Georges Vernay – Champion of Viognier
Are you a fan of Viognier? If so, you can thank Georges Vernay, a humble farmer in the Condrieu appellation of the Northern Rhone Valley, who single-handedly saved the variety from extinction. Georges Vernay (1926-2017) began working on his father’s 2.5 acre farm in 1944, four years after Condrieu was awarded appellation status. He took […]
A Walk Through the Vineyard
I recently noticed a post on social media from Edge of the Lake Vineyard in Valley View Texas mentioning that they had just cropped the canopy on their vines to expose the fruit so it would ripen more quickly. Since we were free that weekend it looked like a great opportunity to visit and snap […]
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 […]