The Rootless Grapevine

07/16/2026

Please check with your wineries of choice before making the trip to the Texas Hill Country. Some wineries are underwater.

05/14/2026

The 2026 TEXSOM Awards, celebrating its 41st year, wrapped up in April 2026, following a rigorous evaluation of global entries by 19 judges, with Texas and boutique wineries taking home substantial awards. The prominent winners included Adega Vinho, William Chris, Ab Astris, and many others, all showcasing outstanding Texas and regional wines through their multiple Platinum and Gold medal wins.

https://txwinelover.com/2026/04/2026-texsom-awards-texas-results/

05/14/2026

Join us for The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin. This unique event brings the Texas Hill Country to the city, showcasing 15+ Texas wineries in a curated tasting experience. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

Full event information here When Saturday, May 16th, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Where Guad Haus
 6201 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78752

03/29/2026

Fredericksburg Standard News has unveiled further details about the luxury hotel and retail complex, set to be a flagship Kimpton property within the prestigious IHG family. This development will offer extensive conference and convention space designed for larger events.

Additionally, The Albert Hotel has appointed Chris as General Manager, bringing significant hospitality expertise to the role. The Rootless Grapevine founder and I had the honor of meeting Chris at dinner and I honestly believe he is the right candidate to turn things around. Having worked at Omni Hotels and being a Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite member, I noted areas for improvement and welcome Chris's efforts to implement changes and he acknowledged the challenges ahead. Chris aims to establish The Albert as a premier hotel in Fredericksburg.

Meanwhile, construction of Hilton's Home2 Suites extended-stay hotel is underway at 1100 Friendship Lane, anticipated to complete in early 2027. This $6 million project will feature 104 suites near the Texas Wine Trail. I have had several people inquire about the status on the Waldorf Astoria project and I will be reaching out to my contact and hope to have more details soon.

We invite you to share The Rootless Grapevine with your network and look forward to keeping travelers updated on developments in the Texas Hill Country. If you have an event you'd like us to cover, please let us know, and we'll work with venues to ensure timely coverage.

https://www.fredericksburgstandard.com/2026/03/25/luxury-development-embraces-fredericksburg-ahead-opening/

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03/29/2026

Good morning friends,

I don't typically share my personal stuff on this feed but I felt it was important to let everyone know. We had to pick up our wine shipment from Ferris & Fletch yesterday and get my glass of wine because I won't be able to have any wine for a while. You see me at the tasting room, vineyard or writing for for the coming weeks. Tuesday, I will be getting a right hip replacement. Because we have stairs, I will be staying with friends until I am cleared to drive and can safely navigate the stairs. If you're one who prays, it will be appreciated. Otherwise, your thoughts on Tuesday will be much loved. Look forward to seeing everyone at the tasting room or one of our favorite wineries once I have completed my PT/OT. Until then,
DRINK MORE TEXAS WINE for me.

03/08/2026

Adega Vinho's Gumbo Festival took place as scheduled, despite the rain. Like athletic competitions, the event drew a highly skilled and competitive group of chefs. The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant & Catering in Marble Falls delivered red beans and rice, gumbo, and king cake to the attendees. Attendees enjoyed the sounds of New Orleans by Zydeco Blanco.

03/06/2026

William Chris has announced its latest expansion, bringing exciting developments. Please see the attachment for more information and visit their website at William Chris.