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Owned and operated by the same Houston family since 1962, Spec’s is a true destination shopping experience. We now operate over 150 stores all over the great state of Texas and offer a large selection of wines, spirits and finer foods.

Pour de France: Zone 2

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Wine
Welcome to the second week of Spec’s Le Pour de France wine tour! We’re following the riders across France and giving you a rundown of the wine regions they’re in so as they’re pedaling you can be pouring glasses of regional favorites.  We begin this week with the longest stage in the tour, stage 7, which is also the beginning of the delicious Burgundy wine region and then takes us into the Southwestern France wine region for some hidden gems!Burgundy RegionStage 7: Friday, July 12,... Read More

Pour de France: Zone 1

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
In honor of the world’s greatest bicycle race, the Tour de France, Spec’s will be taking you on a side-by-side tasting tour of the wine regions the cyclist will be riding through. We call it the Pour de France, and yes, we think it’s a clever name as well.We’ll be taking you through 2 regions per blog and providing a little background on the area as well as some recommendations from the region.  We suggest you rally your friends for a watch party and raise a glass to the vineyards t... Read More

July 4th Campfire Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Spirits
This Fourth of July why not try something different to celebrate the independence of America? Instead of the typical red, white, and blue themed party or fighting traffic to get downtown and stand in a crowd staring up at the sky, what about getting out of your familiar surroundings and experiencing America the way our Founding Fathers did – in the wild and untamed nature?!Camping is a great way to get out and see America the beautiful in all its glory. Gathering around a campfire with your fa... Read More

Summer Cocktail Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Finer Foods, Spirits
Ahh summertime, the season of getting out and getting down! Whether you’re heading to a pool party, a day by the lake, or throwing a bash at your place, odds are there’s going to be food – and not just any food, but fancy summer favorites. And while we typically think beer or wine when the grill is fired up, a refreshing cocktail may be just what you need to set your summer fun apart from the masses. From delightful pairings to grilled ingredients and frozen poptails, we’ve got you cover... Read More

Memorial Day Beer Pairings for Grilled Burgers

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Finer Foods, Pairings
The delicious hamburger is an American staple invented by Fletcher Davis of Athens, Texas, in the 1880s. Of course, Fletcher’s claim is one of many in a long list of hamburger inventors, but he’s from Texas, so that’s what we’re going with. Regardless of where it may have been created, the reason for its staying power is rather simple – it’s delicious. But why? It’s just meat, bread, and cheese at its most basic, right? Well, there’s actually a scientific name for what makes them... Read More
spaghetti sauce and wine pairing

Perfect Pasta Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Finer Foods, Pairings, Wine
Fun Fact: The word spaghetti is plural for the Italian word spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning “thin string” or “twine.”The best part about spaghetti is the variety of pasta dishes you can make. With each dish there’s a different wine that pairs perfectly. Check out our recommendations below and get ready for some serious noodling on date night!Red or Tomato-based SaucesTomato-based sauces include fresh tomato with basil: pairs well with crisp dry whites such as Pinot G... Read More

Let’s Get Ready-To-Driiiiiiiink

Spec’sology Blog, Bar Mixers, Entertain
Pre-Mixed Cocktails for SummerNow that summer is here, you’ll be spending more and more time outside. Be it a camping trip, a pool party, or just your own backyard. Wherever you venture to, one thing is certain – you’ll be bringing some booze. Most outdoor places have rules against glass bottles so, you’re either lugging a case of beer up a mountain, which is no one’s idea of a good time, or you’re the one casually sipping on a plastic handle of Señor Bob Tequila to the dismay of ev... Read More

Caught Red-Handed

Spec’sology Blog, Beer
Exploring American Red/Amber AlesWhen it comes to beer, everyone knows that familiar golden hue of the classic American lager. There’re also the coppery browns, and deep dark stouts that you see scattered around your local bar or in the house of your beer enthusiast friend’s house. But what you don’t see very often are red beers. What are they and why are they red? What Is A Red Ale?A red ale (or lager) is an American style beer brewed with a proportion of caramel and specialty malts to cr... Read More

9 Summerrific Beers

Entertain
It’s time to queue up your favorite summertime soundtrack and start enjoying long days and hot nights because summer is officially here! Barbeques will become more frequent, parties will happen on weekdays, and clothing will become an issue of less is more. And there’s no better way to welcome the joys of summer than with a few good summerrific beers! You could spend precious time searching for a new summer favorite, but we went ahead and put together a list of our favorites to ensure you do... Read More

Saké To Me

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
When you think about saké you probably think about Japan and rice, and you’d be correct on both counts. Saké, the oldest known spirit in the world, is often incorrectly referred to as rice wine. Rice wine, like Western wine with grapes, is made from the fermentation of rice. While saké is indeed made from rice, it goes through a brewing process where starch is converted to alcohol much like how beer is brewed, although the ABV is sustainably higher than either beer or wine.How Is Saké Made... Read More

A Bourbon Ball For All

Entertain, Spec’sology Blog
DIY Bourbon Tasting Party TipsTasting parties, usually reserved for wines, are now being hosted for bourbons due to the meteoric rise in bourbon’s popularity. But, if you’ve looked into any of the ones near you, you’ve likely noticed that they’re being hosted by one particular brand and therefore have offerings limited to that brand. So, if you want to try a variety of bourbons and learn about the differences through a hands-on experience, you’ll have to throw your own bourbon tast... Read More

Father’s Day Gifts

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Finer Foods, Gifts
The Ultimate Guide For PopsJust a friendly reminder that Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th!So, once searching the Internet for “cool gifts for dad” fails, head over to Spec’s and reclaim your title of “Number 1 Kid!” Spec’s has thousands of world-class wines, rare spirits, hard to find beers, and a walk-in humidor featuring thousands of fine cigars!It’s the perfect place to shop for the man who thinks he has it all! You can even create the perfect pops-pleasing gift basket with a... Read More