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Why No Merlot? Unpacking the Myths and Rediscovering the Beauty of This Classic Wine
October is Texas Wine Month, the perfect time to revisit wines you may have overlooked—like Merlot. Once labeled as “basic” thanks to the movie Sideways, Merlot is making a comeback. Let’s explore why this classic wine deserves a second look and how it’s transformed over the years.
Sweet Dulce & Elegant Baklava…The Recipe from Robin
I had to have it! The flaky honeyed layers and the nutty sweetness of Robin's baklava have been a joyful surprise every time he bakes it for the team. Now he's sharing the recipe with you just in time to pair it with our new vintage of Dulce.
The Father and Daughter Origin Story Behind the Wildly Popular Barrel No. 33 Wine
One barrel, one bottle, and one bold move shaped the future of Kiepersol's house wine style, creating a wine beloved for its depth and connection to terroir. Watch the origin story of Barrel No. 33.
Your Guide to Buying the Right Amount of Wine and Spirits for Any Event
Planning an event or celebration? Our complete guide helps you calculate the right amount of wine, beer, and spirits so you can relax and enjoy time with your guests. Learn tips for every occasion, from casual gatherings to formal dinners.
What to Expect from a Wine Tasting Experience
Wondering what to expect at your first wine tasting? Discover how our tasting stewards tailor the experience to your palate, making wine tasting enjoyable and stress-free.
Stomping & Pressing: Week Four in the Winery
With one foot in front of the other, this week of harvest brought joyous stomping and gentle pressing to the grapes of Kiepersol. Take a look behind the scenes at this crucial week in the winery where we pressed our Cabernet and had a grape stomping good time.
The Intensity and Joy of the Cabernet Harvest: Week Three in the Vines
The Intensity and Joy of the Cabernet Harvest: Week Three in the Vines. Catch up on why the cabernet harvest this year has given us highs and lows that will produce great bottles in the future.
The Reds are Heading into the Winery
The 2024 vintage red grapes are heading into the winery from the field this week. Are your favorite grapes about to transform into Kiepersol wines?
First Week of Harvest
The first week of harvest is in the books. Here’s what’s happening at in the vineyard with an exciting Blanc du Bois start to the 2024 vintage.
Taste: Pallet, Palette & Palate: What the Heck is Going on in English and on my Palate?
From the artist’s palette to the wine palate to the trusty wooden pallet, see how each plays a vital role in your wine experience. We’re kicking off a new series called “Taste” with what can only be called the comedy of the English language.
Everybody Loves Diamonds
Have you ever opened a bottle of wine and discovered sparkling crystals at the bottom? No, your wine hasn't turned into a science experiment—it's just showing off its natural 'diamonds'!
Steen Release Paired with Seared Scallops
The 2023 vintage of the Kiepersol Steen is out today and it’s taste tested for summer. This fresh dry white wine appeals to the Sauvignon Blanc drinker as well as Chenin Blanc fans. We paired it with a great scallop recipe from AllRecipes.com that features a zesty jalapeño edge and a cooling orange bite that pairs perfectly with our Steen.
From Paris to Texas: How the Judgment of Paris Paved the Way for Emerging Wine Regions
How the 1976 Judgement of Paris changed the wine world forever and launched the potential for Texas to be the next frontier in winemaking.
Marnelle on Trefethen Chardonnay
There is one special wine you can enjoy at the restaurant that honors our Founding Winemaker’s roots. We serve the Trefethen Chardonnay from Napa Valley because Marnelle was trained at Trefethen as a young winemaker. Learn more about Marnelle’s favorite Chardonnay in the video below.
A Tale of Three Sangiovese Wines
The Sangiovese vines are the first reds to bud out in spring and have always held a special place in our heart and our history. Learn more about the three unique wines that we’ve created for three very different flavor profiles.
Top Texas Winery…Bringing the Saddle Home to East Texas
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller presented the Top Texas Winery saddle to Winemaker Michelle Snider and Director of Branding and Marketing Kelly Doherty in Houston at the Rodeo Roundup and Best Bites event. See where the saddle is now…
Kiepersol is the Top Texas Winery in 2024
Kiepersol has won "Top Texas Winery" for the year at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition. Some of your favorite wines received the medals that culminated in the winning of the Top Texas Winery award.
We Know Texas Vino at Kiepersol
Listen in on a fun-packed hour of quick wits and wine stories.
Winemaker Michelle Snider and Branding & Marketing Director Kelly Doherty get a chance to talk to the guys at the traveling podcast “We Know Texas Vino”. This is a podcast not to be missed!
They explore wineries and vineyards in Texas talking to the people in the trenches creating the future of the Texas wine industry.