Datman's

09/30/2023

The State Fair Of Texas is open!!! One of my favorite events of the year and I’m volunteering at the Go Texan Pavilion with Texas AgriLife Extension.

03/18/2023

French 75 - drinking a taste of history

12/30/2022

What are you drinking for ?

Nothing says special like a sparkling wine. Whether you are enjoying the sparkler as a form of self-care after a long day or are popping a bottle to celebrate life, the bubbles that tickle our noses makes this beverage a favorite around the world.

03/27/2021

Great article about the infusion of technology with wine making. .

Palmaz Vineyards is pursuing a modern digital strategy in an ancient analog industry. Will their data-driven approach to winemaking bear fruit?

01/14/2021

Check out my first blog of the year! A book review of Growing Grapes in Texas by Jim Kamas. "One can make bad wine out of good grapes, but one cannot make good wine out of bad grapes."
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08/20/2020

Grab a glass of your favorite wine and listen to the latest Positivevines podcast with the warm, Texas born Cheramie Law of Salt and Pepper Wine.
https://bit.ly/3aG9daM

Cheramie Wine TexasWineaux.com Black Wine Lovers

04/06/2020

In this time of social distancing and limited travel, I am dreaming of my next trip to Southern France. Join me as I discuss the Garnacha/Grenache grape varietal. Commonly known as a blending grape it's really coming into its own!

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Black Wine Lovers Roussillon Agricole

You like “potayto” and I like “potahto”. You like “tomayto” and I like “tomahto”. “Potayto”, “potahto”, “tomayto”, “tomahto”! You like Garnacha and I like Grenache! At the end of the day it’s simple semantics. If you’re ever heard of the grape you might have wonde...

12/03/2019

Champagne, the original sparking wine! PositiveVines is back with more experiences, more wines and more Joie de Vie!

Epernay, Rhone-Alpes, France

Champagne! The life-giving elixir of love and happiness. As Napoleon Bonaparte would say, “In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.” Champagne is the life of the party for special occasions and a gracious companion when you need to relieve stress with a bubble bath at the end o...

11/02/2019

Great gift from a tour at Dr TV Munson’s home

08/11/2019

Wow! Had an awesome time at my first Whiskey tasting event lead by Russ Kempton, CSS. Look him up at Speakingofgrapesandgrains.com for your next event That Whisky Guy

07/14/2019

Honoring the French with an Alsace sparkling rose.

06/25/2019

Charleston, SC is a food and wine mecca. Explore the charm and excellence of Chez Nous.

Exterior of Chez Nous – courtesy of the restaurant Charleston, SC is a scenic port city, founded in 1670, and located on the U.S. eastern seaboard. Charleston is distinguished by its coastal lowcountry, cobblestone streets, and antebellum architecture. This seaport city is virtually exploding with...