https://simplecast.com This Is Texas Wine This Is Texas Wine amplifies the great things happening in the Texas wine industry by sharing news about Texas wineries, interviews, travel tips, updates from the vineyards across the state, and wine recommendations. Host Shelly Wilfong also provides Texas-specific wine education, information on industry trends, legislative developments, and other important topics that impact the Texas wine industry from a business and economic standpoint. Follow the show on social media at @texaswinepod or email texaswinepod@gmail.com. Website: www.thisistexaswine.com 2020 Shelly Wilfong, This Is Texas Wine en Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:00:12 +0000 www.thisistexaswine.com This Is Texas Wine https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ca4a4ed6-f44d-470c-ba11-e6f658098ac5/e4bd72c0-da49-4c71-b42b-996b04c9073e/3000x3000/thisistexaswine-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed www.thisistexaswine.com episodic This Is Texas Wine amplifies the great things happening in the Texas wine industry by sharing news about Texas wineries, interviews, travel tips, updates from the vineyards across the state, and wine recommendations. Host Shelly Wilfong also provides Texas-specific wine education, information on industry trends, legislative developments, and other important topics that impact the Texas wine industry from a business and economic standpoint. Follow the show on social media at @texaswinepod or email texaswinepod@gmail.com. Website: www.thisistexaswine.com Shelly Wilfong false https://feeds.simplecast.com/sRUrdQJq #texas, #texaswine, #wine, #winebusiness, #wineeducation, #winemakers, #winenews, txwine Shelly Wilfong srwilfong@yahoo.com 257773d2-586f-4251-9348-edb2f978a258 Traditional Method Sparkling Wine in Texas with Elisa Jones and Seth Urbanek Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Subscribe to the newsletter.
 

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Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.
 

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.
 

Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

 

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Ron Yates Wines opens new tasting room in Johnson City
  2. Into the Glass podcast by GuildSomm: Alternative Wine Packaging with Melissa Saunders MW
  3. New Travel & Leisure Story Highlights Johnson City
  4. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Restaurant Week is May 4–10
  5. Introducing North Texas Wine Jam - Saturday, June 6!
  6. The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin is May 16!
  7. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! Tickets for event in Houston on 4/10 HERE and the walkaround tasting at William Chris on 4/12 HERE.
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS
  9. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
  10. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview
 

Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines and Seth Urbanek of William Chris Wine Company / Rebecca Caroline Wines

 

Elisa’s podcast with Jessica Dupuy on Another Bottle Down podcast can be found HERE

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

Austin Monthly magazine for not mentioning any winery or vineyard options in their cover story “Take it Outside! 40 refreshing ways to get outdoors in the Hill Country this spring.” Thanks to Miguel Lecuona for sharing!

 

GOLD STARS:
 

none this episode

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, elisa jones, seth urbanek) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

 

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Subscribe to the newsletter.
 

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
 

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

 

Thanks to our sponsors:
 

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.
 

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.
 

Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

 

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Ron Yates Wines opens new tasting room in Johnson City
  2. Into the Glass podcast by GuildSomm: Alternative Wine Packaging with Melissa Saunders MW
  3. New Travel & Leisure Story Highlights Johnson City
  4. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Restaurant Week is May 4–10
  5. Introducing North Texas Wine Jam - Saturday, June 6!
  6. The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin is May 16!
  7. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! Tickets for event in Houston on 4/10 HERE and the walkaround tasting at William Chris on 4/12 HERE.
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS
  9. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
  10. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview
 

Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines and Seth Urbanek of William Chris Wine Company / Rebecca Caroline Wines

 

Elisa’s podcast with Jessica Dupuy on Another Bottle Down podcast can be found HERE

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

Austin Monthly magazine for not mentioning any winery or vineyard options in their cover story “Take it Outside! 40 refreshing ways to get outdoors in the Hill Country this spring.” Thanks to Miguel Lecuona for sharing!

 

GOLD STARS:
 

none this episode

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

]]> Traditional Method Sparkling Wine in Texas with Elisa Jones and Seth Urbanek Shelly Wilfong, elisa jones, seth urbanek 01:23:54 On episode 113, in addition to recapping some recent Texas wine news stories, you'll hear my interview with Seth Urbanek of William Chris Wine Company and Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines. These two are at the forefront of the rapidly developing traditional method sparkling wine scene in Texas. They join me to talk in depth about sparkling wine production, the lessons they've learned and what comes next. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! On episode 113, in addition to recapping some recent Texas wine news stories, you'll hear my interview with Seth Urbanek of William Chris Wine Company and Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines. These two are at the forefront of the rapidly developing traditional method sparkling wine scene in Texas. They join me to talk in depth about sparkling wine production, the lessons they've learned and what comes next. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! tatum cellars, rootstock wine fest, texas wine, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, ron yates wines, north texas wine jam, elisa christopher wines, texas wine auction, rebecca caroline wines, wine and food foundation of texas, texas winemaker, william chris wine co, texas traditional method sparkling wine, fredericksburg fod and wine restaurant week, reddy vineyards, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, boxing rabbit vineyard, austin wine week, spicewood vineyards, vinovium, txwine false full 113 035cfa06-a89d-470b-bb78-c63068b2109c Janet and Mark Miertschin of Portree Cellars Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

 

Help the Show:
 

Subscribe to the newsletter.
 

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
 

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

 

Thanks to our sponsors:
 

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.
 

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.
 

Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

 

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. 6 Texas Wines Named to World’s Best Sommelier Selections
  2. John Harvey for Texas Wine Lover: “Bob Landon: All In”
  3. Take the Silicon Valley Bank DTC Survey! or view the survey HERE
  4. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  5. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! Tickets for event in Houston HERE, for the luncheon at William Chris HERE and the walkaround tasting at William Chris HERE.
  6. 4R Ranch for sale in Meunster
  7. Texas Hill Country Wineries announces Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS
  8. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
  9. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview
 

Janet and Mark Miertschin of Portree Cellars

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

St Paddy’s Day freeze!

 

GOLD STARS:
 

none this episode

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Janet Miertschin, Mark Miertschin, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

 

Help the Show:
 

Subscribe to the newsletter.
 

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
 

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

 

Thanks to our sponsors:
 

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.
 

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.
 

Brunch Agency: Contact charlotte@brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

 

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. 6 Texas Wines Named to World’s Best Sommelier Selections
  2. John Harvey for Texas Wine Lover: “Bob Landon: All In”
  3. Take the Silicon Valley Bank DTC Survey! or view the survey HERE
  4. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  5. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! Tickets for event in Houston HERE, for the luncheon at William Chris HERE and the walkaround tasting at William Chris HERE.
  6. 4R Ranch for sale in Meunster
  7. Texas Hill Country Wineries announces Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS
  8. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
  9. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview
 

Janet and Mark Miertschin of Portree Cellars

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

St Paddy’s Day freeze!

 

GOLD STARS:
 

none this episode

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

]]> Janet and Mark Miertschin of Portree Cellars Janet Miertschin, Mark Miertschin, Shelly Wilfong 01:10:45 On episode 112, I sit down with Janet and Mark Miertschin, owners of Portree Cellars in the Texas Hill Country. This boutique winery has been very well received by critics and guests since opening two years ago. Listen to find out how Mark and Janet's many skills create something special at Portree Cellars. But first, Texas wine news includes a weather situation, plans for a major North Texas winery to open its first "destination vineyard", international recognition for several wineries, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers ya'll! On episode 112, I sit down with Janet and Mark Miertschin, owners of Portree Cellars in the Texas Hill Country. This boutique winery has been very well received by critics and guests since opening two years ago. Listen to find out how Mark and Janet's many skills create something special at Portree Cellars. But first, Texas wine news includes a weather situation, plans for a major North Texas winery to open its first "destination vineyard", international recognition for several wineries, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers ya'll! rootstock wine fest, hye tx, old vine texas, colleen myles, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, texas wineries, rhone rangers, one block challenge, landon wines, dan mclaughlin, brunch agency, perissos, ryan thomas, lydia nida, texas winemaker, william chris vineyards, uplift vineyard, silicon valley bank, cat springs vineyard, kerrville hills winery, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, robert clay vineyard, friessen vineyard, sandy road, texsom awards, texas wine lover, fiano, portree cellars, rebecca caroline, vintage2, wine incubator, rgvino, vine ops, jeff cope, pepperjack vineyards, aglianico false full 112 469231a3-2e77-492d-b54b-8d200ee19d11 A Conversation at Torr Na Lochs with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

Instagram: @texaswinepod  

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com  

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

Help the Show:  

Subscribe to the newsletter.  

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!  

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Thanks to our sponsors:  

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.  

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.  

Brunch Agency: Contact Charlotte at brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Austin Wine Week
  2. Missick Cellars Opening Tasting Room in Boerne
  3. Culture Map San Antonio: William Chris Announces New Rebecca Caroline Tasting Room in Hye
  4. Russ Kane on VintageTexas blog: “Invention Vineyards Offers Lower Alcohol Wines with Aroma and Flavor”
  5. Texas Wine Growers Advocate Membership: More Information HERE
  6. Wine and Food Foundation’s Cultivate: Texas Winemakers Dinner on Friday, May 15 in Austin
  7. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  8. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
  9. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview  

Blake DeBerry and Colby O’Brien of Torr Na Lochs  

Wine Folly Regional Guide for the Texas Hill Country  

Wine4.me Wine Selector Tool

Blake & Colby recently appeared on Kristi Mayfield’s Everyday Sommelier Podcast and described their sparkling wine process in detail. Listen to the podcast HERE on Apple Podcasts or HERE on Spotify.  

Find Kristi’s reel showing the TNL sparkling wine setup on her Instagram: @kristi_sipsocietycollective. Date: Nov 18 2025

Demerit and Gold Star  

DEMERIT:

none this episode

GOLD STARS:  

Rockbox Theater’s New Wine List

Calais Winery’s Invitation to James Sucking’s Great Wines of the World event

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!  Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out his music out on Spotify HERE

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Blake DeBerry, Colby O'Brien) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

Instagram: @texaswinepod  

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com  

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

Help the Show:  

Subscribe to the newsletter.  

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!  

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Thanks to our sponsors:  

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.  

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.  

Brunch Agency: Contact Charlotte at brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Austin Wine Week
  2. Missick Cellars Opening Tasting Room in Boerne
  3. Culture Map San Antonio: William Chris Announces New Rebecca Caroline Tasting Room in Hye
  4. Russ Kane on VintageTexas blog: “Invention Vineyards Offers Lower Alcohol Wines with Aroma and Flavor”
  5. Texas Wine Growers Advocate Membership: More Information HERE
  6. Wine and Food Foundation’s Cultivate: Texas Winemakers Dinner on Friday, May 15 in Austin
  7. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  8. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
  9. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview  

Blake DeBerry and Colby O’Brien of Torr Na Lochs  

Wine Folly Regional Guide for the Texas Hill Country  

Wine4.me Wine Selector Tool

Blake & Colby recently appeared on Kristi Mayfield’s Everyday Sommelier Podcast and described their sparkling wine process in detail. Listen to the podcast HERE on Apple Podcasts or HERE on Spotify.  

Find Kristi’s reel showing the TNL sparkling wine setup on her Instagram: @kristi_sipsocietycollective. Date: Nov 18 2025

Demerit and Gold Star  

DEMERIT:

none this episode

GOLD STARS:  

Rockbox Theater’s New Wine List

Calais Winery’s Invitation to James Sucking’s Great Wines of the World event

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!  Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out his music out on Spotify HERE

]]> A Conversation at Torr Na Lochs with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien Shelly Wilfong, Blake DeBerry, Colby O'Brien 01:21:44 On episode 111, listen for the latest Texas wine news, including plans for Austin Wine Week, new tasting rooms coming to the Hill Country, and an article focusing on low alcohol wines. Then I visited Torr Na Lochs in Burnet for a conversation with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien. I'm excited to share the new Viticulture & Enology project that's going on at Texas Tech University and highlights from Blake's recent term as President of Texas Hill Country Wineries. Plus, this episode includes a return of Demerits and Gold Stars! Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! On episode 111, listen for the latest Texas wine news, including plans for Austin Wine Week, new tasting rooms coming to the Hill Country, and an article focusing on low alcohol wines. Then I visited Torr Na Lochs in Burnet for a conversation with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien. I'm excited to share the new Viticulture & Enology project that's going on at Texas Tech University and highlights from Blake's recent term as President of Texas Hill Country Wineries. Plus, this episode includes a return of Demerits and Gold Stars! Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! slate theory winery, michael barton, invention vineyards, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, perissos winery, texas wineries, russ kane, mcpherson cellars, sandy road vineyards, grape creek vineyards, kristi mayfield, karen bonarrigo, texas wine and grape growers association, maureen qualia, elisa christopher wines, farmhouse vineyards, brunch agency, john rivenburgh, bryan chagoly, messina hof winery, texas winemaker, william chris vineyards, elisa jones, vintage squared, texas tech university, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, bending branch winery, texas sparkling wine, texas wine growers, jon mcpherson, austin wine week, burnet tx, signor vineyards, wine4.me, sid miller, stockman wines, missick cellars, san antonio stock show and rodeo wine competition, torr na lochs, vintage texas blog, wine folly, rootstock false full 111 81a8db0d-2014-48ba-a5c3-08e0abfddc17 Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Estate Winery Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

 

Help the Show:
Subscribe to the newsletter.

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

 

Thanks to our sponsors:

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.
 

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.

 

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Congratulations to the TWGGA 2026 Industry Excellence Award Recipients
  2. Andrew Chalk: “Cristaldi’s Top 100 Wines of 2025 Is Almost 20% Texas”
  3. Texas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  4. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  5. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
  6. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

 

Featured Interview
Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery

 

Demerit and Gold Star
DEMERIT:

none this episode

 

GOLD STARS:

none this episode

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Zachary Raines) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

 

Help the Show:
Subscribe to the newsletter.

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

 

Thanks to our sponsors:

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.
 

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.

 

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Congratulations to the TWGGA 2026 Industry Excellence Award Recipients
  2. Andrew Chalk: “Cristaldi’s Top 100 Wines of 2025 Is Almost 20% Texas”
  3. Texas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  4. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  5. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
  6. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

 

Featured Interview
Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery

 

Demerit and Gold Star
DEMERIT:

none this episode

 

GOLD STARS:

none this episode

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Estate Winery Shelly Wilfong, Zachary Raines 01:03:45 On episode 110, in addition to recapping Texas wine news, I'm sharing an interview with Zachary Raines, head winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery in Fredericksburg. Zachary's wines have been earning top medals at wine competition and receiving praise from critics. We talk through how he ended up in Texas, parallels between Paso Robles and Texas wine industries, and how he approaches winemaking at Augusta Vin. Cheers y'all! On episode 110, in addition to recapping Texas wine news, I'm sharing an interview with Zachary Raines, head winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery in Fredericksburg. Zachary's wines have been earning top medals at wine competition and receiving praise from critics. We talk through how he ended up in Texas, parallels between Paso Robles and Texas wine industries, and how he approaches winemaking at Augusta Vin. Cheers y'all! rootstock wine fest, canada family vineyard, texas wine, farmhouse vineyard, texas hill country wineries, fredericksburg tx, andrew chalk, james suckling, amit dhingra phd, texas wine auction, january weise, rowland taylor vineyard, vintage squared, phillips vineyard, augusta vin, flat creek estate, jonathan cristaldi, texas hill country, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, weinheimer group, kuhlman estate false full 110 b7d6beb3-b309-4773-8c26-795c7b08205e Red River Wines with Krista and Scott Hartman Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

 

Help the Show:
 

Subscribe to the newsletter.
 

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
 

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

 

Thanks to our sponsor Bending Branch Winery. Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs!

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. D Magazine: Crowson Wines Featured at Fond Restaurant
  2. Introducing the Texas Fine Wine Club Share
  3. CultureMap San Antonio: New Owners for 290 Wine Castle
  4. Tate Gregory Promoted to Director of Viticulture at William Chris Wine Company
  5. Texas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  6. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  7. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
  8. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview
 

Krista and Scott Hartman
 

Red River Wines and Provisions

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

none this episode

 

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Krista Hartman, Shelly Wilfong, Scott Hartman) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Mentioned in this Episode

  1. D Magazine: Crowson Wines Featured at Fond Restaurant
  2. Introducing the Texas Fine Wine Club Share
  3. CultureMap San Antonio: New Owners for 290 Wine Castle
  4. Tate Gregory Promoted to Director of Viticulture at William Chris Wine Company
  5. Texas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  6. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
  7. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
  8. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

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Krista and Scott Hartman
 

Red River Wines and Provisions

 

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]]> Red River Wines with Krista and Scott Hartman Krista Hartman, Shelly Wilfong, Scott Hartman 01:20:04 On episode 109, you'll hear a rundown of recent Texas wine news, event updates and discount codes for tickets. The main event is an interview featuring Krista and Scott Hartman from Red River Wines and Provisions in the Texoma AVA. They are going all in on Texas viticulture, thoughtful winemaking, and a very personal and educational hospitality experience. I can't wait for you to hear what they're cooking up in North Texas! Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! On episode 109, you'll hear a rundown of recent Texas wine news, event updates and discount codes for tickets. The main event is an interview featuring Krista and Scott Hartman from Red River Wines and Provisions in the Texoma AVA. They are going all in on Texas viticulture, thoughtful winemaking, and a very personal and educational hospitality experience. I can't wait for you to hear what they're cooking up in North Texas! Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! rootstock wine fest, andy gonzales, north texas wine country, atlas vineyard management, red river wines, texas wine, blue ostrich winery, the burg wine co, texas fine wine, edge of the lake vineyard, eden hill winery, crowson wines, top texas wines, texas wine auction, inwood estates winery, fritz westover, william chris vineyards, katy jane seaton, french connection wines, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, rancho sereno, texoma, breaking bud vineyard, calais winery false full 109 e5aa0e56-2358-45ce-93ca-0c5ae17e4b60 Texas Wine Insiders Panel: Hill Country Wine Symposium Closing Session Mentioned in this Episode

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Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Texas Hill Country Wine Industry Awards
  2. 2025 Winners from TopTexasWines.com
  3. Texas Results from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  4. William Chris Vineyards’ Enchante makes Decanter List of Top 50 Wines in the US for 2025- paywall
  5. New Tasting Rooms for Jaclynn Renee Wines (Wimberly) and Nobleman Wines (Glen Rose)

Hill Country Wine Symposium Closing Panel
 

Panelists:
 

Ron Yates, Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards
 

Katy Jane Seaton, Farmhouse Vineyards
 

Jennifer Beckmann, Rerooted 210
 

Chris Brundrett, William Chris Wine Co.
 

Roxanne Meyers, Lost Oak Winery
 

John Rivenburgh, Kerrville Hills Winery

 

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Jennifer Beckmann, Roxanne Meyers, Chris Brundrett, katy jane seaton, Shelly Wilfong, John Rivenburgh, Ron Yates) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Mentioned in this Episode

  1. Texas Hill Country Wine Industry Awards
  2. 2025 Winners from TopTexasWines.com
  3. Texas Results from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  4. William Chris Vineyards’ Enchante makes Decanter List of Top 50 Wines in the US for 2025- paywall
  5. New Tasting Rooms for Jaclynn Renee Wines (Wimberly) and Nobleman Wines (Glen Rose)

Hill Country Wine Symposium Closing Panel
 

Panelists:
 

Ron Yates, Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards
 

Katy Jane Seaton, Farmhouse Vineyards
 

Jennifer Beckmann, Rerooted 210
 

Chris Brundrett, William Chris Wine Co.
 

Roxanne Meyers, Lost Oak Winery
 

John Rivenburgh, Kerrville Hills Winery

 

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Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> Texas Wine Insiders Panel: Hill Country Wine Symposium Closing Session Jennifer Beckmann, Roxanne Meyers, Chris Brundrett, katy jane seaton, Shelly Wilfong, John Rivenburgh, Ron Yates 01:40:13 This is episode 108, and it's the first podcast of 2026! Today's episode includes Texas wine news, wine competition results, and a replay of the closing session of the Hill Country Wine Symposium. The symposium was filled with great information and tastings, but this closing panel was mostly for fun. It's a walk down memory lane for 6 long-time Texas wine professionals. Their best advice is "Make really good friends," and you can tell that they have. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! Image by Peary Photography This is episode 108, and it's the first podcast of 2026! Today's episode includes Texas wine news, wine competition results, and a replay of the closing session of the Hill Country Wine Symposium. The symposium was filled with great information and tastings, but this closing panel was mostly for fun. It's a walk down memory lane for 6 long-time Texas wine professionals. Their best advice is "Make really good friends," and you can tell that they have. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! Image by Peary Photography wine competitions, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, michael ros winery, jennifer beckmann, hilmy cellars, hill country wine symposium, chris brundrett, jaclynn renee wines, top texas wines, texas wine auction, messina hof, january weise, john rivenburgh, grafted, william chris vineyards, katy jane seaton, roxanne myers, lahey vineyard, augusta vin, valerie elkins, ron yates, carter creek winery, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, veesart vineyards, nobleman wines, bill blackmon, becker vineyards, llano wines, perrisos winery true full 108 91189e3b-987d-4d48-99d3-4eae96fb7ef5 The Texas Wine Year in Review and TexasWinePod's Best of 2025 Awards Mentioned in this Episode

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Mentioned in Top Texas Wine Stories of 2025

  1. This and more from JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”
  2. Texas wine in Decanter
  3. WineFolly guide to the Texas Hill Country
  4. Top 100 Wines and Texas wine coverage by Jonathan Cristaldi
  5. Texas Monthly Coverage including Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?” 
  6. Calais Winery #38 on JamesSuckling’s Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025 List
  7. Wine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”
  8. Texas Winery Competition Results on TxWineLover.com
  9. TopTexasWines.com
  10. Texas Oak Aging Program at Bending Branch Winery
  11. The Get Together from Ron Yates: Premium Boxed Wine from Texas
  12. New Sparkling Wine Production Facility at Invention Vineyards
  13. Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines on Another Bottle Down Podcast
  14. Wine America’s Economic Impact Study 2025
  15. Tate Gregory’s Blog Post for Texas Wine Growers
  16. Texas High Plains Journal: “Texas vineyards report high quality wine grapes.”

 

2025 Texas Wine Pod Awards

Best Winery Marketing Effort: Triple N Ranch and Winery’s Longhorn Sculpture

Best New Event in North Texas: Drink North Texas by North Texas Wine Country

Best New Event in Hill Country - part one: Friesen Cab Franc-Off

Best New Event in Hill Country - part two: Walk Around Tasting by Rhone Rangers

Best Use of Technology in Texas Wine: Wine Style Selector Tool by VineSleuth / Wine4.me for Texas Hill Country Wineries

Best Response to a Tragedy: Rose to Rebuild by Texas Hill Country Wineries and Horseshoe Bay Resort

Best New Approach to Get Texas Wines on a Wine List: Texas Wine Growers’ Best of Texas Wine List

My Favorite Texas Wine of 2025: Carter Creek Winery’s 2024 Plateau White, Texas High Plains

Best News in Texas Wine Distribution: Wine For the People Label

Best Way to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas: Farmhouse Vineyards’ Wine Advent Calendar

Best Wine Substack Article: “No Prize for the Bedpan” by Regan Meador on Letters from Southold

Best Instagram Reel: The Austin Winery’s reel with Woven Places

Best New Wine Podcast: The Wine Lab by Dr Andreea Botezatu

Best Texas Wine News in the Rio Grande Valley: RGVino Wine Bar Opening

Best New Wine Club Model: Wine Atlas Collective

Best New Viticultural Project: One Block Challenge from Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

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Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Mentioned in Top Texas Wine Stories of 2025

  1. This and more from JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”
  2. Texas wine in Decanter
  3. WineFolly guide to the Texas Hill Country
  4. Top 100 Wines and Texas wine coverage by Jonathan Cristaldi
  5. Texas Monthly Coverage including Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?” 
  6. Calais Winery #38 on JamesSuckling’s Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025 List
  7. Wine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”
  8. Texas Winery Competition Results on TxWineLover.com
  9. TopTexasWines.com
  10. Texas Oak Aging Program at Bending Branch Winery
  11. The Get Together from Ron Yates: Premium Boxed Wine from Texas
  12. New Sparkling Wine Production Facility at Invention Vineyards
  13. Elisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines on Another Bottle Down Podcast
  14. Wine America’s Economic Impact Study 2025
  15. Tate Gregory’s Blog Post for Texas Wine Growers
  16. Texas High Plains Journal: “Texas vineyards report high quality wine grapes.”

 

2025 Texas Wine Pod Awards

Best Winery Marketing Effort: Triple N Ranch and Winery’s Longhorn Sculpture

Best New Event in North Texas: Drink North Texas by North Texas Wine Country

Best New Event in Hill Country - part one: Friesen Cab Franc-Off

Best New Event in Hill Country - part two: Walk Around Tasting by Rhone Rangers

Best Use of Technology in Texas Wine: Wine Style Selector Tool by VineSleuth / Wine4.me for Texas Hill Country Wineries

Best Response to a Tragedy: Rose to Rebuild by Texas Hill Country Wineries and Horseshoe Bay Resort

Best New Approach to Get Texas Wines on a Wine List: Texas Wine Growers’ Best of Texas Wine List

My Favorite Texas Wine of 2025: Carter Creek Winery’s 2024 Plateau White, Texas High Plains

Best News in Texas Wine Distribution: Wine For the People Label

Best Way to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas: Farmhouse Vineyards’ Wine Advent Calendar

Best Wine Substack Article: “No Prize for the Bedpan” by Regan Meador on Letters from Southold

Best Instagram Reel: The Austin Winery’s reel with Woven Places

Best New Wine Podcast: The Wine Lab by Dr Andreea Botezatu

Best Texas Wine News in the Rio Grande Valley: RGVino Wine Bar Opening

Best New Wine Club Model: Wine Atlas Collective

Best New Viticultural Project: One Block Challenge from Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

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Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> The Texas Wine Year in Review and TexasWinePod's Best of 2025 Awards Shelly Wilfong 00:46:47 In this final episode of 2025, I'll share the top Texas wine stories of the year and unveil the winners of the 2025 TexasWinePod Awards! Listen in to catch up on all the highlights (and a few low points) that defined this year in Texas wine. I'll also share listener-submitted highlights and some podcast stats. Cheers to a great year in Texas wine! In this final episode of 2025, I'll share the top Texas wine stories of the year and unveil the winners of the 2025 TexasWinePod Awards! Listen in to catch up on all the highlights (and a few low points) that defined this year in Texas wine. I'll also share listener-submitted highlights and some podcast stats. Cheers to a great year in Texas wine! uncork texas wines, triple n ranch winery, go texan explores, drink north texas, colleen myles, invention vineyard, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, texas hill country wineries, texas wineries, charleston taylor estate winery, the wine lab podcast, adega vinho, grape creek vineyards, ron yates wines, vine sleuth / wine4.me, landon miller, dr andreea botezatu, hill country wine symposium, top texas wines, wine atlas collective, elisa christopher wines, farmhouse vineyards, rowland taylor vineyard, grafted, william chris vineyards, southold farm + cellars, texas winemakers, the austin winery, uplift vineyard, kerrville hills winery, tate gregory, carter creek winery, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, jon mcpherson, signor, sandy road, dr justin scheiner, calais winery, wine for the people, lost draw false full 107 0e2e6a7d-e7a5-4795-9dcc-bcc8123127ae Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”
  2. Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine Lover
  3. Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Rules & Procedures Handbook
  4. 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine Lover
  5. Wine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”
  6. The World’s 50 Best Vineyards: William Chris Vineyards
  7. Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?”
  8. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

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Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Rarig Ross, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”
  2. Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine Lover
  3. Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Rules & Procedures Handbook
  4. 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine Lover
  5. Wine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”
  6. The World’s 50 Best Vineyards: William Chris Vineyards
  7. Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?”
  8. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

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Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

]]> Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. Rarig Ross, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:48 My guest on episode 106 is Rarig Ross. Rarig and his wife Ellery co-own and operate Ferris & Fletch Wine Co in Fredericksburg, and Rarig is also the winemaker. You'll hear how his wine story started in California and is unfolding here in Texas. He has some exciting news to share about a significant expansion and a new brand...or two. In Texas wine neww, top stories include the James Suckling report on Texas wine, a Top 50 ranking for a Texas winery in the World's 50 Best Vineyards, and recent wine competition scores. There's a new Texas wine article in Texas Monthly, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! My guest on episode 106 is Rarig Ross. Rarig and his wife Ellery co-own and operate Ferris & Fletch Wine Co in Fredericksburg, and Rarig is also the winemaker. You'll hear how his wine story started in California and is unfolding here in Texas. He has some exciting news to share about a significant expansion and a new brand...or two. In Texas wine neww, top stories include the James Suckling report on Texas wine, a Top 50 ranking for a Texas winery in the World's 50 Best Vineyards, and recent wine competition scores. There's a new Texas wine article in Texas Monthly, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! peters prarie vineyard, wineyard, llano estacado, zach raines, world's 50 best vineyards, hye meadow winery, texas wine, thirsty mule winery, driftwood estate winery, mcpherson cellars, hilmy cellars, fredericksburg texas, ferris & fletch, ron yates wines, perissos vineyards, kalasi cellars, james suckling, texas monthly, jim gordon, 4r ranch winery and vineyard, jaclynn renee wines, edge of the lake vineyards, messina hof, chaparral vin wines, rarig ross, william chris winery, fort worth stock show and rodeo international wine competition, texas winemaker, slate theory, william chris vineyards, houston rodeo uncorked! international wine competition, augusta vin, tessa butterfield, ab astris, pedernales cellars, paula forbes, texas wine lover, ellery ross, spicewood vineyards, mike nelson, fitzsimmons sparkling wine, brian freedman, vine 2 wine international wine competition false full 106 e71ba827-a60b-49c6-9338-c9f2ab3e911f Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Hill Country Real Estate Development with Vineyards
  2. The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars
  3. Station & Vine Wine Bar Coming Soon in Fort Worth
  4. Michelin Starred Isidore in San Antonio Features Texas Wines
  5. Chef Dominique Crenn Partners with Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country
  6. Cabernet Grill is a Trip Advisor Best Date Night Restaurant
  7. Tyler’s Heritage East Receives Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence and Features Texas Wines
  8. Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETS
  9. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
  10. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
  11. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
  12. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines

Whatley Wines

 

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Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Melissa Whatley, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Hill Country Real Estate Development with Vineyards
  2. The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars
  3. Station & Vine Wine Bar Coming Soon in Fort Worth
  4. Michelin Starred Isidore in San Antonio Features Texas Wines
  5. Chef Dominique Crenn Partners with Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country
  6. Cabernet Grill is a Trip Advisor Best Date Night Restaurant
  7. Tyler’s Heritage East Receives Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence and Features Texas Wines
  8. Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETS
  9. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
  10. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
  11. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
  12. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines

Whatley Wines

 

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Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines Melissa Whatley, Shelly Wilfong 01:08:09 My guest today is Melissa Whatley. She and her husband Tyler are the co-owners of the recently opened Fredericksburg winery, Whatley Wines. Their faith and desire to pour into the community have inspired every aspect of Whatley Wines. We'll discuss the evolution of their brand, how food and wine pairing plays an important role, and how wine trading cards help tell the story. In Texas wine news, let's talk about Texas wine bars and wine-focused restaurants. Plus, I'll recap the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival, share Texas wine real estate news, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! My guest today is Melissa Whatley. She and her husband Tyler are the co-owners of the recently opened Fredericksburg winery, Whatley Wines. Their faith and desire to pour into the community have inspired every aspect of Whatley Wines. We'll discuss the evolution of their brand, how food and wine pairing plays an important role, and how wine trading cards help tell the story. In Texas wine news, let's talk about Texas wine bars and wine-focused restaurants. Plus, I'll recap the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival, share Texas wine real estate news, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! six twists sparkling wine, hill country bon vivant, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, station & vine, dominique crenn, texas fine wine, duchman, texas vineyards, cabernet grill, go texan, bending branch, isidore, waldorf astoria texas hill country, william chris vineyards, spicewood, the crush pad by veesart cellars, whatley wines, untamed wine estate, texas wine auctionf, pedernales cellars, michael ros, stephen pyles, becker vineyards, gainsville wine and country festival, txwine, fredericksburg food and wine festival, heritage east false full 105 88e0f20a-68cc-479d-8f23-fdf1292b54d7 JeriLynne Clifford is The Hill Country Bon Vivant Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Hill Country Winery Getaways by John Griffin
  2. Killer Vintage: A West Texas Wine Thriller by Eric Sanchez
  3. VinePair asked 13 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region?
  4. Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETS
  5. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
  6. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
  7. North Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  9. Texas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.
  10. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
  11. Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!
  12. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant
 

Hill Country Bon Vivant
 

Order The Vineyard Table HERE

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

 

GOLD STARS:
 

Ross and Mariana Burtwell of Cabernet Grill win the Doc McPherson Award

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

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]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Hill Country Winery Getaways by John Griffin
  2. Killer Vintage: A West Texas Wine Thriller by Eric Sanchez
  3. VinePair asked 13 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region?
  4. Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETS
  5. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
  6. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
  7. North Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  9. Texas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.
  10. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
  11. Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!
  12. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant
 

Hill Country Bon Vivant
 

Order The Vineyard Table HERE

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

 

GOLD STARS:
 

Ross and Mariana Burtwell of Cabernet Grill win the Doc McPherson Award

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

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]]> JeriLynne Clifford is The Hill Country Bon Vivant Shelly Wilfong 01:03:09 JeriLynne Clifford, the Hill Country Bon Vivant, is a tastemaker and hospitality expert based in Fredericksburg. JeriLynne's new cookbook, The Vineyard Table, showcases Texas wineries, food, and the joys of connecting over a meal around the table. Listen to hear how she prioritizes local wines, partners with local wineries, and lives the good life in the Hill Country. In Texas wine news, I review two other new Texas wine books- a guidebook and a work of fiction. Also, Texas is mentioned as an underrated wine region in a VinePair article, there's another holiday wine bundle and corresponding holiday soiree that you'll want to check out. There's another new episode of the Go Texan Explores: Texas Wine podcast out. This one includes some additional details about Llano Estacado's big moves in both Lubbock and Fredericksburg. Cheers y'all! JeriLynne Clifford, the Hill Country Bon Vivant, is a tastemaker and hospitality expert based in Fredericksburg. JeriLynne's new cookbook, The Vineyard Table, showcases Texas wineries, food, and the joys of connecting over a meal around the table. Listen to hear how she prioritizes local wines, partners with local wineries, and lives the good life in the Hill Country. In Texas wine news, I review two other new Texas wine books- a guidebook and a work of fiction. Also, Texas is mentioned as an underrated wine region in a VinePair article, there's another holiday wine bundle and corresponding holiday soiree that you'll want to check out. There's another new episode of the Go Texan Explores: Texas Wine podcast out. This one includes some additional details about Llano Estacado's big moves in both Lubbock and Fredericksburg. Cheers y'all! blackchalk home and laundry, six twists sparkling wine, the harvey, hill country winery getaways, hill country bon vivant, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, michael ros winery, elk & main, promethus pizza, hilmy cellars, ab astris winery, texas fine wine, cabernet grill, doc mcpherson award, john griffin, elisa christopher wines, eric sanchez, kelsey kramer, william chris vineyards, enchanted mushrooms, french connection wines, bending branch winery, texas wine jam, burg wine co, ashley odom, edit crabtree, becker vineyards, victoria calais, llano wines, killer vintage: a west texas wine thriller, hill country wine academy, texas hospitality, fredericksburg food and wine festival, texas food, otto's false full 104 d09440fe-585a-4b75-815d-f93c8cb5de11 Amy Gross of VineSleuth/Wine4.Me Talks AI and Texas Wine Recommendations Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
  2. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
  3. Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas Wine Is Growing Up”
  4. Texas Monthly / Uncork Texas Wines 2025 Vintners Cup RESULTS
  5. Buy a mixed case of the 2025 Vintners Cup Winners HERE
  6. Triple N Ranch and Winery’s Wine and Music Festival / Longhorn Sculpture Homecoming TICKETS
  7. Calais Winery #38 on James Suckling’s list of Top 100 US Wines in 2025
  8. Jonathan Cristaldi for Decanter: “Discover why Texas Wine is Poised for Prime Time”
  9. William Chris Vineyards Makes VinePair’s list of The 20 Best Merlots for 2025
  10. Results from Texas Hill Country Wineries Rose to Rebuild
  11. Ron Yates Wines’ The Get Together boxed wines makes ATX Monthly’s Best of Dining and Nightlife list, named best affordable libation.
  12. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars interviewed by Jessica Dupuy on Italian Wine Podcast
  13. Texas Wine Growers presents Best of Texas Wine List
  14. North Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  15. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  16. Texas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.
  17. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
  18. Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!
  19. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Amy Gross
 

Wine4.me
 

Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine Style Selector Tool
 

Women for WineSense
 

San Antonio CultureMap: “Bumble for Texas Grapes”

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

 

GOLD STARS:

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Amy Gross, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
  2. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
  3. Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas Wine Is Growing Up”
  4. Texas Monthly / Uncork Texas Wines 2025 Vintners Cup RESULTS
  5. Buy a mixed case of the 2025 Vintners Cup Winners HERE
  6. Triple N Ranch and Winery’s Wine and Music Festival / Longhorn Sculpture Homecoming TICKETS
  7. Calais Winery #38 on James Suckling’s list of Top 100 US Wines in 2025
  8. Jonathan Cristaldi for Decanter: “Discover why Texas Wine is Poised for Prime Time”
  9. William Chris Vineyards Makes VinePair’s list of The 20 Best Merlots for 2025
  10. Results from Texas Hill Country Wineries Rose to Rebuild
  11. Ron Yates Wines’ The Get Together boxed wines makes ATX Monthly’s Best of Dining and Nightlife list, named best affordable libation.
  12. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars interviewed by Jessica Dupuy on Italian Wine Podcast
  13. Texas Wine Growers presents Best of Texas Wine List
  14. North Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  15. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
  16. Texas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.
  17. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
  18. Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!
  19. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Amy Gross
 

Wine4.me
 

Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine Style Selector Tool
 

Women for WineSense
 

San Antonio CultureMap: “Bumble for Texas Grapes”

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

 

GOLD STARS:

