I have been in Texas for the past couple of weeks and as a winemaker I have always done the expected, order wine almost anywhere I go. I constantly try new wines and new foods so I can get inspired and find perfect pairings. Texas has a fun cuisine (or at least what I have experienced so far). So when coming to a new town I ask my pals where they have eaten and what have they heard. So while in San Antonio, I was told 4 places are a must try. I tried two so far and found out Boudro’s is a very exceptional place. Wine list was extensive, food was very upscale and the service was stellar.

We sat outside and could watch the world go by as well as see what everyone was ordering. And the table side “making” of guacamole was a hit, best I have ever had. But the wine was not working with it, so I switched over to their house margarita, the cayenne rimmed glass and the agave tequila brought this whole experience to a whole new level, The place is hopping the people are joyous and best of all the food was fantastic. The gauc was just a start, we also had shrimp cocktail severed with two dipping sauces and the creamy one was great with the chilled shrimp (this surprised me, because I normally do not like creamy sauces or dressings). The Rosemary chicken was spot on and we also had an filet, it was a little under cooked for my friend but it was perfect for me! There were 4 of us, we did not eat until 9:45 but that was our fault, we did not even get to the Riverwalk until after 8 on a Friday night.

So, I promise to keep a more open mind, it does not have to be wine to make a perfect pairing!