Ron Saikowski

Conroe, The Woodlands

Wine Columnist since 2006 syndicated in 24 newspapers and also write for six different magazines. Been making wine since 71 with first batch in my college dorm.

Featured in: Favicon

sfgate.com Favicon

chron.com

houstonchronicle.com Favicon

beaumontenterprise.com Favicon

yourhoustonnews.com Favicon

yourconroenews.com Favicon

darientimes.com Favicon

msn.com

Articles

Rotary: County's Rotary clubs planning for leadership transition at the end of June

1 week ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Rotary Club of Conroe member Clarence Lewis Jr., left, was honored with a ?Friend of Education? award by Washington High School in May 2024. He is pictured with Washington's principal Nina Norman. Lewis will be the Rotary Club of Conroe president for the 2025-26 year. Photo courtesy the Rotary Club oRotary clubs are designed to transition from year to year to provide a continuity of service.
Wine Walk: Wine & Food Week wraps up with Grand Tasting, Chef Showcase Saturday

1 week ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Ladies raise a glass during the 2024 Ladies of the Vine wine event during Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands. This year's event is May 28-31. Photo courtesy Wine & Food WeekChef Nancy Manlove is pictured at the Grand Tasting 2024 during Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands. David Postma/Photo courtesy Wine & Food WeekWine & Food Week in The Woodlands wraps up today and Saturday.
Rotary: Conroe club wraps up personalized 'I Like Me' book distribution

2 weeks ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Members of the Rotary Club of Conroe are pictured distributing "I Like Me" books to first graders at Rice Elementary. Photo courtesy Rice ElementaryToday is Memorial Day which is a day to remember the myriad of sacrifices that armed forces members have made to preserve our freedoms. They gave their “tomorrows” so we can have our “todays!”Rotary Clubs honor these fallen heroes who are no longer with us.
Wine Walk: Memorial Day opens up a summer of white wines, Roses and more

2 weeks ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

The first Texas Winery to have canned wine is Fiesta Winery with its sweet white wine and a Rose’. Pictured here is Llano Estacado's Sweet Rose in a can. Photo courtesy Llano Estacado WineryRows of grapevines at Becker Vineyards in Fredricksburg, Texas, Saturday, April 1, 2023. Dr. Richard "Doc" Becker, co-founder of Becker Vineyards, is known for pioneering the French white wine grape variety Viognier in Texas.
Rotary: Washington High students elect officers for new Interact Club

3 weeks ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Students at Washington High School elected their first group of leaders for the new Interact Club that is being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Conroe. Photo courtesy Ron SaikowskiScott Burns with the Montgomery County Food Bank visited the Rotary Club of Conroe May 13. Photo by Sondra HernandezLots of Rotary news happening this week. The Rotary Club of The Woodlands kicked off a two-week celebration of their 50th year honoring their 50 years of service in their community.
Wine Walk: The genetic links to being a wine 'super taster'

3 weeks ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Tim Hanni has a way of determining what kind of wines one likes by testing buds on the tongue. He tests tongues by photographing them with food color. Taken on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Copia in Napa. Liz Hafalia/SFCTim Hanni has a way of determining the kind of wines one likes by testing buds on the tongue, as he photographs the tongue of Lily Peterson, wine educator for Copia on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Copia in Napa.
Rotary Montgomery County: The Rotary Club of The Woodlands celebrates 50 years

4 weeks ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in May, the Rotary Club of The Woodlands is joining with The Woodlands Barnes & Noble to promote reading with a display table highlighting a list of the top 100 books selected by local Rotarians. Club President Denton Florian came up with the idea as a way to stress the importance of reading and demonstrate the influence that the club’s members have had on The Woodlands.
Rotary Club of Conroe: Club members host a successful pancake supper 'fun raiser'

1 month ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

From left, Judge Wayne Mack, Conroe City Councilman Harry Hardeman, Honor Cafe owner Chris Sadler and Joe's Italian owner Joe Haliti were the guest servers at the Rotary of Conroe's annual Pancake Supper Tuesday. Photo by Sondra HernandezAt the Rotary Club of Conroe's annual pancake supper Tuesday, Bob Putnam, 106 years young, and his daughter, Jean, were special guests. Photo by Sondra HernandezThe Rotary Club of Conroe held its annual Pancake Supper last Tuesday at Honor Café.
Wine Walk: Enjoy the spring weather at your favorite Texas winery

1 month ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Chef Nancy Manlove is pictured at the Grand Tasting 2024 during Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands. David Postma/Photo courtesy Wine & Food WeekLadies raise a glass during the 2024 Ladies of the Vine wine event during Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands. This year's event is May 28-31. Photo courtesy Wine & Food WeekSpring is moving forward with wonderful weather, just perfect for enjoying Texas wines at your favorite local Texas winery.
Rotary Club of Conroe: Judge Mark Keough, staff update club members on upcoming road bond

1 month ago | yourconroenews.com | Ron Saikowski

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough was the featured speaker at the Oct. 29, 2024. Rotary Club of Conroe meeting. He is pictured with Club President Ed Kelly. This past Tuesday Keough returned to talk on Montgomery County's upcoming road bond.