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Amy Gross of VineSleuth/Wine4.Me Talks AI and Texas Wine Recommendations Amy Gross, Shelly Wilfong 01:06:47 Amy Gross, founder and CEO of VineSleuth/Wine4.Me has created a new tool to help you find the Texas wines that you'll love. Her AI-based tool has just been released in collaboration with Texas Hill Country Wineries. She shares how the wine style selector tool provides personalized wine recommendations. Texas wine news includes the launch of a new podcast project called GO TEXAN EXPLORES: Texas Wine with the Texas Department of Agriculture. In other news, Texas wine has gotten incredible coverage in Texas Monthly this fall, from a feature story to the release of the 2025 Texas Vintners Cup winners. Plus, Calais Winery earns a spot of James Suckling's Top 100 US Wines list and there's a Texas wine feature in Decanter. We're gearing up for some great fall events! Happy Texas Wine Month, and cheers y'all! Amy Gross, founder and CEO of VineSleuth/Wine4.Me has created a new tool to help you find the Texas wines that you'll love. Her AI-based tool has just been released in collaboration with Texas Hill Country Wineries. She shares how the wine style selector tool provides personalized wine recommendations. Texas wine news includes the launch of a new podcast project called GO TEXAN EXPLORES: Texas Wine with the Texas Department of Agriculture. In other news, Texas wine has gotten incredible coverage in Texas Monthly this fall, from a feature story to the release of the 2025 Texas Vintners Cup winners. Plus, Calais Winery earns a spot of James Suckling's Top 100 US Wines list and there's a Texas wine feature in Decanter. We're gearing up for some great fall events! Happy Texas Wine Month, and cheers y'all! triple n ranch winery, go texan explores, teroldego, haak winery, north texas wine country, the hill country bon vivant, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, michael ros winery, pebble rock winery, adega vinho, kalasi cellars, wine ai, driftwood estates winery, rodeo uncorked, texas monthly, jaclynn renee wines, k estate, elisa christopher wines, texas wine auction, saint tryphon winery, slate theory, william chris vineyards, texas winemaking, siboney cellars, anna katherine mansfield, carter creek winery, texas hill country, texas wine growers, pedernales cellars, texas wine jam, jerilynne clifford, munk mafia wine, paula forbes, jackie van sant downes, noblemen wines, becker vineyards, portree cellars, women for wine sense, fredericksburg food and wine festival, texas viticulture, calais winery, wine folly, decanter false full 103 0d357719-876f-4f09-aad6-21199ddf0e4a The Get Together with Ron Yates Mentioned in this Episode

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Looking for the ultimate Texas wine country escape that combines wellness and wine? Join Vino Vinyasa from October 10–12 for their third annual yoga and wine retreat in Fredericksburg! Led by founder and local insider Morgan Perry, this one-of-a-kind weekend includes daily yoga, including at a winery and Enchanted Rock, wine tastings at five award-winning vineyards, top-notch meals, luxe lodging, and all transportation. With only 10 attendees, it’s sure to sell out soon. Act fast and get more information at vinovinyasayoga.com

 

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Wine Folly: Texas Hill Country Regional Guide
  2. The Wine Lab podcast by Dr. Andreea Botezatu
  3. Food and Wine: Re:Rooted 210 mentioned in San Antonio’s recognition as an emerging US food city
  4. Brother-sister duo takes over East Texas winery and vineyard
  5. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents Rose to Rebuild to benefit flood recovery. September 6 in Horseshoe Bay.
  6. Announcing Spirits of the East on September 19–20 at FarOut Dallas.
  7. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Ron Yates
 

Ron Yates Wines
 

Spicewood Vineyards
 

The Get Together Wine
 

Summer Sippin’ Experience

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

Stephanie, the winery ghost at Charleston Taylor Estate Winery

 

GOLD STARS:
 

Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest Preview Week

 

CL Butaud’s Va Va Vino Burlesque event

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Tue, 5 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Ron Yates, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Sponsor Spotlight
 

Looking for the ultimate Texas wine country escape that combines wellness and wine? Join Vino Vinyasa from October 10–12 for their third annual yoga and wine retreat in Fredericksburg! Led by founder and local insider Morgan Perry, this one-of-a-kind weekend includes daily yoga, including at a winery and Enchanted Rock, wine tastings at five award-winning vineyards, top-notch meals, luxe lodging, and all transportation. With only 10 attendees, it’s sure to sell out soon. Act fast and get more information at vinovinyasayoga.com

 

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Wine Folly: Texas Hill Country Regional Guide
  2. The Wine Lab podcast by Dr. Andreea Botezatu
  3. Food and Wine: Re:Rooted 210 mentioned in San Antonio’s recognition as an emerging US food city
  4. Brother-sister duo takes over East Texas winery and vineyard
  5. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents Rose to Rebuild to benefit flood recovery. September 6 in Horseshoe Bay.
  6. Announcing Spirits of the East on September 19–20 at FarOut Dallas.
  7. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Ron Yates
 

Ron Yates Wines
 

Spicewood Vineyards
 

The Get Together Wine
 

Summer Sippin’ Experience

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

DEMERIT:

Stephanie, the winery ghost at Charleston Taylor Estate Winery

 

GOLD STARS:
 

Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest Preview Week

 

CL Butaud’s Va Va Vino Burlesque event

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> The Get Together with Ron Yates Ron Yates, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:26 Ron Yates of Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards is a returning guest who first appeared in 2021. On this episode, he’s sharing more about "The Get Together", his new boxed wine project, the new tasting room he’s building at Ron Yates, and his thoughts about the 2025 harvest. Then in Texas wine news, we’ll review the new Texas-focused regional guide by Wine Folly, explore a bit of a regional battle between the Texas High Plains and the Hill Country, announce a new podcast for wine lovers from a Texas wine VIP, and announce several new Texas wine events. Demerits and gold stars make a return too. Thanks for listening. Cheers y'all! Ron Yates of Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards is a returning guest who first appeared in 2021. On this episode, he’s sharing more about "The Get Together", his new boxed wine project, the new tasting room he’s building at Ron Yates, and his thoughts about the 2025 harvest. Then in Texas wine news, we’ll review the new Texas-focused regional guide by Wine Folly, explore a bit of a regional battle between the Texas High Plains and the Hill Country, announce a new podcast for wine lovers from a Texas wine VIP, and announce several new Texas wine events. Demerits and gold stars make a return too. Thanks for listening. Cheers y'all! rerooted 210, michael barton, tony offil, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, boxed wine, texas hill country wineries, charleston taylor estate winery, the wine lab podcast, sandy road vineyards, ron yates wines, joshua fritsche, fredericksburg food and wine fest, lost draw wines, dr. andreea botezatu, william chris vineyards, friesen vineyard, andrew sides, blake deberry, ben calais, cl butaud, spirits of the east, rio neches vineyard, the get together, spicewood vineyards, signor vineyards, tablas creek, torr na lochs, reagan sivadon, calais winery, wine folly false full 102 55440297-6f16-4af4-906e-1009f0629de3 Claire Richardson of Uplift Vineyard Mentioned in this Episode

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Sponsor Spotlight
 

Looking for the ultimate Texas wine country escape that combines wellness and wine? Join Vino Vinyasa from October 10–12 for their third annual yoga and wine retreat in Fredericksburg! Led by founder and local insider Morgan Perry, this one-of-a-kind weekend includes daily yoga, including at a winery and Enchanted Rock, wine tastings at five award-winning vineyards, top-notch meals, luxe lodging, and all transportation. With only 10 attendees, it’s sure to sell out soon. Act fast and get more information at vinovinyasayoga.com

 

Texas Wine In the News

  1. FBG Food and Wine Fest Preview Week to Support Flood Relief: TICKETS
  2. Community Foundation’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
  3. Mercy Chefs: Texas Flood Response
  4. United Methodist Church Disaster Relief: Guadalupe River Flood
  5. Give blood!
  6. New podcast music by Landon Lloyd Miller and @landonlloydmiller on Instagram
  7. Texas Hill Country Wineries List of Texas Wineries’ recovery fundraising efforts
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Clean Up Supply Donation Drive
  9. William Chris Vineyards part of new wine nationwide wine club Wine Atlas Collective
  10. Michael Huband for The Drinks Business: “Why one winery is banking on fizz in the heart of Texas”
  11. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Claire Richardson
 

Uplift Vineyard
 

Grafted
 

Explore Oeno

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

None this time!

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Claire Richardson, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

Visit www.thisistexaswine.com

 

Help the Show:
 

Subscribe to the newsletter.
 

Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!
 

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Sponsor Spotlight
 

Looking for the ultimate Texas wine country escape that combines wellness and wine? Join Vino Vinyasa from October 10–12 for their third annual yoga and wine retreat in Fredericksburg! Led by founder and local insider Morgan Perry, this one-of-a-kind weekend includes daily yoga, including at a winery and Enchanted Rock, wine tastings at five award-winning vineyards, top-notch meals, luxe lodging, and all transportation. With only 10 attendees, it’s sure to sell out soon. Act fast and get more information at vinovinyasayoga.com

 

Texas Wine In the News

  1. FBG Food and Wine Fest Preview Week to Support Flood Relief: TICKETS
  2. Community Foundation’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
  3. Mercy Chefs: Texas Flood Response
  4. United Methodist Church Disaster Relief: Guadalupe River Flood
  5. Give blood!
  6. New podcast music by Landon Lloyd Miller and @landonlloydmiller on Instagram
  7. Texas Hill Country Wineries List of Texas Wineries’ recovery fundraising efforts
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Clean Up Supply Donation Drive
  9. William Chris Vineyards part of new wine nationwide wine club Wine Atlas Collective
  10. Michael Huband for The Drinks Business: “Why one winery is banking on fizz in the heart of Texas”
  11. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Claire Richardson
 

Uplift Vineyard
 

Grafted
 

Explore Oeno

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

None this time!

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

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]]> Claire Richardson of Uplift Vineyard Claire Richardson, Shelly Wilfong 01:06:52 Claire Richardson, winemaker at Uplift Vineyard, is my guest on this episode. She’s a talented winemaker who is also the co-founder of Grafted, the organization that was created to support women in Texas wine, and Explore Oeno, her personal brand. You’ll hear Claire's Texas wine story from Texas A&M to New Zealand and back to Texas again. Then in Texas wine news, I’ll share how Texas wineries are responding to the tragic flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Plus, a new partnership links William Chris Vineyards with wineries across the US. Elisa Christopher Wines gets great press in an international drinks publication. Finally, I got new podcast music composed by a Texas wine VIP! Cheers y'all! Claire Richardson, winemaker at Uplift Vineyard, is my guest on this episode. She’s a talented winemaker who is also the co-founder of Grafted, the organization that was created to support women in Texas wine, and Explore Oeno, her personal brand. You’ll hear Claire's Texas wine story from Texas A&M to New Zealand and back to Texas again. Then in Texas wine news, I’ll share how Texas wineries are responding to the tragic flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Plus, a new partnership links William Chris Vineyards with wineries across the US. Elisa Christopher Wines gets great press in an international drinks publication. Finally, I got new podcast music composed by a Texas wine VIP! Cheers y'all! jackie mancuso, slate theory winery, atlas vineyard management, hickory sands ava, tony offill, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, kerr county flood relief fund, landon lloyd miller, fredericksburg food and wine fest, lost draw wines, andy timmons, elisa christopher wines, john rivenburgh, grafted, heath family brands, augusta vin, uplift vineyard, william chris vineyard, kerrville hills winery, explore oeno, wine atlas collection, texas hill country, andrew sides, ab astris, rivenburgh wines, bending branch winery, llano uplift ava, mercy chefs, texas wine lover, vino vinyasa false full 101 362e5cd1-b630-4426-ade3-d60a07cea63c Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines, plus Celebrating 100 Episodes! Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Silicon Valley Bank Report on DTC Shipping Reported by The Drinks Business: “Smaller wineries lead economic turnaround in the US”
  2. Brittany Brillo Garley for Eater Houston: “The Texas Michelin-Recognized Sommelier Who Is Allergic to Wine”
  3. Wes Marshall for The Austin Chronicle: "Nine Texas Wines Receive Decanter Awards
  4. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines
 

Lost Draw Wines

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star:
 

Fredericksburg’s Food and Drink (Wine!) Scene for being included in Food and Wine Magazine’s recent article “The Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink”

 

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Andrew Sides, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Silicon Valley Bank Report on DTC Shipping Reported by The Drinks Business: “Smaller wineries lead economic turnaround in the US”
  2. Brittany Brillo Garley for Eater Houston: “The Texas Michelin-Recognized Sommelier Who Is Allergic to Wine”
  3. Wes Marshall for The Austin Chronicle: "Nine Texas Wines Receive Decanter Awards
  4. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines
 

Lost Draw Wines

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star:
 

Fredericksburg’s Food and Drink (Wine!) Scene for being included in Food and Wine Magazine’s recent article “The Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink”

 

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]]> Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines, plus Celebrating 100 Episodes! Andrew Sides, Shelly Wilfong 01:09:19 IT'S EPISODE 100! Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines joins me on this episode to share more about the Lost Draw story, including thoughts on the split from William Chris Wine Co. In celebration of my 100th episode, I’ve got some reflections on this milestone episode and the 5 year anniversary since the first episode aired. Then In Texas wine news, we’ll review which wineries are opening, closing, and rumored to be coming to town. There’s an update on the Farm Winery Permit bill, and a top sommelier shares thoughts about Texas wine. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! IT'S EPISODE 100! Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines joins me on this episode to share more about the Lost Draw story, including thoughts on the split from William Chris Wine Co. In celebration of my 100th episode, I’ve got some reflections on this milestone episode and the 5 year anniversary since the first episode aired. Then In Texas wine news, we’ll review which wineries are opening, closing, and rumored to be coming to town. There’s an update on the Farm Winery Permit bill, and a top sommelier shares thoughts about Texas wine. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! claire richardson, uncork texas wines, tony offill, texas wine, johnson city tx, texas hill country wineries, kim mcpherson, fredericksburg tx, duchman family winery, lost draw wines, andy timmons, troy ottmers, chris brundrett, fat ass ranch and winery, farm winery permit, john rivenburgh, diam cork, texas high plains, william chris wine co, doug lewis, uplift vineyard, english newsom cellars, texas hill country, texas wine growers, wine news, atlas vineyard services, bill blackmon, winemaker, rae wilson, spencer igo, texas viticulture, wine for the people false full 100 ceeaf438-ac69-4d52-833a-03b09385ef7d January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Christina Pickard for Wine Enthusiast: “5 Wine Regions Vying to Become the Next Napa”
  2. Andrew Hodge for Lufkin Daily News: “East Texas Wine Country: Regional Wineries are Drawing a Crowd”
  3. 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery receives big award from Hipcamp
  4. Carter Creek Winery Resort featured in PBS “Hidden Gems of the Texas Hill Country”
  5. Grapevine City Council Denies Grape Creek Vineyards’ Permit for Main Street Tasting Room
  6. Grafted event on June 17. Find it on Instagram at @grafted\_tx
  7. June 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)
  8. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information. Code: Texaswine2025
  9. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  10. Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup

Interview with January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries
 

Texas Hill Country Wineries

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star:
 

Instagram post from @wallawallavintners

 

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Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (January Wiese, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Christina Pickard for Wine Enthusiast: “5 Wine Regions Vying to Become the Next Napa”
  2. Andrew Hodge for Lufkin Daily News: “East Texas Wine Country: Regional Wineries are Drawing a Crowd”
  3. 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery receives big award from Hipcamp
  4. Carter Creek Winery Resort featured in PBS “Hidden Gems of the Texas Hill Country”
  5. Grapevine City Council Denies Grape Creek Vineyards’ Permit for Main Street Tasting Room
  6. Grafted event on June 17. Find it on Instagram at @grafted\_tx
  7. June 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)
  8. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information. Code: Texaswine2025
  9. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  10. Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup

Interview with January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries
 

Texas Hill Country Wineries

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star:
 

Instagram post from @wallawallavintners

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

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Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries January Wiese, Shelly Wilfong 01:13:15 January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries has some exciting announcements about new programs for this 25-year-old powerhouse of an organization, which focuses on marketing wineries in the Texas Hill Country AVA. In Texas wine news, thanks to a tip from a listener, I’ve got the scoop on a new Texas boxed wine project. Plus a new article about Texas in Wine Enthusiast, a focus on the wine scene in East Texas in a regional newspaper, and a North Texas winery campsite is named one of the country’s best. Cheers y'all! January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries has some exciting announcements about new programs for this 25-year-old powerhouse of an organization, which focuses on marketing wineries in the Texas Hill Country AVA. In Texas wine news, thanks to a tip from a listener, I’ve got the scoop on a new Texas boxed wine project. Plus a new article about Texas in Wine Enthusiast, a focus on the wine scene in East Texas in a regional newspaper, and a North Texas winery campsite is named one of the country’s best. Cheers y'all! fredericksburg convention & visitors bureau, texas wine, 4r ranch winery, texas hill country wineries, texas boxed wine, ron yates wines, pineywood vineyards, carter creek, texas wine and grape growers association, global artisan vintners association, grafted, william chris vineyards, katy jane seaton, sage's vintage, flat creek estate, old vine texas in mansfield, wine and food foundation, rivenburgh wines, texas wine growers, texas hills vineyards, becker vineyards, dry comal creek, kiepersol, wine folly false full 99 c829bca9-ad18-4c0b-94ab-55832a676b32 Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Wine America’s New Statistics on the Texas Wine Industry
  2. Dr Justin Scheiner to Receive the 2025 ASEV Extension Distinction Award
  3. Dr Julie Kuhlken awarded Austin Woman’s Woman’s Way Business Award
  4. Dr Colleen Myles for Forbes.com: “Exploring The ‘Gem’ Of Far West Texas, Dell Valley Vineyards”
  5. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It’s not so simple.”
  6. Kate Dingwall for Wine Enthusiast: “One of the Wine World’s Most Divisive Topics? Commercial vs. Native Yeast”
  7. June 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)
  8. Drink North Texas on May 31 in Dallas
  9. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  10. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  11. Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup
  12. Farm Winery Permit legislation

Interview with Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines  

Lewis Wines

Demerit and Gold Star  

Gold Star:  

Innovative events to drive traffic. From mahjong to music series and more! Keep up the creative outreach to find new customers.

Special Thanks

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Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Doug Lewis, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Wine America’s New Statistics on the Texas Wine Industry
  2. Dr Justin Scheiner to Receive the 2025 ASEV Extension Distinction Award
  3. Dr Julie Kuhlken awarded Austin Woman’s Woman’s Way Business Award
  4. Dr Colleen Myles for Forbes.com: “Exploring The ‘Gem’ Of Far West Texas, Dell Valley Vineyards”
  5. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It’s not so simple.”
  6. Kate Dingwall for Wine Enthusiast: “One of the Wine World’s Most Divisive Topics? Commercial vs. Native Yeast”
  7. June 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)
  8. Drink North Texas on May 31 in Dallas
  9. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  10. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  11. Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup
  12. Farm Winery Permit legislation

Interview with Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines  

Lewis Wines

Demerit and Gold Star  

Gold Star:  

Innovative events to drive traffic. From mahjong to music series and more! Keep up the creative outreach to find new customers.

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!  

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

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Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines Doug Lewis, Shelly Wilfong 01:22:07 On episode 98, my guest is Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines near Johnson City. Doug shares the history of Lewis Wines, the importance of a region’s agricultural heritage, and the pending Farm Winery Permit. In Texas wine news, we’ve got new statistics from Wine America on the enormous impact of Texas wine on the state’s economy, a new article on local wine from Amy Beth Wright, and big awards for Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M and Dr. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars. Thanks for listening. Cheers y'all! On episode 98, my guest is Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines near Johnson City. Doug shares the history of Lewis Wines, the importance of a region’s agricultural heritage, and the pending Farm Winery Permit. In Texas wine news, we’ve got new statistics from Wine America on the enormous impact of Texas wine on the state’s economy, a new article on local wine from Amy Beth Wright, and big awards for Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M and Dr. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars. Thanks for listening. Cheers y'all! julie kuhlken, texas monthly vintners cup, busted oak cellar, inwood estate winery, johnson city, old vine texas, colleen myles, justin scheiner, texas wine, nikhila narra davis, adega vinho, duncan mcnabb, adelphos cellars, rhyne wines, chris brundrett, josh tatum, wine america, farmhouse vineyards, lightsome wines, amy beth wright, john rivenburgh, 4r ranch vineyard and winery, fritz westover, verdello, william chris vineyards, serro santo vineyard, toast of texas, hidden hangar winery, ron yates, neal newsom, wine and food foundation, texas wine growers, mark rashap, lewis wines, pedernales cellars, rainwater, david kuhlken, cl butaud, bill blackmon, rae wilson, blanc du bois, jim brown, swim spot, salt lick vineyard, calais, texas wine collective false full 98 e62ecc05-1ff9-4047-bdd8-6e0cae6b5f3f Remi and Tate Gregory of The Burg Wine Company Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. James Bickerton for Newsweek: “Texas Wine is Soaring in Popularity”
  2. Tom R Capo for Wine Enthusiast: “As Texas Wine Explodes, These Are the 7 Grapes to Watch”
  3. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Local Wood the Key to Terroir? Some American Winemakers Say ‘Yes’”
  4. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents Barrels and Bites
  5. Garden Fete by Texas Wine Growers and Texas Mariculture Oyster Association in San Antonio on May 10
  6. Sage’s Vintage Symposium May 20 in Nacogdoches! Register Here
  7. Drink North Texas on May 31 in Dallas
  8. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  9. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  10. Enter Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  11. Enter TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition
  12. Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup

Interview with Remi and Tate Gregory of The Burg Wine Company
 

The Burg Wine Company

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star: Edge of the Lake Vineyard for hosting a Texas Wine Specialist course for North Texas wineries. Cheers to Texas wine education!

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Remi Gregory, Tate Gregory, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. James Bickerton for Newsweek: “Texas Wine is Soaring in Popularity”
  2. Tom R Capo for Wine Enthusiast: “As Texas Wine Explodes, These Are the 7 Grapes to Watch”
  3. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Local Wood the Key to Terroir? Some American Winemakers Say ‘Yes’”
  4. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents Barrels and Bites
  5. Garden Fete by Texas Wine Growers and Texas Mariculture Oyster Association in San Antonio on May 10
  6. Sage’s Vintage Symposium May 20 in Nacogdoches! Register Here
  7. Drink North Texas on May 31 in Dallas
  8. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  9. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  10. Enter Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  11. Enter TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition
  12. Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup

Interview with Remi and Tate Gregory of The Burg Wine Company
 

The Burg Wine Company

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star: Edge of the Lake Vineyard for hosting a Texas Wine Specialist course for North Texas wineries. Cheers to Texas wine education!

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Remi and Tate Gregory of The Burg Wine Company Remi Gregory, Tate Gregory, Shelly Wilfong 01:06:36 My guests Remi and Tate Gregory are two rising young stars in the Texas wine industry. They hold important roles with some very established wineries in the state, plus they’re promoting their own wine brand – The Burg Wine Company. They’ve already garnered serious acclaim for their minimal intervention wines. In Texas wine news, Newsweek has a new article about the popularity of Texas wine, Wine Enthusiast published a list of Texas wine grapes to watch, the Bending Branch Texas white oak project continues to gain attention, and both Texas Hill Country Wineries and Texas Wine Growers are promoting creative new events to get Texas wine into more glasses. Cheers y'all! My guests Remi and Tate Gregory are two rising young stars in the Texas wine industry. They hold important roles with some very established wineries in the state, plus they’re promoting their own wine brand – The Burg Wine Company. They’ve already garnered serious acclaim for their minimal intervention wines. In Texas wine news, Newsweek has a new article about the popularity of Texas wine, Wine Enthusiast published a list of Texas wine grapes to watch, the Bending Branch Texas white oak project continues to gain attention, and both Texas Hill Country Wineries and Texas Wine Growers are promoting creative new events to get Texas wine into more glasses. Cheers y'all! jackie mancuso, rerooted 210, dave bryant, michael barton, finger lakes international wine competition, dan and mary rose gatlin, drink north texas, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, the burg wine co, kim mcpherson, texas wineries, sagmor vineyard, mcpherson cellars, #winemakers, fredericksburg tx, kuhlman cellars, lone star international wine competition, edge of the lake vineyard, dr colleen myles, lost draw wines, tony ofill, chris brundrett, doc mcpherson, ocotillo wine bar, texas wine auction, amy beth wright, john rivenburgh, barrels and bites, william chris wine co, brad bucklew, valerie elkins, doug lewis, uplift vineyard, toast of texas 2025, jon leahy, tom r capo, benedicte rhyne, andrew sides, wine and food foundation, rob nida, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, jackie van sant downes, bill blackmon, becker vineyards, mike nelson, evan mckibben, amy gross, jeff cope, sage's vintage symposium, texas viticulture false full 97 9a50e6f0-bffa-454f-bcd2-4bf9dcca1cd4 Brian Heath of Heath Family Brands Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Fall Creek Vineyards Sold to Sergio Cuadra: LINK
  2. Watch/Read Farm Winery Permit Hearing HERE
  3. Kelly Magyarics for SevenFifty Daily: What to Know About 6 Newly Proposed AVAs
  4. Introducing Buli Limestone: LINK to Texas Wine Lover website
  5. Drink North Texas Wine Festival on May 31 in Dallas
  6. Sage’s Vintage Symposium May 20 in Nacogdoches! Register Here
  7. Texas Wine Auction 2025 
  8. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  9. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.

Interview with Brian Heath of Heath Family Brands
 

Heath Family Brands

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star: Letters from Southold Substack from Reagan Meador, winemaker formerly of Texas, now residing in Bordeaux

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Brian Heath, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Fall Creek Vineyards Sold to Sergio Cuadra: LINK
  2. Watch/Read Farm Winery Permit Hearing HERE
  3. Kelly Magyarics for SevenFifty Daily: What to Know About 6 Newly Proposed AVAs
  4. Introducing Buli Limestone: LINK to Texas Wine Lover website
  5. Drink North Texas Wine Festival on May 31 in Dallas
  6. Sage’s Vintage Symposium May 20 in Nacogdoches! Register Here
  7. Texas Wine Auction 2025 
  8. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  9. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.

Interview with Brian Heath of Heath Family Brands
 

Heath Family Brands

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star: Letters from Southold Substack from Reagan Meador, winemaker formerly of Texas, now residing in Bordeaux

 

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]]> Brian Heath of Heath Family Brands Brian Heath, Shelly Wilfong 01:06:38 My guest on this episode is Brian Heath, owner of Heath Family Brands. The portfolio includes Grape Creek Vineyards, Heath Sparkling Wines, Invention Vineyards, Jenblossom Cellars, and most recently, Kuhlman Estate, formerly known as Kuhlman Cellars. Brian and his wife Jennifer got into the Texas wine industry in 2006 when they purchased Grape Creek Vineyards from the family of founder Ned Simes. Brian and I talk about what makes the Texas wine industry a solid bet for business and his vision for the wineries within Heath Family Brands. In Texas wine news, I’m thrilled to announce new ownership for Fall Creek Vineyards. Plus, you'll hear about a legislative development concerning the Texas Wine Growers-supported Farm Winery Permit and the crazy spring weather across Texas. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! My guest on this episode is Brian Heath, owner of Heath Family Brands. The portfolio includes Grape Creek Vineyards, Heath Sparkling Wines, Invention Vineyards, Jenblossom Cellars, and most recently, Kuhlman Estate, formerly known as Kuhlman Cellars. Brian and his wife Jennifer got into the Texas wine industry in 2006 when they purchased Grape Creek Vineyards from the family of founder Ned Simes. Brian and I talk about what makes the Texas wine industry a solid bet for business and his vision for the wineries within Heath Family Brands. In Texas wine news, I’m thrilled to announce new ownership for Fall Creek Vineyards. Plus, you'll hear about a legislative development concerning the Texas Wine Growers-supported Farm Winery Permit and the crazy spring weather across Texas. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! bingham family vineyards, invention vineyards, reddy wines, north texas wine country, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, hill country wineries, texas wineries, sandy road vineyards, adega vinho, grape creek vineyards, texas vineyards, chris brundrett, susan auler, texas wine auction, eden hills winery, sergio cuadra, william chris vineyards, toast of texas, sage's vintage, kerrville hills winery, wine and food foundation, rivenburgh wines, texas wine growers, jenblossom cellars, lost oak winery, heath sparkling wines, buli limestone, becker vineyards, kuhlman estate, fall creek vineyards, txwine, kiepersol wines false full 96 14c74b72-5f69-4247-9248-9a74e0478006 Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards and Reddy Wines: Where Grit Meets Grapes Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. JamesSuckling.com: Texas 2025 Tasting Report: A Declaration of Wine Independence
  2. New Owners of Noblemen Wines: Copper Rose Wine. Follow them on Instagram at @copperrosewine
  3. Drink Texas Wine HERE: ACE Wine Room in Bandera
  4. Drink Texas Wine HERE: RGVino in Hidalgo
  5. Drink North Texas Wine Festival on May 31 in Dallas
  6. 2025 TEXSOM Awards Results
  7. Jillian Dara for Forbes: 10 American Rieslings To Know, From New York To Napa Valley
  8. Watch Sage’s Vintage social media for signups for the May 20 Sage’s Symposium in Nacogdoches! @sagesvintage
  9. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  10. Texas Wine Auction 2025 
  11. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  12. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  13. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 at 12:30 PM in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  14. Rhone Rangers winemaker panel and tasting on April 6 at 10 AM at Halter Ranch in Fredericksburg TICKETS
  15. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin at Wanderlust on Shady Lane on April 8. LINK

Interview with Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards
 

Reddy Vineyards
 

Reddy Wines and House of Reddy tasting room

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Dr Akhil Reddy, Joey Bagnasco, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. JamesSuckling.com: Texas 2025 Tasting Report: A Declaration of Wine Independence
  2. New Owners of Noblemen Wines: Copper Rose Wine. Follow them on Instagram at @copperrosewine
  3. Drink Texas Wine HERE: ACE Wine Room in Bandera
  4. Drink Texas Wine HERE: RGVino in Hidalgo
  5. Drink North Texas Wine Festival on May 31 in Dallas
  6. 2025 TEXSOM Awards Results
  7. Jillian Dara for Forbes: 10 American Rieslings To Know, From New York To Napa Valley
  8. Watch Sage’s Vintage social media for signups for the May 20 Sage’s Symposium in Nacogdoches! @sagesvintage
  9. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  10. Texas Wine Auction 2025 
  11. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  12. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  13. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 at 12:30 PM in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  14. Rhone Rangers winemaker panel and tasting on April 6 at 10 AM at Halter Ranch in Fredericksburg TICKETS
  15. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin at Wanderlust on Shady Lane on April 8. LINK

Interview with Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards
 

Reddy Vineyards
 

Reddy Wines and House of Reddy tasting room

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

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]]> Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards and Reddy Wines: Where Grit Meets Grapes Dr Akhil Reddy, Joey Bagnasco, Shelly Wilfong 01:14:34 In episode 95, my guest on this episode is Dr Akhil Reddy, CEO of Reddy Vineyards. Most people who follow Texas wine know the name Reddy Vineyards. Established in 1997 by Akhil’s parents, Reddy is one of the larger vineyards in the Texas High Plains. We’ll hear from Akhil about his vision for the brand, the new tasting room in Stonewall, and how wellness and wine intersect. In Texas wine news, Joey Bagnasco joins me to talk about Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival which will take place on April 6 in Waco. Plus, hear about the final James Suckling report on Texas, TEXSOM Awards results, and a Texas Riesling is in the spotlight. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! In episode 95, my guest on this episode is Dr Akhil Reddy, CEO of Reddy Vineyards. Most people who follow Texas wine know the name Reddy Vineyards. Established in 1997 by Akhil’s parents, Reddy is one of the larger vineyards in the Texas High Plains. We’ll hear from Akhil about his vision for the brand, the new tasting room in Stonewall, and how wellness and wine intersect. In Texas wine news, Joey Bagnasco joins me to talk about Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival which will take place on April 6 in Waco. Plus, hear about the final James Suckling report on Texas, TEXSOM Awards results, and a Texas Riesling is in the spotlight. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all! uplift vineyards, rootstock wine fest, drink north texas, james suckling in texas, north texas wine country, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, rhone rangers in texas, grape creek, hilmy cellars, ab astris winery, kalasi cellars, texas vineyards, valley mills vineyards, texas high plains, william chris vineyards, jon leahy, french connection wines, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, noblemen wines, becker vineyards, rhinory, ace wine room, rgvino, txwine, llano, copper rose wine bar, texas viticulture, calais winery false full 95 d152be94-9345-4be3-b8ee-ef06fc33e01c The Latest Innovation from Dr. Bob Young and Bending Branch Winery: Texas White Oak Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. TWGGA Award Recipients
  2. Texas Wine Auction 2025 
  3. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  4. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  5. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  6. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 at 12:30 PM in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  7. Rhone Rangers winemaker panel and tasting on April 6 at 10 AM at Halter Ranch in Fredericksburg TICKETS
  8. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin at Wanderlust on Shady Lane on April 8. LINK
  9. Learn more about the Rhone Rangers HERE
  10. Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines is president of the board of directors of the Rhone Rangers.

Interview with Dr. Bob Young of Bending Branch Winery
 

Bending Branch Winery
 

Tickets for June 7 tasting event in Comfort

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Bob Young, Larry Schaffer, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. TWGGA Award Recipients
  2. Texas Wine Auction 2025 
  3. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  4. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  5. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  6. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 at 12:30 PM in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  7. Rhone Rangers winemaker panel and tasting on April 6 at 10 AM at Halter Ranch in Fredericksburg TICKETS
  8. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin at Wanderlust on Shady Lane on April 8. LINK
  9. Learn more about the Rhone Rangers HERE
  10. Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines is president of the board of directors of the Rhone Rangers.

Interview with Dr. Bob Young of Bending Branch Winery
 

Bending Branch Winery
 

Tickets for June 7 tasting event in Comfort

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> The Latest Innovation from Dr. Bob Young and Bending Branch Winery: Texas White Oak Bob Young, Larry Schaffer, Shelly Wilfong 01:22:12 On episode 94, I’m thrilled to be talking with Dr. Bob Young, owner and winemaker of Bending Branch Winery. Bending Branch's focus on innovation and sustainability was a key reason for their inclusion in Wine Business Monthly's list of Hot Brands 2024. In an exclusive podcast interview, Dr Bob is announcing an exciting new Texas white oak program and debuting three new wines that feature Texas white oak aging. He also makes a big announcement about a new tasting room on the property. You’ll only hear it here. In Texas wine news, I'll announce the TWGGA award winners. And a very special guest joins me to discuss the Rhone Rangers’ upcoming visit to the Hill Country and to Austin for tasting events. You’ll hear from Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines who is the current president of the board of directors for Rhone Rangers. Cheers y'all! On episode 94, I’m thrilled to be talking with Dr. Bob Young, owner and winemaker of Bending Branch Winery. Bending Branch's focus on innovation and sustainability was a key reason for their inclusion in Wine Business Monthly's list of Hot Brands 2024. In an exclusive podcast interview, Dr Bob is announcing an exciting new Texas white oak program and debuting three new wines that feature Texas white oak aging. He also makes a big announcement about a new tasting room on the property. You’ll only hear it here. In Texas wine news, I'll announce the TWGGA award winners. And a very special guest joins me to discuss the Rhone Rangers’ upcoming visit to the Hill Country and to Austin for tasting events. You’ll hear from Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines who is the current president of the board of directors for Rhone Rangers. Cheers y'all! texas winery, tatum cellars, william chris, texas wine, chickenduck, rhone rangers, comfort texas, flash detente, crabapple fire, texas vineyards, texas white oak, come over october, 1840 bourbon, bending branch winery, halter ranch, twgga, lewis wines, jason centanni, elevage, arche, denise clarke, cryomaceration, bunny becker, wanderlust wine co, red caboose winery, tablas creek, airroir false full 94 6b64a5bd-c776-4005-8dc5-5f7f78316064 Winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes of Driftwood Estate Winery and Jaclynn Renee Wines Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. William Chris Wine Company Announces Strategic Shift as Lost Draw Wines Embarks on Its Next Chapter
  2. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: The Science of Old Vines 
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries Joins as Founding Member of The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance
  4. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  5. Texas Wine School: Specialist in Texas Wine - Levels I and II
  6. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  7. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  8. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  9. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin on April 8. LINK

Interview with Jackie van Sant Downes
 

Driftwood Estate Winery
 

Jaclynn Renee Wines

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (jackie van sant Downes, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. William Chris Wine Company Announces Strategic Shift as Lost Draw Wines Embarks on Its Next Chapter
  2. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: The Science of Old Vines 
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries Joins as Founding Member of The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance
  4. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
  5. Texas Wine School: Specialist in Texas Wine - Levels I and II
  6. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  7. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  8. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  9. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin on April 8. LINK

Interview with Jackie van Sant Downes
 

Driftwood Estate Winery
 

Jaclynn Renee Wines

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes of Driftwood Estate Winery and Jaclynn Renee Wines jackie van sant Downes, Shelly Wilfong 00:56:53 My guest today is award winning winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes, a native Texan who learned to make wine and had a flourishing career in Sonoma, and then returned to Texas to make wine for Driftwood Estate Winery. You may also know her personal brand, Jaclynn Renee Wines. She joins me for a really insightful talk about her winemaking approach, what she’s learned in 18 years in winemaking, and the exciting things that are coming for both Driftwood and Jaclynn Renee Wines. In Texas wine news, I’ll share the scoop on big news on Lost Draw separating from William Chris Wine Company, a new alliance for Texas Hill Country Wineries association, an article about old vines, and more. Cheers y'all! My guest today is award winning winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes, a native Texan who learned to make wine and had a flourishing career in Sonoma, and then returned to Texas to make wine for Driftwood Estate Winery. You may also know her personal brand, Jaclynn Renee Wines. She joins me for a really insightful talk about her winemaking approach, what she’s learned in 18 years in winemaking, and the exciting things that are coming for both Driftwood and Jaclynn Renee Wines. In Texas wine news, I’ll share the scoop on big news on Lost Draw separating from William Chris Wine Company, a new alliance for Texas Hill Country Wineries association, an article about old vines, and more. Cheers y'all! rootstock wine fest, texas wine, william chris wine company, amy bess cook, driftwood estates winery, lost draw wines, amy beth wright, january weise, la valentia, grafted, texas winemaker, global artisan vintners alliance, texas wine lover, denise clarke, women owned wineries, sevenfifty daily, rae wilson, texas wine school, driftwood tx, txwine, wine for the people false full 93 6b2a62c1-06a6-420a-af5a-9c5ea7dc13cf Revisiting Top Texas Wines and Sandy Road Vineyards with Bryan Chagoly Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Llano Estacado Winery Sells to New Investor Group
  2. Bending Branch Winery Named Hot Brand of 2024 by Wine Business Monthly
  3. TAMU Wine Science and Viticulture Certificate Program
  4. Texas Wine School: Specialist in Texas Wine - Levels I and II
  5. Awards from Recent Hill Country Wine Symposium for Kim McPherson, Kelsey Kramer and John Rivenburgh
  6. Wine Business Monthly: US Winery Count Declines Slightly (But Texas is up!)
  7. Forbes.com: The Best White Wines According to San Francisco International Wine Competition
  8. Forbes.com: The Best Bordeaux Blends from the San Francisco International Wine Competition
  9. Singing Water Vineyards wins big with $90+ Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley - LINK
  10. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  11. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  12. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  13. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin on April 8. LINK

Interview with Bryan Chagoly
 

TopTexasWines.com
 

Texas Wine Growers
 

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association
 

Sandy Road Vineyards

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Bryan Chagoly) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Llano Estacado Winery Sells to New Investor Group
  2. Bending Branch Winery Named Hot Brand of 2024 by Wine Business Monthly
  3. TAMU Wine Science and Viticulture Certificate Program
  4. Texas Wine School: Specialist in Texas Wine - Levels I and II
  5. Awards from Recent Hill Country Wine Symposium for Kim McPherson, Kelsey Kramer and John Rivenburgh
  6. Wine Business Monthly: US Winery Count Declines Slightly (But Texas is up!)
  7. Forbes.com: The Best White Wines According to San Francisco International Wine Competition
  8. Forbes.com: The Best Bordeaux Blends from the San Francisco International Wine Competition
  9. Singing Water Vineyards wins big with $90+ Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley - LINK
  10. Rootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!
  11. Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
  12. Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.
  13. Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin on April 8. LINK

