Happenings

Local growers and winemakers say that the iconic landscape of West Texas transcends clichéd stock images of oil rigs, ranchland and Friday Night Lights.

Recipe thanks to Manda Levy, Uprising Texas In 2017, when we were presented with the opportunity to work with orange muscat, we knew it was both a challenge and an opportunity we could not turn down! While dessert wines are not regularly part of our portfolio, we hope you’ll enjoy this wine as much as ...

This easy french onion soup is the perfect cozy, healthy soup recipe to warm you up on cold winter days! Caramelized onions in a savory beef broth using McPherson Cellars Sherry, topped with croutons and melted cheese—is there anything more delicious?

Along the Texas coast, fajitas made from Gulf shrimp fresh from the ocean are a local favorite. After a lively bath in grapefruit juice and lime, the shrimp is quickly cooked on a hot skillet then stuffed into warm tortillas with peppers and onions. Lively and satisfying, these South Texas shrimp fajitas pair well with a crisp glass of white wine, like McPherson Cellars Verde Verde. And no matter where you find yourself, these tacos will remind you of a day at the beach.

'There are few people better known in the Texas wine industry than Kim McPherson. Winemaker at his eponymous winery, McPherson Cellars, consultant, collaborator with Dave Phinney on the widely distributed ‘TX’ member of the ‘Locations’ series of wines (later bought by E&J Gallo), James Beard award double semi-finalist, mentor and muse to at least two generations of Texas winemakers. Now in his late 60s, it seemed like a good time to do a career appraisal."

• • •  McPherson on the Road  • • • This month, we'll be on the road visiting San Antonio and Fredericksburg. If you're a Hill Country local, we hope you'll join us for one of our upcoming wine dinners! See below for details.

Football season is here, the days are becoming shorter, and the cooler temperatures are rolling in! Our tasting room hours are back to the standard Fall/Winter time as of October 1, 2017. Please note the tasting room closes at 6pm and our last tasting is at 5:45pm. Happy hour remains 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.

TEXAS WINE DINNER – Friday, October 13th Prix fixe menu: $95 for dinner only or $125 with wine pairings. Duck confit, rosemary cured egg yolk, Tx port wine reduction. Paired with Becker “Jolie” Rose Gulf Coast shrimp cake, green tomato, apricot chutney, crispy parsley leaf. Paired with McPherson Viognier  TX mesquite smoked pumpkin chowder, creme ...

Please join us for our 6th Annual Vines & Wines (yes, there was a name change this year) next weekend. Visit our Facebook page (click here) to stay updated on participating wineries and vendors, and the schedule of events! Friday, May 12th 6-10pm and Saturday, May 13th 12-8pm This is a unique event focused on giving back to ...