Happenings at 4.0 Cellars
Virtual Tasting #3 All Reds
Caroline and Martin will guide you through three of some of our favorite red wines here at 4.0 Cellars. The Chef Amber has paired these wines with a yummy three course dinner that is VERY easy and can be prepared mostly on your grill. Continue »
Aug 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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Grab a Glass of Wine…It’s Movie Time!
There’s nothing like a good movie night, and a glass (OK, bottle…who am I kidding?) of wine makes it that much better. Read on to see the “Scoop’s” recommendations for some classic movie and wine pairings. Continue »
4.0 Cellars Grape Harvest 2020
Those of you who have visited or even driven by 4.0 Cellars probably noticed grape vines growing near Hwy 290, in front of the three Logo tanks at the entrance to the tasting room and patio area. These are mostly Black Spanish, or Lenoir, vines, a hybrid grape that grows well in the hot, more humid climates of Texas. The original vines were planted in 2013 by folks from Lost Oak Winery, one of our partner/owners, and were intended to be a “show” vineyard, a garden really, so that visitors could see and appreciate grapevines. Over the past few years, several vines have died and been replaced with Tannat and Tempranillo, creating what is now a field blend vineyard. Continue »
Making the Most of It
To say that our current situation “stinks” is kind of an understatement. Like all tasting rooms in the Texas wine country, here at 4.0, we’ve spent the past month or so trying to decipher messages from the governor, TABC, and TWGGA (Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association) about what we can and can’t do in terms of serving and selling wine. Continue »
Developing Virtual Tastings for 2020
During this strange and restrictive Coronavirus shutdown of winery tasting rooms, several new approaches, including on-line purchases, direct shipping, and curbside pickup, have been taken to keep businesses operating and provide Texas wines to fans, interested customers, and loyal wine club members. After a couple of starts and stops that allowed limited customer tasting opportunities, the most recent TABC (Governor Abbott) edict has clamped down to eliminate any on-premise consumption on a winery’s property. Even though we are all capable of managing a clean, healthy environment and social distancing requirements, the shutdown restrictions remain despite our most fervent protests. Continue »
Virtual Tasting #2 White Wines
Our very own Caroline and Martin will lead you through the tasting. We have paired two bites with each of these wines. One quick pantry snack item you mostly have on hand and the other bite has been created by our Chef Amber. Continue »
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