Interview with Bryan Chagoly
 

TopTexasWines.com
 

Texas Wine Growers
 

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association
 

Sandy Road Vineyards

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

NA

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Revisiting Top Texas Wines and Sandy Road Vineyards with Bryan Chagoly Shelly Wilfong, Bryan Chagoly 00:56:40 I’m kicking off 2025 with Bryan Chagoly of Sandy Road Vineyards. He’s back to tell us how Texas wine performed in wine competitions in 2024, what Texas wine is winning awards, which wineries are winning most often, what is new at Sandy Road Vineyards. 2025 started out with a bang in the Texas wine news department. In our news segment, I’ll share how Llano Estacado, one of the oldest wineries in Texas, has new owners and big new plans. Plus major kudos to Bending Branch Winery for being named a Hot Brand for 2024 by Wine Business Monthly. Cheers y'all! I’m kicking off 2025 with Bryan Chagoly of Sandy Road Vineyards. He’s back to tell us how Texas wine performed in wine competitions in 2024, what Texas wine is winning awards, which wineries are winning most often, what is new at Sandy Road Vineyards. 2025 started out with a bang in the Texas wine news department. In our news segment, I’ll share how Llano Estacado, one of the oldest wineries in Texas, has new owners and big new plans. Plus major kudos to Bending Branch Winery for being named a Hot Brand for 2024 by Wine Business Monthly. Cheers y'all! wine education, llano estacado, wine competitions, texas legato vineyards, texas wine, kim mcpherson, the texas wine school, mcpherson cellars, rhone rangers, sandy road vineyards, rootstock 2025, duchman family winery, bret perrneoud, airis ele vineyards, texas wine and grape growers association, top texas wines, dr. bob young, john rivenburgh, kelsey kramer, valley mills vineyards, william chris vineyards, newsom vineyards, forbes.com, toast of texas, ron yates, kerrville hills winery, oswald vineyards, reddy vineyards, wine and food foundation, rivenburgh wines, bending branch winery, texas wine growers, denise clarke, specialist of texas wine, singing water vineyards, spicewood vineyards, rae wilson, hill country wine academy, wine business monthly, texas viticulture, wine for the people false full 92 8b95f101-0e88-493e-9037-be543c5479fe Wrapping up 2024 with Valerie Elkins: This Year in Texas Wine Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. James Suckling Report
  2. Cristaldi & Co Report
  3. Houston Rodeo’s Wine Competition Results
  4. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “In Texoma AVA, a Spirit of Experimentation Drives Growth”
  5. HEB’s Dan Schuette Receives the Clinton ‘Doc’ McPherson Award
  6. Roger Morris for The Drinks Business:“What Does the Future Hold for Texas Wine?”
  7. Stagecoach Wine Trail - January Trail Event!
  8. The Chalk Report: Profile of Fearing’s Sommelier Paul Botamer

Interview with Valerie Elkins
 

William Chris Wine Company
 

Use code earlybird2025 to get $20 off tickets to the Texas Wine Auction - offer expires 12/31/24
 

Texas Wine Growers
 

Grafted

 

Gold Star
 

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]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Valerie Elkins) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. James Suckling Report
  2. Cristaldi & Co Report
  3. Houston Rodeo’s Wine Competition Results
  4. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “In Texoma AVA, a Spirit of Experimentation Drives Growth”
  5. HEB’s Dan Schuette Receives the Clinton ‘Doc’ McPherson Award
  6. Roger Morris for The Drinks Business:“What Does the Future Hold for Texas Wine?”
  7. Stagecoach Wine Trail - January Trail Event!
  8. The Chalk Report: Profile of Fearing’s Sommelier Paul Botamer

Interview with Valerie Elkins
 

William Chris Wine Company
 

Use code earlybird2025 to get $20 off tickets to the Texas Wine Auction - offer expires 12/31/24
 

Texas Wine Growers
 

Grafted

 

Gold Star
 

NA

 

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]]> Wrapping up 2024 with Valerie Elkins: This Year in Texas Wine Shelly Wilfong, Valerie Elkins 01:31:29 Welcome to my year-end wrap-up. Joining me to talk about the year in Texas wine is Valerie Elkins. She’s managing director of membership operations at William Chris Wine Co, co-founded the Texas Wine Auction, is the executive director of Texas Wine Growers and is also one of the co-founders of Grafted, the Texas wine organization that was recently started to support women in the Texas wine industry. As always, there’s Texas wine in the news. In our news segment, I’ll share what’s making headlines and raising eyebrows across the state and beyond. Recent news includes big reviews for Texas wines, Houston’s rodeo uncorked wine competition results, a new profile of the Texoma ava, a Texas wine award for HEB’s top wine executive, and much more. Cheers y'all! Welcome to my year-end wrap-up. Joining me to talk about the year in Texas wine is Valerie Elkins. She’s managing director of membership operations at William Chris Wine Co, co-founded the Texas Wine Auction, is the executive director of Texas Wine Growers and is also one of the co-founders of Grafted, the Texas wine organization that was recently started to support women in the Texas wine industry. As always, there’s Texas wine in the news. In our news segment, I’ll share what’s making headlines and raising eyebrows across the state and beyond. Recent news includes big reviews for Texas wines, Houston’s rodeo uncorked wine competition results, a new profile of the Texoma ava, a Texas wine award for HEB’s top wine executive, and much more. Cheers y'all! claire richardson, dave bryant, johnson city, fearing's, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, pontotoc vineyards picnic table, sandy road vineyards, adega vinho, jean hoefliger, kalasi cellars, dr colleen myles, chris brundrett, texas wine auction, john rivenburgh, grafted, kelsey kramer, william chris wine co, william chris vineyards, valerie elkins, uplift vineyard, jonathan cristaldi, french connection wines, ab astris, fredericksburg food & wine fest, pedernales cellars, fredericksburg, paul botamer, james sucking, portree cellars, texsom, peters prairie vineyard, stagecoach wine trail, jim brown, hill country wine academy, vinovium, torr na lochs, calais winery, flat creek winery, morgan perry false full 91 f79bfa94-7ec5-4b21-a757-5d61bfadce3e Texas Wine Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine Gift Guide

  1. Outing to Hike at Diamond Vineyard in Fredericksburg
  2. Outing to Mountain Bike at 4R Ranch and WInery in Muenster (North Texas
  3. Outing to do yoga at Fall Creek Vineyard with Vino Vinyasa
  4. Farmhouse 4 Gift Guide 
  5. Go Texan Gift Guide
  6. Shelly’s Fav Black Tee at The Cause Urban Winery
  7. TEXOMA Tee available at Edge of the Lake Vineyard
  8. Cheers Y’all Tee available at Farmhouse Vineyards
  9. Texas Hill Country Wineries Hat available through at local wineries
  10. Shelly’s Fav Rainbow Hat available atWine For The People
  11. Texas Wineries for Sale - LINK
  12. Don’t forget about gift certificates to Texas wine-focused restaurants, tasting rooms and bars!
  13. Tickets to Texas Wine Auction - Use code earlybird2025 for $20 off tickets through 12/31/24
  14. Texas Wine Education through Hill Country Wine Academy or The Texas Wine School
  15. Case of wine that won 2024 Vintner’s Cup - LINK
  16. Sparkling wine from Elisa Christopher Wines and Dry Comal Creek
  17. Wine subscription club at Ab Astris Winery
  18. Library Wines from William Chris Vineyards
  19. GSM Tasting Flight! Grenache from Edge of the Lake Vineyard, Syrah from Arche Wines, Mourvedre from Blue Ostrich Winery and Vino Tinto red blend from Red River Wines and Provisions.
  20. Luxury Blind Tasting with Inwood Estates Vineyards and Vega Sicilia Unico Grand Reserve.
  21. Next year, don’t miss the 4-bottle bundle from Texas Fine Wine
  22. Next year, plan ahead to ride the Christmas Wine Train in Grapevine.
  23. Check calendars for wineries near you! Don’t miss special holiday events and sales.

No interview this episode!

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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2024 17:28:45 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine Gift Guide

  1. Outing to Hike at Diamond Vineyard in Fredericksburg
  2. Outing to Mountain Bike at 4R Ranch and WInery in Muenster (North Texas
  3. Outing to do yoga at Fall Creek Vineyard with Vino Vinyasa
  4. Farmhouse 4 Gift Guide 
  5. Go Texan Gift Guide
  6. Shelly’s Fav Black Tee at The Cause Urban Winery
  7. TEXOMA Tee available at Edge of the Lake Vineyard
  8. Cheers Y’all Tee available at Farmhouse Vineyards
  9. Texas Hill Country Wineries Hat available through at local wineries
  10. Shelly’s Fav Rainbow Hat available atWine For The People
  11. Texas Wineries for Sale - LINK
  12. Don’t forget about gift certificates to Texas wine-focused restaurants, tasting rooms and bars!
  13. Tickets to Texas Wine Auction - Use code earlybird2025 for $20 off tickets through 12/31/24
  14. Texas Wine Education through Hill Country Wine Academy or The Texas Wine School
  15. Case of wine that won 2024 Vintner’s Cup - LINK
  16. Sparkling wine from Elisa Christopher Wines and Dry Comal Creek
  17. Wine subscription club at Ab Astris Winery
  18. Library Wines from William Chris Vineyards
  19. GSM Tasting Flight! Grenache from Edge of the Lake Vineyard, Syrah from Arche Wines, Mourvedre from Blue Ostrich Winery and Vino Tinto red blend from Red River Wines and Provisions.
  20. Luxury Blind Tasting with Inwood Estates Vineyards and Vega Sicilia Unico Grand Reserve.
  21. Next year, don’t miss the 4-bottle bundle from Texas Fine Wine
  22. Next year, plan ahead to ride the Christmas Wine Train in Grapevine.
  23. Check calendars for wineries near you! Don’t miss special holiday events and sales.

No interview this episode!

Gold Star

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]]> Texas Wine Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Shelly Wilfong 00:18:05 Everyone else has a holiday gift guide, so why not @texaswinepod? Warning: This list may inspire you to buy more Texas wine and Texas wine merch! This list is packed with over 25 ideas for your holiday shopping. From specific wines to merch, there's something for every price point. If you're feeling extra spendy this year, how about buying a Texas winery or a luxury blind tasting flight featuring a Texas wine vs a Spanish powerhouse? Join me to do some shopping and laugh a bit this holiday season! Cheers y'all! Everyone else has a holiday gift guide, so why not @texaswinepod? Warning: This list may inspire you to buy more Texas wine and Texas wine merch! This list is packed with over 25 ideas for your holiday shopping. From specific wines to merch, there's something for every price point. If you're feeling extra spendy this year, how about buying a Texas winery or a luxury blind tasting flight featuring a Texas wine vs a Spanish powerhouse? Join me to do some shopping and laugh a bit this holiday season! Cheers y'all! brennan vineyards, diamond vineyard, fall creek vineyard, texas wine, arche wines, blue ostrich winery, texas hill country wineries, the texas wine school, vintner's cup, cockrell vineyards, edge of the lake, texas fine wine, the cause urban winery, cabernet grill, dan gatlin, inwood estates, elisa christopher wines, farmhouse vineyards, texas wine auction, alta marfa, dai due, 4r ranch vineyard and winery, kelsey kramer, william chris vineyards, valerie elkins, ab astris, nobleman wines, holiday gift guide, denise clarke, becker vineyards, dry comal creek, red river wines and provisions, hill country wine academy, vinovium, the bluebonnet tasting room, wine for the people, morgan perry, stoneledge, vino vinyasa false full 90 aff0d7ce-37e3-4d1a-a84c-b6a6a523c002 Edge of the Lake Vineyard with Chris McIntosh Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Winners of the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s Vintners Cup 2024
  2. William Chris Vineyards included in World’s Best Vineyards Listx3
  3. Introducing Friesen Cellars
  4. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: The Science of Heat Stress in Grapevines 
  5. Liz Thach MW for WineBusiness.com: The Fighting and Innovative Spirit of Award Winning Texas Winemakers
  6. LM Archer for The Drinks Business: Does Texas have fine wine potential?
  7. Order the Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle - LINK
  8. Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s Vine 2 Wine Competition Results -LINK
  9. Mike Dunne’s article about the FWSSR competition - LINK
  10. San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Results - LINK

Interview with Chris McIntosh of Edge of the Lake Vineyard
 

Edge of the Lake Vineyard
 

North Texas Wine Country
 

Gainesville Wine & Country Festival - Nov 23 2024

 

Gold Star
 

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival

 

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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Chris McIntosh, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Winners of the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s Vintners Cup 2024
  2. William Chris Vineyards included in World’s Best Vineyards Listx3
  3. Introducing Friesen Cellars
  4. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: The Science of Heat Stress in Grapevines 
  5. Liz Thach MW for WineBusiness.com: The Fighting and Innovative Spirit of Award Winning Texas Winemakers
  6. LM Archer for The Drinks Business: Does Texas have fine wine potential?
  7. Order the Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle - LINK
  8. Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s Vine 2 Wine Competition Results -LINK
  9. Mike Dunne’s article about the FWSSR competition - LINK
  10. San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Results - LINK

Interview with Chris McIntosh of Edge of the Lake Vineyard
 

Edge of the Lake Vineyard
 

North Texas Wine Country
 

Gainesville Wine & Country Festival - Nov 23 2024

 

Gold Star
 

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Edge of the Lake Vineyard with Chris McIntosh Chris McIntosh, Shelly Wilfong 01:05:44 Chris McIntosh is co-owner and winemaker for Edge of the Lake Vineyard in Valley View, Texas (Texoma AVA). He is also the current president of North Texas Wine Country, the winery association that covers North Texas wineries. We talk about what’s going on at Edge of the Lake as well as developments in North Texas as a whole. And in the Texas wine news segment, there are several new national stories featuring the Texas wine industry, plus wine competition results, new accolades for Texas wineries, big personnel changes, a report from the State Fair of Texas, and more. Cheers y'all! Chris McIntosh is co-owner and winemaker for Edge of the Lake Vineyard in Valley View, Texas (Texoma AVA). He is also the current president of North Texas Wine Country, the winery association that covers North Texas wineries. We talk about what’s going on at Edge of the Lake as well as developments in North Texas as a whole. And in the Texas wine news segment, there are several new national stories featuring the Texas wine industry, plus wine competition results, new accolades for Texas wineries, big personnel changes, a report from the State Fair of Texas, and more. Cheers y'all! rerooted 210, tatum cellars, fredericksburg wine and food festival, north texas wine country, blue ostrich winery, the burg wine co, lonesome vine, gainesville wine and country festival, longhorn cellars, edge of the lake, adega vinho, duchman family winery, landon winery, driftwood estates winery, friessen cellars, rancho serrano, eden hill winery, elisa christopher wines, amy beth wright, sharp family vineyards, 4r ranch vineyard and winery, william chris vineyards, carter creek winery, reddy vineyards, firelight, ab astris, bending branch winery, apical texas, pedernales cellars, arche, texoma, portree cellars, spicewood vineyards, valley view tx, lm archer, red river vineyard, liz thach mw false full 89 5bb8b797-fb90-42b0-a82b-81f475b22bde Sustainability in Texas Wine with Dr. Colleen Myles Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Come Over October
  2. Come On Over Y’all
  3. Texas Wine featured on CBS Saturday Morning Segment
  4. Courtney Bonds for Texas Monthly: Meet Muenster, the Fredericksburg of North Texas
  5. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: Dark, Hardy and Mysterious, the Lenoir Grape Has a Disease-Resistant Superpower
  6. Adam Russell for Agrilife Today: Texas wine grape growers see uptick in Pierce’s disease
  7. McPherson Cellars producing private label wines for United Supermarkets - LINK
  8. Brookshire Brothers grocery chain considering a Texas producer for a private label wine available only at Brookshire - LINK
  9. Texas Wine Growers tasting event on October 6 in Marble Falls - LINK Advocate members use code in your email for a discounted rate.
  10. Texas Hill Country Wineries roadshow on October 24 in San Antonio and Passport during October- LINK
  11. Texas Wine Jam Nov 7–10 -LINK
  12. Specialist of Texas Wine certification with Denise Clarke - LINK

Interview with Dr Colleen Myles of Texas State University
 

About Colleen - LINK
Fermented Landscapes Book

Decanter article on sustainability in wine - LINK

 

Gold Star
 

Kelsey Kramer named Future 40 by Wine Enthusiast

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Dr. Colleen Myles, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Come Over October
  2. Come On Over Y’all
  3. Texas Wine featured on CBS Saturday Morning Segment
  4. Courtney Bonds for Texas Monthly: Meet Muenster, the Fredericksburg of North Texas
  5. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: Dark, Hardy and Mysterious, the Lenoir Grape Has a Disease-Resistant Superpower
  6. Adam Russell for Agrilife Today: Texas wine grape growers see uptick in Pierce’s disease
  7. McPherson Cellars producing private label wines for United Supermarkets - LINK
  8. Brookshire Brothers grocery chain considering a Texas producer for a private label wine available only at Brookshire - LINK
  9. Texas Wine Growers tasting event on October 6 in Marble Falls - LINK Advocate members use code in your email for a discounted rate.
  10. Texas Hill Country Wineries roadshow on October 24 in San Antonio and Passport during October- LINK
  11. Texas Wine Jam Nov 7–10 -LINK
  12. Specialist of Texas Wine certification with Denise Clarke - LINK

Interview with Dr Colleen Myles of Texas State University
 

About Colleen - LINK
Fermented Landscapes Book

Decanter article on sustainability in wine - LINK

 

Gold Star
 

Kelsey Kramer named Future 40 by Wine Enthusiast

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Sustainability in Texas Wine with Dr. Colleen Myles Dr. Colleen Myles, Shelly Wilfong 01:00:57 On episode 88, Dr. Colleen Myles from Texas State University joins me to talk about sustainability in Texas wine. She’s spearheading a sustainability certification program for Texas wineries and grape growers. Several Hill Country wineries and a small grape grower are partnering with Dr Myles on this initiative. In the Texas wine news, we're gearing up for October's Texas Wine Month! Don't miss the ticket giveaway from Texas Wine Growers. Plus, there are new articles on Lenoir, Pierce's disease, and Muenster, a town that Texas Monthly calls "the Fredericksburg of North Texas". Winery news includes new ownership, new distribution, new private label supermarket wines, new tasting rooms, and one that’s closing and more. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! On episode 88, Dr. Colleen Myles from Texas State University joins me to talk about sustainability in Texas wine. She’s spearheading a sustainability certification program for Texas wineries and grape growers. Several Hill Country wineries and a small grape grower are partnering with Dr Myles on this initiative. In the Texas wine news, we're gearing up for October's Texas Wine Month! Don't miss the ticket giveaway from Texas Wine Growers. Plus, there are new articles on Lenoir, Pierce's disease, and Muenster, a town that Texas Monthly calls "the Fredericksburg of North Texas". Winery news includes new ownership, new distribution, new private label supermarket wines, new tasting rooms, and one that’s closing and more. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! uncork texas wines, texas wine, lenoir, hill country wineries, come on over y'all, mcpherson cellars, texas hills vineyard, messina hof, kelsey kramer, texas high plains, william chris wine co, sustainability in wine, come over october, north texas wineries, muenster tx, chateau wright, hill country wine academy, haak wines false full 88 8ec17349-7d4e-4091-9eaf-31156a8869c5 Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine Co. Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. available grapes - Texas Hill Country Wineries list
  2. available grapes - TWGGA list
  3. W. Blake Gray proposes $25 Wine Day
  4. Come Over October
  5. Open Local Wine Day is November 9
  6. Matthew Kaner for Men’s Health: Get Ready to Celebrate the Harvest Under the Moonlight in Texas Wine Country
  7. LM Archer for The Drinks Business: Can you make sparkling wine in Texas?
  8. Historic Designation for Sagmor Vineyard
  9. Narrative for Sagmor Vineyard’s application

Interview with Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine Co

Find J.W. Hardin Wine Co HERE

Gold Star
 

Wine Dinner Series at Dai Due. Happy 10th anniversary, y’all!

 

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Texas Wine News

  1. available grapes - Texas Hill Country Wineries list
  2. available grapes - TWGGA list
  3. W. Blake Gray proposes $25 Wine Day
  4. Come Over October
  5. Open Local Wine Day is November 9
  6. Matthew Kaner for Men’s Health: Get Ready to Celebrate the Harvest Under the Moonlight in Texas Wine Country
  7. LM Archer for The Drinks Business: Can you make sparkling wine in Texas?
  8. Historic Designation for Sagmor Vineyard
  9. Narrative for Sagmor Vineyard’s application

Interview with Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine Co

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Wine Dinner Series at Dai Due. Happy 10th anniversary, y’all!

 

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]]> Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine Co. Rebecca Conley, Shelly Wilfong 01:09:38 Rebecca Conley co-owns J.W. Hardin Wine Co. in Comanche. Comanche is a town that’s rich in Texas history, and Rebecca has done a fantastic job conveying the history of the town and the man J.W. Hardin himself. He was an outlaw, y’all! Listen to hear how Rebecca and her husband Dr. Travis Conley relate to the outlaw theme. In the Texas wine news, I’ve got harvest reports, a new historical designation for a Texas vineyard, a significant article on Texas sparkling wine in an international publication, and much more. Cheers, y'all! Rebecca Conley co-owns J.W. Hardin Wine Co. in Comanche. Comanche is a town that’s rich in Texas history, and Rebecca has done a fantastic job conveying the history of the town and the man J.W. Hardin himself. He was an outlaw, y’all! Listen to hear how Rebecca and her husband Dr. Travis Conley relate to the outlaw theme. In the Texas wine news, I’ve got harvest reports, a new historical designation for a Texas vineyard, a significant article on Texas sparkling wine in an international publication, and much more. Cheers, y'all! brennan vineyards, uncork texas wines, w blake gray, north texas wine country, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, sagmor vineyard, mcpherson cellars, jw hardin wine co, cassaro winery, travis conley, texas wine and grape growers association, matthew kaner, openlocalwine, elisa christopher wines, amy beth wright, messina hof, william chris wine co, elisa jones, come over october, comanche texas, lucky vines, reddy vineyards, bending branch winery, twgga, salt and light vineyards, cl butaud, texas wine lover, txwine false full 87 9f5db487-a755-4c6e-8dca-ed0ade87962f Getting to Know Signor Vineyards with Landon Miller Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Inaugural Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition
  2. PREVIEW WEEK starts July 22! - Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival

 

Interview with Landon Miller of Signor Vineyards

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Find @LandonLloydMiller music on Instagram HERE

 

Gold Star
Eaker BBQ in Fredericksburg for putting Texas wine on the menu!

 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Landon Miller, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Inaugural Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition
  2. PREVIEW WEEK starts July 22! - Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival

 

Interview with Landon Miller of Signor Vineyards

Find Signor Vineyards HERE
Find @LandonLloydMiller music on Instagram HERE

 

Gold Star
Eaker BBQ in Fredericksburg for putting Texas wine on the menu!

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Getting to Know Signor Vineyards with Landon Miller Landon Miller, Shelly Wilfong 01:06:36 Today my guest is Landon Miller of Signor Vineyards. He’s responsible for production and seems to have his hand in many different aspects of the Signor brand. You'll hear more about the care with which Signor approaches winemaking, the strong ties to the land, and how Signor is truly a family business. It's harvest time in Texas! In the Texas wine news, there’s a new wine competition in Cowtown, sad news of a newer Hill Country winery that’s closing, and a distinctively Texas wine focused-preview week for the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival that will be coming up this fall. Cheers y'all! Today my guest is Landon Miller of Signor Vineyards. He’s responsible for production and seems to have his hand in many different aspects of the Signor brand. You'll hear more about the care with which Signor approaches winemaking, the strong ties to the land, and how Signor is truly a family business. It's harvest time in Texas! In the Texas wine news, there’s a new wine competition in Cowtown, sad news of a newer Hill Country winery that’s closing, and a distinctively Texas wine focused-preview week for the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival that will be coming up this fall. Cheers y'all! texas wine, fredericksburg tx, fredericksburg food & wine festival, texas fine wine, fort worth stock show & rodeo, sharp family vineyards, texas davis mountains, kerrville tx, acadia theater, wine competition, texas hill country, texsom, chateau wright, eaker barbeque, kerrville folk festival, caliche coffee, vine 2 wine international wine competition false full 86 5bbe5f83-e7b0-4756-925e-fca3e7b8131e Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. TAMU’s Michael Cook Awarded Presidents’ Award for Scholarship in Viticulture by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture
  2. New Wine Bar in Mansfield (North Texas) - Old Vine Texas
  3. Edge of the Lake featured on CBS News in DFW LINK
  4. Contact for North Texas winery trip from Fredericksburg: donnarene (at) tellyourstory.wine
  5. Decanter World Wine Awards Texas Results
  6. Lone Star International Wine Competition Texas Results
  7. Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Texas Results
  8. Grapefest 2024 - September 12–15 in Grapevine
  9. Halter Ranch Press Release
  10. USDA Brochure on Labeling Organic Wine
  11. CCOF Handout on Organic Wine Labeling

Interview with Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines

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or @crowsonwines on IG
 

and @picnicdmarket on IG too!

 

Gold Star
 

George Straight in general. Specifically, having Texas wine in his dressing room for the record-setting show in College Station.

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Henry Crowson, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. TAMU’s Michael Cook Awarded Presidents’ Award for Scholarship in Viticulture by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture
  2. New Wine Bar in Mansfield (North Texas) - Old Vine Texas
  3. Edge of the Lake featured on CBS News in DFW LINK
  4. Contact for North Texas winery trip from Fredericksburg: donnarene (at) tellyourstory.wine
  5. Decanter World Wine Awards Texas Results
  6. Lone Star International Wine Competition Texas Results
  7. Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Texas Results
  8. Grapefest 2024 - September 12–15 in Grapevine
  9. Halter Ranch Press Release
  10. USDA Brochure on Labeling Organic Wine
  11. CCOF Handout on Organic Wine Labeling

Interview with Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines

Follow Crowson Wines HERE
 

or @crowsonwines on IG
 

and @picnicdmarket on IG too!

 

Gold Star
 

George Straight in general. Specifically, having Texas wine in his dressing room for the record-setting show in College Station.

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

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]]> Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines Henry Crowson, Shelly Wilfong 01:05:35 Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines in Johnson City is always a ton of fun. Both his "0-0" winemaking style and his plans for his brand are pretty unique in Texas. Henry tells all about a future move and his long-term vision for Crowson Wines. In the Texas wine news, there’s a focus on news from North Texas, wine competition results – including some that may surprise you – and a new organic designation that was awarded to a property in Fredericksburg. Cheers, y'all! Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines in Johnson City is always a ton of fun. Both his "0-0" winemaking style and his plans for his brand are pretty unique in Texas. Henry tells all about a future move and his long-term vision for Crowson Wines. In the Texas wine news, there’s a focus on news from North Texas, wine competition results – including some that may surprise you – and a new organic designation that was awarded to a property in Fredericksburg. Cheers, y'all! tony coturri, wine competitions, crowson, non-interventionist winemaking, organic viticulture in texas, winemaker, txwine, txvine, texas viticulture false full 85 33b9c489-128e-4322-b592-dec6da4d27f4 Texas Wine Country Personalities: Jeremy Wilson Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. William Chris Wine Company to Donate Portion of Sales to Feeding Texas
  2. Introducing Signor - Far West - VIDEO
  3. Dr. Russ Kane’s Specialist of Texas Wine Course LIVE in Comfort - LINK
  4. Grafted: Uniting Women in Texas Wine

Interview with Jeremy Wilson, Brand Ambassador and Sommelier at Adega Vinho Winery

Follow Jeremy on IG at @jeremy\_wilson13 and see him at Adega Vinho Winery. Taste his Rock Flower Creations there too!

Mentioned in the interview:

Vinovium’s Rose Revelry event - LINK

 

Gold Star
 

Pedernales Cellars’ sponsorship of the Hill Country Film Festival

 

Demerit
 

Still those wineries that don’t serve Texas wines! Don’t forget to #AskForTexasWines yall!

 

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Jeremy Wilson, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. William Chris Wine Company to Donate Portion of Sales to Feeding Texas
  2. Introducing Signor - Far West - VIDEO
  3. Dr. Russ Kane’s Specialist of Texas Wine Course LIVE in Comfort - LINK
  4. Grafted: Uniting Women in Texas Wine

Interview with Jeremy Wilson, Brand Ambassador and Sommelier at Adega Vinho Winery

Follow Jeremy on IG at @jeremy\_wilson13 and see him at Adega Vinho Winery. Taste his Rock Flower Creations there too!

Mentioned in the interview:

Vinovium’s Rose Revelry event - LINK

 

Gold Star
 

Pedernales Cellars’ sponsorship of the Hill Country Film Festival

 

Demerit
 

Still those wineries that don’t serve Texas wines! Don’t forget to #AskForTexasWines yall!

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

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]]> Texas Wine Country Personalities: Jeremy Wilson Jeremy Wilson, Shelly Wilfong 01:02:10 Jeremy Wilson joins me for episode 84. He's a sommelier and brand ambassador for Adega Vinho Winery and my latest guest in an occasional series of Texas Wine Country Personalities. Jeremy has been around the Texas wine industry for quite awhile not only as a winery employee, but also as a Texas Wine Lover writer and even as a podcaster back in the day. Listen in to hear about his new personal wine project, his thoughts on the Texas wine industry, and the other beverage he loves almost as much as wine. In the Texas wine news, you'll hear about a major winery acquisition, wineries opening and closing, winemakers on the move, weather woes, and more. Cheers y'all! Jeremy Wilson joins me for episode 84. He's a sommelier and brand ambassador for Adega Vinho Winery and my latest guest in an occasional series of Texas Wine Country Personalities. Jeremy has been around the Texas wine industry for quite awhile not only as a winery employee, but also as a Texas Wine Lover writer and even as a podcaster back in the day. Listen in to hear about his new personal wine project, his thoughts on the Texas wine industry, and the other beverage he loves almost as much as wine. In the Texas wine news, you'll hear about a major winery acquisition, wineries opening and closing, winemakers on the move, weather woes, and more. Cheers y'all! bingham family vineyards, signor far west, matt bostick, llano estacado, texas wineries, bull lion ranch winery, russ kane, chris cobb, rock flower creations, kuhlman cellars, adega vinho, frio canyon vineyards, mourvedre rose, brian and jennifer heath, cabernet grill, texas wine auction, benedict rhyne, heath family brands, augusta vin, burklee hills vineyard, rossini vineyards winery, texas hill country, wine and food foundation, og cellars, zachary raines, texas wine lover, specialist of texas wine, winemaker, merit coffee co, txwine, viticulture, wine for the people false full 84 898964f8-8ba8-4b11-921b-a5c0d8123e33 Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. 3 Cheers for the 10th anniversary of Texas Fine Wine
  2. Chris Brundrett is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Gulf South Award Finalist LINK
  3. Nadia Chaudhury for Eater Austin: “Where to Eat and Drink in Driftwood, Texas”
  4. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival Announced LINK

Interview with Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy

Hill Country Wine Academy
 

Grafted: Uniting Women in Texas Wine

 

Gold Star
 

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

 

Demerit
 

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Special Thanks

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]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Kelsey Kramer, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. 3 Cheers for the 10th anniversary of Texas Fine Wine
  2. Chris Brundrett is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Gulf South Award Finalist LINK
  3. Nadia Chaudhury for Eater Austin: “Where to Eat and Drink in Driftwood, Texas”
  4. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival Announced LINK

Interview with Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy

Hill Country Wine Academy
 

Grafted: Uniting Women in Texas Wine

 

Gold Star
 

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

 

Demerit
 

none

 

Special Thanks

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Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

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]]> Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy Kelsey Kramer, Shelly Wilfong 01:02:02 Wine educator Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy joins me to discuss the state of wine education today. Under Kelsey’s direction, the Hill Country Wine Academy, formerly known as the William Chris Wine School, is training Texas wine ambassadors, industry pros, and enthusiasts alike. In the Texas wine news, I’m reflecting on 10 years of Texas Fine Wine, announcing a nice accolade for Chris Brundrett of William Chris Wine Co, and sharing some feedback I’ve received about the last episode and the effort to #AskForTexasWines in restaurants. Cheers, y'all! Wine educator Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy joins me to discuss the state of wine education today. Under Kelsey’s direction, the Hill Country Wine Academy, formerly known as the William Chris Wine School, is training Texas wine ambassadors, industry pros, and enthusiasts alike. In the Texas wine news, I’m reflecting on 10 years of Texas Fine Wine, announcing a nice accolade for Chris Brundrett of William Chris Wine Co, and sharing some feedback I’ve received about the last episode and the effort to #AskForTexasWines in restaurants. Cheers, y'all! bingham family vineyards, wine education, texas wine, william chris wine company, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, ari bendersky, chris brundrett, vintage bookstore & wine bar, amy beth wright, slik wines, grafted, dave mcintyre, askfortexaswines, texas wine analytics, texas hill country, maryam ahmed, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, denise clarke, fall creek vineyards, fredericksburg food and wine festival false full 83 7a40f855-a402-4fb1-b6b6-bfb3ef38f68b #AskForTexasWines with Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele of Becker Vineyards Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Cathy Huyge for Forbes.com “Texas Wines: On Purpose”
  2. New Courses Announced at Hill Country Wine Academy LINK
  3. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

Interview with Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele #AskForTexasWines

Follow the initiative on Instagram at @askfortexaswines or email organizers at askfortexaswines@gmail.com

Find Texas Wine Lover’s restaurant cards HERE

Gold Star
 

Chris Brundrett named one of E&Y’s Regional Entrepreneur of the Year

 

Demerit
 

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Jen Syma, Nichole Bendele, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Cathy Huyge for Forbes.com “Texas Wines: On Purpose”
  2. New Courses Announced at Hill Country Wine Academy LINK
  3. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

Interview with Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele #AskForTexasWines

Follow the initiative on Instagram at @askfortexaswines or email organizers at askfortexaswines@gmail.com

Find Texas Wine Lover’s restaurant cards HERE

Gold Star
 

Chris Brundrett named one of E&Y’s Regional Entrepreneur of the Year

 

Demerit
 

none

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> #AskForTexasWines with Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele of Becker Vineyards Jen Syma, Nichole Bendele, Shelly Wilfong 00:58:54 This episode explores the topic of expanding the Texas wine selections in Texas restaurants. Becker Vineyards' Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele are spearheading the #AskForTexasWines effort. Other wineries are getting on board, and you’ll be hearing a lot more about this initiative very soon. As always, I'll cover some recent Texas wine news and events. Cheers y'all! This episode explores the topic of expanding the Texas wine selections in Texas restaurants. Becker Vineyards' Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele are spearheading the #AskForTexasWines effort. Other wineries are getting on board, and you’ll be hearing a lot more about this initiative very soon. As always, I'll cover some recent Texas wine news and events. Cheers y'all! texaswine, julie kuhlken, tony offil, matt bostick, llano estacado, randy hester, william chris wine company, #texassommelier, hilmy cellars, sandy road vineyards, invention wines, duchman family winery, hye meadow, chris brundrett, airis'ele, messina hof, bending branch, texas high plains, spicewood, ron yates, the standard fredericksburg, texas wine analytics, texas hill country, ab astris, pedernales cellars, nobleman wines, cl butaud, #askfortexaswines, becker vineyards, bob young, paul bonarrigo, fall creek vineyards, txwine, texas viticulture, hill country film festival false full 82 be45c4cf-c754-4037-99a2-04143c8529ec Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Ron Yates Planning Expansion LINK
  2. Halter Ranch Opens Fredericksburg Tasting Room LINK
  3. Emily Capiello for Men’s Health: These Women Are Bringing Texas Wine To The Forefront
  4. Psychiatric Times: A Winery Addresses Mental Health
  5. Bending Branch Derby Extraganza: LINK
  6. Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETS
  7. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  8. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

Interview with Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery and Vineyard

Hye Meadow Winery

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  1. Ron Yates Planning Expansion LINK
  2. Halter Ranch Opens Fredericksburg Tasting Room LINK
  3. Emily Capiello for Men’s Health: These Women Are Bringing Texas Wine To The Forefront
  4. Psychiatric Times: A Winery Addresses Mental Health
  5. Bending Branch Derby Extraganza: LINK
  6. Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETS
  7. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  8. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

Interview with Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery and Vineyard

Hye Meadow Winery

Gold Star
 

none

 

Demerit
 

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]]> Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery Mike Batek, Shelly Wilfong 01:10:03 This is episode 81, and my guest today is Mike Batek. Mike and his wife Denise own Hye Meadow Winery in Hye in the Texas Hill Country. Mike is also the current president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. His story starts at the beginning of his wine journey and ends with upcoming travel and a winemaking "stage" in Slovenia! In the Texas wine news section, I’m talking about wineries opening and expanding, Texas wine women are getting a shoutout in Men’s Health, and I’m reviewing my recent France trip with other Texas wine enthusiasts. Don't miss the ticket giveaways to two events the weekend of May 4-5. Cheers, yall! This is episode 81, and my guest today is Mike Batek. Mike and his wife Denise own Hye Meadow Winery in Hye in the Texas Hill Country. Mike is also the current president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. His story starts at the beginning of his wine journey and ends with upcoming travel and a winemaking "stage" in Slovenia! In the Texas wine news section, I’m talking about wineries opening and expanding, Texas wine women are getting a shoutout in Men’s Health, and I’m reviewing my recent France trip with other Texas wine enthusiasts. Don't miss the ticket giveaways to two events the weekend of May 4-5. Cheers, yall! uplift vineyards, garrison bros, ryan horn, hye meadow winery, texas hill country wineries, kim mcpherson, driftwood estate winery, hye, ron yates wines, chris brundrett, vintner's vault, texas wine auction, john rivenburgh, dave reilly, serrano wines, texas wine analytics, bending branch winery, lewis wines, penny adams, portree cellars, houston rodeo uncorked!, halter ranch texas, mike nelson, txwine false full 81 5e873ef9-a533-4532-8e59-3a17958e9350 Tim Drake's Leap of Faith Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Texas Wine Lover: Texas Wineries Where You Can Watch the Total Solar Eclipse
  2. Southern Living: 7 Reasons Why You Should Plan A Trip To Texas This Year
  3. Wine America: The Magic of Wine
  4. Adam Lee for NorthBay Biz: Sharing the Dream…
  5. Robert Joseph for Meininger’s International: Why Wine Needs More Seducers and Fewer Educators
  6. Follow Marie Cheslik of Slik Wines: @slikwines on Instagram for more discussion about wine marketing to Gen Z, content creation, and more
  7. April 26 Newsom Grape Day: LINK
  8. May 4 Bending Branch Derby Extraganza: LINK
  9. April 20 Rootstock WineFest 2024: Sparkling Wine! Use Code shelly for 10% off TICKETS
  10. May 5 Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETS
  11. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  12. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets
  13. May 11 Texas Wine Market at Bluebonnet Tasting Room in Tomball LINK

Interview with Tim Drake of Michael Ros Winery

Michael Ros Winery  

BioFiltro: worm powered wastewater solutions
Texas Wine Lover article on Michael Ros Winery: LINK

Gold Star  

Paul Bonarrigo Quote in Local Profile website  

“Way back in the 1980s, when you made a presentation, you needed a flak jacket,” “The good news is that people who thought Texas wine was horrible back in the ’80s, they’re dead. When you talk to a newly minted A&M graduate, they will say their favorite [wines] are Texas wines.”

