We recently discovered Checkered Past Winery and were blown away by the awesome atmosphere, great selection of Texas wine, and delicious food offerings. Checkered Past Winery is all about making wine approachable and doing away with the pretentiousness that seems to embody the wine industry at times. This unique “wine pub” is tucked away on the South Side of Dallas and is a one-of-a-kind place where you will immediately feel welcomed and at ease. Where To Drink Wine In Dallas We had the opportunity to chat with the owners, Sandro DiSanto and Carolynne Chancellor, and they explained how they wanted to cultivate a genuine sense of community at Checkered Past Winery. They wanted to create a place where everyone feels comfortable coming to enjoy a glass or bottle of good wine with friends and family without feeling like they need to be a wine expert. It’s becoming a neighborhood hangout of sorts and it was neat to see a good mix of regulars who were on a first-name basis with the owners as well as new people checking it out for the first time. We loved the “House Rules” prominently displayed on the back wall for all to see. This is exactly the type of quirky, fun display that makes…

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