Robert Nist

In Argentina, wine producers know you’re only as good as the grapes you grow, and these days they’re reaping the benefits of their hard-sown handy work. The terroirs of Argentina, a location towering nearly 3000 feet high into the Andes Mountains, is where many meticulous farmers work hard during the annual growing cycle to produce world-class wines. From the incorporation of improved growing technologies and systems to advanced grape stock selection techniques, this extra attention translat... Read More

For beer drinkers, there’s no worse news than finding out you’re allergic to gluten. Scientifically speaking, gluten is a protein composite found in edibles and drinkables processed with wheat and barley. In simpler terms, for those suffering gluten intolerance, wheat and barley put the “ew” in “brew.” But fear not, you wheat-challenged hops heads! If you can’t stomach traditional brews, these days there are many domestic, imported, and craft options on the market. As recently as f... Read More

There are no trendsetters as savvy as the young, and when it comes to early adoption of new tastes, many wine lovers are imbibing their just desserts. Since the younger generation of alcohol consumers tends to be more open to experiencing new wines, Moscato has become a popular grape of choice with this sweet-seeking demographic. As American palates have always tended to pursue the sweeter side, the Moscato varietal taste profile fits that bill and satisfies those buds with notes of tropical fr... Read More

Historically speaking, tastes tend to repeat themselves. Beer drinkers and hops history buffs of every taste are sure to find these rare brews from Spec’s selection the sure cure for summertime blues. Southern Star Walloon is the only Grissette available in Texas. Originating in Southern Belgium, the grissette was the choice drink of  19th century coal miners. This lighter-than-saison, farmhouse-style beer is uniquely suited to warm weather drinking.  With notes of persimmon, mango and banan... Read More