Demerit  

Bob FM radio station ad :-(

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Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Tim Drake, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Looking for a custom crush partner? Bending Branch Winery offers full spectrum bin-to-bottle services, with access to many grape varieties, including those that are certified organic. The experienced winemaking team specializes in traditional and innovative winemaking techniques. Join Bending Branch and its clients in producing highly awarded wines.

Texas Wine News

  1. Texas Wine Lover: Texas Wineries Where You Can Watch the Total Solar Eclipse
  2. Southern Living: 7 Reasons Why You Should Plan A Trip To Texas This Year
  3. Wine America: The Magic of Wine
  4. Adam Lee for NorthBay Biz: Sharing the Dream…
  5. Robert Joseph for Meininger’s International: Why Wine Needs More Seducers and Fewer Educators
  6. Follow Marie Cheslik of Slik Wines: @slikwines on Instagram for more discussion about wine marketing to Gen Z, content creation, and more
  7. April 26 Newsom Grape Day: LINK
  8. May 4 Bending Branch Derby Extraganza: LINK
  9. April 20 Rootstock WineFest 2024: Sparkling Wine! Use Code shelly for 10% off TICKETS
  10. May 5 Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETS
  11. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  12. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets
  13. May 11 Texas Wine Market at Bluebonnet Tasting Room in Tomball LINK

Interview with Tim Drake of Michael Ros Winery

Michael Ros Winery  

BioFiltro: worm powered wastewater solutions
Texas Wine Lover article on Michael Ros Winery: LINK

Gold Star  

Paul Bonarrigo Quote in Local Profile website  

“Way back in the 1980s, when you made a presentation, you needed a flak jacket,” “The good news is that people who thought Texas wine was horrible back in the ’80s, they’re dead. When you talk to a newly minted A&M graduate, they will say their favorite [wines] are Texas wines.”

Demerit  

Bob FM radio station ad :-(

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!  

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Tim Drake's Leap of Faith Tim Drake, Shelly Wilfong 01:52:50 My guest on episode 80 is Tim Drake. He’s winemaker at Michael Ros Winery in Fredericksburg and also makes wine for Farmhouse Vineyards and Majek Vineyards. Tim has been in the Texas wine industry for quite some time, and he started his wine career in Washington. He's an entertaining subject with lots to say about winery design, winemaking philosophies, how the Texas wine industry has evolved, and more. In the Texas wine news section, we’re anticipating the April 8 eclipse, reviewing Texas wine stories from large regional magazines, and discussing the magic of wine, a new campaign by WineAmerica to change the way we talk about wine. Cheers y'all! My guest on episode 80 is Tim Drake. He’s winemaker at Michael Ros Winery in Fredericksburg and also makes wine for Farmhouse Vineyards and Majek Vineyards. Tim has been in the Texas wine industry for quite some time, and he started his wine career in Washington. He's an entertaining subject with lots to say about winery design, winemaking philosophies, how the Texas wine industry has evolved, and more. In the Texas wine news section, we’re anticipating the April 8 eclipse, reviewing Texas wine stories from large regional magazines, and discussing the magic of wine, a new campaign by WineAmerica to change the way we talk about wine. Cheers y'all! haak winery, texas custom wineworks, texas wine, neil newsom, michael ros winery, majek vineyards, wineamerica, doc mcpherson, farmhouse vineyards, texas wine auction, messina hof, becker, sergio cuadra, inventions, rootstock 2024, texas high plains, slate theory, william chris vineyards, adam lee, jet wilmeth, the magic of wine, slikwines, toast of texas, sage's vintage, flat creek estate, daniel kelada, texas hill country, wine and food foundation, rob nida, bending branch winery, paul bonarrigo, dry comal creek, fall creek vineyards, marie cheslik, biofiltro, vinovium, the bluebonnet tasting room, texas viticulture false full 80 6724b3b8-a0db-494e-b185-fa138bc6b376 Bret Perrenoud of Airis'Ele Vineyards Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Texas Right Now
  2. Ari Bendersky: The Case to Drink More American Wine in response to Patrick Cappiello’s viral reel from Feb 25 on @patrickwine on Instagram
  3. Rootstock WineFest 2024: Sparkling Wine! Use Code shelly for 10% off TICKETS
  4. Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETS
  5. TEXSOM Results for Texas Wineries LINK
  6. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  7. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

Interview with Bret Perrenoud of Airis ’Ele Vineyards

Airis ’Ele Vineyards

Gold Star
 

Segovia Wine Bar (Waco) Texas vs. Spain Tasting TICKETS

 

Alycia + Alta Marfa Sip List LINK

Farmhouse Vineyards Playlists LINK

Demerit
 

Austin Rodeo has no Texas wine. :-(

 

Halter Ranch signage along 290. :-(

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Bret Perrenoud, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Texas Right Now
  2. Ari Bendersky: The Case to Drink More American Wine in response to Patrick Cappiello’s viral reel from Feb 25 on @patrickwine on Instagram
  3. Rootstock WineFest 2024: Sparkling Wine! Use Code shelly for 10% off TICKETS
  4. Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETS
  5. TEXSOM Results for Texas Wineries LINK
  6. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  7. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

Interview with Bret Perrenoud of Airis ’Ele Vineyards

Airis ’Ele Vineyards

Gold Star
 

Segovia Wine Bar (Waco) Texas vs. Spain Tasting TICKETS

 

Alycia + Alta Marfa Sip List LINK

Farmhouse Vineyards Playlists LINK

Demerit
 

Austin Rodeo has no Texas wine. :-(

 

Halter Ranch signage along 290. :-(

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Bret Perrenoud of Airis'Ele Vineyards Bret Perrenoud, Shelly Wilfong 01:14:19 My guest today is Bret Perrenoud, is one of the owners of a newer winery in Fredericksburg called Airis'Ele Vineyards. Many in the Texas wine industry know him from his long stint as the general manager at Becker Vineyards. During this interview, Bret shares a lot of stories and lessons learned during his years at Becker and explains how those experiences prepared him to open Airisele in 2022 with his wife Chris and their partners John and Susie Bernard. In the Texas news section, wineries are opening and closing and moving. And People moving too. We’ve got Texsom Awards results, a big Texas wine and travel article, an American wine drinking challenge, and several marquee events featuring Texas wine that you won’t want to miss this spring. Cheers y'all! My guest today is Bret Perrenoud, is one of the owners of a newer winery in Fredericksburg called Airis'Ele Vineyards. Many in the Texas wine industry know him from his long stint as the general manager at Becker Vineyards. During this interview, Bret shares a lot of stories and lessons learned during his years at Becker and explains how those experiences prepared him to open Airisele in 2022 with his wife Chris and their partners John and Susie Bernard. In the Texas news section, wineries are opening and closing and moving. And People moving too. We’ve got Texsom Awards results, a big Texas wine and travel article, an American wine drinking challenge, and several marquee events featuring Texas wine that you won’t want to miss this spring. Cheers y'all! texas winery, llano estacado, texas custom wineworks, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, triple d, grape creek, 4r ranch, westcave cellars, hilmy cellars, tenuta di gambini, coordinates, farmhouse vineyards, airis ele, becker, bending branch, william chris vineyards, spicewood, toast of texas, wine and food foundation, texas wine growers, threshold, fredericksburg, bob young, valley mills vineyard, bent oak winery, texas viticulture, wine for the people, rootstock, cicada cellars, bingham false full 79 eeb540d5-947a-455c-a851-e6b44a376be6 Katy Jane Seaton of Farmhouse Vineyards Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Changes Coming at Vinovium
  2. Paul Caputo for Forbes “Vermetino is a fresh white wine for a hotter world”
  3. OIV + TDA Conference on Pierce’s Disease
  4. Become an advocate member of Texas Wine Growers HERE
  5. March 8 International Women’s Day Event at Wine For the People: TICKETS

UPCOMING / ONGOING:
 

1. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
 

2. May 5 Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas Event Tickets
 

3. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

 

Interview with Katy Jane Seaton of Farmhouse Vineyards

Farmhouse Vineyards

Gold Star
 

Award Winners from 2024 TWGGA Conference

TV Munson Award (grape growing): Alphonse and Martha Dotson
 

Louis F Qualia Award (pioneering spirit): Michael McClendon
 

John E Crosby Award (lifetime achievement): Susan Auler and the late Ed Auler
 

Bunny Becker Women in Wine Award: Roxanne Meyers

 

Demerit
 

None.

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (katy jane seaton, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Changes Coming at Vinovium
  2. Paul Caputo for Forbes “Vermetino is a fresh white wine for a hotter world”
  3. OIV + TDA Conference on Pierce’s Disease
  4. Become an advocate member of Texas Wine Growers HERE
  5. March 8 International Women’s Day Event at Wine For the People: TICKETS

UPCOMING / ONGOING:
 

1. May 4 Texas Wine Auction Tickets
 

2. May 5 Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas Event Tickets
 

3. May 20–21 Sage’s Vintage Symposium Tickets

 

Interview with Katy Jane Seaton of Farmhouse Vineyards

Farmhouse Vineyards

Gold Star
 

Award Winners from 2024 TWGGA Conference

TV Munson Award (grape growing): Alphonse and Martha Dotson
 

Louis F Qualia Award (pioneering spirit): Michael McClendon
 

John E Crosby Award (lifetime achievement): Susan Auler and the late Ed Auler
 

Bunny Becker Women in Wine Award: Roxanne Meyers

 

Demerit
 

None.

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Katy Jane Seaton of Farmhouse Vineyards katy jane seaton, Shelly Wilfong 01:24:21 Katy Jane Seaton is co-owner of Farmhouse Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. We’re talking about Texas agriculture, Farmhouse’s best damn client list, the eclipse, the quest for unity in Texas wine, and much more. ⁠ In the Texas news section, we’ve got some breaking news from Daniel Kelada at Vinovium, good press for Texas white grape varieties, and a special Texas wine event for International Women’s Day.⁠ ⁠ Cheers y'all! Katy Jane Seaton is co-owner of Farmhouse Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. We’re talking about Texas agriculture, Farmhouse’s best damn client list, the eclipse, the quest for unity in Texas wine, and much more. ⁠ In the Texas news section, we’ve got some breaking news from Daniel Kelada at Vinovium, good press for Texas white grape varieties, and a special Texas wine event for International Women’s Day.⁠ ⁠ Cheers y'all! tipsy trailer, kate coleman, randy hester, haak winery, texas wine, michael ros winery, mcpherson cellars, nikhila narra davis, texas vermentino, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, majek vineyard, airis ele vineyards, nick seaton, texas wine and grape growers association, jerry watson, farmhouse vineyards, messina hof, cord switzer, fritz westover, texas high plains, flat creek estate, jaclynn van sant downes, ron yates, daniel kelada, benedicte rhyne, texas wine growers, twgga, gary vee, ben calais, texas department of agriculture, cl butaud, brownfield, whitehouse parker, fredericksburg winery, rae wilson, vinovium, anthony ferguson, texas blanc du bois, tim drake, traci ferguson, texas viticulture, wine for the people false full 78 c672cd2b-686a-468b-a2e7-fcb30453bbf0 Mike and Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Landon Winery Plans Denison Expansion
  2. “Kerrville Hills Winery Opens Tasting House at Schreiner University”
  3. Bingham Family Winery Opens Roanoake Tasting Room
  4. US Court Bans Dicamba Weed Killers
  5. Amy Beth Wright for Garden & Gun Magazine: “An Insider’s Guide to Mason, Texas, the Hill Country’s Best-Kept Secret”
  6. Hill Country Wine Academy: Spring Courses
  7. Texas Wine School with Dr. Russ Kane: Spring Course
  8. Arch Ray Resort in Fredericksburg LINK
  9. Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  10. Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas Event Tickets

Interview with Mike and Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris

Ab Astris
 

Texas Wine Growers

 

Gold Star
 

Award Winners from Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium

Read more HERE

 

Demerit
 

None.

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Kristen Nelson, Shelly Wilfong, Mike Nelson) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. Landon Winery Plans Denison Expansion
  2. “Kerrville Hills Winery Opens Tasting House at Schreiner University”
  3. Bingham Family Winery Opens Roanoake Tasting Room
  4. US Court Bans Dicamba Weed Killers
  5. Amy Beth Wright for Garden & Gun Magazine: “An Insider’s Guide to Mason, Texas, the Hill Country’s Best-Kept Secret”
  6. Hill Country Wine Academy: Spring Courses
  7. Texas Wine School with Dr. Russ Kane: Spring Course
  8. Arch Ray Resort in Fredericksburg LINK
  9. Texas Wine Auction Tickets
  10. Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas Event Tickets

Interview with Mike and Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris

Ab Astris
 

Texas Wine Growers

 

Gold Star
 

Award Winners from Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium

Read more HERE

 

Demerit
 

None.

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Mike and Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris Kristen Nelson, Shelly Wilfong, Mike Nelson 01:04:31 My guests today are Kristin and Mike Nelson of Ab Astris Stonewall. In 2020 I answered a call for harvest help, met the Nelson family, and have enjoyed getting to know them and their wines ever since. Our conversation includes their thoughts on the family business, sustainability, authenticity, and much more. In the Texas news section, we’ve got ownership changes, new tasting rooms, travel news and spring events you won't want to miss. Cheers y'all! My guests today are Kristin and Mike Nelson of Ab Astris Stonewall. In 2020 I answered a call for harvest help, met the Nelson family, and have enjoyed getting to know them and their wines ever since. Our conversation includes their thoughts on the family business, sustainability, authenticity, and much more. In the Texas news section, we’ve got ownership changes, new tasting rooms, travel news and spring events you won't want to miss. Cheers y'all! schreiner university, parr vineyards, robert clay vineyards, texas hill country wineries, dr. richard becker, arch ray winery, landon winery, dr colleen myles, hill country wine symposium, chris brundrett, susan auler, fat ass ranch and winery, wine & food foundation toast of texas, texas wine auction, john rivenburgh, arch ray resort, william chris wine co, kerrville hills winery, texas hill country, ab astris, rivenburgh wines, texas wine growers, fly gap winery, bent oak wineryf, becker vineyards, kate lafleur, fall creek vineyards, texas wine school, hill country wine academy, txwine, mason, txvine false full 77 08d03373-c146-4c6c-bbaa-7e97586df3ee Resources for Grape Growers with Fritz Westover Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results
    1. Texas results on www.txwinelover.com
    2. Full results
  2. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Pierce’s Disease Devastates Vines. Are These New Hybrids the Answer?”
  3. Sara Ventiera for Wine Enthusiast: “This Remote Arts Mecca Near Marfa Is Texas’s Latest Wine Destination”
  4. Texas A&M AgriLife: “Wine Trends to Watch in 2024”
  5. Pamela Vachon for Wine Enthusiast: “7 up and coming wine regions that should be on your radar”
  6. CNN Travel: “Best Destinations to Visit in 2024”
  7. Blake Eddie Scholarship Wine by Bingham Family Vineyards
  8. Enter your wines for the 2024 TEXSOM Awards! LINK

Interview with Fritz Westover

Westover Vineyard Advising
 

Virtual Vineyard Academy
 

Vineyard Underground Podcast

 

Gold Star
 

25th anniversary of the Texas Hill Country Wineries!

Read more HERE

 

Unfortunate press about Texas winery
 

Dallas Observer: Barons Creek Tasting Room Is Now Open in Bishop Arts. But What Is It?

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Fritz Westover, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine News

  1. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results
    1. Texas results on www.txwinelover.com
    2. Full results
  2. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Pierce’s Disease Devastates Vines. Are These New Hybrids the Answer?”
  3. Sara Ventiera for Wine Enthusiast: “This Remote Arts Mecca Near Marfa Is Texas’s Latest Wine Destination”
  4. Texas A&M AgriLife: “Wine Trends to Watch in 2024”
  5. Pamela Vachon for Wine Enthusiast: “7 up and coming wine regions that should be on your radar”
  6. CNN Travel: “Best Destinations to Visit in 2024”
  7. Blake Eddie Scholarship Wine by Bingham Family Vineyards
  8. Enter your wines for the 2024 TEXSOM Awards! LINK

Interview with Fritz Westover

Westover Vineyard Advising
 

Virtual Vineyard Academy
 

Vineyard Underground Podcast

 

Gold Star
 

25th anniversary of the Texas Hill Country Wineries!

Read more HERE

 

Unfortunate press about Texas winery
 

Dallas Observer: Barons Creek Tasting Room Is Now Open in Bishop Arts. But What Is It?

 

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

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Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Resources for Grape Growers with Fritz Westover Fritz Westover, Shelly Wilfong 01:10:13 Fritz Westover is my first guest of the year. He’s a wealth of information for Texas grape growers, and his comments and resources will be valuable to anyone involved in grape growing. Plus there's a lot of Texas wine news including results from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, feature articles in several national wine publications, and more. Demerits and gold stars are back too! Cheers y'all! Fritz Westover is my first guest of the year. He’s a wealth of information for Texas grape growers, and his comments and resources will be valuable to anyone involved in grape growing. Plus there's a lot of Texas wine news including results from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, feature articles in several national wine publications, and more. Demerits and gold stars are back too! Cheers y'all! bingham family vineyards, jim kamas, blake eddie bingham, sister creek vineyard, virtual vineyard academy, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, grape creek vineyard, perissos vineyard, hilmy cellars, vineyard underground podcast, adega vinho, clay roup, texas hills vineyard, ab astris winery, texas fine wine, arch ray winery, virtual viticulture academy, english newsom, dr. justin scheiner, farmhouse vineyards, lightsome wines, dr. bob young, christoval winery, amy beth wright, january weise, alta marta, fritz westover, westover vineyard advising, ricky taylor, spicewood, the austin winery, flat creek estate, ron yates, wedding oak, carter creek winery, wedding oak winery, wine enthusiast, barons creek, fredericksburg, becker vineyards, fredericksburg winery, fall creek vineyards, chateau wright, txwine, texas hill country wine symposium false full 76 f0a34a14-9132-4e4a-a46a-f3c6534c0e64 The Year in Review: Top Texas Stories and Trends of 2023 with Daniel Kelada of Vinovium Mentioned in this Episode

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Top Texas Wine Stories of the Year

  1. Big-time Texas wine press from top local, state, and national wine writers.
  2. Hickory Sands AVA perfected by the TTB. (Llano Uplift AVA was perfected in 2022).
  3. Many Texas wines did very well in competitions, and white wines fared especially well. William Chris Vineyards was named one of the Top 100 Vineyards and Wineries.
  4. Harvest yields were huge.
  5. It was a great year for Texas wine festivals and events.
  6. The Texas Wine Lover app debuted.
  7. Lots of education was delivered through seminars and symposiums. More Texans than ever (or so it seemed) decided to become Specialists of Texas Wine (levels 1 and 2), Texas Wine Ambassador Certification, and WSET courses. Bravo!
  8. Plenty of winemakers were on the move.
  9. Winery tasting rooms opened, and some closed. Others moved locations.
  10. The State Fair of Texas changed direction in the wine garden, and Texas wine only represents 13% of the formerly 100% Texas wine list.

Many thanks to Daniel Kelada at Vinovium for co-hosting this episode!
 

Vinovium

 

Announcing the Texas Wine Pod Awards 2023!
 

Retail Space of the Year: H-E-B Tomball
 

Marketing Campaign of the Year: Pedernales Cellars for Seriously. Texas Wine.
 

Best Social Media Post: North Texas Wine Country
 

Edu-tainment Award: Texas Wine Club
 

Social Media Consistency Award (tie): Reddy Vineyards and Duchman Family Winery
 

Brand with Heart Award: Farmhouse Vineyards
 

Keeping It Real Award: Alta Marfa Winery
 

Winery Dog of the Year: Whiskey at Vinovium
 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT for Best Restaurant Wine List: Cabernet Grill

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Daniel Kelada, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Top Texas Wine Stories of the Year

  1. Big-time Texas wine press from top local, state, and national wine writers.
  2. Hickory Sands AVA perfected by the TTB. (Llano Uplift AVA was perfected in 2022).
  3. Many Texas wines did very well in competitions, and white wines fared especially well. William Chris Vineyards was named one of the Top 100 Vineyards and Wineries.
  4. Harvest yields were huge.
  5. It was a great year for Texas wine festivals and events.
  6. The Texas Wine Lover app debuted.
  7. Lots of education was delivered through seminars and symposiums. More Texans than ever (or so it seemed) decided to become Specialists of Texas Wine (levels 1 and 2), Texas Wine Ambassador Certification, and WSET courses. Bravo!
  8. Plenty of winemakers were on the move.
  9. Winery tasting rooms opened, and some closed. Others moved locations.
  10. The State Fair of Texas changed direction in the wine garden, and Texas wine only represents 13% of the formerly 100% Texas wine list.

Many thanks to Daniel Kelada at Vinovium for co-hosting this episode!
 

Vinovium

 

Announcing the Texas Wine Pod Awards 2023!
 

Retail Space of the Year: H-E-B Tomball
 

Marketing Campaign of the Year: Pedernales Cellars for Seriously. Texas Wine.
 

Best Social Media Post: North Texas Wine Country
 

Edu-tainment Award: Texas Wine Club
 

Social Media Consistency Award (tie): Reddy Vineyards and Duchman Family Winery
 

Brand with Heart Award: Farmhouse Vineyards
 

Keeping It Real Award: Alta Marfa Winery
 

Winery Dog of the Year: Whiskey at Vinovium
 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT for Best Restaurant Wine List: Cabernet Grill

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> The Year in Review: Top Texas Stories and Trends of 2023 with Daniel Kelada of Vinovium Daniel Kelada, Shelly Wilfong 01:12:47 Daniel Kelada of Vinovium joins me to look back at the highs and lows of 2023. We jump right into the top Texas wine stories of the year. Later in the episode, I share the winners of the inaugural TexasWinePod Awards and some of my personal Texas wine highlights. It's been a fun ride! This is the last episode of 2023, and you'll hear from me again early in 2024! Cheers y'all Daniel Kelada of Vinovium joins me to look back at the highs and lows of 2023. We jump right into the top Texas wine stories of the year. Later in the episode, I share the winners of the inaugural TexasWinePod Awards and some of my personal Texas wine highlights. It's been a fun ride! This is the last episode of 2023, and you'll hear from me again early in 2024! Cheers y'all barons creek vineyard, jackie mancuso, brennan vineyards, dan and maura sharp, van johnson, texas wine club, women for winesense, wine education, rootstock waco, winery moves, north texas wine country, atlas vineyard management, hickory sands ava, seth urbanek, texas wine, michael bilger, perissos winery, lonesome vine, michael ros winery, inwood winery, ed auler, pontotoc vineyards picnic table, kuhlman cellars, adega vinho, texas hills vineyard, dandy, duchman family winery, crown hill winery, wine festivals, rachel fanning, state fair of texas wine garden, james tidwell, rodeo uncorked, cabernet grill, dan gatlin, sommly, hill country wine symposium, bingham vineyards, rhyne wines, elisa christopher wines, farmhouse vineyards, texas wine auction, agusta vin, alta marfa, la valentia, bending branch, william chris wine co, gary gilstrap, vineyard at blue mountain, todd webster, dave mcintyre, toast of texas, wedding oak, jon leahy, benedicte rhyne, reddy vineyards, best in class san francisco chronicle, ab astris, wine and food foundation, bluemont vineyard, llano uplift ava, w blake gray for wine searcher, southold farm + cellar, texas wine jam, hill country wineries roadshow, zachary raines, elizabeth rodriguez, becker vineyards, portree cellars, h-e-b, women for wine sense, texas wine avas, texsom, evan mckibben, rae wilson, fall creek vineyards, texas harvest 2023, winemaker moves, jw hardin, sage's vintage symposium, kevin spivey, untamed wine, tim drake, texas viticulture, wine for the people, san antonio stock show wine competition, lost draw false full 75 e127b1e8-da2b-4da3-86ff-d2cc5e333215 Grayson Davies of Arche' Winery & Vineyard Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Results from Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Competition from Texas Wine Lover and Rodeo Uncorked!
  2. W Blake Gray in Wine Searcher: Texas: No Country for Bad Wine
  3. Brittney Anas in Men’s Journal: These Thanksgiving Wines Deserve a Spot on the Table
  4. Kathy Blackwell in Texas Monthly: The Top 25 Texas Gifts of 2023
  5. Broke Lewis in Texas Monthly: Black Winery Owners in Texas Hope to Leave a Legacy for Future Generations
  6. Lana Bortolot in Forbes: A Mixed Case for Thanksgiving
  7. Katie Bell in Forbes: The Best American Sparkling Wines
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with AGrayson Davies of Arche’ Winery & Vineyard in St. Jo, Texas
 

Arche’ Wines

 

North Texas Wine Country

Gold Stars
 

Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Advisory Committee

 

Jerry Eisterhold and TerraVox Winery

Alex Mayyasi for Smithsonian Magazine: The Man Who’s Saving America’s Forgotten Grapes

Demerit
 

none this time

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Grayson Davies, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Results from Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Competition from Texas Wine Lover and Rodeo Uncorked!
  2. W Blake Gray in Wine Searcher: Texas: No Country for Bad Wine
  3. Brittney Anas in Men’s Journal: These Thanksgiving Wines Deserve a Spot on the Table
  4. Kathy Blackwell in Texas Monthly: The Top 25 Texas Gifts of 2023
  5. Broke Lewis in Texas Monthly: Black Winery Owners in Texas Hope to Leave a Legacy for Future Generations
  6. Lana Bortolot in Forbes: A Mixed Case for Thanksgiving
  7. Katie Bell in Forbes: The Best American Sparkling Wines
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with AGrayson Davies of Arche’ Winery & Vineyard in St. Jo, Texas
 

Arche’ Wines

 

North Texas Wine Country

Gold Stars
 

Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Advisory Committee

 

Jerry Eisterhold and TerraVox Winery

Alex Mayyasi for Smithsonian Magazine: The Man Who’s Saving America’s Forgotten Grapes

Demerit
 

none this time

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Grayson Davies of Arche' Winery & Vineyard Grayson Davies, Shelly Wilfong 01:04:38 My guest today is Grayson Davies, winemaker at Arche' Winery & Vineyard in St. Jo. We talk about the Red River Valley, his award-winning Chardonnay, his recent experience with harvest in Paso Robles, and more. First, I’ll share the latest Texas wine news including reports from some of the Texas wine events that have been happening this month. I share highlights from Houston Rodeo's Uncorked! wine competition, a new Texas wine article from a major wine writer, and several holiday mentions in state and national publications. Don't miss this episodes's gold stars including one requiring a road trip to a Kansas City-area winery. Cheers y'all! My guest today is Grayson Davies, winemaker at Arche' Winery & Vineyard in St. Jo. We talk about the Red River Valley, his award-winning Chardonnay, his recent experience with harvest in Paso Robles, and more. First, I’ll share the latest Texas wine news including reports from some of the Texas wine events that have been happening this month. I share highlights from Houston Rodeo's Uncorked! wine competition, a new Texas wine article from a major wine writer, and several holiday mentions in state and national publications. Don't miss this episodes's gold stars including one requiring a road trip to a Kansas City-area winery. Cheers y'all! triple n ranch winery, l'aventure winery, meierstone vineyards, w blake gray, north texas wine country, texas wine, 4r ranch winery, blue ostrich winery, perissos winery, lonesome vine, kai-simone, terravox winery, ab astris winery, duchman family winery, texas monthly, messina hof winery, william chris vineyards, st. jo texas, wine vibes, ron yates, daniel kelada, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, sparkling picpoul blanc, nice winery, pur noire, becker vineyards, houston rodeo uncorked!, spicewood vineyards, chapelton vineyards, tv munson, vinovium, lana bortolot, grayson college, texas viticulture false full 74 086cf45c-99ee-47d3-a441-7613a43e0336 Amit Dhingra PhD Brings A Spirited Approach to Horticulture Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Forbes: 20 of the coolest and most delicious wines for your Thanksgiving table
  2. Kathleen Wilcox: The Best (Unexpected) Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner
  3. MySA: 10 best gifts for Texans
  4. Farmhouse Vineyards: Eclipse Opportunity
  5. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

 

Interview with Amit Dhingra PhD

Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences

International Organisation of Vine and Wine

 

Gold Stars

none this time

 

Demerit

none this time

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Amit Dhingra PhD, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Forbes: 20 of the coolest and most delicious wines for your Thanksgiving table
  2. Kathleen Wilcox: The Best (Unexpected) Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner
  3. MySA: 10 best gifts for Texans
  4. Farmhouse Vineyards: Eclipse Opportunity
  5. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

 

Interview with Amit Dhingra PhD

Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences

International Organisation of Vine and Wine

 

Gold Stars

none this time

 

Demerit

none this time

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Amit Dhingra PhD Brings A Spirited Approach to Horticulture Amit Dhingra PhD, Shelly Wilfong 01:00:45 My guest today is Dr Amit Dhingra, professor and department head in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. His research and programming initiatives are raising the bar for the Texas wine industry. In our interview, you’ll hear why horticulture is critical for our planet, how wine fits into the mix, and how an entrepreneurial approach can help Texas solve viticulture and enology problems. First, I’ll share the latest Texas wine news and reports from some of the Texas wine events that have been happening this month. Cheers y'all! My guest today is Dr Amit Dhingra, professor and department head in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. His research and programming initiatives are raising the bar for the Texas wine industry. In our interview, you’ll hear why horticulture is critical for our planet, how wine fits into the mix, and how an entrepreneurial approach can help Texas solve viticulture and enology problems. First, I’ll share the latest Texas wine news and reports from some of the Texas wine events that have been happening this month. Cheers y'all! texas wine research, horticulture, hye meadow winery, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, spirited learning, farmhouse vineyards, texas high plains, texas hill country, wedding oak winery, bending branch winery, pierce's disease, organisation of wine and vine, texas wine jam, cl butaud, texas a&m university, becker vineyards, tv munson, texas wines for the holidays false full 73 c0cfa149-c263-4e42-b5e1-86b1f5d826d4 Kim McPherson Speaks His Mind Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Dave McIntyre for The Washington Post: With hard work and luck, Texas Hill Country emerges as a wine region.
  2. TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition RESULTS
  3. New William Chris Wine Co Wanderer Series IV benefits Southern Smoke Foundation
  4. FlavoryTX Holiday Prelude Tickets and Information
  5. Texas Wine Jam Tickets and Information
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fort Worth Road Show Tickets and Information
  7. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars

Kim's podcast with Doug Shafer: LINK

Gold Stars

Three Cheers for Elizabeth Rodriguez who is leaving Cabernet Grill after 18 years!

Listen to Rose Thomas Banister’s great podcast Modo di Bere. It’s all about local drinks and sayings. And don’t miss her recent episode featuring me talking about Texas Wine! LINK

Demerit

Houston Rockets partner with Sonoma County Winegrowers to feature Sonoma County wines at games and other events. Will any Texas wines be offered?

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Kim McPherson, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Dave McIntyre for The Washington Post: With hard work and luck, Texas Hill Country emerges as a wine region.
  2. TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition RESULTS
  3. New William Chris Wine Co Wanderer Series IV benefits Southern Smoke Foundation
  4. FlavoryTX Holiday Prelude Tickets and Information
  5. Texas Wine Jam Tickets and Information
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fort Worth Road Show Tickets and Information
  7. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars

Kim's podcast with Doug Shafer: LINK

Gold Stars

Three Cheers for Elizabeth Rodriguez who is leaving Cabernet Grill after 18 years!

Listen to Rose Thomas Banister’s great podcast Modo di Bere. It’s all about local drinks and sayings. And don’t miss her recent episode featuring me talking about Texas Wine! LINK

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Houston Rockets partner with Sonoma County Winegrowers to feature Sonoma County wines at games and other events. Will any Texas wines be offered?

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]]> Kim McPherson Speaks His Mind Kim McPherson, Shelly Wilfong 01:25:31 Kim McPherson a Texas wine trailblazer and son of Texas wine pioneer Doc McPherson who was one of the great texas wine pioneers, growing grapes in west texas in the 1960’s when nobody else was doing it. Kim has made his own mark on the Texas wine industry, first as a winemaker at other Texas wineries, and now at his own place, McPherson Cellars. He has forged into distribution and problem solved with growers in important ways. And he's twice been named a semifinalist for best wine, beer, or spirits producer by the James Beard Foundation. Plus he’s a ton of fun. At the top of the show, there's Texas wine news including a significant Texas wine article in The Washington Post. Thanks for joining me on this Texas wine journey! Kim McPherson a Texas wine trailblazer and son of Texas wine pioneer Doc McPherson who was one of the great texas wine pioneers, growing grapes in west texas in the 1960’s when nobody else was doing it. Kim has made his own mark on the Texas wine industry, first as a winemaker at other Texas wineries, and now at his own place, McPherson Cellars. He has forged into distribution and problem solved with growers in important ways. And he's twice been named a semifinalist for best wine, beer, or spirits producer by the James Beard Foundation. Plus he’s a ton of fun. At the top of the show, there's Texas wine news including a significant Texas wine article in The Washington Post. Thanks for joining me on this Texas wine journey! brennan vineyards, tor na loch, texas wine, llano estacado winery, checkered past winery, mcpherson cellars, cross timbers winery, fat ass winery, farmhouse vineyards, texas winemaker, texas high plains, la diosa cellars, cassandra mcpherson, cochineal, winemaker, leahey vineyards, txwine, spencer igo, txvine true full 72 c8b1c357-724d-44f4-8873-408c3b4045d3 Exploring Texas Wine History with Clay Roup Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: As Texas Wine Gathers Strength, 6 AVAs Are on the Horizon
  2. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Champion Wine Dinner
  3. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition Results
  4. Beverage Dynamics: Wine Panel Reviews American Wine
  5. Travel & Leisure: This Texas Hill Country Town Is Home to Natural Swimming Holes, Wineries, and 50 Giant Cowboy Boots
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fort Worth Road Show
  7. Silicon Valley Bank’s Annual State of the Wine Industry SURVEY
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Clay Roup of Texas Wine Club

Texas Wine Club Wine Experiences and Tasting Room
 

Dr. Russ Kane, instructor for the Specialist of Texas Wine Certification offered by Texas Wine School BLOG
 

Georgian wine documentary “Our Blood is Wine”

 

Gold Stars

Podcast: Meet Me at the Wagon by Perini Ranch Steakhouse and Texas Monthly Podcast Studio

 

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  1. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: As Texas Wine Gathers Strength, 6 AVAs Are on the Horizon
  2. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Champion Wine Dinner
  3. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition Results
  4. Beverage Dynamics: Wine Panel Reviews American Wine
  5. Travel & Leisure: This Texas Hill Country Town Is Home to Natural Swimming Holes, Wineries, and 50 Giant Cowboy Boots
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fort Worth Road Show
  7. Silicon Valley Bank’s Annual State of the Wine Industry SURVEY
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Clay Roup of Texas Wine Club

Texas Wine Club Wine Experiences and Tasting Room
 

Dr. Russ Kane, instructor for the Specialist of Texas Wine Certification offered by Texas Wine School BLOG
 

Georgian wine documentary “Our Blood is Wine”

 

Gold Stars

Podcast: Meet Me at the Wagon by Perini Ranch Steakhouse and Texas Monthly Podcast Studio

 

Demerit

Special Thanks

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]]> Exploring Texas Wine History with Clay Roup Clay Roup, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:24 Happy Texas Wine Month! Clay Roup is one of the founders of Texas Wine Club, and he has a special affinity for Texas wine history. Today we’re talking about history from the time of Spanish missionaries bringing viticulture to Texas in the mid 1600s through the TV Munson days. (Clay and I agree that every Texan should know about TV Munson!) In Texas wine news, there's news about new AVA proposals, a Texas wine has finally won the grand champion award at San Antonio Rodeo wine competition, and there are great scores and national recognition for several other Texas wineries. Cheers y'all! Happy Texas Wine Month! Clay Roup is one of the founders of Texas Wine Club, and he has a special affinity for Texas wine history. Today we’re talking about history from the time of Spanish missionaries bringing viticulture to Texas in the mid 1600s through the TV Munson days. (Clay and I agree that every Texan should know about TV Munson!) In Texas wine news, there's news about new AVA proposals, a Texas wine has finally won the grand champion award at San Antonio Rodeo wine competition, and there are great scores and national recognition for several other Texas wineries. Cheers y'all! texas wine club, wimberley valley wine, parr vineyards, north texas wine country, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, kim mcpherson, russ kane, mcpherson cellars, ed auler, adega vinho, frio canyon vineyards, perini ranch steakhouse, amy beth wright, bending branch, texas high plains, slate theory, william chris vineyards, newsom vineyards, serrano wines, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, wedding oak winery, wine enthusiast, pedernales cellars, gilbert onderdonk, texas hills vineyards, texas wine lover, specialist of texas wine, limestone terrace vineyards, becker vineyards, seventh sons vineyard, tv munson, fall creek vineyards, texas viticulture false full 71 22d6af51-1537-4efd-9dd9-8636be3845bb Messina Hof Winery Co-Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo Mentioned in this Episode

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  2. Register now for The Texas Wine School’s Advanced Texas Wine Specialist Course
  3. LINK to join Rhone Rangers
  4. The Local Palate: What the Wine Pros are Drinking This Fall
  5. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: Roses that Power Into Fall
  6. North Texas Wine Country Fall Passport Event
  7. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fall Passport Event
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery

Buy their memoir!

Video of Paul’s chat with Ron Perry, formerly of Texas A&M

 

Gold Stars

Texas Hill Country Wineries Winemaker Dinners

Buy tickets for the December 3 dinner at Hill & Vine HERE COMING SOON

 

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Special Thanks

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  2. Register now for The Texas Wine School’s Advanced Texas Wine Specialist Course
  3. LINK to join Rhone Rangers
  4. The Local Palate: What the Wine Pros are Drinking This Fall
  5. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: Roses that Power Into Fall
  6. North Texas Wine Country Fall Passport Event
  7. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fall Passport Event
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery

Buy their memoir!

