
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The Four Graces Pinot tasting at Bambu Thai (Richardson, TX)
Oregon terroir met an explosion of global flavors at a special Pinot-focused tasting of The Four Graces. Winemaker Tim Jones was the guest of Bambu Thai, which had prepared a special course of small bites to partner with these food-loving wines. The party started with Four Graces’ 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. It has flavors…
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DFW Wine Events: January 2026
In observance of Dry January, this month’s event roundup will feature lots of ways to have fun without drinking any wine at all. Hahaha–just kidding, of course! It’s wine on the calendar this month and every month. 🍷 Once again, we’ve kept an eye out for all the most exciting tastings, wine dinners, and classes…
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Champagne Taittinger tasting at The Wine Authority (Richardson, TX)
It would be insane to abstain from Champagne when Taittinger is being poured. And so, dozens of wine lovers herded ourselves into The Wine Authority for a wide-ranging tasting of six Taittinger labels, including the prestigious “Comtes de Champagne.” French wine specialist Benjamin Samacoïts-Etchegpin of Kobrand Wine & Spirits was on hand to answer questions…
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Review: Borsao “Tres Picos” Campo de Borja Garnacha (2021)
A big old juicy Garnacha is on the menu tonight: The Tres Picos Garnacha from Bodegas Borsao. Borsao is a large co-op in Campo de Borja DO, a landscape of arid hills and plateaus nicknamed “the Empire of Garnacha.” Over 700 small grower families have united to produce these wines, which are known for their…
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Local Sips: Times Ten Cellars (Dallas, TX)
A leisurely wine tasting sounded like the perfect way to end a hectic holiday weekend. Feeling curious and thirsty, I made my way to Times Ten Cellars, an urban winery in East Dallas’s historic Lakewood neighborhood. Open since 2005, Times Ten is well-known locally as a bookable venue for wedding dinners and private receptions. But…
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DFW Wine Events: December 2025
‘Tis the season to spoil your palate with the best wines that North Texas has to offer! This month, as ever, we scoured the emails and socials for tempting wine events to make your days and nights jolly. The unifying theme of this December 2025 edition is bubbles. South African bubbly, Italian bubbly, good Champagne,…