THE MCBEE WINE BLOG DIARY

My mother, Camille McBee, partnered with Bobby G. Smith, Winemaker, in North Texas for over 30 years. Together they worked to develop a National and International name for Texas Wines. In 2009 she passed away too young, but she left behind a Texas Wine Industry that was better because of her dedication and she left a family with a deep rooted love and appreciation for wine and entertaining. This blog serves as a diary of my adventures in wine and as a lasting toast to my mother. -Cheers!

This blog is NOT intended to be the authority on tasting notes, or a professional guide for wine experts; it's simply a place for me to share some of my opinions and findings about wine with my friends and other wine lovers.

I truly hope you will use this blog to help you the next time you are thinking about what to buy at the wine store or deciding what to order at a local restaurant or when you travel to the wine country. ENJOY!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Dee Lincoln Gets Serious About Wine

tasting_rg_2.jpg  May 4th, 2011:    Our good friends Michelle and Rob Rickman invited us to the opening of Dee Lincoln's Tasting Room, a new hot spot downtown, across from the Crescent Court and just north of Ocean Prime.   Dee Lincoln was one of the founders of Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse and this is her new project.

The scene was definitely a who's who list of Dallas, that's for sure.   The decor and the place were great.   There is an outside patio in front with plenty of lounging areas, so check this out before the Texas summer sets in.  There are bars upstairs and down and the wine list is broad; plenty of options and many price points.    There is a debit card system in place with self-service wine dispensers that offer all sorts of great options by the glass.   You can choose your pour, size by the ounce, and choose your price point.    Great Concept!

If you're thinking of a happy hour spot before a night out or a drink after dinner, i highly recommend stopping in a checking out Dee's new creation.   We had a great time and i know this place will do well, as there has been a need for such a place in Dallas for a long time.

Thanks Rob and Michelle for the invitation -  -  Meredith and I had a great time!!