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C.L. Butaud's Pinot Gris Ramato 2020
What if I told you that this rosey pink wine was actually a Pinot Gris? Surprising, I know! When I think of Pinot Gris (or as it’s more...
Caroline du Pape
Jun 23, 20231 min read


C.L. Butaud's Pa Pa Frenchy Rosé 2021
After tasting both the red and white Papa Frenchy wines, I was so excited when I found this Papa Frenchy Rosé 2021 on the shelf at...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 30, 20221 min read


C.L. Butaud's Pa Pa Frenchy Red Wine 2020
I love a crushable, lightly chilled, easy drinking red wine more than most, and this wine absolutely fits the bill for me. And at $18,...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 30, 20221 min read


C.L. Butaud's Pa Pa Frenchy White Wine 2020
One of the things I love about emerging wine regions is that the winemakers tend to take some very fun risks in their winemaking. There’s...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Texas Wine Producer: C.L. Butaud
Y’all, I can’t stop talking about how amazing Texas producer C.L. Butaud is. The odds are good that if you’ve talked to me in real life...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Wine for the People's La Valentia Red 2019
Sometimes a wine is so good that I struggle to write a profound caption about it. There’s only so many ways I can say a wine is perfect...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 26, 20221 min read


The Grower Project's The Source Sangiovese 2019
When you think of Texas wines, terroir is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. (If you are from outside of Texas, the first...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 24, 20221 min read


Wine for the People's Dandy Bubbles 2018
There’s few things I can think of that are more refreshing than a sparkling rosé. There’s few things I can think of that are more...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 23, 20221 min read


Wine for the People's Dandy Rosé 2020
What I’m looking for in a rosé is pretty simple (but specific). I want it to have refreshing acidity. I want it to have intense aromas...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Texas Wine Producer: Wine for the People
Several years ago before I developed an appreciation for Texas wine, I kept hearing about a sommelier and winemaker who was...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Texas AVA Tasting Room
During a recent trip to Austin, I asked several friends to join me for a visit and tasting at Texas AVA Tasting Room, a wine tasting room...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Lost Draw Cellars Texas High Plains Red Blend
Lost Draw Cellars is one of those Texas producers that is garnering more and more respect with each vintage, and becoming more visible in...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Texas Wine Producers to Watch
Anytime you are wanting to get to know more about a burgeoning wine region, being aware of quality producers will show you so much more...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 17, 20221 min read


Common Texas Wine Grapes
One of the coolest things about the Texas wine region is that there is so much room for experimentation and innovation. It is such a...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Texas Wine Appellations
In the past, if you were to pick up a bottle of Texas wine, it would almost certainly be labeled generically as from Texas. This means...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 15, 20221 min read


The History of Texas Wines
The history of Texas wine is so fascinating to me, because its roots run deep but have only recently begun to bud and flower. Texas was...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 14, 20221 min read


Welcome to Texas Wines!
When you come of age in Texas, some of the first wines you will try are likely mass-market inexpensive bottles of Texas made wine found...
Caroline du Pape
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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