Grapevine Wine Pouring Society

06/13/2026

Ever wonder why winemakers even bother with including 1% of a particular grape in a blend?

As it turns out, even tiny ratios can make a noticeable splash—sometimes in surprising ways.

For example, 1% Cabernet Franc can impart a floral quality to the blend. 1% Malbec, on the other hand, can add a touch of juiciness.

06/13/2026

Plan your adult escape to Grapevine. Enjoy wine trails, live music, and exciting attractions near Lake Grapevine.

06/13/2026

Texas wine supports local agriculture, small businesses, tourism, and communities across the state. As a consumer, when you choose Texas wine, you’re supporting an industry with major statewide impact, including $24.39 billion in total economic impact, more than 136,000 jobs, 14,000+ vineyard acres, and 2.64 million tourist visits. Stay connected to the people and places behind Texas wine by joining as a Texas Wine Enthusiast. txwines.org/join

06/02/2026

05/23/2026

Texas wine makes a real economic impact. The industry contributes $24.39 billion to the Texas economy each year, supporting businesses from vineyard to glass. Every acre planted, bottle poured, tasting room visit, and industry partnership helps strengthen the future of Texas wine. Explore the numbers: https://buff.ly/ikemQpR

05/23/2026

Why exactly do we swirl wine all the time? Glad you asked... 🍷

𝗜𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲. Oxygen allows aroma compounds to become more detectable, and helps soften harsh tannins. You want to swirl most wines, but older vintage pours are more delicate and thus might become overoxidized.

𝗜𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀. Some wines contain sulfites, which can create odors of burnt matches or rotten eggs. Some swirling can dissipate those malodors.

𝗔 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹. By stretching the liquid across the glass, you can better analyze a wine's color and viscosity. Swirling also leaves behind "legs" on the glass, which can glean insight into a wine's level of alcohol.

05/23/2026

Experience the wines of Australia with us ✨🇦🇺

Join us for a guided tasting presented by Shane featuring bold reds and refreshing whites from across Australia’s renowned wine regions. Learn what makes these wines unique while enjoying a curated lineup of exceptional pours.

🗓 Saturday, May 23rd
⏰ Starting at 6 PM
💲 $25

Seats are limited—reserve your spot today!

05/23/2026

Aging like fine wine is a saying for a reason. 🍷⁠
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Did you know you can tell how old that wine in your glass is just by the color? Not every bottle is built for decades in the cellar, but the right wines gain complexity and nuance with age.