Dallas-based writer Andrew Chalk has crafted a Texas guide for day trippers not only eager to sample some of the state’s best vintages but also have a fun winery experience. The Texas wine industry just keeps growing. Sometimes it feels as if a new winery opens every week. And if you still think Lone Star wines don’t yet compare in quality, many have snared top medals at prestigious national competitions. Texas wine has never been better, some of it, that is. The hard part is identifying the best winemakers among the hundreds of establishments that beckon the wine tourist. Chalk, a long-time wine expert who has written extensively about Texas wines and winemakers, has selected what he considers the 43 top wineries in the state, then gives in-depth profiles of the 16 deemed outstanding, and not to be missed for both excellent tastings and a worthwhile visit.
Knowledgeable, passionate and opinionated, Chalk is committed to quality and authenticity.