Video of Paul’s chat with Ron Perry, formerly of Texas A&M

 

Gold Stars

Texas Hill Country Wineries Winemaker Dinners

Buy tickets for the December 3 dinner at Hill & Vine HERE COMING SOON

 

Demerit

Special Thanks

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]]> Messina Hof Winery Co-Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo Paul Bonarrigo, Merrill Bonarrigo, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:35 Happy Texas Wine Month! My guests on this episode are some of the pioneers of the Texas Wine industry. Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo are the co-founders of Messina Hof Winery, and they join me to talk about the early days of Messina Hof and the Texas wine industry. They share how Texas wine consumers can help the industry grow and share some encouraging words for new Texas wineries. But first, I'll share some Texas wine news. There’s a disappointing rebranding of the Texas Wine Garden at the State Fair of Texas and a significant decrease in Texas wines available there. But there are some positive stories too, including a chance to further your education in Texas wine and a Southern magazine recognizing some Texas wine women. Cheers, y'all! Happy Texas Wine Month! My guests on this episode are some of the pioneers of the Texas Wine industry. Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo are the co-founders of Messina Hof Winery, and they join me to talk about the early days of Messina Hof and the Texas wine industry. They share how Texas wine consumers can help the industry grow and share some encouraging words for new Texas wineries. But first, I'll share some Texas wine news. There’s a disappointing rebranding of the Texas Wine Garden at the State Fair of Texas and a significant decrease in Texas wines available there. But there are some positive stories too, including a chance to further your education in Texas wine and a Southern magazine recognizing some Texas wine women. Cheers, y'all! texas wine month, pw mccallum, triple n ranch winery, justin scheiner, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, texas wineries, russ kane, rhone rangers, kuhlman cellars, hye meadow, airis ele vineyards, karen bonarrigo, amit dhingra, hidden hangar, hill & vine, larry schafer, ron perry, grapefest, texas heritage vineyards, messina hof, kelsey kramer, texas wine garden, william chris vineyards, stone house, tamu spirited learning, susan combs, spicewood vineyards, state fair of texas wine, red caboose winery, texas wine pioneers, grapevine, sage restaurant, texas wine collective false full 70 6d25b291-fc0e-4015-9a47-1ef43688047a Jackie Mancuso Brought Atlas Vineyard Management to Texas Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Monthly’s Vintner’s Cup Winners:

-Bolen Vineyards 2022 Marsanne
 

-English Newsom 2021 Dry Riesling
 

-Invention Vineyards 2022 Vintage Riesling
 

-William Chris 2022 Chenin Blanc, Dell Valley
 

-Agusta Vin’s 2022 Reserve Montepulciano
 

-Becker Vineyards 2019 Barbera, Tallent Vineyard
 

-CL Butaud 2021 Grenache, Farmhouse Vineyards
 

-Chateau Wright 2020 Malbec “Point of Rocks”
 

-McPherson Cellars 2021 Counoise
 

-Messina Hof 2019 Paulo Sagrantino
 

-Pedernales Cellars 2020 Texas High Plains Grenache
 

-Skies Over Texas 2021 Mourvedre

 

Honorable Mentions:
 

Christoval Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

Invention Vineyards 2021 Left Bank Bordeaux
 

Llano Estacado 2021 Artist Blend
 

Wedding Oak Winery 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

Fly Gap Winery 2021 Tempranillo
 

Grape Creek Vineyards 2019 The Individualist
 

Bending Branch 2019 Tannat
 

Duchman Family Winery 2019 Montepulciano
 

Valley Mills Vineyards 2021 Grenache
 

Ab Astris 2019 Zinfandel
 

Pebble Rock 2020 Tempranillo
 

Portree Cellars 2021 Aglianico
 

Ron Yates 2019 Friesen
 

Bell Springs Winery 2020 Tempranillo
 

Lost Draw Cellars 2020 GSM
 

Sandstone Cellars 2019 XX111
 

Lewis Wines 2021 Chenin Blanc
 

Lost Draw Cellars 2022 Picpoul Blanc

GrapeFest People’s Choice Awards: Congrats to Messina Hof, Bull Lion Ranch, Silver Dollar Winery, Kiepersol, and Juniper Cove Winery for winning top honors.

Baron’s Creek Opening in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District. Read about it HERE

Pontotoc Vineyards to open Picnic Table in Hye

North Texas Wine Country Fall Passport Event

Texas Hill Country Wineries Fall Passport Event

Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Jackie Mancuso of Atlas Vineyard Management

Atlas Vineyard Management

Gold Stars

Demerit

Special Thanks

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (jackie mancuso, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Monthly’s Vintner’s Cup Winners:

-Bolen Vineyards 2022 Marsanne
 

-English Newsom 2021 Dry Riesling
 

-Invention Vineyards 2022 Vintage Riesling
 

-William Chris 2022 Chenin Blanc, Dell Valley
 

-Agusta Vin’s 2022 Reserve Montepulciano
 

-Becker Vineyards 2019 Barbera, Tallent Vineyard
 

-CL Butaud 2021 Grenache, Farmhouse Vineyards
 

-Chateau Wright 2020 Malbec “Point of Rocks”
 

-McPherson Cellars 2021 Counoise
 

-Messina Hof 2019 Paulo Sagrantino
 

-Pedernales Cellars 2020 Texas High Plains Grenache
 

-Skies Over Texas 2021 Mourvedre

 

Honorable Mentions:
 

Christoval Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

Invention Vineyards 2021 Left Bank Bordeaux
 

Llano Estacado 2021 Artist Blend
 

Wedding Oak Winery 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

Fly Gap Winery 2021 Tempranillo
 

Grape Creek Vineyards 2019 The Individualist
 

Bending Branch 2019 Tannat
 

Duchman Family Winery 2019 Montepulciano
 

Valley Mills Vineyards 2021 Grenache
 

Ab Astris 2019 Zinfandel
 

Pebble Rock 2020 Tempranillo
 

Portree Cellars 2021 Aglianico
 

Ron Yates 2019 Friesen
 

Bell Springs Winery 2020 Tempranillo
 

Lost Draw Cellars 2020 GSM
 

Sandstone Cellars 2019 XX111
 

Lewis Wines 2021 Chenin Blanc
 

Lost Draw Cellars 2022 Picpoul Blanc

GrapeFest People’s Choice Awards: Congrats to Messina Hof, Bull Lion Ranch, Silver Dollar Winery, Kiepersol, and Juniper Cove Winery for winning top honors.

Baron’s Creek Opening in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District. Read about it HERE

Pontotoc Vineyards to open Picnic Table in Hye

North Texas Wine Country Fall Passport Event

Texas Hill Country Wineries Fall Passport Event

Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Jackie Mancuso of Atlas Vineyard Management

Atlas Vineyard Management

Gold Stars

Demerit

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Jackie Mancuso Brought Atlas Vineyard Management to Texas jackie mancuso, Shelly Wilfong 00:53:55 Jackie Mancuso, vineyard manager for Atlas Vineyard Management joins me for this episode. Jackie and her teams were responsible for a lot of the grapes that were harvested in the Hill Country this year. We talk viticulture - including differences in Texas and California (where she’s from), disease pressures, picking rootstock, irrigation philosophy, and more. But first, the Texas wine news. Texas Monthly has released the winners of this year’s Vintners Cup, the 37th annual GrapeFest has just concluded and People’s Choice winners announced, and there are a couple of new places opening around the state that you might want to check out. Thanks for joining me on this Texas wine journey! Cheers y'all. Jackie Mancuso, vineyard manager for Atlas Vineyard Management joins me for this episode. Jackie and her teams were responsible for a lot of the grapes that were harvested in the Hill Country this year. We talk viticulture - including differences in Texas and California (where she’s from), disease pressures, picking rootstock, irrigation philosophy, and more. But first, the Texas wine news. Texas Monthly has released the winners of this year’s Vintners Cup, the 37th annual GrapeFest has just concluded and People’s Choice winners announced, and there are a couple of new places opening around the state that you might want to check out. Thanks for joining me on this Texas wine journey! Cheers y'all. atlas vineyard management, texas wine, texas vines, pontotoc vineyards picnic table, grapefest, texas high plains, texas hill country, baron's creek bishop arts district, texas monthly vintners cup 2023, txvine, texas viticulture false full 69 08f6786b-d708-469e-bff9-a1ebce226c3e Cheramie and Todd Aho of Cheramie Wine Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Signor Winemaker Eric Weisinger in Oregon Wine Press: “From the Valley to the Hills: Experienced Oregon winemaker also finds success in Texas”
  2. Good Morning America: Franklin Vines / Shankleville, Texas
  3. Cannabis vs. Wine in High Times: Texas Cannabis Companies’ Economic Impact Predicted To Surpass Wine
  4. Cross Timbers Wine Trail’s Radio Ads for Texas Wine and Texas Agriculture
  5. North Texas Wine Country Fall Passport Event
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fall Passport Event
  7. Haak Winery / KHOU 11 News
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Cheramie and Todd Aho of Cheramie Wine

Cheramie Wine
 

Operation Enduring Support

Some of Cheramie's favorite Instagram "follows":

@africanamericanvintners

@bodkinwines

@urbangrape

@uncorkedandcultured

@JuliaConey

@blackwineprofessionals

@liftcollectiveorg

 

Gold Stars

Patient Grape Growers and Winemakers!

 

Demerit
 

ChatGPT’s Texas wine knowledge!

 

Special Thanks

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  1. Signor Winemaker Eric Weisinger in Oregon Wine Press: “From the Valley to the Hills: Experienced Oregon winemaker also finds success in Texas”
  2. Good Morning America: Franklin Vines / Shankleville, Texas
  3. Cannabis vs. Wine in High Times: Texas Cannabis Companies’ Economic Impact Predicted To Surpass Wine
  4. Cross Timbers Wine Trail’s Radio Ads for Texas Wine and Texas Agriculture
  5. North Texas Wine Country Fall Passport Event
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Fall Passport Event
  7. Haak Winery / KHOU 11 News
  8. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here

Interview with Cheramie and Todd Aho of Cheramie Wine

Cheramie Wine
 

Operation Enduring Support

Some of Cheramie's favorite Instagram "follows":

@africanamericanvintners

@bodkinwines

@urbangrape

@uncorkedandcultured

@JuliaConey

@blackwineprofessionals

@liftcollectiveorg

 

Gold Stars

Patient Grape Growers and Winemakers!

 

Demerit
 

ChatGPT’s Texas wine knowledge!

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Cheramie and Todd Aho of Cheramie Wine Cheramie Aho, Todd Aho, Shelly Wilfong 01:16:53 My guests are Cheramie Law Aho and Todd Aho. In 2020, they launched Cheramie Wine, and they’ve been building the brand ever since. Cheramie and Todd discuss self funding their wine business, finding mentors, and overcoming challenges along the way. Now they're happily expanding and finding key retail placements. But first, listen for the latest Texas wine news. I’ve got a feature on Signor Vineyards's winemaker, an article about Texas wine vs. cannabis, and news of a new Texas wine brand that was recently shared on Good Morning America. Plus my reflections on Texas wine at the 18th annual TEXSOM conference. Cheers y'all! My guests are Cheramie Law Aho and Todd Aho. In 2020, they launched Cheramie Wine, and they’ve been building the brand ever since. Cheramie and Todd discuss self funding their wine business, finding mentors, and overcoming challenges along the way. Now they're happily expanding and finding key retail placements. But first, listen for the latest Texas wine news. I’ve got a feature on Signor Vineyards's winemaker, an article about Texas wine vs. cannabis, and news of a new Texas wine brand that was recently shared on Good Morning America. Plus my reflections on Texas wine at the 18th annual TEXSOM conference. Cheers y'all! false full 68 f00b61db-a3d6-447c-b51a-4f77e9253283 Texas Wine Country Personalities: Amie Nemec, new co-owner of Texas Wine Lover Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. 2023 Texas Harvest Update
  2. Oregon State University: Managing Grapevines During Heat Spike
  3. Available Texas Fruit Listing
  4. William Chris Vineyards Named Top 100 Vineyards List
  5. Chris Missick Consulting for Bending Branch Winery: Press Release
  6. Join me for a Texas Wine Club Blind Tasting Experience in Dallas! Registration
  7. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: “White Wines Off the Beaten Path”
  8. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: “All American Rosés for the 4th of July”
  9. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: “Summer Wines: The Heat Wave Edition”
  10. Sam Stone for Bon Appetit “Get to Know One of Texas’s Most Beautiful Restaurants”
  11. D Magazine: “True Crime and Wine”
  12. Westcave Cellars & Winery FOR SALE
  13. Pella Legna Winery FOR SALE
  14. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here
  15. Texas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!

Interview with Amie Nemec

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Susan Johnson and Chase Jones - Interview

 

Karen Bonarrigo - Interview

Education

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  1. 2023 Texas Harvest Update
  2. Oregon State University: Managing Grapevines During Heat Spike
  3. Available Texas Fruit Listing
  4. William Chris Vineyards Named Top 100 Vineyards List
  5. Chris Missick Consulting for Bending Branch Winery: Press Release
  6. Join me for a Texas Wine Club Blind Tasting Experience in Dallas! Registration
  7. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: “White Wines Off the Beaten Path”
  8. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: “All American Rosés for the 4th of July”
  9. Lana Bortolot for Forbes: “Summer Wines: The Heat Wave Edition”
  10. Sam Stone for Bon Appetit “Get to Know One of Texas’s Most Beautiful Restaurants”
  11. D Magazine: “True Crime and Wine”
  12. Westcave Cellars & Winery FOR SALE
  13. Pella Legna Winery FOR SALE
  14. Come to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here
  15. Texas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!

Interview with Amie Nemec

www.txwinelover.com

Gold Stars

Susan Johnson and Chase Jones - Interview

 

Karen Bonarrigo - Interview

Education

Read about primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas/flavors HERE

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Texas Wine Country Personalities: Amie Nemec, new co-owner of Texas Wine Lover Amie Nemec, Pablo Valqui, Shelly Wilfong 01:22:49 My guest today is Amie Nemec, the new co-owner of Texas Wine Lover. We discuss how she got her start in wine, what she’s learned along the way, and her new role with Texas Wine Lover. Plus it's harvest time across much of Texas. William Chris makes the Top 100 Vineyards in the World list for the second year in a row, and more! Cheers, y'all. My guest today is Amie Nemec, the new co-owner of Texas Wine Lover. We discuss how she got her start in wine, what she’s learned along the way, and her new role with Texas Wine Lover. Plus it's harvest time across much of Texas. William Chris makes the Top 100 Vineyards in the World list for the second year in a row, and more! Cheers, y'all. texas wineries for sale, texas wine club, wineries, texas wine, michael ros winery, texas wineries, hilmy cellars, adega vinho, landon winery, duchman, cassaro winery, michael cook, pella legna, rancho loma vineyards, farmhouse vineyards, william chris vineyards, hill country wine sense, westcave cellar, doug lewis, ron yates, kerrville hills winery, pedernales cellars, texas wine lover, bolen vineyards, viticulture false full 67 643ec828-271c-42c0-82da-217c5b5eaa12 Talking Texas Viticulture with Evan McKibben Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

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  2. Fritz Westover won the The 2023 ASEV-ES Distinguished Service Award! Press Release
  3. Fritz Westover’s podcast: Vineyard Underground
  4. Tina Danze for the Dallas Morning News: 4 Texas wines, beers and ciders we’re drinking this summer. (possible paywall)
  5. Uplift Vineyard Aglianico wins Silver at Decanter Wine Awards - Press Release
  6. Join me for a Texas Wine Club Blind Tasting Experience in Dallas! Registration
  7. Southern Living: 4 small Texas towns that go big on wine
  8. VinePair includes CL Butaud Ramato in The 15 Best Orange Wines for 2023
  9. Texas Wine Lover Tempranillo Tasting Results
  10. Congrats to Slate Theory and William Chris for inclusion on the Vine Pair list “The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023”
  11. Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Results
  12. Texas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!

Interview with Evan McKibben

Find Evan here:
 

-Pedernales Cellars
 

-Broken Grape - Texas Wine and Agricultural Experiences
 

-Agricultural Experiences at Lost Draw at Johnson City

 

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  2. Fritz Westover won the The 2023 ASEV-ES Distinguished Service Award! Press Release
  3. Fritz Westover’s podcast: Vineyard Underground
  4. Tina Danze for the Dallas Morning News: 4 Texas wines, beers and ciders we’re drinking this summer. (possible paywall)
  5. Uplift Vineyard Aglianico wins Silver at Decanter Wine Awards - Press Release
  6. Join me for a Texas Wine Club Blind Tasting Experience in Dallas! Registration
  7. Southern Living: 4 small Texas towns that go big on wine
  8. VinePair includes CL Butaud Ramato in The 15 Best Orange Wines for 2023
  9. Texas Wine Lover Tempranillo Tasting Results
  10. Congrats to Slate Theory and William Chris for inclusion on the Vine Pair list “The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023”
  11. Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Results
  12. Texas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!

Interview with Evan McKibben

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-Pedernales Cellars
 

-Broken Grape - Texas Wine and Agricultural Experiences
 

-Agricultural Experiences at Lost Draw at Johnson City

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Talking Texas Viticulture with Evan McKibben Evan McKibben, Shelly Wilfong 01:28:20 Evan McKibben wants nothing more than to share the stories of the vineyard with Texas wine drinkers. He's the vineyard manager at Pedernales Cellars’ Kuhlken Vineyard just north of Fredericksburg. Before that, he managed vineyards for William Chris Vineyards and also founded Red Caboose Winery with his dad. In our interview, Evan talks about opportunities to learn viticulture, his wine brand Broken Grape, and his farming philosophy. In Texas wine news, lots of Texas winemakers are on the move, and the national spotlight is shining on a number of Texas wines and wine regions. Cheers y'all! Evan McKibben wants nothing more than to share the stories of the vineyard with Texas wine drinkers. He's the vineyard manager at Pedernales Cellars’ Kuhlken Vineyard just north of Fredericksburg. Before that, he managed vineyards for William Chris Vineyards and also founded Red Caboose Winery with his dad. In our interview, Evan talks about opportunities to learn viticulture, his wine brand Broken Grape, and his farming philosophy. In Texas wine news, lots of Texas winemakers are on the move, and the national spotlight is shining on a number of Texas wines and wine regions. Cheers y'all! tatum cellars, texas wine club, mourvedre, loyal valley vineyard, lost draw at johnson city, seth urbanek, texas wine, 4r ranch winery, bell mountain ava, kuhlman cellars, regenerative agriculture, dessert willow vineyard, rachel fanning, nick seaton, brennan vineyard, adelphos cellars, chris brundrett, rob warren, farmhouse vineyards, john rivenburgh, farmer, bending branch, fritz westover, texas high plains, slate theory, zach johnson, augusta vin, uplift vineyard, ron yates, texas hill country, benedicte rhyne, vintage press vineyard, tempranillo, vineyard evan, pedernales cellars, robert clay vineyard, austin winery, cl butaud, remi immler, broken grape, becker vineyards, josh, johnny sanchez, anthony ferguson, texas viticulture false full 66 91953929-e10e-40be-ab24-6cad96016f4e Dan and Maura Sharp: Replanting The Vineyard at Blue Mountain in Texas Davis Mountains AVA Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. VinePair: 10 American Wine Regions That Deserve More Recognition
  2. VinePair: The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023
  3. TEXSOM Awards Results
  4. Wine Enthusiast: If You Like Pinot Grigio, Try Picpoul.
  5. Decanter: Picpoul makes a splash in America
  6. Texas Wine Club Wine Experiences in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Hye
  7. Teas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!
  8. Get the scoop on FlavoryTX, an educational non-profit focused on Texas food and beverage.

Interview with Dan and Maura Sharp

Sharp Family Vineyards / The Vineyard at Blue Mountain

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  2. VinePair: The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023
  3. TEXSOM Awards Results
  4. Wine Enthusiast: If You Like Pinot Grigio, Try Picpoul.
  5. Decanter: Picpoul makes a splash in America
  6. Texas Wine Club Wine Experiences in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Hye
  7. Teas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!
  8. Get the scoop on FlavoryTX, an educational non-profit focused on Texas food and beverage.

Interview with Dan and Maura Sharp

Sharp Family Vineyards / The Vineyard at Blue Mountain

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]]> Dan and Maura Sharp: Replanting The Vineyard at Blue Mountain in Texas Davis Mountains AVA Dan Sharp, Maura Sharp, Shelly Wilfong 01:45:51 I made a trip out west to interview today’s guests. The Texas Davis Mountains AVA has been on my radar for quite some time, but I had never actually been there just recently. The highlight of my trip was sitting down for a long chat with Dan and Maura Sharp, the inspiring couple that’s replanting the historic Vineyard at Blue Mountain. They're on a mission to create world class wine from the highest elevation vineyard in Texas (5600' feet). In Texas wine news, I'll recap the recent VinePair articles that highlight Texas wines, share some takeaways from recent educational events I've attended, and share what two major publications are saying about Picpoul blanc. Cheers y'all! I made a trip out west to interview today’s guests. The Texas Davis Mountains AVA has been on my radar for quite some time, but I had never actually been there just recently. The highlight of my trip was sitting down for a long chat with Dan and Maura Sharp, the inspiring couple that’s replanting the historic Vineyard at Blue Mountain. They're on a mission to create world class wine from the highest elevation vineyard in Texas (5600' feet). In Texas wine news, I'll recap the recent VinePair articles that highlight Texas wines, share some takeaways from recent educational events I've attended, and share what two major publications are saying about Picpoul blanc. Cheers y'all! bingham family vineyards, texas wine club, texas davis mountains ava, women for winesense, the vineyard at blue mountain, times ten cellars, haak winery, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, high desert viticulture, driftwood estate winery, mcpherson cellars, hilmy cellars, texas fine wine, picpoul blanc, michael mcclendon, sharp family vineyards, texas davis mountains, william chris vineyards, fort davis, sage's vintage, hidden hangar winery, siboney cellars, ron yates, french connection wines, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, ben calais, wes jensen, piquepol, becker vineyards, winemaker, texsom, high elevation viticulture, amy gross, viticulture false full 65 b2ac0634-2023-450e-8c7b-fe50141badb3 Michael Barton of Hilmy Cellars Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why.
  2. Tribute Wine for the late Dr. Pat Brennan: Purchase on Brennan Vineyards’ website
  3. International Wine Review: CL Butaud Profile and Wine Reviews
  4. Sage’s Symposium in Nacogdoches - May 23
  5. AgriLife’s Central Texas Vines and Wines in Waco at Valley Mills Vineyard - May 23
  6. Comparing Cotton and Wine: Texas Farm Bureau Cotton article and Wine America Economic Study for Wine

Interview with Michael Barton of Hilmy Cellars

Hilmy Cellars

Gold Star

Dr. Russ Kane’s Advanced Specialist of Texas Wine course, fellow classmates, and our fearless instructor.

 

Demerit
Popular podcast publishes episode featuring great pairings with Mexican and Tex-Mex. No mention of Texas wine.

 

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  1. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why.
  2. Tribute Wine for the late Dr. Pat Brennan: Purchase on Brennan Vineyards’ website
  3. International Wine Review: CL Butaud Profile and Wine Reviews
  4. Sage’s Symposium in Nacogdoches - May 23
  5. AgriLife’s Central Texas Vines and Wines in Waco at Valley Mills Vineyard - May 23
  6. Comparing Cotton and Wine: Texas Farm Bureau Cotton article and Wine America Economic Study for Wine

Interview with Michael Barton of Hilmy Cellars

Hilmy Cellars

Gold Star

Dr. Russ Kane’s Advanced Specialist of Texas Wine course, fellow classmates, and our fearless instructor.

 

Demerit
Popular podcast publishes episode featuring great pairings with Mexican and Tex-Mex. No mention of Texas wine.

 

Special Thanks

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]]> Michael Barton of Hilmy Cellars michael barton, Shelly Wilfong 00:51:16 Michael Barton is the winemaker at Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg. He’s earning rave reviews for his wines, and today you’ll hear about his deep appreciation for Texas grape growers, the changes he’s been making at Hilmy, and what he learned working for some larger wineries. If you haven’t been to Hilmy lately, you’ll definitely want to go after hearing Michael’s interview. But first, the Texas wine news. Cheers, y'all! Michael Barton is the winemaker at Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg. He’s earning rave reviews for his wines, and today you’ll hear about his deep appreciation for Texas grape growers, the changes he’s been making at Hilmy, and what he learned working for some larger wineries. If you haven’t been to Hilmy lately, you’ll definitely want to go after hearing Michael’s interview. But first, the Texas wine news. Cheers, y'all! brennan vineyards, colorado wine, agrilife, southold farm+cellars, hye meadow winery, texas wine, la pradera vineyard, texas wine education, llano estacado winery, texas hill country wine, hilmy cellars, farmhouse vineyards, sage's vintage, veesart vineyards, cl butaud, texas wine country, apical tx, calais winery false full 64 62be7152-2091-4e28-82ea-2a0e4d33d233 Phil Lopez of Silver Spur Vineyard & Winery in Hico Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. VinePair: Texas Hill Country Named one of The World’s Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2023
  2. VinePair: Becker named one of The 30 best chardonnays for 2023
  3. Cheramie Aho receives Grant from Association of African American Vintners
  4. Amie Nemec for Texas Monthly: Out-of-State Wineries Are Moving to Texas for Cheaper Land and Friendlier Competition
  5. Lubbock Radio Piece #1
  6. Lubbock Radio Piece #2

Interview with Phil Lopez of Silver Spur Vineyard and Winery

Silver Spur

Gold Star
 

Wine & Food Foundation’s outreach to chefs for Toast of Texas 2023. Great event!

 

Demerit

World Champion Houston Astros Commemorative WIne Bottlings are made from California wine.

 

Hail. boo.

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  1. VinePair: Texas Hill Country Named one of The World’s Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2023
  2. VinePair: Becker named one of The 30 best chardonnays for 2023
  3. Cheramie Aho receives Grant from Association of African American Vintners
  4. Amie Nemec for Texas Monthly: Out-of-State Wineries Are Moving to Texas for Cheaper Land and Friendlier Competition
  5. Lubbock Radio Piece #1
  6. Lubbock Radio Piece #2

Interview with Phil Lopez of Silver Spur Vineyard and Winery

Silver Spur

Gold Star
 

Wine & Food Foundation’s outreach to chefs for Toast of Texas 2023. Great event!

 

Demerit

World Champion Houston Astros Commemorative WIne Bottlings are made from California wine.

 

Hail. boo.

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]]> Phil Lopez of Silver Spur Vineyard & Winery in Hico Phil Lopez, Shelly Wilfong 01:03:15 Today you’ll hear from Phil Lopez of Silver Spur Winery in Hico. He’s a Texan who got into wine while living in California. Phil is most at home in the vineyard, and you'll love what Phil has to say about Texas wine. After 62 episodes, finally someone wore a cowboy hat to the interview. But first, the Texas wine news. VinePair continues to share some love with Texas wine country and Texas wineries. Lubbock radio stations promote Texas wine, Cheramie Aho wins a grant for her wine work, and Amie Nemec writes an article for Texas Monthly exploring why wineries might relocate to Texas. Cheers y'all! Today you’ll hear from Phil Lopez of Silver Spur Winery in Hico. He’s a Texan who got into wine while living in California. Phil is most at home in the vineyard, and you'll love what Phil has to say about Texas wine. After 62 episodes, finally someone wore a cowboy hat to the interview. But first, the Texas wine news. VinePair continues to share some love with Texas wine country and Texas wineries. Lubbock radio stations promote Texas wine, Cheramie Aho wins a grant for her wine work, and Amie Nemec writes an article for Texas Monthly exploring why wineries might relocate to Texas. Cheers y'all! slate theory winery, serrano wine, texas wine, texas hill country wine, sandy road vineyards, central texas wine, cabernet grill, texas monthly, monty dixon, association of african american vintners, bar z winery, twgga, becker vineyards, farmhouse vineyatds, winemaker, hico, fall creek vineyards, amie nemec, missick cellars, viticulture, six twists false full 63 b5a9392f-2979-4e87-b6e0-370cc13b9898 Winemaker Jon Leahy of Becker Vineyards Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Lana Bortolot on Forbes.com: Women in Wine: The Texan Torch Carriers
  2. SevenFifty Daily: How Viticulture Programs Drive Success for Emerging Wine Regions
  3. William Chris Wine School
  4. WSET Course at Majek Vineyard
  5. Finger Lakes International Wine Competition entries due May 12 enter here
  6. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with Jon Leahy of Becker Vineyards

Becker Vineyards

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Rootstock Wine Festival organizers and volunteers!

 

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  1. Lana Bortolot on Forbes.com: Women in Wine: The Texan Torch Carriers
  2. SevenFifty Daily: How Viticulture Programs Drive Success for Emerging Wine Regions
  3. William Chris Wine School
  4. WSET Course at Majek Vineyard
  5. Finger Lakes International Wine Competition entries due May 12 enter here
  6. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with Jon Leahy of Becker Vineyards

Becker Vineyards

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Rootstock Wine Festival organizers and volunteers!

 

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]]> Winemaker Jon Leahy of Becker Vineyards Jon Leahy, Shelly Wilfong 01:11:36 Today my guest is Jon Leahy, the winemaker at Becker Vineyards, one of the first, and one of the largest wineries in Texas. We take a look back at some of the most memorable wines he’s made, his extensive travels, and what’s next for Becker Vineyards. I’ve got a last minute ticket giveaway for Toast of Texas! And as always, we’ll review some of the news stories where Texas wine has shown up. Cheers y'all! Today my guest is Jon Leahy, the winemaker at Becker Vineyards, one of the first, and one of the largest wineries in Texas. We take a look back at some of the most memorable wines he’s made, his extensive travels, and what’s next for Becker Vineyards. I’ve got a last minute ticket giveaway for Toast of Texas! And as always, we’ll review some of the news stories where Texas wine has shown up. Cheers y'all! cabernet sauvignon, wine education, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, tallent vineyard, pedernales, bingham vineyard, counoise, maureen qualia, women in wine, messina hof, valley mills vineyards, roxanne myers, barbera, uplift vineyard, texas tech university, william chris vineyard, wedding oak, texas hill country, ab astris, claret, semillon, famhouse vineyard, lost oak winery, winemaker, spicewood vineyards, wine cruises, wilmeth vineyard, txwine, rootstock false full 62 a167a4e2-027d-4070-b5f9-f663fc48acef Dan Gatlin's Dogged Quest for Quality at Inwood Estates Winery Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Rae Wilson named to VinePair List of 50
  2. VinePair Red Blends article features 6 Texas wines
  3. Lana Bortolot on Forbes.com Women in Wine: Focus on Texas
  4. Texas Wine History Documentary by Mark Fusco
  5. Newsom Grape Day is April 26. register here
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Road Show in Austin is April 17. register here
  7. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  8. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with Dan Gatlin of Inwood Estates Winery

Inwood Estates Winery

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Messina Hof’s article on aging wine and library wines. Read it HERE

 

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  1. Rae Wilson named to VinePair List of 50
  2. VinePair Red Blends article features 6 Texas wines
  3. Lana Bortolot on Forbes.com Women in Wine: Focus on Texas
  4. Texas Wine History Documentary by Mark Fusco
  5. Newsom Grape Day is April 26. register here
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Road Show in Austin is April 17. register here
  7. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  8. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with Dan Gatlin of Inwood Estates Winery

Inwood Estates Winery

Gold Star
 

Messina Hof’s article on aging wine and library wines. Read it HERE

 

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]]> Dan Gatlin's Dogged Quest for Quality at Inwood Estates Winery Dan Gatlin, Shelly Wilfong 01:16:47 Dan Gatlin joins me to talk about his almost 50 years in the wine industry. We cover a lot of ground including including the development of the wine industry in Napa Valley, the lessons learned in the early years of the Texas wine industry, Dan's unconventional ideas about terroir, and why he wishes the Texas wine industry would have adopted some of the strategies from the Oregon wine industry. In Texas wine news, big congrats to a Texas winemaker for making VinePair's List of 50, kudos for Texas women in wine, a feature article on Texas red blends, and a new documentary about Texas wine. We end with a gold star for a Texas winery for their recent blog post with great information on aging wine. Cheers y'all! Dan Gatlin joins me to talk about his almost 50 years in the wine industry. We cover a lot of ground including including the development of the wine industry in Napa Valley, the lessons learned in the early years of the Texas wine industry, Dan's unconventional ideas about terroir, and why he wishes the Texas wine industry would have adopted some of the strategies from the Oregon wine industry. In Texas wine news, big congrats to a Texas winemaker for making VinePair's List of 50, kudos for Texas women in wine, a feature article on Texas red blends, and a new documentary about Texas wine. We end with a gold star for a Texas winery for their recent blog post with great information on aging wine. Cheers y'all! texas wine, aging wine, texas hill country wineries, inwood winery, vinepair 50, wine & food foundation, messina hof, titans of twgga, texas winemakers, newsom grape days, toast of texas, austin road show, twgga, inwood estates vineyard, mark fusco, rootstock false full 61 351ecd4b-0f68-495d-b25a-a2665696eddc Kalasi Cellars' Nikhila Narra Davis and Greg Davis Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Texas Wine Auction - April 29 in Fredericksburg
  2. Becker Vineyards wins Best in Show Red at American Fine Wine Competition
  3. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  4. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with Nikhila Narra Davis and Greg Davis

Kalasi Cellars

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Nikhila Narra Davis, Greg Davis, Valerie Elkins, Sarah Holder, Valley Mills Vineyards, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

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  2. Becker Vineyards wins Best in Show Red at American Fine Wine Competition
  3. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  4. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with Nikhila Narra Davis and Greg Davis

Kalasi Cellars

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]]> Kalasi Cellars' Nikhila Narra Davis and Greg Davis Nikhila Narra Davis, Greg Davis, Valerie Elkins, Sarah Holder, Valley Mills Vineyards, Shelly Wilfong 01:26:15 Today's guests are Nikhila Narra Davis and Greg Davis of Kalasi Cellars. They’ve got a major presence as both High Plains grape growers and as winery owners in Fredericksburg. You’ll hear from Nikhila, who handles wines and vines, and Greg, who handles the rest. In the news, you’ll find out who’s receiving the Doc McPherson Award, why you should attend the Texas Wine Auction, and Valley Mills Vineyards’ Sarah Holder joins me to talk about Rootstock and the ins and outs of planning a wine festival. Cheers y'all! Today's guests are Nikhila Narra Davis and Greg Davis of Kalasi Cellars. They’ve got a major presence as both High Plains grape growers and as winery owners in Fredericksburg. You’ll hear from Nikhila, who handles wines and vines, and Greg, who handles the rest. In the news, you’ll find out who’s receiving the Doc McPherson Award, why you should attend the Texas Wine Auction, and Valley Mills Vineyards’ Sarah Holder joins me to talk about Rootstock and the ins and outs of planning a wine festival. Cheers y'all! texas wine, texas wineries, fredericksburg texas, kalasi cellars, texas wine auction, lubbock chamber of commerce, texas winemaker, texas high plains, american fine wine competition, toast of texas, texas hill country, jessica dupuy, wine and food foundation, narra vineyards, lubbock uncorked, rootstock false full 60 33459017-7662-4487-ad53-c8e34d85c264 Bryan Chagoly of Sandy Road Vineyards and Top Texas Wines Mentioned in this Episode

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  1. Press Release about new Hickory Sands AVA Proposal
  2. Dr. Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: article detailing new AVA proposals in Texas
  3. National Geographic UK: “Five of the best US cities for wine-lovers”
  4. SFGate.com: “A dozen Texas wines best California wines at annual competition”
  5. Wine Business Article: William Chris Wine Company’s Newest Winery Venture to Exclusively Feature Estate-Grown Wines
  6. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  7. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off
  8. Lubbock Uncorked Tickets
  9. Texas Wine, Hops & Shops Tickets
  10. Frisco Uncorked Tickets
  11. BBQ and Texas Wine Tour

Interview with Bryan Chagoly

Sandy Road Vineyards
 

Top Texas Wines

 

Podcast mentioned is The Wine Makers epidosde

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  1. Press Release about new Hickory Sands AVA Proposal
  2. Dr. Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: article detailing new AVA proposals in Texas
  3. National Geographic UK: “Five of the best US cities for wine-lovers”
  4. SFGate.com: “A dozen Texas wines best California wines at annual competition”
  5. Wine Business Article: William Chris Wine Company’s Newest Winery Venture to Exclusively Feature Estate-Grown Wines
  6. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  7. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off
  8. Lubbock Uncorked Tickets
  9. Texas Wine, Hops & Shops Tickets
  10. Frisco Uncorked Tickets
  11. BBQ and Texas Wine Tour

Interview with Bryan Chagoly

Sandy Road Vineyards
 

Top Texas Wines

 

Podcast mentioned is The Wine Makers epidosde

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]]> Bryan Chagoly of Sandy Road Vineyards and Top Texas Wines Bryan Chagoly, Shelly Wilfong 00:54:28 My guest Bryan Chagoly co-owns Sandy Road Vineyards in Johnson City. We discuss how Sandy Road Vineyards started and their plans for the future. We also talk about Bryan’s latest project, Top Texas Wines. You'll hear more about this effort to promote the Texas wines that win the most gold medals in international wine competitions. In Texas wine news, there’s a major development in the effort to add another AVA in the Hill Country, some travel and tourism news, and more news that has people talking. I also share a personal story about a recent blind tasting event I hosted. Cheers y'all! My guest Bryan Chagoly co-owns Sandy Road Vineyards in Johnson City. We discuss how Sandy Road Vineyards started and their plans for the future. We also talk about Bryan’s latest project, Top Texas Wines. You'll hear more about this effort to promote the Texas wines that win the most gold medals in international wine competitions. In Texas wine news, there’s a major development in the effort to add another AVA in the Hill Country, some travel and tourism news, and more news that has people talking. I also share a personal story about a recent blind tasting event I hosted. Cheers y'all! uplift vineyards, rootstock wine fest, texas wine, sandy road vineyards, ron yates wines, wine & food foundation, top texas wines, texas winemaker, william chris vineyards, hops & shops, toast of texas, lubbock uncorked, fiano, becker vineyards, portree cellars, regan sivadon, frisco uncorked, narrow path, vinovium false full 59 408430f5-4b3c-473e-a130-3ba4843b8839 Talking Texas Wine with TEXSOM's James Tidwell MS Connect with the Podcast:
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  1. Condé Nast Traveler: “This Once-Quiet Texas Town Is Now a Booming Wine Destination”
  2. New Zealand Herald: “US travel: The surprising wine region you might never have heard of”
  3. PR NewsWire: “Finger Lakes Winery Plants New Roots in Texas”
  4. Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: “Less Recognizable Grape Varieties in Texas and Their Unfamiliar Pronunciations”
  5. Wine Enthusiast: “A Beginner’s Guide to All Things Ice Wine”
  6. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  7. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with James Tidwell, MS

Visit www.TEXSOM.com for more information about submitting wines and past winners!

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  1. Condé Nast Traveler: “This Once-Quiet Texas Town Is Now a Booming Wine Destination”
  2. New Zealand Herald: “US travel: The surprising wine region you might never have heard of”
  3. PR NewsWire: “Finger Lakes Winery Plants New Roots in Texas”
  4. Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: “Less Recognizable Grape Varieties in Texas and Their Unfamiliar Pronunciations”
  5. Wine Enthusiast: “A Beginner’s Guide to All Things Ice Wine”
  6. Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% off
  7. Toast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 off

Interview with James Tidwell, MS

Visit www.TEXSOM.com for more information about submitting wines and past winners!

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]]> Talking Texas Wine with TEXSOM's James Tidwell MS James Tidwell, Denise Silverman, Shelly Wilfong 01:25:09 James Tidwell is a Master Sommelier, writer, speaker and educator. James was an early adopter of Texas wines and shares tips for wineries that are seeking restaurant placement. We also talk about what varieties and wine styles have impressed him and his high hopes for the Texas wine industry. James Tidwell is a Master Sommelier, writer, speaker and educator. James was an early adopter of Texas wines and shares tips for wineries that are seeking restaurant placement. We also talk about what varieties and wine styles have impressed him and his high hopes for the Texas wine industry. sherah mills, rootstock wine fest, wset diploma, texas wine, food & wine foundation, zin valle vineyards, vintner's cup, certified wine educator, cross timbers winery, kalasi cellars, heath sparkling wine, sommly, texas monthly, grapefest, farmhouse vineyards, messina hof, william chris vineyards, toast of texas, kerrville hills winery, wine competition, bending branch winery, lewis wines, fredericksburg, malvasia bianca, texsom awards, texas wine lover, ice wine, texsom, carl hudson, wine and spirit education trust, missick cellars, culinary institute of america, court of master sommeliers false full 58 17b7f864-8e05-472f-aa34-3d4835d3f994 Jean Hoefliger on the Future of Texas Wine Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Looking for a custom crush partner? Bending Branch Winery offers full spectrum bin-to-bottle services. The experienced winemaking team specializes in red wine production. Advanced extraction options are available to get the most out of red wine grapes. Join Bending Branch and its clients in producing highly awarded wines. Contact Dr. Bob Young by email at bob@bendingbranch.com for more information.

www.BendingBranchWinery.com

 

Nothing replaces a visit to the tasting room, but on occasions you can’t swing a visit to wine country – consider bringing the winery experience to your home with Sommly! Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won’t find in stores or restaurants. Wine lovers like yourself can discover, and get the very best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep.

