Did you ever think you would see a botrytized wine from Texas? Botrytis is utilized throughout the world in order to produce several iconic dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji Aszu. The fungus, also known as “Noble Rot,” causes the skins to become porous and allows the grapes to dehydrate and thus concentrate the […]
Chenin Blanc
Falvo’s in Flight
This bottle was my favorite pick from The Austin Wine Merchant Wines of South Africa Tasting yesterday. We were fortunate to pick up the last bottle of the Villion Henning 2016 Chenin Blanc that was in stock. Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted varietal in South Africa, occupying approximately 20% of acreage under vine. […]
Texas Hill Country Wine Tour–Day One
Need a quick getaway from Austin for a romantic weekend, girls weekend, or solo weekend? More importantly, do you need great wine? If so, Highway 290 from Dripping Springs to Fredericksburg has got you covered. Did you know that the Texas Hill Country is now the second most visited wine region in the country just […]
Falvo’s in Flight
What a beautiful way to start my three day Texas Hill Country Wine Tour than with this Lewis Wines Terry County Red Wine. This is made from 100% Mourvèdre with the grapes sourced from Lost Draw Vineyards. It opens with candied red fruits, plums and dried leaves on the nose and tastes like a cherry […]
G’Raj Mahal–Aromatic White Wine Pairing Dinner
This past week we were fortunate to attend a wonderful wine pairing dinner at G’Raj Mahal. I had sadly not visited the restaurant since it moved into it’s brick and mortar location on Rainey Street, but I had been a fan of the food truck from the beginning. Aromatic whites are some of my favorites, […]