It is hard to fathom that it’s been almost ten years since my wife and I stepped into our first winery. I still recall the wonder and amazement as we toured Beckers Vineyards and listened intently to the guide describe the process that results in an array of flavors and aromas bottled and labeled. In our travels we’ve had the opportunity of visiting and tasting wines from over two dozen wineries, but recently I have come to realize that we’ve only barely scratched the surface of what the state of Texas has to offers. This reality is better realized by the map that depicts wineries we’ve visited in red compared to those we haven’t in blue.
With the current temperatures in the mid-50s following a week of snowfall, my attention is set on Spring and the opportunity to venture out to new locations. Specifically those localities that offer wineries that we have yet to encounter. Just because Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of Winter a couple of weeks ago, doesn’t mean that Spring plans need to hibernate for six more weeks as well. With a renewed resolve, I’m looking forward to expanding my horizons and palate to what Texas wineries have to offer.