And Texas wineries - join the direct-to-consumer digital wine movement! You can now claim, customize, and list your wines for sale on Sommly’s Marketplace in minutes. With Sommly, you can grow your DTC wine sales, club memberships, and visits to your tasting room.

Whether you’re a wine lover or a winemaker, check it out today at sommly.com.

In Texas Wine News
 

1. Wine Enthusiast: How Low Yields Are Spurring Texas Winemakers’ Creativity
 

2. Adelphos Cellars Announces Tasting Room and Event Center
 

3. Thrillist: Where to Find the Coolest Urban Wineries in the US
 

4. Silicon Valley Bank’s “State of the Wine Industry 2023” Full Report
 

5. Silicon Valley Bank Report Video Summary
 

6. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results - Texas results sorted on Texas Wine Lover
 

7. Rootstock Wine Fest - April 13
 

8. Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas - April 23
 

9. Women for WineSense - National Meeting in Fredericksburg May 18–20
 

10. Download: Texas Wine Lover App!

 

Interview
 

John Hoefliger
 

Texas Wine Consulting
 

Jean Hoefliger Consulting

 

Gold Star

To William Chris Wine Co for representing Texas in the Rhone Rangers tasting experience this month in California.

 

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app!

 

Wine & Food Foundation

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Mentioned in this Episode

Looking for a custom crush partner? Bending Branch Winery offers full spectrum bin-to-bottle services. The experienced winemaking team specializes in red wine production. Advanced extraction options are available to get the most out of red wine grapes. Join Bending Branch and its clients in producing highly awarded wines. Contact Dr. Bob Young by email at bob@bendingbranch.com for more information.

www.BendingBranchWinery.com

 

Nothing replaces a visit to the tasting room, but on occasions you can’t swing a visit to wine country – consider bringing the winery experience to your home with Sommly! Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won’t find in stores or restaurants. Wine lovers like yourself can discover, and get the very best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep.

And Texas wineries - join the direct-to-consumer digital wine movement! You can now claim, customize, and list your wines for sale on Sommly’s Marketplace in minutes. With Sommly, you can grow your DTC wine sales, club memberships, and visits to your tasting room.

Whether you’re a wine lover or a winemaker, check it out today at sommly.com.

In Texas Wine News
 

1. Wine Enthusiast: How Low Yields Are Spurring Texas Winemakers’ Creativity
 

2. Adelphos Cellars Announces Tasting Room and Event Center
 

3. Thrillist: Where to Find the Coolest Urban Wineries in the US
 

4. Silicon Valley Bank’s “State of the Wine Industry 2023” Full Report
 

5. Silicon Valley Bank Report Video Summary
 

6. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results - Texas results sorted on Texas Wine Lover
 

7. Rootstock Wine Fest - April 13
 

8. Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas - April 23
 

9. Women for WineSense - National Meeting in Fredericksburg May 18–20
 

10. Download: Texas Wine Lover App!

 

Interview
 

John Hoefliger
 

Texas Wine Consulting
 

Jean Hoefliger Consulting

 

Gold Star

To William Chris Wine Co for representing Texas in the Rhone Rangers tasting experience this month in California.

 

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app!

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

 

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]]> Jean Hoefliger on the Future of Texas Wine Jean Hoefliger, Donna Schlosser-Long, Shelly Wilfong 00:53:15 My guest is international consulting winemaker Jean Hoefliger who now works with clients in Texas. Jean was a keynote speaker at the recent Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium. In our interview, you’ll hear his enthusiasm for Texas wine and the future of the industry. In Texas wine news, I review the latest Texas wine press, recent wine competition results, and tasting room openings. Plus, an invitation from Women For WineSense national president Donna Schlosser-Long to join the organization for a May conference in Fredericksburg. Cheers y'all! My guest is international consulting winemaker Jean Hoefliger who now works with clients in Texas. Jean was a keynote speaker at the recent Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium. In our interview, you’ll hear his enthusiasm for Texas wine and the future of the industry. In Texas wine news, I review the latest Texas wine press, recent wine competition results, and tasting room openings. Plus, an invitation from Women For WineSense national president Donna Schlosser-Long to join the organization for a May conference in Fredericksburg. Cheers y'all! bingham family vineyards, llano wine, women for winesense, dan gaitlin, randy hester, texas wine, hill country wineries, grape creek, hilmy cellars, perissos vineyards, sommly, adelphos cellars, alta marfa, inwood estates winery, messina hof, texas winemaker, william chris wine co, eden hill vineyards, the austin winery, toast of texas, bending branch winery, urban wineries, cl butaud, texas wine lover, consulting winemaker, becker vineyards, portree cellars, texas wine country, rootstock false full 57 0a3842a5-954c-4233-9ec0-852fde2c1ac9 The Year in Review with John Rivenburgh Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

 

The holidays are here, and it’s time to deck the halls with wine! Nothing pairs better with holiday dinner parties than a bottle of award-winning Texas wine.

Do you also have an uncle who is impossible to gift? Wine makes a great gift for family, friends, and customers, and Sommly has curated bundles that work for all budgets.

Bring the Texas winery experience to your doorstep.

Check out the “Buy Wine” section on Sommly.com to see all of the bottles and bundles that are available.

In Texas Wine News
 

1. San Francisco International Wine Competition: Red Wine Winners
 

2. San Francisco International Wine Competition: White Wine Winners
 

3. Lost Draw Cellars’ Expansion News from Summer 2022
 

3. Jefferson Cup Results
 

4. Forbes: December wines from Virginia, Texas and California
 

5. COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: Texas Wine Marking Research Institute’s “Licensing and Compliance in the Wine Industry”
 

6. COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: Texas Hill Country Wineries and William Chris Wine Co’s “Texas Wine Certification Course”
 

7. Download The Vind App to help plan your trip to the Texas Hill Country!

 

Interview
 

John Rivenburgh
 

Kerrville Hills Winery

 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Study Referenced: LINK

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

 

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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (John Rivenburgh, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

 

The holidays are here, and it’s time to deck the halls with wine! Nothing pairs better with holiday dinner parties than a bottle of award-winning Texas wine.

Do you also have an uncle who is impossible to gift? Wine makes a great gift for family, friends, and customers, and Sommly has curated bundles that work for all budgets.

Bring the Texas winery experience to your doorstep.

Check out the “Buy Wine” section on Sommly.com to see all of the bottles and bundles that are available.

In Texas Wine News
 

1. San Francisco International Wine Competition: Red Wine Winners
 

2. San Francisco International Wine Competition: White Wine Winners
 

3. Lost Draw Cellars’ Expansion News from Summer 2022
 

3. Jefferson Cup Results
 

4. Forbes: December wines from Virginia, Texas and California
 

5. COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: Texas Wine Marking Research Institute’s “Licensing and Compliance in the Wine Industry”
 

6. COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: Texas Hill Country Wineries and William Chris Wine Co’s “Texas Wine Certification Course”
 

7. Download The Vind App to help plan your trip to the Texas Hill Country!

 

Interview
 

John Rivenburgh
 

Kerrville Hills Winery

 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Study Referenced: LINK

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

 

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> The Year in Review with John Rivenburgh John Rivenburgh, Shelly Wilfong 01:17:46 It’s the end of 2022, and it’s time to take stock of the big stories in Texas wine industry this year. Today I’m going to talk through it all with John Rivenburgh of Kerrville Hills Winery. We talk about the Texas wine stories that made the news, those that didn’t but should have, our personal Texas wine highs and lows, and even a few predictions about 2023. In other Texas wine news, I’ll tell you what I’ve learned about what's going on at Uplift Vineyard, the cool new address for Lost Draw Cellars, Texas wine award winners, and more. Cheers y'all! It’s the end of 2022, and it’s time to take stock of the big stories in Texas wine industry this year. Today I’m going to talk through it all with John Rivenburgh of Kerrville Hills Winery. We talk about the Texas wine stories that made the news, those that didn’t but should have, our personal Texas wine highs and lows, and even a few predictions about 2023. In other Texas wine news, I’ll tell you what I’ve learned about what's going on at Uplift Vineyard, the cool new address for Lost Draw Cellars, Texas wine award winners, and more. Cheers y'all! schreiner university, lost draw cellars, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, grape creek, meierstone vineyard, adega vinho, landon winery, ron yates wines, hye meadow, majek vineyard, messina hof, william chris wine co, kerrville tx, uplift vineyard, kerrville hills winery, wedding oak winery, texas wine growers, pedernales cellars, jefferson cup, becker vineyard, spicewood vineyards, the hill at hye, six twists false full 56 019ebbd1-7831-42a9-b29a-98a341c1aa1f Adrienne Ballou's Texas Wine (and Beer) Journey Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

 

The holidays are here, and it’s time to deck the halls with wine! Nothing pairs better with holiday dinner parties than a bottle of award-winning Texas wine.

Do you also have an uncle who is impossible to gift? Wine makes a great gift for family, friends, and customers, and Sommly has curated bundles that work for all budgets.

Bring the Texas winery experience to your doorstep. Deliveries are set to align with Christmas.

Check out the “Buy Wine” section on Sommly.com to see all of the bottles and bundles that are available.

In Texas Wine News
 

1. Results from Houston Rodeo’s Uncorked International Wine Competition
 

2. Holiday Gift Ideas -

From the Dallas Morning News: Texas Fine Wine Red Wine Bundle
 

From Big Tex himself: Sommly’s Bone Dry Bundle
 

3. Inside Hook: 5 Sommelier-Approved Texas Wines to Drink During the Holidays
 

4. Wine for Normal People Podcast: Episode 448 with Dr. Kevin Pogue - discussion on AVAs and terrior

 

Interview
 

Adrienne Ballou
 

Lightsome Wines
 

Nice n Easy

 

Article referenced in the interview:
 

SevenFifty Daily: The Wine Mavericks That Heralded a New Generation at U.C. Davis

 

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

 

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Adrienne Ballou, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

 

The holidays are here, and it’s time to deck the halls with wine! Nothing pairs better with holiday dinner parties than a bottle of award-winning Texas wine.

Do you also have an uncle who is impossible to gift? Wine makes a great gift for family, friends, and customers, and Sommly has curated bundles that work for all budgets.

Bring the Texas winery experience to your doorstep. Deliveries are set to align with Christmas.

Check out the “Buy Wine” section on Sommly.com to see all of the bottles and bundles that are available.

In Texas Wine News
 

1. Results from Houston Rodeo’s Uncorked International Wine Competition
 

2. Holiday Gift Ideas -

From the Dallas Morning News: Texas Fine Wine Red Wine Bundle
 

From Big Tex himself: Sommly’s Bone Dry Bundle
 

3. Inside Hook: 5 Sommelier-Approved Texas Wines to Drink During the Holidays
 

4. Wine for Normal People Podcast: Episode 448 with Dr. Kevin Pogue - discussion on AVAs and terrior

 

Interview
 

Adrienne Ballou
 

Lightsome Wines
 

Nice n Easy

 

Article referenced in the interview:
 

SevenFifty Daily: The Wine Mavericks That Heralded a New Generation at U.C. Davis

 

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

 

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Adrienne Ballou's Texas Wine (and Beer) Journey Adrienne Ballou, Shelly Wilfong 01:03:00 You may know Adrienne Ballou from her time at a couple different Hill Country wineries, most recently Southold, or from her own label, Lightsome Wines or from Nice n Easy, the bar she co-owns in Johnson City. She's got an interesting background and a lot to say about Texas wine, In Texas wine news, I’ll share some holiday wine deals, some great press for Texas wineries, and dig a bit deeper into the winners at the Houston Rodeo’s Uncorked International Wine Competition. Cheers y'all! You may know Adrienne Ballou from her time at a couple different Hill Country wineries, most recently Southold, or from her own label, Lightsome Wines or from Nice n Easy, the bar she co-owns in Johnson City. She's got an interesting background and a lot to say about Texas wine, In Texas wine news, I’ll share some holiday wine deals, some great press for Texas wineries, and dig a bit deeper into the winners at the Houston Rodeo’s Uncorked International Wine Competition. Cheers y'all! johnson city, southold, atlas vineyard management, texas wine, chris brundrett, lightsome wines, nice n easy, yokefellow, lewis wines, ben calais false full 55 cad152c9-7f39-4e0b-aaa4-ed96132893ca Glena Yates, President of the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association Connect with the Podcast:  

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Mentioned in this Episode

‘Tis the season to Drink It All In! at the 2022 Christmas Wine Affair! November 28th through December 23rd, you can sip your way through over 35 unique Texas Hill Country Wineries, sample award-winning wines at up to four wineries per day, and receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!  

Buy your passport ticket to The Christmas Wine Affair at www.texaswinetrail.com and Head for the Hills - November 28th through December 23rd.

Hey podcast listeners,

The State Fair of Texas has wrapped up for the year, but the fair’s curated list of sixteen award winning Blue Ribbon wines representing twelve Texas wineries are now available on Sommly! These wines were hand-selected by yours truly as a representation of the highest quality wines that Texas has to offer. For a limited time, you can support local businesses and bring the Texas winery experience to your doorstep.

Delivery is set to align with Christmas, so wine lovers can share a bottle of award-winning Texas wine that pairs perfectly with holiday dinner parties or to give as gifts. Bundles are perfect for that wine-lover in your life, and with bottle counts of 3, 6, or 12, there’s one for every budget.

Check out the “Buy Wine” section on sommly.com to see all of the bundles that are available.

In Texas Wine News  

1. Halter Ranch Winery from Paso Robles is Opening a Tasting Room in Fredericksburg  

2. Charitable Wines for Thanksgiving and Beyond:  

Messina Hof - The Museum Collection  

William Chris Wine Co - Wanderer Series: Relief Project  

Kerrville Hills Winery - Conservino Wines  

3. William Chris Vineyards named to World’s Best Vineyards List  

4. Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day with Lewis Wines  

5. December 10 is the final deadline for ordering Blue Ribbon Wine bundles or cases from Sommly.com  

6. Save the date for the 1st podcast happy hour! Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m.

Interview  

Glena Yates, President of Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA)

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

Instagram: @texaswinepod  

Twitter: @texaswinepod  

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!  

Mentioned in this Episode

‘Tis the season to Drink It All In! at the 2022 Christmas Wine Affair! November 28th through December 23rd, you can sip your way through over 35 unique Texas Hill Country Wineries, sample award-winning wines at up to four wineries per day, and receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!  

Buy your passport ticket to The Christmas Wine Affair at www.texaswinetrail.com and Head for the Hills - November 28th through December 23rd.

Hey podcast listeners,

The State Fair of Texas has wrapped up for the year, but the fair’s curated list of sixteen award winning Blue Ribbon wines representing twelve Texas wineries are now available on Sommly! These wines were hand-selected by yours truly as a representation of the highest quality wines that Texas has to offer. For a limited time, you can support local businesses and bring the Texas winery experience to your doorstep.

Delivery is set to align with Christmas, so wine lovers can share a bottle of award-winning Texas wine that pairs perfectly with holiday dinner parties or to give as gifts. Bundles are perfect for that wine-lover in your life, and with bottle counts of 3, 6, or 12, there’s one for every budget.

Check out the “Buy Wine” section on sommly.com to see all of the bundles that are available.

In Texas Wine News  

1. Halter Ranch Winery from Paso Robles is Opening a Tasting Room in Fredericksburg  

2. Charitable Wines for Thanksgiving and Beyond:  

Messina Hof - The Museum Collection  

William Chris Wine Co - Wanderer Series: Relief Project  

Kerrville Hills Winery - Conservino Wines  

3. William Chris Vineyards named to World’s Best Vineyards List  

4. Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day with Lewis Wines  

5. December 10 is the final deadline for ordering Blue Ribbon Wine bundles or cases from Sommly.com  

6. Save the date for the 1st podcast happy hour! Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m.

Interview  

Glena Yates, President of Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA)

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Glena Yates, President of the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association Shelly Wilfong 00:52:49 Glena Yates, president of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, joins me to share some history of the organization, information on recent challenges and staffing changes, and what TWGGA hopes to accomplish in the next legislative session. In Texas wine news, I’ve got the scoop on a big California winery moving to town, wines purchases that support charitable causes, and which Texas winery makes the Top 100 Worlds Best Vineyards list for 2022. Cheers y'all! Glena Yates, president of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, joins me to share some history of the organization, information on recent challenges and staffing changes, and what TWGGA hopes to accomplish in the next legislative session. In Texas wine news, I’ve got the scoop on a big California winery moving to town, wines purchases that support charitable causes, and which Texas winery makes the Top 100 Worlds Best Vineyards list for 2022. Cheers y'all! texas wine texas bold, university of texas, texas beaujolais nouveau, justin scheiner, kyle frazier, monty dixon, messina hof, wine podcast, bending branch, william chris vineyards, newsom grape days, newsom vineyard, texas tech university, kerrville hills winery, meredith eaton, twgga, lewis wines, bar z, goodnight hospitatlity, grape camp, spicewood vineyards, blue ostrich, texas a&m, halter ranch texas, txwine, patrick whitehead, texas viticulture false full 54 5bc43fdf-beda-46dd-9199-c441d7de07db Lynne Majek: Making Big Waves in a Small Market Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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Mentioned in this Episode

‘Tis the season to drink it all in at the 2022 Christmas Wine Affair! November 28th through December 23rd, you can sip your way through over thirty-five unique Texas Hill Country Wineries, sample award-winning wines at up to four wineries per day, and receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!  

Buy your passport ticket to The Christmas Wine Affair at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills November 28th through December 23rd.

Hey podcast listeners,

Have you ever wanted to bring the winery experience home? With Sommly, you can! Now get the very best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep.

Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won’t find in retail or restaurants.

Check it out for yourself - sign up, discover, and shop local today at

sommly.com.

In Texas Wine News  

1. State Fair’s Blue Ribbon Wines are for sale now!

2. Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: Texas AVA Background

3. Slate Mill Wine Collective is now Invention Vineyards 

4. TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition Results

5. Wine Enthusiast: “Does Sound Affect Our Perception of Taste? These Wine Experts Think So”

6. Texas Wine Certification at Texas Hill Country Wineries Symposium

7. Save the date for the 1st podcast happy hour! November 30 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.   

Interview  

Lynne Majek of Majek Vineyard & Winery

@majekvineyard on socials

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Lynne Majek, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!  

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Mentioned in this Episode

‘Tis the season to drink it all in at the 2022 Christmas Wine Affair! November 28th through December 23rd, you can sip your way through over thirty-five unique Texas Hill Country Wineries, sample award-winning wines at up to four wineries per day, and receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!  

Buy your passport ticket to The Christmas Wine Affair at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills November 28th through December 23rd.

Hey podcast listeners,

Have you ever wanted to bring the winery experience home? With Sommly, you can! Now get the very best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep.

Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won’t find in retail or restaurants.

Check it out for yourself - sign up, discover, and shop local today at

sommly.com.

In Texas Wine News  

1. State Fair’s Blue Ribbon Wines are for sale now!

2. Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: Texas AVA Background

3. Slate Mill Wine Collective is now Invention Vineyards 

4. TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition Results

5. Wine Enthusiast: “Does Sound Affect Our Perception of Taste? These Wine Experts Think So”

6. Texas Wine Certification at Texas Hill Country Wineries Symposium

7. Save the date for the 1st podcast happy hour! November 30 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.   

Interview  

Lynne Majek of Majek Vineyard & Winery

@majekvineyard on socials

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Lynne Majek: Making Big Waves in a Small Market Lynne Majek, Shelly Wilfong 00:51:26 My guest today is Lynne Majek, CEO of Majek Vineyard & Winery outside of Schulenburg. Majek is a smaller winery in a small community, but she’s made a big impression on everyone that visits. In Texas wine news, I’ll share information about how to purchase a mixed-case of Blue Ribbon Texas wines, give the latest on new AVAs in Texas, and much more. Cheers, y'all! My guest today is Lynne Majek, CEO of Majek Vineyard & Winery outside of Schulenburg. Majek is a smaller winery in a small community, but she’s made a big impression on everyone that visits. In Texas wine news, I’ll share information about how to purchase a mixed-case of Blue Ribbon Texas wines, give the latest on new AVAs in Texas, and much more. Cheers, y'all! llano estacado, lost draw cellars, hickory sands ava, robert clay vineyards, murder red blend, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, texas hill country ava, lone star international wine competition, sommly, chris brundrett, dan mclaughlin, kelsey kramer, william chris wine co, state fair of texas, wedding oak winery, llano uplift ava, texas wine growers, jason centanni, blue ribbon wines, becker vineyards false full 53 4dcf24d4-8d5b-44d1-8cbc-e3aabccbdfac Sergio Cuadra: 10 Years of Making Wine at Fall Creek Vineyards Connect with the Podcast:  

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

Have you ever wanted to bring the winery experience home? With Sommly, you can! Now get the very best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep.

Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won’t find in retail or restaurants.

Check it out for yourself - sign up, discover, and shop local today at sommly.com.

  1. San Antonio Express News: William Chris Wine Co. founders strive to grow Texas wine industry’s reputation
  2. Forbes: How Climate Change Is Impacting Winemakers In Texas
  3. Save the Date for the 2023 Texas Wine Auction - April 29!! Get more information here
  4. Code to save $10 on Texas Harvest Wine Tasting at Dallas Farmers Market on Oct 28 is TXWinePodcast10 LINK to tickets
  5. Southern-most winery and vineyard in Texas: Bonita Flats Farm and Vineyard in Los Fresnos
  6. Northern-most winery and vineyard in Texas: Vingo Vineyard / Yoder Cellars in Dalhart
  7. Highest elevation vineuard in Texas in the Texas Davis Mountains AVA: The Vineyard at Blue Mountain
  8. Hottest vineyard in Texas: Hell’s Half Acre Vineyard in Terlingua

Interview  

Sergio Cuadra of Fall Creek Vineyards

Gold Star  

GrapeFest Gold Medal Winners

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Sergio Cuadra, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

Instagram: @texaswinepod  

Twitter: @texaswinepod  

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

Help the Show:  

Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!  

Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!  

Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

Have you ever wanted to bring the winery experience home? With Sommly, you can! Now get the very best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep.

Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won’t find in retail or restaurants.

Check it out for yourself - sign up, discover, and shop local today at sommly.com.

  1. San Antonio Express News: William Chris Wine Co. founders strive to grow Texas wine industry’s reputation
  2. Forbes: How Climate Change Is Impacting Winemakers In Texas
  3. Save the Date for the 2023 Texas Wine Auction - April 29!! Get more information here
  4. Code to save $10 on Texas Harvest Wine Tasting at Dallas Farmers Market on Oct 28 is TXWinePodcast10 LINK to tickets
  5. Southern-most winery and vineyard in Texas: Bonita Flats Farm and Vineyard in Los Fresnos
  6. Northern-most winery and vineyard in Texas: Vingo Vineyard / Yoder Cellars in Dalhart
  7. Highest elevation vineuard in Texas in the Texas Davis Mountains AVA: The Vineyard at Blue Mountain
  8. Hottest vineyard in Texas: Hell’s Half Acre Vineyard in Terlingua

Interview  

Sergio Cuadra of Fall Creek Vineyards

Gold Star  

GrapeFest Gold Medal Winners

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

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]]> Sergio Cuadra: 10 Years of Making Wine at Fall Creek Vineyards Sergio Cuadra, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:50 Sergio Cuadra, director of winemaking at Fall Creek Vineyards is celebrating his 10th harvest in Texas, but he’s been working in wine for even longer in Chile. Hear what he thinks about the unique opportunities that growing grapes and making wine in Texas presents. In Texas wine news, we’ve got several articles about Texas wineries in the news. Plus awards results from two different competitions. Listen for all these details and more. Cheers, yall! Sergio Cuadra, director of winemaking at Fall Creek Vineyards is celebrating his 10th harvest in Texas, but he’s been working in wine for even longer in Chile. Hear what he thinks about the unique opportunities that growing grapes and making wine in Texas presents. In Texas wine news, we’ve got several articles about Texas wineries in the news. Plus awards results from two different competitions. Listen for all these details and more. Cheers, yall! salt by angie, summer revival wine co, lost draw cellars, texas wine, blue ostrich winery, kim mcpherson, hilmy cellars, silver dollar winery, ab astris winery, landon winery, ron yates wines, angie ragan, chris brundrett, grapefest, texas wine auction, alta marfa, messina hof, texas legato, ed and susan auler, ricky taylor, texas high plains, william chris vineyards, robert parr, texas hill country, howard kells, terrior, chile, san antonio stock show and rodeo, reagan meador, fall creek vineyards, alphonse dotson, driftwood tx, txwine, viticulture false full 52 6656c791-d270-4faa-87e8-f80654a6e544 Musings on Mason (TX) with Don Pullum Connect with the Podcast:  

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

  1. Texas A&M AgriLife Report: Crush Report and Vineyard Production Survey
  2. Wine America Study
  3. Meet Decanter’s US Team
  4. Wine for the People is moving to central Austin
  5. Jenblossom Cellars, from the owners of Heath Sparkling Wine and Grape Creek
  6. Seth Urbanek promoted to GM at Wedding Oak Winery
  7. Texas Fine Wine Talk & Tastes Oct 13 and Dec 8
  8. Another podcast meetup opportunity at the State Fair of Texas (Texas Wine Garden): October 18 at 5 PM
  9. Code to save $10 on Texas Harvest Wine Tasting at Dallas Farmers Market on Oct 28 is TXWinePodcast10 LINK to tickets

Interview  

Don Pullum

ABC’s The Taste - Don Pullum  

Culinaria and James Beard Foundation present Tasting Texas Food + Wine Festival in San Antonio

Gold Star  

Silver Award Winners:  

Llano Estacado Winery’s 2018 Syrah and 2019 “La Violette” Syrah  

Cheramie Wine’s 2019 Riesling

Andrew Chalk’s article about the competition

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

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]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Don Pullum, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

  1. Texas A&M AgriLife Report: Crush Report and Vineyard Production Survey
  2. Wine America Study
  3. Meet Decanter’s US Team
  4. Wine for the People is moving to central Austin
  5. Jenblossom Cellars, from the owners of Heath Sparkling Wine and Grape Creek
  6. Seth Urbanek promoted to GM at Wedding Oak Winery
  7. Texas Fine Wine Talk & Tastes Oct 13 and Dec 8
  8. Another podcast meetup opportunity at the State Fair of Texas (Texas Wine Garden): October 18 at 5 PM
  9. Code to save $10 on Texas Harvest Wine Tasting at Dallas Farmers Market on Oct 28 is TXWinePodcast10 LINK to tickets

Interview  

Don Pullum

ABC’s The Taste - Don Pullum  

Culinaria and James Beard Foundation present Tasting Texas Food + Wine Festival in San Antonio

Gold Star  

Silver Award Winners:  

Llano Estacado Winery’s 2018 Syrah and 2019 “La Violette” Syrah  

Cheramie Wine’s 2019 Riesling

Andrew Chalk’s article about the competition

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

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Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Musings on Mason (TX) with Don Pullum Don Pullum, Shelly Wilfong 01:17:31 Don Pullum is a proud resident and ardent supporter of Mason, Texas. In this episode, tells me about why he chose Mason to plant a vineyard back in the 90s, and what makes it special today. There’s also BIG news about how big the Texas wine industry is, how many acres are planted, and much more. Cheers y'all! Don Pullum is a proud resident and ardent supporter of Mason, Texas. In this episode, tells me about why he chose Mason to plant a vineyard back in the 90s, and what makes it special today. There’s also BIG news about how big the Texas wine industry is, how many acres are planted, and much more. Cheers y'all! julie kuhlken, murphy creek winery, parr vineyards, seth urbanek, peters prairie, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, susan johnston, ab astris winery, texas a&m agrilife, karen bonarrigo, texas, dan mclaughlin, wine america, sandstone cellars, messina hof, john rivenburgh, william chris wine co, culinaria, kerrville hills winery, jessica dupuy, andrew sides, wedding oak winery, pedernales cellars, fly gap winery, robert clay vineyard, becker vineyards, saba winery, mike nelson, fall creek vineyards, alphonse dotson, brock estes, mason, s false full 51 2eaf4505-1fb3-41ff-b64f-00ec20dfe1f0 Tips for Visiting Texas Winery Tasting Rooms with Victoria Calais and Donna Rene Johnston Connect with the Podcast:  

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

  1. Texas Monthly: 2022 Vintners Cup Winners
  2. Texas Monthly: “A West Texas Winery—Once the Largest in the State—Has Closed Up Shop”
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Roadshow LINK to tickets
  4. Podcast Meet-up: Sunday, October 2 from 4–6 in the Texas Wine Garden at the State Fair of Texas!
  5. Texas Harvest Wine Tasting at Dallas Farmers Market on Oct 28 LINK to tickets

Interview  

Victoria Calais, Co-Owner at French Connection Wines

Donna Rene Johnston, Administrative Director at Kerrville Hills Winery and The Hill at Hye

Suggested apps and research sites:

Texas Wine Lover
The Vind App
Texas Tasting Trail App
Texas Hill Country Wineries
North Texas Wine Country

Special Thanks
Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

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]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Donna Rene Johnston, Victoria Calais, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

  1. Texas Monthly: 2022 Vintners Cup Winners
  2. Texas Monthly: “A West Texas Winery—Once the Largest in the State—Has Closed Up Shop”
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Roadshow LINK to tickets
  4. Podcast Meet-up: Sunday, October 2 from 4–6 in the Texas Wine Garden at the State Fair of Texas!
  5. Texas Harvest Wine Tasting at Dallas Farmers Market on Oct 28 LINK to tickets

Interview  

Victoria Calais, Co-Owner at French Connection Wines

Donna Rene Johnston, Administrative Director at Kerrville Hills Winery and The Hill at Hye

Suggested apps and research sites:

Texas Wine Lover
The Vind App
Texas Tasting Trail App
Texas Hill Country Wineries
North Texas Wine Country

Special Thanks
Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

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Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Tips for Visiting Texas Winery Tasting Rooms with Victoria Calais and Donna Rene Johnston Donna Rene Johnston, Victoria Calais, Shelly Wilfong 01:13:57 My guests are two of the best hospitality biz professionals in Texas. Victoria Calais and Donna Rene Johnston join me to share some tips for visiting Texas winery tasting rooms whether you're visiting Fredericksburg, Johnson City, North Texas, Texas High Plains, or anywhere else across the state. Plus, Texas wine news includes the 12 winners of Texas Monthly’s 2022 Vintners Cup and the liquidation of what was once the largest winery of Texas. Cheers, y'all! My guests are two of the best hospitality biz professionals in Texas. Victoria Calais and Donna Rene Johnston join me to share some tips for visiting Texas winery tasting rooms whether you're visiting Fredericksburg, Johnson City, North Texas, Texas High Plains, or anywhere else across the state. Plus, Texas wine news includes the 12 winners of Texas Monthly’s 2022 Vintners Cup and the liquidation of what was once the largest winery of Texas. Cheers, y'all! texas wine, tasting room visits, texas monthly, texas high plains, texas hill country, texas vintners cup false full 50 0f7592c0-cd71-402a-9acc-e15f16fcc37e Texas Wine in 10 Minutes (2022 edition) Connect with the Podcast:  

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Hey podcast listeners,

Get ready for Texas Wine Month with the 2022 Texas Wine Month Passport! In October, this self-guided tour is your passport to tasting award-winning wines at over forty unique wineries. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day — all at your own pace — plus, receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Plan ahead and buy your tickets while they are still available at Texas wine trail dot com, and head for the hills. Texas Wine Month is from October 1st through October 31st.

Buy your tickets now at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills all month of October.

Now it's easier than ever to support local producers, and to get the best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep! Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won't find in retail. We all have that friend or family member who's impossible to shop for... Sommly  is your "easy button". Check it out for yourself - sign up, discover, and shop local today at sommly.com. 

  1. W Blake Gray on Wine-Searcher.com “Texas Winemakers Take What They Can Get”
  2. Texas Harvest Report on Texas Wine Lover
  3. Keep up with the State Fair of Texas Big Tex Blog for articles on Texas Wine! LINK

Texas Wine in 10 Minutes  

Resources:  

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association - TWGGA  

Uncork Texas Wines - Texas Department of Agriculture  

Texas Wine Lover Website  

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau  

Texas Wine Grape Varieties Report  

Vintage Texas Blog  

Wine Consumption by State  

Wine Production by State  

Best book on Texas wine: “Wines of The Southwest USA” by Jessica Dupuy

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

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]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

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Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!  

Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!  

Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

Get ready for Texas Wine Month with the 2022 Texas Wine Month Passport! In October, this self-guided tour is your passport to tasting award-winning wines at over forty unique wineries. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day — all at your own pace — plus, receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Plan ahead and buy your tickets while they are still available at Texas wine trail dot com, and head for the hills. Texas Wine Month is from October 1st through October 31st.

Buy your tickets now at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills all month of October.

Now it's easier than ever to support local producers, and to get the best Texas wine shipped right to your doorstep! Sommly features many of the highest quality, small production wines you won't find in retail. We all have that friend or family member who's impossible to shop for... Sommly  is your "easy button". Check it out for yourself - sign up, discover, and shop local today at sommly.com. 

  1. W Blake Gray on Wine-Searcher.com “Texas Winemakers Take What They Can Get”
  2. Texas Harvest Report on Texas Wine Lover
  3. Keep up with the State Fair of Texas Big Tex Blog for articles on Texas Wine! LINK

Texas Wine in 10 Minutes  

Resources:  

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association - TWGGA  

Uncork Texas Wines - Texas Department of Agriculture  

Texas Wine Lover Website  

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau  

Texas Wine Grape Varieties Report  

Vintage Texas Blog  

Wine Consumption by State  

Wine Production by State  

Best book on Texas wine: “Wines of The Southwest USA” by Jessica Dupuy

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

Cork + Cactus on AirBnB  

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Texas Wine in 10 Minutes (2022 edition) Shelly Wilfong 00:23:15 Today we’re talking about the 2022 harvest across the state of Texas. Plus, a new and improved 10-minute overview of Texas wine. Finally, news on the Texas Wine Garden wine list at the State Fair of Texas! Cheers, y'all! Today we’re talking about the 2022 harvest across the state of Texas. Plus, a new and improved 10-minute overview of Texas wine. Finally, news on the Texas Wine Garden wine list at the State Fair of Texas! Cheers, y'all! texas wine in 10 minutes, susan johnson, llano estacado, seth urbanek, texas wine, texas wineries, duchman family winery, ron yates wines, matt mcginnis, big thirst, texas heritage vineyards, messina hof, sergio cuadra, texas high plains, state fair of texas, doug lewis, texas hill country, wedding oak winery, lewis wines, texas grape harvest 2022, fredericksburg, texas wine lover, becker vineyards, texas avas, fall creek vineyards false full 49 04801a8e-6d62-4571-aa7b-85da4709e9c7 Advocating for Texas Wine and Grape Growers Connect with the Podcast:  

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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

Texas Hill Country Wineries invites you to “Drink it All in” with the 2022 Texas Wine Month Passport. This self-guided tour is your passport to exploring over forty wineries in the Texas Hill Country between October 1 and 31. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day for all thirty-one days, plus receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Buy your tickets now at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills all month of October.

  1. Lana Bortolot for Forbes “Wines for Your Sunday BBQ”
  2. Press Release: Kalasi Cellars Brings Optical Grape Sorting to Texas
  3. Dallas Morning News: The Best Things We Ate Last Week … were Kuhlman Cellars’ Herbed Almonds!
  4. Dallas Morning News “Eat Drink D-FW” Podcast: “Texas’ Wine Industry is Bigger and Better Than Ever” Apple Podcast Link
  5. Texas High Plains Wine Trail
  6. Register for TWGGA’s Grape Camp
  7. Get Tickets to Texas Wine Jam 9/4
  8. Texas Fine Wine’s Summer Sunset Cruise 9/8 and Texas Wine Month Dinner 9/30

Interview with Kyle Frazier, TWGGA Legislative Advocate  

TWGGA Advocacy News

Gold Star  

Kudos to podcast listeners for being awesome!

Demerit  

None this time.

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

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]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Kyle Frazier, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

Instagram: @texaswinepod  

Twitter: @texaswinepod  

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

Help the Show:  

Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!  

Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!  

Mentioned in this Episode

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

Texas Hill Country Wineries invites you to “Drink it All in” with the 2022 Texas Wine Month Passport. This self-guided tour is your passport to exploring over forty wineries in the Texas Hill Country between October 1 and 31. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day for all thirty-one days, plus receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Buy your tickets now at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills all month of October.

  1. Lana Bortolot for Forbes “Wines for Your Sunday BBQ”
  2. Press Release: Kalasi Cellars Brings Optical Grape Sorting to Texas
  3. Dallas Morning News: The Best Things We Ate Last Week … were Kuhlman Cellars’ Herbed Almonds!
  4. Dallas Morning News “Eat Drink D-FW” Podcast: “Texas’ Wine Industry is Bigger and Better Than Ever” Apple Podcast Link
  5. Texas High Plains Wine Trail
  6. Register for TWGGA’s Grape Camp
  7. Get Tickets to Texas Wine Jam 9/4
  8. Texas Fine Wine’s Summer Sunset Cruise 9/8 and Texas Wine Month Dinner 9/30

Interview with Kyle Frazier, TWGGA Legislative Advocate  

TWGGA Advocacy News

Gold Star  

Kudos to podcast listeners for being awesome!

Demerit  

None this time.

Special Thanks  

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!  

