by Steven Doyle
GrapeFest- A Wine Experience, will celebrate its 25th anniversary and the best of Texas wines on September 15, 16, 17 and 18. Festival goers will enjoy award-winning wines perfectly paired with culinary treats at the largest wine festival in the Southwest.
This year, a special focus on Australian wines and culture livens up the action, while the festival’s trademark activities continue: People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic – the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, Culinary Pavilion, GrapeFest Golf Classic, GrapeStomp and six stages of live entertainment.
A few of the featured chefs and food demonstrations that should not be missed include Brian Olenjack of Olenjack’s Grille appearing 6:30pm Friday, Paula Lambert with Mozzarella Company Saturday morning at 11:00am, John Franke of the Ranch at 2:00pm Saturday, and Hollie Dorethy at 5pm Satuday.
Hollie Dorethy is a popular TV Personality and private chef whose theme will be The Out Back Out West. Popular Australian classics with a Texas Tease. We understand she wrangled a case of the elusive Australian Finger Limes for this event. Remember her from Master Chef.
Enter to win a set of 6 tickets to the festival today by sharing the name of your favorite wine in comments.
WINNER: Cheryl, your tickets were dropped in the mail moments ago. Congrats and thank you for reading craveDFW.
Peju Cab Franc!
2008 Darioush Signature Pinot Noir, Russian River
Delaney Vineyards Chardonnay
Fall Creek Chenin Blanc
Fav Texas wine: Becker Vineyards Viognier
Fav California wine: Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon
Inwood Estates Tempranillo Cab
Anything red
Oh hooray! I really do love Su Vino wine, which is appropriate 🙂
Casillero del Diablo 🙂
Oh my heavens. Their cabernet is my “everyday” wine. Love it.
Red, Red Wine
Gascon Malbec, Inwood Tempranillo/Cab, Siduri Pinot
Texas : Becker Viogner
Oregon: Domain Drouhin
California: Harlan Estates
Cune Crianza Rioja 2006
2006 Mirto, Tempranillo, Rioja by Ramón Bilboa is by far the best wine I’ve tasted in the 5 years!
2007 Darioush Cabernet, Napa Valley one of the best for sure.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Random drawing winner awards Cheryl the 6 tickets. We may obtain a few more. If so I will draw from this pool of names again and email you.
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Haak Cellars Blanc Du Bois
I love white wine and Texas, dry and touch of sweet.
Great combo!!
A group of us went and had a great time can not wait till next year!!!