Under the Texan Sun features innovative recipes from nearly 30 wineries that either contain wine or pair well with wine. There is also a chapter on wine recipes developed by Texas chefs, one on wine and cheese, and another that addresses the challenge of pairing wine with chocolate.

"A kiss blown to the Texas wine industry with some imaginative recipes and food-wine pairing ideas." - The Dallas Morning News

"...puts a new spin on the Texas wine industry." - Beaumont Enterprise, (Tx)

"Under the Texan Sun is more than a good cookbook... Cloos's detailed descriptions and histories of more than 30 Lone Star Winemakers could be used as a tour guide for anyone interested in learning more about the state's growing wine industry." - Austin Home and Living