Grapefest - Grapevine, TX

[chu_hi_wines]

On September 7, 2006, my parents and Don and I went to Grapevine's annual GrapeFest, in historic downtown Grapevine. This four-day event features loads of live music, a man catching grapes in his mouth (who holds a Guinness record for such), free hourly shuttles to eight local wineries, and the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic.

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D'i Luted intentions

[nickdangerous]

Thanks for sharing the pics. I have yet to take Michelle for a ride on the Tarantula, but it won't be long. It's a lovely train with an unforgettable steam whistle. Whenever it blows, I can hear it all the way from the grounds of the Ft. Worth Modern. It makes a wistful, haunting sound as if part of a childhood dream.

Beware... rant ahoy!

I gave D'Vine Wine an honest try in 2004, but I found their wines to be seriously lacking. In fact, I question the validity of their entire business model. D'Vine isn't an actual winery, no ma'am. Out back, you won't find acres of well-tended grapes growing in the sun. Instead, it is an elaborate facade that "assembles" wine from kits. McDonald's uses the same method to "cook" hamburgers

Re: D'i Luted intentions

[chu_hi_wines]

Thanks for the insight into D'Vine's production - it explains the weirdness on my palette. I do like Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel! I try to pick up a bottle every time I'm in New York.