Author Archives: Bill Skrapits

About Bill Skrapits

Bill’s roots in wine go back to his grandparents who had a vineyard and made wine in Hungary. Living in Germany, France and Spain, Bill began his love affair with wine and came to know it as a part of life. Wine was not saved for special occasions, but was something that you shared with friends and family amidst love and laughter. He began making his own wine 20 years ago and since 2002, he’s marketed and lobbied for the growing Texas wine industry; publishing numerous articles and winning international awards for his wine. He’s worked with many Texas wineries at every stage of production and studied under several respected wine masters and leaders in the industry. He started Premier Wine Blends in 2009 as a way to share his passion for wine with other winemakers and be the “go to” resource for the growing needs of vineyards and small wineries, from premium bulk wine, grape sourcing and consulting.

Southwest Winery Tour – First Stop, Oklahoma

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Oklahoma is cooler than most areas of Texas and is having success in making crisper whites such as minerally Pinot Grigio, Rieslings and Chenin Blancs, as well as some Viogniers that are more citrusy and less melony. With these colder … Continue reading →

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Grapefest 2010 – Wineries, Why are you there?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Bill Skrapits

Grapefest turned 24 years old this 2010 and has grown into a renowned festival in North America, attracting ever larger crowds.  Grapefest People’s Choice Tasting was created with the intent of showing off Texas wines and making Grapevine the “Wine … Continue reading →

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