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Hailing from Cambridge, England, Cliff is a professional in the entertainment and media industry, as well as a self professed wine explorer and enthusiast. Relocating to Dallas in 2008, Cliff has spent the months since trawling the vast Lone Star State in search of its hidden gems. Please fee free to contact him at texaswineexaminer@gmail.com

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Flute, Tulip or Coupe...

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Most of us are familiar with the sight of a glistening, bubbly glass of champagne, especially at this time of the year. For centuries champagne has...
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Wine of the week: Inwood Estates Vineyards - Magellan 2006 $59.50

Inwood Estates Vineyards in Dallas is one of the state of Texas' true pioneering wineries and one of only a handful producing investment-grade...
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Decembers here and that can mean only one thing; it's time for Mulled Wine

Seen as a tradition for some and a quaint novelty for others, mulled wine is undoubtedly a drink synonymous with the festive jollities of the Holiday...
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The grape man of Texas

The grape man of Texas or Thomas Volney Munson as he was officially known is one of the wine world’s true unsung heroes. Born in 1843 in...
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Wine of the week: Llano Estacado - Signature White 2007 $11.99

From its beginnings in 1976 to the present day, Llano Estacado Winery has been a leading figure in the promotion of Texas wines for over 30 years....
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Wine of the week: Calais Winery - La Cuvée de Julliet 2008 $16.63

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Created by French winemaker Benjamin Calais, Calais Winery is a new boutique winery located in the re-emerging Deep Ellum district of downtown Dallas....
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Be thankful for Beaujolais this Thanksgiving

Matching red wine with poultry can be a tricky affair. As a general rule the lighter bodied the red, the better it will pair. One of the...
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Wine of the week: Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards - Sweet Rodeo Red NV $13.00

As you approach the entrance to Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, you would be forgiven for thinking you were in the rolling countryside of Tuscany or rural...
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Wine of the week: Landon Winery - Blanc de Blanc NV $12.99

Located in historic downtown McKinney, Landon Winery produces a diverse selection of quality premium wines. Their Blanc de Blanc is a German...
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Exploring Texas' Wine Trails

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I was recently asked, “How does one begin to explore wineries in a state as big as Texas?” The answer; by traveling the wine trails of...
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