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“The 31 Places to Go This Summer”
The Texas Hill Country’s wineries help earn this Central Texas region a No. 1 spot. The New York Times, June 1, 2008.

“Fruit of the Vine: Texas Economy Benefits from Wine Production”
Grape growing, wine making and agritourism are having a positive impact. Midland Reporter-Telegram, June 1, 2008.

“Demand Drying Up Grape Supply”
The surge in Lone Star wineries has created a need for more Texas-grown grapes. The Temple Daily Telegram, June 1, 2008.

“Neal Newsome’s Grapes are Coveted by the Top Texas Wineries”
A profile of West Texas grape-grower Newsom. Dallas Morning News, May 6, 2008.

“On the Trail of America’s Best Tasting Rooms”
Texas' Homestead Winery and Mandola Estate Winery are among the best. Wine Enthusiast, May 2008. (pdf)


“Texas Wineries Grow Up, Beat the Heat, Seek Their Own Styles”
Praise for Texas wines by renowned wine writer John Mariani. Bloomberg.com, April 21, 2008

“NFL Vet is Texas Grapes’ MVP”
Former football player Alphonse Dotson makes his mark in the vineyard. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 2008.

“The Ryder Boys’ Texas Wine and BBQ Tour”
A delighted and delightful foodie eats and drinks his way through the Hill Country. Food and Wine, April 2008. (pdf)


Toast Texas Wines As The Centerpiece Of Your Holiday Meal (pdf)

Texas Wines Cowboy Up To Wines From Around The World In 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition (pdf)

New Wine Garden at State Fair of Texas Uncorks Texas Wine (pdf)

Texas Wine Etiquette Guide (pdf)

Great Wines Deep In The Heart of Texas

A Toast to Texas Wines

Wine Talk: A Holiday Wine, and Memories

Texas Harvest Update

Taking a Look at Texas Wine Month