The Bird and Butterfly Inn

06/02/2026

Fun!!

Join us on Friday June 5 in The Woodlands to taste amazing wines and hear from from some talented ladies of the vine. Reception/networking, luncheon and panel discussion. Don't miss it!

06/01/2026

Sometimes we get a little ahead of ourselves...

After a fast trip to Fredericksburg to test some pairings with Rhyne Wines, we're well ready and prepped with a good game plan for their dinner. And let me just tell you ... her rosé is *to die for*. Generally I like rosé, but her treatment of this grape and the wine she produces has all the rosé flavor you expect, but has almost a creamy finish without that tight minerality you that is so characteristic. It's so unexpected and really lovely. All three of the wines we tested were excellent. We're excited for this dinner and to share her very special wines.

In late August, JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant will be here; we'll be cooking selections from her cookbook and pairing with Texas wines. With some extra lemons in the bowl, we decided to try Victoria Calais' Lemon Crème Brûlée tart last night. So good! I forgot my mint for the photo, but it looks *almost* as fancy as Victoria's! We had a very enjoyable tasting with Ben Calais of Calais Winery and French Connection Wines on Friday morning so hopefully there's a great pairing for this delightful, summery dessert.

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05/30/2026

"Scentimental" and "Miguel Ultrillo," just two of the lovely rose varieties on the property showing off this morning. Good mornin!

05/29/2026

It has been a lovely trip to Fredericksburg so far. We booked a little place where we could cook a few menu items and test the pairings for Rhyne Wines - Bene & Richy drove over, brought two friends, and the six of us had an enjoyable evening. Then Bene & Richy invited us back to their place where we cracked open one more bottle of wine and sat on the porch.

A quick breakfast stop and then we're off to a few appointments and then we're back to the B&B late this afternoon.

05/24/2026

Per usual, May is "biting fly" month. Don't tell me *I'm* not ready!

05/23/2026

A little the worse for wear this morning after the storm but the generator is running and Chuck got the broken tree off the string lights and we're back in business!

05/22/2026

It's like wild kingdom out here this morning!

05/22/2026

Well, we've done it now ... our wine dinner with Rhyne Wines is officially sold out!

If you missed it (sorry!) mark your calendar for Sat Aug 28 when JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant will be here. We'll be cooking from her cookbook and pairing with all Texas wines. It's sure to be a fun night.

Santé!