Wine Society of Texas Announces 2026 Scholarship Program Awards

Texas Wine Lover 4/28 12:39A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST), a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, is pleased to announce that it will be awarding scholarships totaling $11,000 in support of four students. These students are: (a) attending institutions...

Uptown Dumpling with Amazing Soup Dumplings and Peking Duck

Crave DFW 4/23 8:32A Steven Doyle

A new Chinese restaurant opened on Preston Road in March and it s already one of the more interesting things to happen to North Dallas dining in a while. It s called Uptown Dumpling, and the chef running the kitchen — Hao Wenjie — has cooked at a...

Kyle Allen Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/21 12:29A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured Winemaker Profile is Kyle Allen from Turtle Creek Vineyard . The tasting room at their vineyard is a gorgeous facility with the tasting room and vineyard overlooking Turtle Creek and the beautiful hillside. There is also a...

Our First Blog Post was in 2011. A Lot Has Changed in Texas Wine – Or Has It?

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 6:14A Jeff Cope

Texas Wine Lover Website header in 2011 With Texas Wine Lover celebrating its 15th anniversary in March, I thought it would be fun to look back at the very first blog post I wrote when I decided to...

Kate Weiser Closing Shop

Crave DFW 4/15 5:39A Steven Doyle

Dallas is losing one of its best. Kate Weiser Chocolate announced yesterday that it is closing after 12 years, citing the seasonal nature of the business, rising labor costs, and the financial weight...

Texas Wine Is Having Its Moment. Austin Wine Week Is Your Invitation to Step Inside It.

Texas Wine Lover 4/10 2:17A Gus Hall

If you’re reading Texas Wine Lover , you’re not new to this. You already know Texas is producing serious wine. You’ve likely made the drive, joined the clubs, hunted down bottles, and had at least one “how is this from Texas?” moment. So this...

2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/9 4:15A Jeff Cope

The Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2026 results. The wine competition judging took place February 18-19, 2026, in Los Angeles. Presented by Fairplex, the LAIWC is one of the most respected wine judging events...

Perissos Vineyard and Winery Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/7 1:18A Jeff Cope

Laura and Seth Martin The Grower Profile this month features a winery that also has an estate vineyard. Perissos Vineyard and Winery is located in the Texas Hill Country. Owners Seth and Laura Martin, along with their family, have built a...

Open for Tasty Mediterranean, Zon Zon in North Dallas

Crave DFW 4/1 9:20A Steven Doyle

At 5455 Belt Line Road, Zon Zon has established itself as a distinguished addition to North Dallas’s dining scene. The contemporary Mediterranean restaurant is the latest venture from acclaimed...

New Texas Law Introduces Sweet Tea Wine… and a Bluebonnet Twist

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 3:04A Jeff Cope

If you’ve been following Texas legislation lately, you know there always seems to be something new coming out of Austin. Well, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming. Starting this year, a newly passed Texas law will require wineries across...

Ron Yates Opens New Winery Tasting Room in the Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 2:23A Jeff Cope

Ron Yates in front of the new Ron Yates tasting room Press Release Ron Yates has opened a new winery Tasting Room in Hye, Texas, marking the winery’s 10th anniversary and establishing a new destination on Highway 290 in the heart of the Texas...

Discover the Best Airbnbs and Guest Houses in Texas Wine Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/31 1:19A Jeff Cope

If you are planning a trip to Texas wine country, where you stay can make just as much of a difference as which wineries you visit. While hotels have their place, there is something special about...

Portillo’s Opens in Dallas

Crave DFW 3/30 6:07A Steven Doyle

Portillo’s , the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food – today announced the opening of its tenth restaurant in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region...

Texas Wines That Work Best When the Night Slows Down

Texas Wine Lover 3/29 4:50A Gus Hall

Setting the Scene: Texas Wine s Rise Texas wine has moved far beyond novelty status. The Texas Department of Agriculture describes Texas as the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the United States,...

Five Wines Under $15 That Are Shockingly Good

Crave DFW 3/27 8:48A Steven Doyle

Let’s get something straight: you don’t need to spend a fortune to drink like royalty. Whether you re planning a picnic at Klyde Warren, a low-key dinner party, or just want something decent for...