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Ralph the Wine Guy

March 4, 2019 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Tanji Talks: March into Spring with Wine

March 4, 2019 By Tanji Leave a Comment

We’ve been a little stir-crazy waiting for spring to officially start. With grilling weather just around the corner, Ralph from the H-E-B Plus at Blanco and 1604 in San Antonio shares his four wine picks to “wine down” this winter.

Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Featured Wines, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, Pinot Noir, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Rosé, Spring, Wine & Beer, Wines Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, H-E-B wine, Pinot Noir, Ralph the Wine Guy, rosé, wines

Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Featured Wines, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, Pinot Noir, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Rosé, Spring, Wine & Beer, Wines Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, H-E-B wine, Pinot Noir, Ralph the Wine Guy, rosé, wines

July 3, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Red, White & NEW Wine Finds!

July 3, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Intrepid wine fans are always on the look out for new wines. Ralph my “Wine Guy” at the H-E-B Plus! on Blanco & 1604 has his picks that jive for July!

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, H-E-B Wine Finds Segment, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Wines Tagged With: H-E-B, H-E-B wine, HEB, HEB wine, Ralph the Wine Guy, Wine Manager Ralph Cortez

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, H-E-B Wine Finds Segment, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Wines Tagged With: H-E-B, H-E-B wine, HEB, HEB wine, Ralph the Wine Guy, Wine Manager Ralph Cortez

April 28, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Cool Wines for Hot Temps are at H-E-B!

April 28, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Things are finally heating up in South Texas. Summer is just around the corner and it gets hot here pretty quickly! My always dependable wine aficionado, Ralph Cortez, has your monthly dosage of wines just right for the current weather. We’re thinking…

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Wines Tagged With: Chardonnay, H-E-B, H-E-B San Antonio, HEB, merlot, Ralph the Wine Guy, Sauvignon Blanc, wines

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Wines Tagged With: Chardonnay, H-E-B, H-E-B San Antonio, HEB, merlot, Ralph the Wine Guy, Sauvignon Blanc, wines

March 17, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Spring Wines are Right On Time!

March 17, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

After a slow start, spring is FINALLY here in Texas. It’s always a good time to lighten up on food and wine once the seasons shift in favor of warmer weather. Goodtaste has the latest selections from Ralph Cortez, my resident Wine Guy at H-E-B. You can never go wrong with…

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Wines Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, H-E-B, HEB, Malbec, pinot, Pinot Noir, Ralph Cortez, Ralph the Wine Guy, Sauvignon Blanc, Spring wines, wines

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio, Ralph the "Wine Guy", Wines Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, H-E-B, HEB, Malbec, pinot, Pinot Noir, Ralph Cortez, Ralph the Wine Guy, Sauvignon Blanc, Spring wines, wines

December 10, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Big Drop in Wine Prices

December 10, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

There’s a silver lining to every cloud, and the sluggish economy has slowed down the sales of higher end wines which means lower prices for wine drinkers…a lot lower. Some higher end wines cost 30% less today than they did at this time last year. And, some of the harder to find wines, are all […]

Filed Under: Wines Tagged With: 1604, competition, economy, Gabriel's, H-E-B, HEB, Joe Baker, Ralph the Wine Guy, San Antonio, Spec's, Wines, wines

Filed Under: Wines Tagged With: 1604, competition, economy, Gabriel's, H-E-B, HEB, Joe Baker, Ralph the Wine Guy, San Antonio, Spec's, Wines, wines

November 15, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Celebrate Life with Good Wine & Good Friends

November 15, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

I love this time of year. There’s nothing like the holidays to put you in a festive mood. And, no better way to celebrate than with good friends and good wine. I’ve got some great wine suggestions for all kinds of holiday dishes, plus some ‘bubblies’ that are just plain fun! Traditionally, we’ve always been […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: [yellow tail], 1604, Baumard Cremant de Loire, Becker Vineyards Iconoclast, Blanco, Central Market, Chambord, Champagne, Chardonnay, duck, H-E-B, H-E-B Plus, HEB, HEB Plus, Holidays, lamb, Pinot Noir, prime rib, Ralph the Wine Guy, red wine, sparkling wine, Thanksgiving, turkey, white wine, Wines, wines

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: [yellow tail], 1604, Baumard Cremant de Loire, Becker Vineyards Iconoclast, Blanco, Central Market, Chambord, Champagne, Chardonnay, duck, H-E-B, H-E-B Plus, HEB, HEB Plus, Holidays, lamb, Pinot Noir, prime rib, Ralph the Wine Guy, red wine, sparkling wine, Thanksgiving, turkey, white wine, Wines, wines

June 8, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Favorite Summer Wines

June 8, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

What’s your favorite wine? It’s a question I’m often asked, and the answer is ’what’s your budget?’ There is a correlation between price and quality, BUT there are also some VERY good wines that don’t cost a lot of money…especially wines that work well with our summer heat

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Argentina, Becker Vineyards, Central Market, Costco, Estancia, Geyser Peak, H-E-B, hamburgers, HEB, Kendall Jackson, Morton's The Steakhouse, New Age, Ralph the Wine Guy, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Wines

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Argentina, Becker Vineyards, Central Market, Costco, Estancia, Geyser Peak, H-E-B, hamburgers, HEB, Kendall Jackson, Morton's The Steakhouse, New Age, Ralph the Wine Guy, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Wines

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