Welcome!
Life is a journey. It’s not about the destination; it’s about the experiences you have along the way. Welcome to the Texas Wine Nerd! My wife, Libby, and I love to travel. We enjoy getting off the beaten path as often as possible and experiencing life’s back roads.The purpose of this website is simply to […]
2026 TEXSOM Conference
Now that TEXSOM 2026 is in the books and I’ve had time to reflect on my experience as a first-time attendee, here are a few thoughts and observations: PURPOSE: TEXSOM is well known for its wine competition, called the TEXSOM Awards, but the conference is considered by many to be the flagship event under the […]
Harvest Time!
This morning I had the pleasure of assisting with a vineyard harvest at Wintergrass Vineyard & Winery in Cleburne Texas. Harvest is an exciting time in the vineyard. It marks the start of the busy season when a lot of work must be done quickly while the grapes are at their peak. It’s also a great […]
Musings on a Southwestern US Road Trip
During a recent road trip from California to Texas, my wife and I had the chance to explore several wine regions across the Southwestern US. The wine industries in Arizona and New Mexico share many similarities with Texas but they also differ in notable ways. Like Texas, the modern wine industry in each state is […]
Gil Family Estates Celebrates 110th Anniversary
Gil Family Estates, a respected name in Spanish viticulture and producer behind the renowned “Juan Gil” wines, recently announced a year-long celebration in 2026 to commemorate its 110th anniversary. To mark this milestone, they have released a limited-edition commemorative wine, “Hijos de Juan Gil Guerroro” (Children of Juan Gil Guerroro), and are hosting a series […]