Cork + Cactus on AirBnB  

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

]]> Advocating for Texas Wine and Grape Growers Kyle Frazier, Shelly Wilfong 01:05:44 Kyle Frazier is the legislative advocate for the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA). He joins me to discuss how TWGGA develops legislative priorities and working on behalf of its members. We discuss hot button topics from the last legislative session as well as what's to come in 2023. Listen until the end to hear a few highlights from my recent road trip to visit vineyards in the Texas High Plains. Cheers, y'all! Kyle Frazier is the legislative advocate for the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA). He joins me to discuss how TWGGA develops legislative priorities and working on behalf of its members. We discuss hot button topics from the last legislative session as well as what's to come in 2023. Listen until the end to hear a few highlights from my recent road trip to visit vineyards in the Texas High Plains. Cheers, y'all! dallas morning news, llano wine, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, kim mcpherson, mcpherson cellars, lost draw cellar, kuhlman cellars almonds, adega vinho, forbes, texas fine wine, loode, legislative advocate, kalasi cellars, texas wine and grape growers association, erin booke, farmhouse vineyards, william chris vineyards, labeling laws, texas high plains wine trail, siboney cellars, reddy vineyards, twgga, apical texas, eat drink d-fw podcast, dicamba, longhorn cellars expansion, neal newsome, whitehouse parker, lana bortolot false full 48 82f8f61e-754c-4bfa-aead-22c1897aa878 Texas Wine Country Personalities: Clint Thomas of Cellar Rat Wine Tours Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

 

Hey podcast listeners,

I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

 

  1. Results from 2022 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  2. Results from TEXSOM Awards 2022
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Press Release on TEXSOM Awards Results
  4. texaswinelover.com: Rhinos + Winery = Rhinory: New Fredericksburg Winery Makes a Splash in Rhino Conservation and at TEXSOM Wine Awards
  5. Cabernet Grill Featured on GrapeCollective.com
  6. Dallas Morning News: How this North Texas wine school is bolstering a new boom of Black winemakers: Grayson College caters to professionals looking to transition into the wine industry.”
  7. William Chris Wine Co. Announces New Lost Draw Cellars Location in Johnson City
  8. Wine Enthusiast: “How Herbicides Are Threatening Texas Wine Production”
  9. Vinovium’s Wine Jam on September 4
  10. Texas Fine Wine’s Summer Sunset Cruise 9/8 and Texas Wine Month Dinner 9/30
  11. Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival in San Antonio

Interview with Clint Thomas of Cellar Rat Wine Tours
 

Cellar Rat Wine Tours

 

Gold Star
 

The podcast just celebrated TWO YEARS!

 

Demerit
 

Wine Enthusiast will no longer rate wines from Texas. Read more about it HERE

 

Special Thanks
 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

 

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!
 

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]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Clint Thomas, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

 

  1. Results from 2022 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  2. Results from TEXSOM Awards 2022
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Press Release on TEXSOM Awards Results
  4. texaswinelover.com: Rhinos + Winery = Rhinory: New Fredericksburg Winery Makes a Splash in Rhino Conservation and at TEXSOM Wine Awards
  5. Cabernet Grill Featured on GrapeCollective.com
  6. Dallas Morning News: How this North Texas wine school is bolstering a new boom of Black winemakers: Grayson College caters to professionals looking to transition into the wine industry.”
  7. William Chris Wine Co. Announces New Lost Draw Cellars Location in Johnson City
  8. Wine Enthusiast: “How Herbicides Are Threatening Texas Wine Production”
  9. Vinovium’s Wine Jam on September 4
  10. Texas Fine Wine’s Summer Sunset Cruise 9/8 and Texas Wine Month Dinner 9/30
  11. Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival in San Antonio

Interview with Clint Thomas of Cellar Rat Wine Tours
 

Cellar Rat Wine Tours

 

Gold Star
 

The podcast just celebrated TWO YEARS!

 

Demerit
 

Wine Enthusiast will no longer rate wines from Texas. Read more about it HERE

 

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]]> Texas Wine Country Personalities: Clint Thomas of Cellar Rat Wine Tours Clint Thomas, Shelly Wilfong 00:52:58 Clint Thomas is the owner of Cellar Rat Wine Tours in the Texas Hill Country. Few people get as much face time with visitors to the Hill Country as Clint. He’s got some great tips for visitors and also shares his own interesting story in winemaking. Plus there's news about recent wine competitions, upcoming wine events, a big winery expansion, and lots more. Thanks for listening! Clint Thomas is the owner of Cellar Rat Wine Tours in the Texas Hill Country. Few people get as much face time with visitors to the Hill Country as Clint. He’s got some great tips for visitors and also shares his own interesting story in winemaking. Plus there's news about recent wine competitions, upcoming wine events, a big winery expansion, and lots more. Thanks for listening! finger lakes international wine competition, susan johnson, randy hester, texas heritage vineyard, texas hill country wineries, william chris wine company, sandy road vineyards, kuhlman cellars, adega vinho, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, edge of the lake vineyard, cabernet grill, wine road 290, wine tours, wine and food foundation of texas, christoval winery, la valentia, texsom wine awards, dave reilly, toast of texas, english newsom cellars, ron yates, benedicte rhyne, wine enthusiast, pedernales cellars, cellar rat wine tours, cl butaud, texas wine lover, becker vineyards, spicewood vineyards, hilmy wines, texas wine country, rae wilson, rhinory, vinovium, grayson college, wine for the people false full 47 ae42fdb5-c3f7-494b-9d00-307a3980dcc3 Establishing Alta Marfa in the Texas Davis Mountains Connect with the Podcast:

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I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! More information HERE
  2. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars on Good Morning America
  3. Austin Business Journal: “Austin startup Sommly eager to disrupt wine industry”
  4. Chron.com: "In Texas Hill Country, Johnson City is the new, cooler Fredericksburg”
  5. Houstonia: “How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Lubbock”
  6. Vinepair: “We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region?”
  7. Dallas Morning News: “$13 billion boom: Why Texas wine is entering its best era yet”
  8. Dallas Morning News: “25 Texas wines to try in summer 2022”
  9. Wine Spectator: “‘Texas Wines’ Celebrates Winemaking in the Lone Star State”
  10. Link to Robert Burks’ Documentary “Texas Wines”
  11. Call for Entries for Texas Monthly 2022 Vintners Cup

Interview with Ricky Taylor of Alta Marfa

Alta Marfa

 

Gold Star

Cheers to the best TEXSOM Awards Panel! Stay tuned for TEXSOM Awards results HERE

 

Special Thanks
Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Ricky Taylor, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:

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I’m excited to share that you can now support local winemakers by shopping for wine on sommly.com, where you can find over 450 Texas wineries and 80 wines available for purchase - direct from each winery!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your page to add photos, team members, and additional info about your winery for free!

If you’re a wine lover, join me in creating a free profile at sommly.com to give your favorite Texas wineries a great review.

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! More information HERE
  2. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars on Good Morning America
  3. Austin Business Journal: “Austin startup Sommly eager to disrupt wine industry”
  4. Chron.com: "In Texas Hill Country, Johnson City is the new, cooler Fredericksburg”
  5. Houstonia: “How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Lubbock”
  6. Vinepair: “We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region?”
  7. Dallas Morning News: “$13 billion boom: Why Texas wine is entering its best era yet”
  8. Dallas Morning News: “25 Texas wines to try in summer 2022”
  9. Wine Spectator: “‘Texas Wines’ Celebrates Winemaking in the Lone Star State”
  10. Link to Robert Burks’ Documentary “Texas Wines”
  11. Call for Entries for Texas Monthly 2022 Vintners Cup

Interview with Ricky Taylor of Alta Marfa

Alta Marfa

 

Gold Star

Cheers to the best TEXSOM Awards Panel! Stay tuned for TEXSOM Awards results HERE

 

Special Thanks
Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Establishing Alta Marfa in the Texas Davis Mountains Ricky Taylor, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:46 Today I’m pleased to share my recent conversation with Ricky Taylor of Alta Marfa in the Texas Davis Mountains. I’m excited to give some airtime to this AVA. It's so unique and filled with possibilities. Surrounded by desert! Volcanic soils! Launching Alta Marfa has required incredible tenacity, and I applaud Ricky and Katie. Lots of Texas wine news too. Is Johnson City the newer, cooler Fredericksburg? Does the High Plains do all the "dirty work" when it comes to Texas wine? Find out what people are saying. Cheers, y'all! Today I’m pleased to share my recent conversation with Ricky Taylor of Alta Marfa in the Texas Davis Mountains. I’m excited to give some airtime to this AVA. It's so unique and filled with possibilities. Surrounded by desert! Volcanic soils! Launching Alta Marfa has required incredible tenacity, and I applaud Ricky and Katie. Lots of Texas wine news too. Is Johnson City the newer, cooler Fredericksburg? Does the High Plains do all the "dirty work" when it comes to Texas wine? Find out what people are saying. Cheers, y'all! texas monthly vintners cup, visit marfa, johnson city, field blend, robert burks, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, marfa tx, crooked post vineyard, c, wine & food foundation, alta marfa, natural winemaker, sommly.com, slate mill wine collective, toast of texas, natural wine, andrew sides, pedernales cellars, southold farm + cellar, ben calais, texas davis mountain ava, texsom, rae wilson, chateau wright, lubbock, new mexico wine, high altitude viticulture, texas wines documentary, calais winery, grower project, sharp family vineyard false full 46 cffcc21a-bb49-40b9-8e30-162f260bacf9 Modern Agriculture in the Texas Hill Country with Adega Vinho's Michael Bilger Connect with the Podcast:

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I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com.

If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review.

Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

 

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! More information HERE
  2. Grape Collective: Tasting Texas: Tempranillo, Tourism and Tesla
  3. Wine Enthusiast features Sandy Road Vineyards in Four Global ‘Treehouse Tastings’ That Connect Wine and Nature
  4. Austin Monthly: The Local Wines to Drink Poolside This Summer
  5. Texas Highways: Nice N Easy Serves Craft Beer and Wine in One of Johnson City’s Oldest Buildings

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Interview with Michael Bilger of Adega Vinhö

Adega Vinhö

 

Wine Education

Vine Pair: Albariño and Alvarinho are the Same Grape!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Michael Bilger) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:

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I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine!

If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com.

If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review.

Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

 

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! More information HERE
  2. Grape Collective: Tasting Texas: Tempranillo, Tourism and Tesla
  3. Wine Enthusiast features Sandy Road Vineyards in Four Global ‘Treehouse Tastings’ That Connect Wine and Nature
  4. Austin Monthly: The Local Wines to Drink Poolside This Summer
  5. Texas Highways: Nice N Easy Serves Craft Beer and Wine in One of Johnson City’s Oldest Buildings

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Interview with Michael Bilger of Adega Vinhö

Adega Vinhö

 

Wine Education

Vine Pair: Albariño and Alvarinho are the Same Grape!

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

 

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Modern Agriculture in the Texas Hill Country with Adega Vinho's Michael Bilger Shelly Wilfong, Michael Bilger 01:35:31 Michael Bilger of Adega Vinho joins me for a talk about the viticulture and enology practices he employs at Adega Vinho in Stonewall, Texas. We get specific about the terroir in the Texas Hill Country, efforts to add sub-AVAs to the Texas Hill Country appellation, and the modern agricultural practices that are being implemented in the Bilger family vineyard. You’re sure to learn a little something about soil health, Portuguese wine varieties, and what’s so special about the Texas Hill Country. Cheers, y'all! Michael Bilger of Adega Vinho joins me for a talk about the viticulture and enology practices he employs at Adega Vinho in Stonewall, Texas. We get specific about the terroir in the Texas Hill Country, efforts to add sub-AVAs to the Texas Hill Country appellation, and the modern agricultural practices that are being implemented in the Bilger family vineyard. You’re sure to learn a little something about soil health, Portuguese wine varieties, and what’s so special about the Texas Hill Country. Cheers, y'all! english newsome, microbes, summer revival wine co, texas wine podcast, nice n easy johnson city, texas wine, sandy road vineyards, kuhlman cellars, texas terroir, stonewall, wine & food foundation, hidden hangar, la valentia, bending branch, texas drought, ricky taylor, modern agriculture, the austin winery, albarino, toast of texas, ron yates, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, ab astris, altamarfa, spontaneous fermentation, lewis wines, pedernales cellars, ben calais, cl butaud, compost tea, love by the glass, becker vineyards, hilmy, portugese grape varieties, texas agriculture, texas wine country, rae wilson, txwine, tasting texas, texas viticulture, grower project false full 45 5ae1b904-a48b-4b11-8d5c-bd26fb139d4e Re:Rooted 210's Jen Beckmann is Planting Roots in San Antonio Connect with the Podcast:
 

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I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine! If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com. If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review. Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! VIP event is only for members of WFF. More information HERE
  2. Tasting Table: Top 20 Wine Bars in the Nation includes Times Ten Cellars in Dallas and High Street Wine Co. in San Antonio.
  3. Best Little Wine & Books in Lockhart
  4. Chris Missick’s Viticulture Podcast features two episodes (38 and 39) on the Texas wine industry.
  5. Wesley Cable’s Obsessed with Wine )odcast and an interview with yours truly.
  6. SommTV Online Magazine: Texas High Plains Article by Shelly Wilfong

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Interview with Jen Beckmann of Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery

Re:Rooted 210

Demerits and Gold Stars  
Gold Star: Newsom Grape Day 2022
Gold Star: Sage’s Symposium at Sage’s Vintage

Demerit: Austin homeowner who partners with Napa winery for home’s private wine label, yet boasts of Texas Wine Country location.
Listing

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Jen Beckmann) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine! If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com. If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review. Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! VIP event is only for members of WFF. More information HERE
  2. Tasting Table: Top 20 Wine Bars in the Nation includes Times Ten Cellars in Dallas and High Street Wine Co. in San Antonio.
  3. Best Little Wine & Books in Lockhart
  4. Chris Missick’s Viticulture Podcast features two episodes (38 and 39) on the Texas wine industry.
  5. Wesley Cable’s Obsessed with Wine )odcast and an interview with yours truly.
  6. SommTV Online Magazine: Texas High Plains Article by Shelly Wilfong

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Interview with Jen Beckmann of Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery

Re:Rooted 210

Demerits and Gold Stars  
Gold Star: Newsom Grape Day 2022
Gold Star: Sage’s Symposium at Sage’s Vintage

Demerit: Austin homeowner who partners with Napa winery for home’s private wine label, yet boasts of Texas Wine Country location.
Listing

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Re:Rooted 210's Jen Beckmann is Planting Roots in San Antonio Shelly Wilfong, Jen Beckmann 00:57:11 Jen Beckmann's Re:Rooted 201 is helping define the Texas wine scene in San Antonio. You may know Jen from one of the Hill Country wineries where she worked before opening her own tasting spot in downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair Park. Now a modern urban winery is the perfect setting for her to continue educating the public on Texas wine. In Texas wine news, I'm announcing the wineries that are included in my top 5 Texas wines of 2022 event with the Wine & Food Foundation! Plus, more Texas wine content in podcast form, Best Little Wine & Books in Lockhart delivers on two of my favorite things, and a grower's perspective on the ongoing drought. Cheers y'all! Jen Beckmann's Re:Rooted 201 is helping define the Texas wine scene in San Antonio. You may know Jen from one of the Hill Country wineries where she worked before opening her own tasting spot in downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair Park. Now a modern urban winery is the perfect setting for her to continue educating the public on Texas wine. In Texas wine news, I'm announcing the wineries that are included in my top 5 Texas wines of 2022 event with the Wine & Food Foundation! Plus, more Texas wine content in podcast form, Best Little Wine & Books in Lockhart delivers on two of my favorite things, and a grower's perspective on the ongoing drought. Cheers y'all! michael barton, wesley cable, wine education, susan johnson, times ten cellars, viticulture podcast, newsom grape day, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, keg wine, hemisfair park, kuhlman cellars, duchman family winery, bear vineyards, perissos vineyards, box street social, sommly, wine & food foundation, chris brundrett, michael mcclendon, chris missick, high street wine co, sage's symposium, la valentia, urban winery, bending branch, texas high plains, william chris vineyards, dave reilly, slate mill wine collective, toast of texas, sage's vintage, benedicte rhyne, re:rooted 210, san antonio, cl butaud, wes jensen, hilmy, obsessed with wine podcast, rae wilson, best little wine & books, wine growlers, vinovium, sommtv online magazine, randy heser false full 44 68f7c8b0-96a5-4517-b7a2-2893d2a3fd07 A Peek Behind the Scenes with Regan Meador at Southold Farm + Cellars Connect with the Podcast:  

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Texas Hill Country Wineries invite you to “Drink it All in” at the 2022 Wine and Wildflower Journey. Right now, through April 22nd, this self-guided tour is your passport to exploring over forty wineries in Texas Hill Country. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day over twenty-three days, plus receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Buy your digital passport at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills, now through April 22nd.

I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine! If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com. If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review. Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! VIP event is only for members of WFF. More information HERE
  2. A new app can help plan your Texas Wine Country trip. Download The Vind to see suggested itineraries from people in the know!
  3. Camp at 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery! Get details HERE
  4. Texas Wine Lover website has a list of wineries across the state that operate lodging facilities. See the full list HERE
  5. Wine Spectator on Texas High Plains Dicamba drift issue
  6. Enter the TEXSOM Awards!
  7. Texas Monthly: Everything You Need to Know About Hosting a Crawfish Boil (including wine selections!)
  8. Texas Wine documentary premiers in Dallas at USA Film Festival! See Film on YouTube HERE

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Interview with Regan Meador of Southold Farm + Cellar

Southold Farm + Cellar

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Napa Valley Register article on Kerrville features H-E-B’s California wines selections. #drinklocal

Gold Star: Mason’s Art & Wine Festival! And Adelphos Cellars!
New Mason wineries mentioned:
Peters Prairie Vineyard
Saba Winery

Mason favorites:
Fly Gap Winery
Robert Clay Vineyards

And congrats to Adelphos Cellars for winning the People’s Choice award at Lubbock Uncorked!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Regan Meador) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Hill Country Wineries invite you to “Drink it All in” at the 2022 Wine and Wildflower Journey. Right now, through April 22nd, this self-guided tour is your passport to exploring over forty wineries in Texas Hill Country. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day over twenty-three days, plus receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Buy your digital passport at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills, now through April 22nd.

I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine! If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com. If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review. Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

  1. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Use code SHELLY for $10 off! VIP event is only for members of WFF. More information HERE
  2. A new app can help plan your Texas Wine Country trip. Download The Vind to see suggested itineraries from people in the know!
  3. Camp at 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery! Get details HERE
  4. Texas Wine Lover website has a list of wineries across the state that operate lodging facilities. See the full list HERE
  5. Wine Spectator on Texas High Plains Dicamba drift issue
  6. Enter the TEXSOM Awards!
  7. Texas Monthly: Everything You Need to Know About Hosting a Crawfish Boil (including wine selections!)
  8. Texas Wine documentary premiers in Dallas at USA Film Festival! See Film on YouTube HERE

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

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Interview with Regan Meador of Southold Farm + Cellar

Southold Farm + Cellar

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Napa Valley Register article on Kerrville features H-E-B’s California wines selections. #drinklocal

Gold Star: Mason’s Art & Wine Festival! And Adelphos Cellars!
New Mason wineries mentioned:
Peters Prairie Vineyard
Saba Winery

Mason favorites:
Fly Gap Winery
Robert Clay Vineyards

And congrats to Adelphos Cellars for winning the People’s Choice award at Lubbock Uncorked!

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

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]]> A Peek Behind the Scenes with Regan Meador at Southold Farm + Cellars Shelly Wilfong, Regan Meador 01:00:36 In this episode you’ll hear what’s important to Southold Farm + Cellar's Regan Meador. We discuss his thoughts on growth, distribution, winemaking and vineyard practices. And in Texas wine news, find out about The Vind app, camping at 4R Ranch, wine recommendations for crawfish, and the Wine & Food Foundation's June 5 event. I'll be leading a VIP pre-party, and I hope to see you there! Cheers y'all! In this episode you’ll hear what’s important to Southold Farm + Cellar's Regan Meador. We discuss his thoughts on growth, distribution, winemaking and vineyard practices. And in Texas wine news, find out about The Vind app, camping at 4R Ranch, wine recommendations for crawfish, and the Wine & Food Foundation's June 5 event. I'll be leading a VIP pre-party, and I hope to see you there! Cheers y'all! lost draw cellars, robert burks, robert clay vineyards, texas wine, adega vinho, mason texas, adelphos cellars, wine & food foundation, rustic spur vineyards, farmhouse vineyards, kerrville hills winery, natural winemaking, the vind, toast of texas 2022, fly gap winery, southold farm + cellar, texsom awards, texas wine lover, usa film festival, h-e-b, saba winery, peters prairie vineyard, 4r ranch vineyards and winery, brock estes, wine spectator false full 43 0441abbe-24ab-42f3-80c2-cafe77437dab Haak Winery: History in the Making Connect with the Podcast:

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Texas Hill Country Wineries invite you to “Drink it All in” at the 2022 Wine and Wildflower Journey. Right now, through April 22nd, this self-guided tour is your passport to exploring over forty wineries in Texas Hill Country. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day over twenty-three days, plus receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Buy your digital passport at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills, now through April 22nd.

I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine! If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com. If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review. Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

  1. Resources for fire relief:
    Texas Farm Bureau
    Big Country Relief Fund
  2. . Southern Living’s Article on College Station
  3. Video on Esperanza Winery
  4. San Antonio Express News: It’s always wine o’clock: Texas Hill Country winery industry sees 625% growth in decade
  5. Vinepair: If You Love the Wines of Bordeaux, It’s Time to Give Texas Hill Country a Try
  6. Jean Hoefliger Joins Texas Wine Collective
  7. Jean Hoefliger Talks Texas Wine in Recent Interview (video)
  8. Andrew Chalk’s Review of Wines Presented by Wedding Oak, Fall Creek Vineyards and Spicewood Vineyards
  9. Waco’s Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival
  10. Visit San Antonio and the James Beard Foundation: Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival
  11. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Watch my social media for discount code. VIP event is only for members of WFF. More information HERE
  12. Event for Cactus Christmas author Heather Renee May DETAILS

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

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Interview with Tiffany Farrell and Kyle Johnston of Haak Winery

Haak Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: City of Plano for not including Texas wine in the Texas Forever Fest. Texas beer and spirits were included. Why not Texas wine?  
Gold Star: Bending Branch 2014 Tannat - Newsom Vineyard was poured at the Wine Museum of Paris. O la la! Read more about it HERE

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Kyle Johnston, Tiffany Farrell, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Hill Country Wineries invite you to “Drink it All in” at the 2022 Wine and Wildflower Journey. Right now, through April 22nd, this self-guided tour is your passport to exploring over forty wineries in Texas Hill Country. As a passport holder, you can visit up to four wineries per day over twenty-three days, plus receive exclusive discounts on bottle purchases!

Buy your digital passport at www.texaswinetrail.com and head for the hills, now through April 22nd.

I’m excited to announce the launch of Sommly, a direct-to-consumer marketplace for artisan Texas wine! If you’re a Texas winery, claim your free winery page today. Soon you’ll be able to list all of your wines and club memberships for wine lovers to purchase on Sommly.com. If you’re a wine consumer like me, search for your favorite local wineries on Sommly and give them a great review. Please join me in spreading the word, and helping folks discover the Texas wine industry! And follow @sommly.wine on Instagram for the latest updates.

  1. Resources for fire relief:
    Texas Farm Bureau
    Big Country Relief Fund
  2. . Southern Living’s Article on College Station
  3. Video on Esperanza Winery
  4. San Antonio Express News: It’s always wine o’clock: Texas Hill Country winery industry sees 625% growth in decade
  5. Vinepair: If You Love the Wines of Bordeaux, It’s Time to Give Texas Hill Country a Try
  6. Jean Hoefliger Joins Texas Wine Collective
  7. Jean Hoefliger Talks Texas Wine in Recent Interview (video)
  8. Andrew Chalk’s Review of Wines Presented by Wedding Oak, Fall Creek Vineyards and Spicewood Vineyards
  9. Waco’s Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival
  10. Visit San Antonio and the James Beard Foundation: Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival
  11. Join me at Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas on June 5! Watch my social media for discount code. VIP event is only for members of WFF. More information HERE
  12. Event for Cactus Christmas author Heather Renee May DETAILS

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!

Cork + Cactus on AirBnB

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview with Tiffany Farrell and Kyle Johnston of Haak Winery

Haak Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: City of Plano for not including Texas wine in the Texas Forever Fest. Texas beer and spirits were included. Why not Texas wine?  
Gold Star: Bending Branch 2014 Tannat - Newsom Vineyard was poured at the Wine Museum of Paris. O la la! Read more about it HERE

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Haak Winery: History in the Making Kyle Johnston, Tiffany Farrell, Shelly Wilfong 00:56:18 Today you’ll hear my interview with Kyle Johnston and Tiffany Farrell of Haak Winery in Santa Fe TX. We discuss not only Haak’s rich history, but also what’s new since a new ownership team purchased Haak last year. Texas wine news includes another new consulting winemaker working in Texas, big time news coverage for the Texas Hill Country, a review of a special tasting of Texas wine, and announcing a summer Texas wine event that you won't want to miss! Cheers y'all! Today you’ll hear my interview with Kyle Johnston and Tiffany Farrell of Haak Winery in Santa Fe TX. We discuss not only Haak’s rich history, but also what’s new since a new ownership team purchased Haak last year. Texas wine news includes another new consulting winemaker working in Texas, big time news coverage for the Texas Hill Country, a review of a special tasting of Texas wine, and announcing a summer Texas wine event that you won't want to miss! Cheers y'all! texas wine trail, fall creek vineyard, visit san antonio and james beard foundation, texas wine, mcpherson cellars, andrew chalk, jean hoefliger, texas renaissance festival, cabernet grill, sommly, esperanza winery, wine & food foundation, cork + cactus, rancho loma vineyards, messina hof, rowland taylor vineyard, texas high plains, toast of texas, ron yates, wedding oak, texas hill country, spicewood vineyard, fredericksburg, hilmy, rootstock: a texas wine festival, raymond and gladys haak, texas wine country, bluffdale vineyards, santa fe, llano, college station, texas wine collective false full 42 097d4e41-476c-4592-97fe-f4bea51a0153 MINI EPISODE: Shelly Interviews Michael Hardy, Author of the Texas Monthly Story About Dicamba Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Original story in TexasMonthly.com The Texas Wine Industry Is Just Getting Started. Grape Farmers Say the End Is Near.

Michael Hardy’s contact information can be found HERE

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Michael Hardy) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Original story in TexasMonthly.com The Texas Wine Industry Is Just Getting Started. Grape Farmers Say the End Is Near.

Michael Hardy’s contact information can be found HERE

]]> MINI EPISODE: Shelly Interviews Michael Hardy, Author of the Texas Monthly Story About Dicamba Shelly Wilfong, Michael Hardy 00:34:27 TexasMonthly.com recently published a major story about Dicamba damage in the Texas High Plains. In this mini podcast episode, host Shelly Wilfong interviews the story's author, Michael Hardy. TexasMonthly.com recently published a major story about Dicamba damage in the Texas High Plains. In this mini podcast episode, host Shelly Wilfong interviews the story's author, Michael Hardy. texas high plains, bayer and basf, dicamba false full 41 dfaef5fa-0075-4f3a-bf72-7c4836d3f091 Class Is In Session with Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

 

  1. Texas Monthly: “The Texas Wine Industry Is Just Getting Started. Grape Farmers Say the End Is Near.”
  2. Mesa Vineyards Files for Bankruptcy Protection
  3. 50 Cent Buys Wine that Costs ‘more than a Rolls Royce’ at Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked
  4. Jason Moore Named New Winemaker at Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
  5. Granbury’s Wine & Vineyard Information Center - Coming soon!

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

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Cork + Cactus on AirBnB
 

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Interview with Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M

Texas A&M University Department of Viticulture & Enology

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

none!

 

Gold Star:
 

Texas Hill Country Monopoly Board Game!

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Justin Scheiner) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

 

  1. Texas Monthly: “The Texas Wine Industry Is Just Getting Started. Grape Farmers Say the End Is Near.”
  2. Mesa Vineyards Files for Bankruptcy Protection
  3. 50 Cent Buys Wine that Costs ‘more than a Rolls Royce’ at Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked
  4. Jason Moore Named New Winemaker at Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
  5. Granbury’s Wine & Vineyard Information Center - Coming soon!

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!
 

Cork + Cactus on AirBnB
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Interview with Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M

Texas A&M University Department of Viticulture & Enology

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

none!

 

Gold Star:
 

Texas Hill Country Monopoly Board Game!

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Class Is In Session with Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M Shelly Wilfong, Justin Scheiner 00:59:31 My guest today is Dr. Justin Scheiner from the Viticulture & Enology Department at Texas A&M University. We cover a lot of ground including drifting herbicides, pest management, organic grape growing, and resources available at TAMU for wine makers and grape growers. Plus, what you need to ask before you plant a vineyard! Texas Monthly just published a major (online) story on the topic of herbicide drift. Don't miss it. Plus hear how 50 Cent made a splash at the Houston Rodeo Uncorked auction, announcing a new winemaker for Los Pinos Ranch, and news of a bankruptcy filing for the largest winery in Texas. Cheers y'all! My guest today is Dr. Justin Scheiner from the Viticulture & Enology Department at Texas A&M University. We cover a lot of ground including drifting herbicides, pest management, organic grape growing, and resources available at TAMU for wine makers and grape growers. Plus, what you need to ask before you plant a vineyard! Texas Monthly just published a major (online) story on the topic of herbicide drift. Don't miss it. Plus hear how 50 Cent made a splash at the Houston Rodeo Uncorked auction, announcing a new winemaker for Los Pinos Ranch, and news of a bankruptcy filing for the largest winery in Texas. Cheers y'all! wine education, pest management, los pinos ranch vineyards, hye meadow winery, texas a&m university viticulture & enology, texas wine, mesa vineyards bankruptcy, texas hill country monopoly board game, herbicide drift, dr. amit dhingra, texas high plains, jason moore, texas hill country, pierce's disease, granbury wine & vineyard information center, houston uncorked false full 40 2c2c27e5-1a0d-484c-b20f-eb4a03e6a564 Chris Hornbaker: Pursuing Perfection at Eden Hill Winery Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

 

  1. Yoga and Texas Wine Retreat by VinoVinyasa
  2. Buena Suerte Vineyard For Sale
  3. Wine Enthusiast: These Five Wineries Are ‘Paving The Way’ for Future Winemakers
  4. Texas Monthly: What to Drink Now: The Best New Texas Beers, Wines, and Spirits
  5. Tasting Room for Nobleman Wines
  6. Want my list of the nerdiest wine experiences in the Texas Hill Country? Sign up for the Newsletter and then DM me or email me at texaswinepod@gmail.com.

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

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Cork + Cactus on AirBnB
 

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Interview with Chris Hornbaker of Eden Hill Winery

Eden Hill Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

none!

 

Gold Star:
 

Texas wine is aging well according to Andrew Chalk!

 

Find descriptions of each of the wines he’s sampled HERE

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Chris Hornbaker) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

 

  1. Yoga and Texas Wine Retreat by VinoVinyasa
  2. Buena Suerte Vineyard For Sale
  3. Wine Enthusiast: These Five Wineries Are ‘Paving The Way’ for Future Winemakers
  4. Texas Monthly: What to Drink Now: The Best New Texas Beers, Wines, and Spirits
  5. Tasting Room for Nobleman Wines
  6. Want my list of the nerdiest wine experiences in the Texas Hill Country? Sign up for the Newsletter and then DM me or email me at texaswinepod@gmail.com.

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!
 

Cork + Cactus on AirBnB
 

Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

 

Interview with Chris Hornbaker of Eden Hill Winery

Eden Hill Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

none!

 

Gold Star:
 

Texas wine is aging well according to Andrew Chalk!

 

Find descriptions of each of the wines he’s sampled HERE

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Chris Hornbaker: Pursuing Perfection at Eden Hill Winery Shelly Wilfong, Chris Hornbaker 01:06:34 Chris Hornbaker from Eden Hill Winery joins me for this episode. I’ve enjoyed getting to write about Eden Hill Winery and have enjoyed Eden Hill wines for a few years now. It was fun to sit down with Chris to get the behind the scenes stories. And as always, there is Texas wine news including fun new programming, new mentions of Texas wine in the media, a unique spot for a new tasting room, and some nice recognition for yours truly. Cheers, y'all! Chris Hornbaker from Eden Hill Winery joins me for this episode. I’ve enjoyed getting to write about Eden Hill Winery and have enjoyed Eden Hill wines for a few years now. It was fun to sit down with Chris to get the behind the scenes stories. And as always, there is Texas wine news including fun new programming, new mentions of Texas wine in the media, a unique spot for a new tasting room, and some nice recognition for yours truly. Cheers, y'all! north texas wine country, texas wine, texas wineries, texas wine and grape growers association, cork + cactus, texas wine and yoga, texas high plains, texas winemakers, texas hill country, fredericksburg, texas viticulture false full 39 ed0447ac-bb45-4da5-8f4a-48e279dcfec8 On the Wine Road with Vinovium's Daniel Kelada Connect with the Podcast:
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Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman. Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

  1. Texas Wine Auction April 9 in Fredericksburg!
  2. Silver Spur Winery’s 2019 Aglianico Wins Best in Class at American Fine Wine Competition
  3. Texas Wineries For Sale
  4. Bénédicte Rhyne’s Seminar Journey to the Center of the Terriors
  5. Specialist of Texas Wine Course with Dr. Russ Kane
  6. Forbes.com mentions La Valentiá Carignan by Rae Wilson
  7. Travel & Leisure: This Epic Texas Road Trip Visits Underrated Vineyards and Rolling Hills Blanketed in Bluebonnets

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

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On the Wine Road with Daniel Kelada

Vinovium Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
Texas wine articles that must be written by bots! I’m not linking to the article I mentioned because they don’t deserve your clicks!

Gold Star:
Cassaro Winery’s True Crime & Wine Nights
Find info on Instagram @cassarowines

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Daniel Kelada) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Mentioned in this Episode

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman. Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

  1. Texas Wine Auction April 9 in Fredericksburg!
  2. Silver Spur Winery’s 2019 Aglianico Wins Best in Class at American Fine Wine Competition
  3. Texas Wineries For Sale
  4. Bénédicte Rhyne’s Seminar Journey to the Center of the Terriors
  5. Specialist of Texas Wine Course with Dr. Russ Kane
  6. Forbes.com mentions La Valentiá Carignan by Rae Wilson
  7. Travel & Leisure: This Epic Texas Road Trip Visits Underrated Vineyards and Rolling Hills Blanketed in Bluebonnets

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

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On the Wine Road with Daniel Kelada

Vinovium Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
Texas wine articles that must be written by bots! I’m not linking to the article I mentioned because they don’t deserve your clicks!

Gold Star:
Cassaro Winery’s True Crime & Wine Nights
Find info on Instagram @cassarowines

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

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]]> On the Wine Road with Vinovium's Daniel Kelada Shelly Wilfong, Daniel Kelada 01:13:31 My guest is Daniel Kelada, a sommelier and managing partner at Vinovium Partners. Vinovium is a unique spot along the wine road in Johnson City. And as always, there is Texas wine news including the inaugural Texas Wine Auction, wineries for sale, dates to put on your calendar, and mentions of Texas wine in national publications. Cheers, y'all! My guest is Daniel Kelada, a sommelier and managing partner at Vinovium Partners. Vinovium is a unique spot along the wine road in Johnson City. And as always, there is Texas wine news including the inaugural Texas Wine Auction, wineries for sale, dates to put on your calendar, and mentions of Texas wine in national publications. Cheers, y'all! lost draw cellars, johnson city, texas wine, keg wine, william chris wine company, duchman family winery, silver spur winery, wine road 290, texas wine revolution, cassaro winery, winemakers, chris brundrett, sketch wines, texas wine auction, sharp family vineyards, sommelier, texas wine and true crime podcast, american fine wine competition, texas vs. the world, international wine & spirits guild, blanc du bois, julia dixon wine, vinovium true full 38 1e62000d-18f6-4b03-ae41-e4ee953e3970 20 Years of Texas Wine with Bénédicte Rhyne Connect with the Podcast:
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Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman. Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

  1. Texas Grape Growers’ Lawsuit Stays in Texas Court
  2. Growth in Gillespie County Wineries
  3. H-E-B’s TexFest is February 16 - March 8!
  4. Results from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  5. Dr. Russ Kane on Texas Roussanne The “Roussanne Advantage”: The White Grape for Texas
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Symposium

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: 20 Years of Texas Wine with Bénédicte Rhyne

Bénédicte Rhyne Website

Bénédicte’s 4-Day Winemaking Course

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
Bummer that two Austin wine bars closed recently. Don’t forget to support bars and restaurants that serve Texas wine!

Gold Star:
New Sign for Texas Hill Country. (fingers crossed)

John Rivenburgh and Phillip Hawkins for leadership in Texas Hill Country Wineries association.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Benedicte Rhyne) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman. Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.

  1. Texas Grape Growers’ Lawsuit Stays in Texas Court
  2. Growth in Gillespie County Wineries
  3. H-E-B’s TexFest is February 16 - March 8!
  4. Results from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  5. Dr. Russ Kane on Texas Roussanne The “Roussanne Advantage”: The White Grape for Texas
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Symposium

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: 20 Years of Texas Wine with Bénédicte Rhyne

Bénédicte Rhyne Website

Bénédicte’s 4-Day Winemaking Course

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
Bummer that two Austin wine bars closed recently. Don’t forget to support bars and restaurants that serve Texas wine!

Gold Star:
New Sign for Texas Hill Country. (fingers crossed)

John Rivenburgh and Phillip Hawkins for leadership in Texas Hill Country Wineries association.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> 20 Years of Texas Wine with Bénédicte Rhyne Shelly Wilfong, Benedicte Rhyne 00:56:39 Bénédicte Rhyne is my guest on this episode. If you don’t already know Benedicte, you’re in for a treat. In my interview with her, we talk about how Texas reminds her of her native Provence, how she strives for balance in winemaking, and her thoughts on the collaborative nature of the Texas wine industry. Plus the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Cheers, y'all! Bénédicte Rhyne is my guest on this episode. If you don’t already know Benedicte, you’re in for a treat. In my interview with her, we talk about how Texas reminds her of her native Provence, how she strives for balance in winemaking, and her thoughts on the collaborative nature of the Texas wine industry. Plus the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Cheers, y'all! phillip hawkins, slate theory winery, san francisco chronicle wine competition, uncork texas wines, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, russ kane, mcpherson cellars, gillespie county, fredericksburg tx, grape creek vineyards, jean-charles boisset, eden hill winery, mesa vineyards, john rivenburgh, rack & riddle, william chris vineyards, kerrville hills winery, dr russ kane, roussanne advantage, texas department of agriculture, heath sparkling wines, becker vineyards, h-e-b, sid miller false full 37 de897f15-338b-416d-87e8-0be81163941f Winemaker Jason Centanni of Llano Estacado Winery Connect with the Podcast:
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  1. Wine Enthusiast: Five Incubators Creating the Next Generation of Winemakers
  2. Los Nopales Vineyards featured in Midland Reporter Telegram: West Texas’ newest winery to open its first tasting room
  3. Casaro Winery Coming to Downtown Corsicana
  4. Homestead Winery Opens in Plano
  5. Jessica Dupuy for Texas Monthly: 10 Texas wines to toast the holidays
  6. Shelly Wilfong for State Fair of Texas: 5 Texas wines to give as holiday gifts
  7. Reggie Solomon’s Wine Casual Blog: I’m Impressed with Texas Wine, and Why You Might Be Too

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Jason Centanni of Llano Estacado Winery

Llano Estacado Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
none

Gold Star:

Clever marketing by US Natural Wines.
Texas Sucks Box

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Jason Centanni) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.

