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Under the Texan Sun
filed under: Regional Spotlight

texas1.jpgTexas has long been known for many things - BBQ, the Alamo, Dynasty, a fantastic music festival called South By Southwest (to name just a few) - but until recently something the Lone Star State most certainly was not known for was its wine. On the heels of this year's well-attended Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, however, that's all changing.

In its 23rd year this year, the festival drew over 8,000 attendees and featured some 60 wineries and more than 70 chef participants over four days in April. The nation's second largest food and wine festival, this year's event was the first to draw significant critical attention where its wines were concerned, a phenomenon that's catalyzed a buzz about Texas wine that's quickly gaining momentum among curious oenophiles all over the country...

Continue reading my latest article at WineCountry.com

Posted by Courtney on June 23, 2008 04:13 PM




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