Author Archives: TheWineEpicure

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, The insanely hot heat has blanketed Houston once again.  I am fresh off of a trip to the Pfalz region in Germany, where the weather was much more hospitable, and just getting back into the swing … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, The crazy heat has kicked in and I am excited to offer you all these awesome value wines that are a perfect remedy for the dog days of summer.  I am an avid fan of Dry … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and gentlemen, Summer is alive in Houston and the pools are full!  This blog will concentrate on some great reds and whites that are going to be perfect for the Hot Heat this season.  I have an Alsatian … Continue reading →

Today we have a guest post from Houston-based Wine Educator James Barlow, CS, CWE. James article is all about the glory that is Alsatian wine – and an attempt to understand why more wine professionals and consumers alike don’t seem to … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I do enjoy switching to the lighter, fresher wines when the Hot Houston Heat begins to rear its ugly head our way.  This month, I have the perfect sparkling rose to quench your thirst without raiding … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, It looks like Spring has already passed and the brutal Houston summer heat is back!  This month, I am focusing on wines that are prime for summer time drinking.  I have chosen a softer style of … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, April is the month where we all begin to realize that summer will be coming soon.  The impending heat gets me searching for inexpensive ‘pool side’ wines.  Southern France is a great area to find daily drinkers, especially white … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Cab Franc…the Next “Big Thing?”   By admin | 7 April, 2014 – 1:02 am | Grapes and Grains, Guest Blogger 3 Comments Today we have a guest post from Houston-based Wine Educator James Barlow, CS, CWE – … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I find that April is one of my favorite months of the year.  Spring is upon us and Houston gets some of its best days of the year.  The warm weather is slowly creeping back into the … Continue reading →

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have decided to focus on great value Italian wines for this post.  Italy produces some of the best values on the market.  The increasingly warmer weather allows for the usually acidic grapes of Italy to … Continue reading →