  1. Wine Enthusiast: Five Incubators Creating the Next Generation of Winemakers
  2. Los Nopales Vineyards featured in Midland Reporter Telegram: West Texas’ newest winery to open its first tasting room
  3. Casaro Winery Coming to Downtown Corsicana
  4. Homestead Winery Opens in Plano
  5. Jessica Dupuy for Texas Monthly: 10 Texas wines to toast the holidays
  6. Shelly Wilfong for State Fair of Texas: 5 Texas wines to give as holiday gifts
  7. Reggie Solomon’s Wine Casual Blog: I’m Impressed with Texas Wine, and Why You Might Be Too

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Jason Centanni of Llano Estacado Winery

Llano Estacado Winery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
none

Gold Star:

Clever marketing by US Natural Wines.
Texas Sucks Box

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Winemaker Jason Centanni of Llano Estacado Winery Shelly Wilfong, Jason Centanni 00:56:16 Happy New Year! Winemaker Jason Centanni of Llano Estacado Winery is my guest on this episode. We take a trip through Llano Estacado Winery history, talk about Jason's winemaking philosophy, and get geeky on winemaking. Plus catch up on all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Cheers y'all! Happy New Year! Winemaker Jason Centanni of Llano Estacado Winery is my guest on this episode. We take a trip through Llano Estacado Winery history, talk about Jason's winemaking philosophy, and get geeky on winemaking. Plus catch up on all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Cheers y'all! uncork texas wines, lost draw cellars, texas wine, texas wine marketing assistance program, llano estacado winery, reggie solomon, mcpherson cellars, wine casual, cassaro winery, los nopales vineyards, kalyn hodges, texas high plains, homestead winery, katy jane seaton, kerrville hills winery, us natural wine, reddy vineyards, jessica dupuy, dell valley vneyards, dove ridge winery, texas sucks box, texas department of agriculture, greg bruni, winemaker, sid miller, lubbock false full 36 17ed0724-5a2f-4b92-aebd-fee17094205b Texas is Mad for Mourvèdre Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Learn more about Sommly.com, a new way to discover, shop and interact with Texas wineries.

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy - or give - the gift of Texas wine.

Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early in 2022.
 

Visit Sommly.com to subscribe for exciting updates!

 

Top Texas Wine Stories of 2021

  1. Weather challenges
  2. Texas wine labeling compromise
  3. Herbicide lawsuit
  4. Growth in number of Texas wineries
  5. Supply chain challenges
  6. Winery openings and new hires
  7. 20 new episodes of This Is Texas Wine podcast!
  8. More Texas wine media
    1. Texas Winemakers series
    2. Uncorked
    3. Cactus Christmas book by Heather Renee May

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Texas is Mad for Mourvèdre

Texas Wine Lover Battle of Texas Mourvèdre (2017)

William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Tasting Video with Grower Interviews

Tablas Creek information about Mourvèdre

Edible Austin article

Hewitson - Home to the World’s Oldest Mourvèdre Vines (Australia)

Hardy Wallace’s Extradimensional Wine Company Yeah

Cline Cellars - Top Mourvèdre Grower in the US

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

Blasting tasting rooms for service problems rather than contacting owner/manager privately. eeekkkk!!!

 

Gold Star:

Dorothy & John’s article on Grape Collective: Here Are the Names and Words You Will be Hearing in 2022

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Joey Bagnasco) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

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Help the Show:
 

Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Learn more about Sommly.com, a new way to discover, shop and interact with Texas wineries.

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy - or give - the gift of Texas wine.

Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early in 2022.
 

Visit Sommly.com to subscribe for exciting updates!

 

Top Texas Wine Stories of 2021

  1. Weather challenges
  2. Texas wine labeling compromise
  3. Herbicide lawsuit
  4. Growth in number of Texas wineries
  5. Supply chain challenges
  6. Winery openings and new hires
  7. 20 new episodes of This Is Texas Wine podcast!
  8. More Texas wine media
    1. Texas Winemakers series
    2. Uncorked
    3. Cactus Christmas book by Heather Renee May

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Texas is Mad for Mourvèdre

Texas Wine Lover Battle of Texas Mourvèdre (2017)

William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Tasting Video with Grower Interviews

Tablas Creek information about Mourvèdre

Edible Austin article

Hewitson - Home to the World’s Oldest Mourvèdre Vines (Australia)

Hardy Wallace’s Extradimensional Wine Company Yeah

Cline Cellars - Top Mourvèdre Grower in the US

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

Blasting tasting rooms for service problems rather than contacting owner/manager privately. eeekkkk!!!

 

Gold Star:

Dorothy & John’s article on Grape Collective: Here Are the Names and Words You Will be Hearing in 2022

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Texas is Mad for Mourvèdre Shelly Wilfong, Joey Bagnasco 00:35:12 In the last episode of 2021, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most popular red grapes grown in Texas, Mourvèdre. It's one of my favorites. I’ll also share a recap of the most important Texas wine stories from 2021. Can you guess what they are? Cheers, y'all! In the last episode of 2021, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most popular red grapes grown in Texas, Mourvèdre. It's one of my favorites. I’ll also share a recap of the most important Texas wine stories from 2021. Can you guess what they are? Cheers, y'all! wine labeling law, tannat, mourvedre, winery openings, lost draw cellars, winter storm, grape collective, texas wine, markarsee market, touriga nacional, andy timmons, chris brundrett, farmhouse vineyards, supply chain, john cedillo iii, herbicide drift, dorothy gaiter, valley mills vineyards, william chris vineyards, bobby cox, texas winemakers, texas wine growers, tempranillo, becker vineyards, uncorked jeff bush, cactus christmas, john brecher, women for wine sense - dallas false full 35 f977824c-98e8-4a82-8010-2b3725cbd040 Comparing Notes with Interpreting Wine Podcast's Lawrence Francis Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Mentioned in this Episode

Learn more about Sommly.com, a new way to discover, shop and interact with Texas wineries.

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy - or give - the gift of Texas wine.

Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early in 2022.
Visit Sommly.com to subscribe for exciting updates!

Texas Wine In the News

VinePair: The States with the Most Wineries 2021

VinePair Names CL Butaud’s 2019 Desert Willow Vineyard Mourvèdre one of the Top 50 wines of 2021

Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards win Jefferson Cup

Texas Results from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Winners from Granbury Wine Competition that was sponsored by GoTexan and the Cross Timbers Wine Trail
* Lucky Vines Lucky Lass Peach
* Cattlebaron Bortex Newsom Vineyards 2019 by Casual Friday Wines  
 * Silver Spur 2019 Tannat Gatewood Estate Vineyard

Robin Clark for Texas Wine Lover: Slate Theory Winery Review

Thanksgiving Selections by Emma Balter of Houston Chronicle / possible paywall

Thanksgiving Selections by Eric Asimov of The New York Times / possible paywall

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Lawrence Francis of Interpreting Wine Podcast

Interpreting Wine subscribe page

FREE Podcast kit guide

Example of wine audio

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
none

Gold Star:

Avanti Restaurant’s Virginie Naigeon-Malek: Gender Equal Wine List and Texas Wine Enabler

Wine Education Segment

Bordeaux-style wines and Bordeaux-blends -
Red wines are made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and sometimes Carmenere. White wines are made of primarily Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 2 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (shelly wilfong, lawrence francis) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Mentioned in this Episode

Learn more about Sommly.com, a new way to discover, shop and interact with Texas wineries.

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy - or give - the gift of Texas wine.

Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman.

Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early in 2022.
Visit Sommly.com to subscribe for exciting updates!

Texas Wine In the News

VinePair: The States with the Most Wineries 2021

VinePair Names CL Butaud’s 2019 Desert Willow Vineyard Mourvèdre one of the Top 50 wines of 2021

Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards win Jefferson Cup

Texas Results from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Winners from Granbury Wine Competition that was sponsored by GoTexan and the Cross Timbers Wine Trail
* Lucky Vines Lucky Lass Peach
* Cattlebaron Bortex Newsom Vineyards 2019 by Casual Friday Wines  
 * Silver Spur 2019 Tannat Gatewood Estate Vineyard

Robin Clark for Texas Wine Lover: Slate Theory Winery Review

Thanksgiving Selections by Emma Balter of Houston Chronicle / possible paywall

Thanksgiving Selections by Eric Asimov of The New York Times / possible paywall

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Lawrence Francis of Interpreting Wine Podcast

Interpreting Wine subscribe page

FREE Podcast kit guide

Example of wine audio

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
none

Gold Star:

Avanti Restaurant’s Virginie Naigeon-Malek: Gender Equal Wine List and Texas Wine Enabler

Wine Education Segment

Bordeaux-style wines and Bordeaux-blends -
Red wines are made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and sometimes Carmenere. White wines are made of primarily Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Comparing Notes with Interpreting Wine Podcast's Lawrence Francis shelly wilfong, lawrence francis 00:49:50 My guest in this episode is London-based Lawrence Francis, host of Interpreting Wine Podcast. He’s sharing great insights into how wineries can effectively communicate their stories and engage with customers. Plus, I’ll share Texas wine news including national press recognition for several Texas wines and a new study that shows huge growth in Texas winery numbers. Cheers y'all! My guest in this episode is London-based Lawrence Francis, host of Interpreting Wine Podcast. He’s sharing great insights into how wineries can effectively communicate their stories and engage with customers. Plus, I’ll share Texas wine news including national press recognition for several Texas wines and a new study that shows huge growth in Texas winery numbers. Cheers y'all! houston livestock show and rodeo, wine competitions, southold wine + cellars don't forget to soar, lost draw cellars arroyo blanco, texas wine, lucky vines lucky lass peach wine, slate theory winery review, wineries in texas, interpreting wine podcast, spicewood vineyards jefferson cup, cork + cactus, granbury wine competition, john rivenburgh, avanti restaurant, virginie naigeon-malek, wine marketing, kerrville hills winery, silver spur 2019 tannat, cl butaud, texas wine lover, cattlebaron bortex newsom vineyards, pedernales cellars jefferson cup, becker vineyards, vinepair, cl butaud desert willow mourvedre, hye meadow boom, wine storytelling, cross timbers wine trail false full 34 b7fb7765-1ddd-4621-b835-9e677b01daed Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
 

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Help the Show:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Learn more about Sommly.com, a new way to discover, shop and interact with Texas wineries.

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, read reviews, and buy locally. Wineries will love the site because it will help them find new customers and grow their most profitable channel, direct to consumer, similar to how Etsy has helped artisans sell their goods.

Founded by an Austin, Texas wine-loving husband and wife team, Sommly is coming soon!

Visit Sommly.com to subscribe for exciting updates!

Texas Wine In the News

Wine Business Monthly names Leah Derton and James Tidwell Wine Business Leaders of 2021

NEW! Uncorked YouTube Series About Texas Wine

Texas Winemakers YouTube Series About Texas Wine

Wild World Festivals / Celebration of all things that are fermented

Decanter List of 10 Texas Wines to Try
 

* William Chris Vineyards Roussanne, La Pradera Vineyard (highest score of 92)

* Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano, Bingham Family Vineyards

* Slate Mill Winery Viognier, Reddy Vineyards

* CL Butaud Cease & Desist (Tempranillo/Mourvedre blend)

* Wedding Oak’s Aglianico, Hye Top Vineyards

* Pedernales Cellars Texas High Plains Tempranillo

* Fall Creek Vineyards GSM, Salt Lick Vineyards

* Becker Vineyards Texas Hill Country Reserve Petit Sirah

* Texas Heritage Vineyards, Paka Vineyards Souzao

* Bingham Family Vineyards Texas High Plains Dugout (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignan, and Petit Verdot blend)

Lana Bortolot for Forbes.com: White Wines You’ll Fall For 

Granbury's Winter Wine Walk - Nov 19-20

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery

Blue Ostrich Winery’s Website

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

none

 

Gold Star:
 

Uncork Texas Wine’s 3D relief map of Texas wine growing regions.
 

BUY MAP HERE

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Patrick Whitehead) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Learn more about Sommly.com, a new way to discover, shop and interact with Texas wineries.

Sommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, read reviews, and buy locally. Wineries will love the site because it will help them find new customers and grow their most profitable channel, direct to consumer, similar to how Etsy has helped artisans sell their goods.

Founded by an Austin, Texas wine-loving husband and wife team, Sommly is coming soon!

Visit Sommly.com to subscribe for exciting updates!

Texas Wine In the News

Wine Business Monthly names Leah Derton and James Tidwell Wine Business Leaders of 2021

NEW! Uncorked YouTube Series About Texas Wine

Texas Winemakers YouTube Series About Texas Wine

Wild World Festivals / Celebration of all things that are fermented

Decanter List of 10 Texas Wines to Try
 

* William Chris Vineyards Roussanne, La Pradera Vineyard (highest score of 92)

* Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano, Bingham Family Vineyards

* Slate Mill Winery Viognier, Reddy Vineyards

* CL Butaud Cease & Desist (Tempranillo/Mourvedre blend)

* Wedding Oak’s Aglianico, Hye Top Vineyards

* Pedernales Cellars Texas High Plains Tempranillo

* Fall Creek Vineyards GSM, Salt Lick Vineyards

* Becker Vineyards Texas Hill Country Reserve Petit Sirah

* Texas Heritage Vineyards, Paka Vineyards Souzao

* Bingham Family Vineyards Texas High Plains Dugout (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignan, and Petit Verdot blend)

Lana Bortolot for Forbes.com: White Wines You’ll Fall For 

Granbury's Winter Wine Walk - Nov 19-20

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery

Blue Ostrich Winery’s Website

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

none

 

Gold Star:
 

Uncork Texas Wine’s 3D relief map of Texas wine growing regions.
 

BUY MAP HERE

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery Shelly Wilfong, Patrick Whitehead 00:56:10 On this episode, you’ll get to know Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery in St. Jo. Patrick is the first person I’ve interviewed from North Texas. He shares his thoughts about growing grapes and making wine in North Texas, his desire for a new AVA for his estate vineyard, and so much more. First, there's Texas wine news including recognition for Leah Derton of William Chris Vineyards, Texas wineries at Wild World Festival in Brooklyn, and Texas wine selections appearing in Decanter. Remembering Dr. Pat Brennan of Brennan Vineyards. Cheers y'all! On this episode, you’ll get to know Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery in St. Jo. Patrick is the first person I’ve interviewed from North Texas. He shares his thoughts about growing grapes and making wine in North Texas, his desire for a new AVA for his estate vineyard, and so much more. First, there's Texas wine news including recognition for Leah Derton of William Chris Vineyards, Texas wineries at Wild World Festival in Brooklyn, and Texas wine selections appearing in Decanter. Remembering Dr. Pat Brennan of Brennan Vineyards. Cheers y'all! brennan vineyards, uncork texas wines, duchman family vineyards, texas wine, 4r ranch winery, blue ostrich winery, st jo, james tidwell, driftwood estates winery, sommly, leah derton, alta marfa, texas high plains, william chris vineyards, david stroh, the austin winery, red river valley, hidden hangar winery, wedding oak, uncorked, texoma ava, twgga, cl butaud, arche, jeff bush, grayson college, sage vintage, decanter false full 33 2bbd7f3c-14f9-4dda-ad3f-016c6f898e61 Paul M. and Karen Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Results from San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition
  2. Results from Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Lone Star International Wine Awards
  3. Reddy Vineyards Brand Ambassador Job Posting
  4. 5 Haunted Wineries Worth a Spine-Tingling Visit
  5. Rivenyates Wine Released
  6. Texas Fine Wine Bundle and November 11 Zoom Call

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Paul M and Karen Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery

Family, Tradition & Romance: The Messina Hof Story by Paul V. and Merrill Bonarrigo

Messina Hof’s Website
Follow Messina Hof on social media:
@messina_hof on Instagram
@Messina Hof Winery on Facebook
@messina_hof on Twitter

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
Slight delay in publishing this summer wine guide. (But kudos for McPherson’s recognition!)
10 Wines Under $20 to Pair with BBQ This Summer

Gold Star:
Cast Iron Winery’s Instagram post “BUY LOCAL: Texas Wines do not get stuck on cargo ships”

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (shelly wilfong, karen bonarrigo, paul bonarrigo) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Results from San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition
  2. Results from Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Lone Star International Wine Awards
  3. Reddy Vineyards Brand Ambassador Job Posting
  4. 5 Haunted Wineries Worth a Spine-Tingling Visit
  5. Rivenyates Wine Released
  6. Texas Fine Wine Bundle and November 11 Zoom Call

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Paul M and Karen Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery

Family, Tradition & Romance: The Messina Hof Story by Paul V. and Merrill Bonarrigo

Messina Hof’s Website
Follow Messina Hof on social media:
@messina_hof on Instagram
@Messina Hof Winery on Facebook
@messina_hof on Twitter

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
Slight delay in publishing this summer wine guide. (But kudos for McPherson’s recognition!)
10 Wines Under $20 to Pair with BBQ This Summer

Gold Star:
Cast Iron Winery’s Instagram post “BUY LOCAL: Texas Wines do not get stuck on cargo ships”

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Paul M. and Karen Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery shelly wilfong, karen bonarrigo, paul bonarrigo 01:09:40 How much do you really know about Messina Hof, one of the largest wineries in Texas? My interview with Paul M. and Karen Bonarrigo (winemaker and chief administrative officer, respectively) provides a glimpse behind the scenes of a family business with a rich tradition and bold goals for the future. In Texas wine news, I’ve got a cool wine industry job to share, news of a winery that may be haunted, and results from recent wine competitions. Cheers, y'all! How much do you really know about Messina Hof, one of the largest wineries in Texas? My interview with Paul M. and Karen Bonarrigo (winemaker and chief administrative officer, respectively) provides a glimpse behind the scenes of a family business with a rich tradition and bold goals for the future. In Texas wine news, I’ve got a cool wine industry job to share, news of a winery that may be haunted, and results from recent wine competitions. Cheers, y'all! heavenly hosts, wine competitions, texas wine, mcpherson cellars, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, lone star international wine competition, san antonio rodeo and stock show wine competition, cast iron winery, texas wine and grape growers association, cork + cactus, rivenyates, messina hof, texas winemaker, william chris vineyards, ron yates winery, reddy vineyards, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, spicewood vineyards, texas labeling laws, haunted wineries false full 32 3d0a61a5-1382-4e58-9e68-8fbe0941b5b5 Joey Bagnasco of Valley Mills Vineyards Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. McPherson Cellars Nominated for American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast
  2. Food & Wine Magazine: 6 American Wine Vacations to Take This Season
  3. Catherine Todd for Forbes.com Texas Wines Show Adventurous Spirit and Love for Diversity
  4. Job Postings on Texas Hill Country Wineries Website
  5. Job Postings on Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association Website
  6. A novel set along Wine Road 290: Cactus Christmas: A Texas Wine Trail Series by Heather Renee May
  7. Register for TWGGA’s Grape Camp 2021

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Joey Bagnasco, GM & Winemaker at Valley Mills Vineyards

Valley Mills Vineyards’ Website
 

Follow Valley Mills Vineyards on social media @valleymillsvineyards

 

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

Out of date and incomplete information on wineries’ website and social media.

 

Gold Star:
 

Visit Lubbock’s: A Beginner’s Guide to Wine by Madi White, McPherson Cellars’ Wine Club & Service Manager

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, joey bagnasco) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. McPherson Cellars Nominated for American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast
  2. Food & Wine Magazine: 6 American Wine Vacations to Take This Season
  3. Catherine Todd for Forbes.com Texas Wines Show Adventurous Spirit and Love for Diversity
  4. Job Postings on Texas Hill Country Wineries Website
  5. Job Postings on Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association Website
  6. A novel set along Wine Road 290: Cactus Christmas: A Texas Wine Trail Series by Heather Renee May
  7. Register for TWGGA’s Grape Camp 2021

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Joey Bagnasco, GM & Winemaker at Valley Mills Vineyards

Valley Mills Vineyards’ Website
 

Follow Valley Mills Vineyards on social media @valleymillsvineyards

 

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
 

Out of date and incomplete information on wineries’ website and social media.

 

Gold Star:
 

Visit Lubbock’s: A Beginner’s Guide to Wine by Madi White, McPherson Cellars’ Wine Club & Service Manager

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

]]> Joey Bagnasco of Valley Mills Vineyards Shelly Wilfong, joey bagnasco 00:46:36 Valley Mills Vineyards winemaker Joey Bagnasco joins me to discuss growing grapes in Bosque County and making wine in a beautiful three-story gravity flow winery right outside my hometown of Waco, Texas. In Texas wine industry news, there's a major award nomination for McPherson Cellars, a new tasting room for a popular Hill Country winery, national recognition for being a trendy wine region, and more. Cheers, y'all! Valley Mills Vineyards winemaker Joey Bagnasco joins me to discuss growing grapes in Bosque County and making wine in a beautiful three-story gravity flow winery right outside my hometown of Waco, Texas. In Texas wine industry news, there's a major award nomination for McPherson Cellars, a new tasting room for a popular Hill Country winery, national recognition for being a trendy wine region, and more. Cheers, y'all! texas wine, texas hill country wineries, mcpherson cellars, valley mills, fredericksburg tx, cabernet grill, wine road 290, valley mills vineyards, salt lick vineyards, wine vacations, twgga, pedernales cellars, vintners hideaway, hill at hye, waco, cactus christmas, heather renee may false full 31 8f2c9e45-7172-43c4-869f-11dbea53fb02 Kicking off Texas Wine Month with Jennifer McInnis Fadel of Bending Branch Winery Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News
This segment is sponsored by Texas Fine Wine. For more information about the October 15 Texas Fine Wine dinner, click here

  1. Texas Monthly and Uncork Texas Wine present 2021 Texas Vintners Cup (PDF)

WINNERS:
Fall Creek Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay from Certenberg Vineyards
Kerrville Hills Winery 2019 Semillon
Lewis Wines 2020 Swim Spot
McPherson Cellars 2020 The Queen Viognier
Wedding Oak Winery 2019 Roussanne
Slate Theory 2020 Cinsault Rose
Bending Branch Winery’s 2017 Tannat from Newsom Vineyards
Lost Draw Cellars 2019 Sangiovese from Alta Loma Vineyards
McPherson Cellars 2019 Carignan
Texas Heritage Vineyards 2018 Souzao
Triple N Ranch 2019 Malbec
Vinovium 2016 Sketch Tempranillo Blend

  1. Texas Hill Country Wineries October Passport Event
  2. North Texas Wine Country October Passport Event
  3. Additional Texas wine month events at www.uncorktexaswines.com
  4. Eater Austin: Welcome to Texas Wine Country
  5. FOR SALE: 14 acre property on 290
  6. FOR SALE: Profitable Texas winery with multiple locations
  7. FOR SALE: Andy Timmons’ home and estate vineyard in Lubbock County
  8. Chron.com: “A Harry Potter-themed California winery is coming to the Texas Hill Country”
  9. Washington Post: Napa wines needn’t be the benchmark. Let’s appreciate what other regions do well, too.

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Jennifer McInnis Fadel, GM of Bending Branch Winery

Bending Branch website
Follow Bending Branch on social media @bendingbranchwinery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
The wine “12” that masquerades as a wine affiliated with Texas A&M but is actually a Spanish Rioja!

Gold Star:
William Chris Vineyards’ Honorable Mention in the Wine Spectator’s 2021 Video Contest: Growing Wine

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Jennifer McInnis Fadel) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News
This segment is sponsored by Texas Fine Wine. For more information about the October 15 Texas Fine Wine dinner, click here

  1. Texas Monthly and Uncork Texas Wine present 2021 Texas Vintners Cup (PDF)

WINNERS:
Fall Creek Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay from Certenberg Vineyards
Kerrville Hills Winery 2019 Semillon
Lewis Wines 2020 Swim Spot
McPherson Cellars 2020 The Queen Viognier
Wedding Oak Winery 2019 Roussanne
Slate Theory 2020 Cinsault Rose
Bending Branch Winery’s 2017 Tannat from Newsom Vineyards
Lost Draw Cellars 2019 Sangiovese from Alta Loma Vineyards
McPherson Cellars 2019 Carignan
Texas Heritage Vineyards 2018 Souzao
Triple N Ranch 2019 Malbec
Vinovium 2016 Sketch Tempranillo Blend

  1. Texas Hill Country Wineries October Passport Event
  2. North Texas Wine Country October Passport Event
  3. Additional Texas wine month events at www.uncorktexaswines.com
  4. Eater Austin: Welcome to Texas Wine Country
  5. FOR SALE: 14 acre property on 290
  6. FOR SALE: Profitable Texas winery with multiple locations
  7. FOR SALE: Andy Timmons’ home and estate vineyard in Lubbock County
  8. Chron.com: “A Harry Potter-themed California winery is coming to the Texas Hill Country”
  9. Washington Post: Napa wines needn’t be the benchmark. Let’s appreciate what other regions do well, too.

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!

Interview: Jennifer McInnis Fadel, GM of Bending Branch Winery

Bending Branch website
Follow Bending Branch on social media @bendingbranchwinery

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit:
The wine “12” that masquerades as a wine affiliated with Texas A&M but is actually a Spanish Rioja!

Gold Star:
William Chris Vineyards’ Honorable Mention in the Wine Spectator’s 2021 Video Contest: Growing Wine

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Kicking off Texas Wine Month with Jennifer McInnis Fadel of Bending Branch Winery Shelly Wilfong, Jennifer McInnis Fadel 00:52:50 October is Texas Wine Month! I’ll get the celebration off on the right foot with my guest Jennifer McInnis Fadel, general manager of Bending Branch winery in Comfort. I’m also sharing the latest news about the Texas wine industry including results from the 2021 Texas Vintners Cup. Texas Monthly and Uncork Texas Wines organized a new way to recognize 12 very special Texas wines. Plus, hear about California wineries coming to Texas, wineries and vineyards for sale, and more. Cheers y'all! October is Texas Wine Month! I’ll get the celebration off on the right foot with my guest Jennifer McInnis Fadel, general manager of Bending Branch winery in Comfort. I’m also sharing the latest news about the Texas wine industry including results from the 2021 Texas Vintners Cup. Texas Monthly and Uncork Texas Wines organized a new way to recognize 12 very special Texas wines. Plus, hear about California wineries coming to Texas, wineries and vineyards for sale, and more. Cheers y'all! uncork texas wines, vinovium sketch tempranillo blend, serrano wine, eater austin, north texas wine country, growing wine, texas wine, comfort, texas hill country wineries, comfort texas, adega vinho, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, fall creek vineyards chardonnay, texas heritage vineyards souzao, lone star international wine competition, andy timmons, texas monthly, wedding oak winery roussanne, cork + cactus, mcpherson cellars the queen viognier, slate theory cinsault rosé, kerrville hills winery semillon, william chris vineyards, katy jane seaton, lewis wines swim spot, mcpherson cellars carignan, jessica dupuy, bending branch winery, pedernales cellars, wine spectator video contest, bending branch tannat, lost draw sangiovese alta loma vineyard, jack mason ms, spicewood vineyards, welcome to texas wine, triple n ranch winery malbec, james tidwell ms false full 30 51b189bb-de1b-4bcc-b1d5-2df43248a16a Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards: Hill Country Advocate Extraordinaire Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. USA Today’s 10Best Winners: Texas Hill Country wine region, Cabernet Grill, Cottonwood Wine Tours
  2. New Vineyard and Hops Yard at Palo Alto College in San Antonio
  3. Jessica Dupuy on Forbes.com: Wine & Dine Road Trip to San Antonio
  4. Dr. Russell Kane’s Specialist of Texas Wine Course Annoucement
  5. Texas Fine Wine Sunset Wine & Dinner Cruise:
  6. Kuhlman Cellars’ Segments on Austin’s Fox News 7

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards

Fall Creek Vineyards website

A Wine Tour of France by Frederick S. Wildman Jr

21-Day Itinerary for a Driving Tour of France - Map from book

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Writers who don’t use current statistics. Wine writers who can’t hide their indifference towards Texas wine. Editors and publications that don’t fact-check.

Gold Stars:
 

Rania Zayyat is a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker of 2021!

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (susan auler, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. USA Today’s 10Best Winners: Texas Hill Country wine region, Cabernet Grill, Cottonwood Wine Tours
  2. New Vineyard and Hops Yard at Palo Alto College in San Antonio
  3. Jessica Dupuy on Forbes.com: Wine & Dine Road Trip to San Antonio
  4. Dr. Russell Kane’s Specialist of Texas Wine Course Annoucement
  5. Texas Fine Wine Sunset Wine & Dinner Cruise:
  6. Kuhlman Cellars’ Segments on Austin’s Fox News 7

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards

Fall Creek Vineyards website

A Wine Tour of France by Frederick S. Wildman Jr

21-Day Itinerary for a Driving Tour of France - Map from book

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Writers who don’t use current statistics. Wine writers who can’t hide their indifference towards Texas wine. Editors and publications that don’t fact-check.

Gold Stars:
 

Rania Zayyat is a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker of 2021!

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards: Hill Country Advocate Extraordinaire susan auler, Shelly Wilfong 00:58:23 Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards is my distinguished guest today. Susan and her husband Ed are often called the first family of Texas wine. You’ll hear Susan share the story of how a trip through France in the 1970s laid the groundwork for the Aulers going all in on Texas wine. The industry would certainly look a lot different if not for the Aulers' many contributions. I’m also sharing the latest news about the Texas wine industry. We’ve got results from USA’s 10Best reader poll, and there are several new educational opportunities that will give you a chance to up your Texas wine game. Cheers, y'all! Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards is my distinguished guest today. Susan and her husband Ed are often called the first family of Texas wine. You’ll hear Susan share the story of how a trip through France in the 1970s laid the groundwork for the Aulers going all in on Texas wine. The industry would certainly look a lot different if not for the Aulers' many contributions. I’m also sharing the latest news about the Texas wine industry. We’ve got results from USA’s 10Best reader poll, and there are several new educational opportunities that will give you a chance to up your Texas wine game. Cheers, y'all! rerooted 210, usa today 10best, heavenly hosts, rania zayyat 40 under 40, palo alto college enology and viticulture, paula lambert, russ kane, ed auler, bufalina austin, kuhlman cellars, texas fine wine, delores cakebread, matt mcginnis, texas hill country ava, wine & food foundation, texas hill country wine & food festival, big thirst marketing, sergio cuadra, texas hill country, jessica dupuy, dean fearing, andre tchelistcheff, sunset dinner cruise lake austin, san antonio wine and dine, texas wine lover, stephen pyles, specialist of texas wine, fall creek vineyards, jeff cope false full 29 1d21ae67-56b9-4441-a46d-4a1362fb6d2b Wine Tourism in Fredericksburg Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Brazos Valley Wineries Struggle with Heavy Rain
  2. New Flash Détente Unit at Kerrville Hills Winery
  3. FOR SALE: Red Wing Dove Winery and Vineyard
  4. Jessica Dupuy and Chris Hughes for Austin Monthly: Texas Wine Trails: Best places to sip, sleep and dine
  5. H-E-B Celebrates Texfest with 10% off Texas wine August 11–24
  6. San Antonio Express News: Peek inside Regan and Carey Meador’s beautiful home at Southold Farm + Cellars

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

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Interview: Ernie Loeffler of Fredericksburg’s Convention & Visitors Bureau

Visit the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: I handled it.

Gold Stars:
Wildfire Restaurant in Georgetown

Cabernet Grill in Fredericksburg

Educational Segment: Picpoul Blanc

Sophia MacDonald for SevenFiftyDaily: Complex Picpoul has Arrived

Texas Picpoul Blanc Mentioned:

Bending Branch Estate Picpoul blanc and Bourbon Barrel Aged Picpoul blanc
McPherson Picpoul blanc Texas High Plains
USDA Grape Variety Report
Perissos Vineyard Kubacak Vineyard Picpoul blanc
Ab Astris Picpoul blanc and Stello white blend: new wines coming soon!
The Austin Winery Picpoul Pet-Nât, a multi-vintage ripasso style wine
Southold Farm + Cellar Fortified Skin Contact Picpoul blancl

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Ernie Loeffler) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Brazos Valley Wineries Struggle with Heavy Rain
  2. New Flash Détente Unit at Kerrville Hills Winery
  3. FOR SALE: Red Wing Dove Winery and Vineyard
  4. Jessica Dupuy and Chris Hughes for Austin Monthly: Texas Wine Trails: Best places to sip, sleep and dine
  5. H-E-B Celebrates Texfest with 10% off Texas wine August 11–24
  6. San Antonio Express News: Peek inside Regan and Carey Meador’s beautiful home at Southold Farm + Cellars

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Ernie Loeffler of Fredericksburg’s Convention & Visitors Bureau

Visit the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: I handled it.

Gold Stars:
Wildfire Restaurant in Georgetown

Cabernet Grill in Fredericksburg

Educational Segment: Picpoul Blanc

Sophia MacDonald for SevenFiftyDaily: Complex Picpoul has Arrived

Texas Picpoul Blanc Mentioned:

Bending Branch Estate Picpoul blanc and Bourbon Barrel Aged Picpoul blanc
McPherson Picpoul blanc Texas High Plains
USDA Grape Variety Report
Perissos Vineyard Kubacak Vineyard Picpoul blanc
Ab Astris Picpoul blanc and Stello white blend: new wines coming soon!
The Austin Winery Picpoul Pet-Nât, a multi-vintage ripasso style wine
Southold Farm + Cellar Fortified Skin Contact Picpoul blancl

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Wine Tourism in Fredericksburg Shelly Wilfong, Ernie Loeffler 01:04:45 Today, you’ll hear my interview with Ernie Loeffler, President and CEO of the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau. So many people start exploring Texas wine with a visit to Texas wine country. Ernie's statistics on wineries and wine visitors in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are staggering! In Texas wine news, there’s another winery for sale, new technology for ultimate extraction at Kerrville Hills Winery, and a cover story about Texas wine in Austin Monthly magazine. Stick around until the end of the podcast to hear more about picpoul blanc, a favorite Texas white wine that is getting more national attention. Cheers y'all! Today, you’ll hear my interview with Ernie Loeffler, President and CEO of the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau. So many people start exploring Texas wine with a visit to Texas wine country. Ernie's statistics on wineries and wine visitors in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are staggering! In Texas wine news, there’s another winery for sale, new technology for ultimate extraction at Kerrville Hills Winery, and a cover story about Texas wine in Austin Monthly magazine. Stick around until the end of the podcast to hear more about picpoul blanc, a favorite Texas white wine that is getting more national attention. Cheers y'all! harvest2021, justin scheiner, texas wine, fredericksburg's 15th anniversary, primer for texas wine, sevenfiftydaily, mcpherson cellars, perissos vineyard, gillespie county, flash detente, fredericksburg texas, ab astris winery, sophia macdonald, fredericksburg convention and visitor bureau, cabernet grill, wildfire restaurant, picpoul blanc, red wing dove winery and vineyard, austin monthly, the austin winery, kerrville hills winery, jessica dupuy, bending branch winery, southold farm + cellar, kubacak vineyard, wine tourism, h-e-b, texas wine country false full 28 a616e3b3-de3d-4ec7-a470-e34da8b9c323 Rae Wilson of Wine for the People: Endlessly Curious about Wine and Life Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Texas vineyards looking to overcome weather, pandemic-related setbacks
  2. 2021: A Collector’s Item for Texas Wine Drinkers
  3. Enter wines in TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition
  4. Visit Lubbock’s Wine-Filled Weekend Itinerary
  5. Jester King, one of best breweries in Texas, now making wine and cider

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Rae Wilson of Wine for the People

Follow @wineforthepeople and @dandypink on Instagram!

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Central Market North Dallas for having 5x more sake (and much more prominent placement) than Texas wine!

Gold Stars:
 

Texas wineries that prioritize wine education by providing guided tastings rather than a handout with wine descriptions.

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (rae wilson, shelly wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Texas vineyards looking to overcome weather, pandemic-related setbacks
  2. 2021: A Collector’s Item for Texas Wine Drinkers
  3. Enter wines in TWGGA’s Lone Star International Wine Competition
  4. Visit Lubbock’s Wine-Filled Weekend Itinerary
  5. Jester King, one of best breweries in Texas, now making wine and cider

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Rae Wilson of Wine for the People

Follow @wineforthepeople and @dandypink on Instagram!

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Central Market North Dallas for having 5x more sake (and much more prominent placement) than Texas wine!

Gold Stars:
 

Texas wineries that prioritize wine education by providing guided tastings rather than a handout with wine descriptions.

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Rae Wilson of Wine for the People: Endlessly Curious about Wine and Life rae wilson, shelly wilfong 01:05:33 Rae Wilson is founder and winemaker for Wine for the People. Her brands include Dandy rose, Dandy bubbles, plus a new label called La Valentía. She also co-founded The Grower Project with Andrew Sides. Rae’s got a unique background as a sommelier and a wine educator, and I happen to think she’s making some of the best wines in Texas. I've also got all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Harvest is here! Cheers y'all. Rae Wilson is founder and winemaker for Wine for the People. Her brands include Dandy rose, Dandy bubbles, plus a new label called La Valentía. She also co-founded The Grower Project with Andrew Sides. Rae’s got a unique background as a sommelier and a wine educator, and I happen to think she’s making some of the best wines in Texas. I've also got all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Harvest is here! Cheers y'all. llano estacado, dandy bubbles, texas wine, texas ava tasting room, salsa and sangria, mcpherson cellars, rustic spur vineyard, pups and picpoul, texas wine and grape growers association, burklee hill vineyard, central market, the grower project, messina hof, la valentia, texas high plains, visit lubbock, jester king, texas hill country, andrew sides, austin wine, cl butaud, texas wine lover, dandy rosé, wine for the people false full 27 2070ca9e-f27c-4882-b38e-40f080b31b83 Ron Yates Loves Texas, Tunes, and Tempranillo (not necessarily in that order) Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Texas Winemakers Docuseries! WATCH HERE
  2. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast:We Are Not Constrained by Tradition: The Budding Wine Scene in Fredericksburg, Texas
  3. Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle: List of Recent Articles
  4. Wine Spectator Grand Award Winners
  5. William Chris Wine Company Purchases Hoover Valley Vineyard: PRESS RELEASE
  6. Walker County vineyards rebound after losing crop after historic winter storm

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Ron Yates of Spicewood Vineyards and Ron Yates Wines

Follow @ronyateswines and @spicewoodvineyards
Follow Ron @clubdeyates

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Hill Country restaurants that don’t have any Texas wine on the wine list!

Gold Star: Hill & Vine in Fredericksburg!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Ron Yates, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Texas Winemakers Docuseries! WATCH HERE
  2. Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast:We Are Not Constrained by Tradition: The Budding Wine Scene in Fredericksburg, Texas
  3. Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle: List of Recent Articles
  4. Wine Spectator Grand Award Winners
  5. William Chris Wine Company Purchases Hoover Valley Vineyard: PRESS RELEASE
  6. Walker County vineyards rebound after losing crop after historic winter storm

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Ron Yates of Spicewood Vineyards and Ron Yates Wines

Follow @ronyateswines and @spicewoodvineyards
Follow Ron @clubdeyates

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Hill Country restaurants that don’t have any Texas wine on the wine list!

Gold Star: Hill & Vine in Fredericksburg!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Ron Yates Loves Texas, Tunes, and Tempranillo (not necessarily in that order) Ron Yates, Shelly Wilfong 00:57:44 Ron Yates is my guest for episode 26. He loves wine (Tempranillo is #1 in his heart), music, and Texas. He knows how special it is to be able to work in a winery every day! The world could use more of Ron's energy and positivity. Plus there's Texas wine news including a new YouTube docuseries that looks like a winner! And I've got a gold star for Hill & Vine, a new Hill Country restaurant that's making a huge impression in Fredericksburg. Cheers y'all! Ron Yates is my guest for episode 26. He loves wine (Tempranillo is #1 in his heart), music, and Texas. He knows how special it is to be able to work in a winery every day! The world could use more of Ron's energy and positivity. Plus there's Texas wine news including a new YouTube docuseries that looks like a winner! And I've got a gold star for Hill & Vine, a new Hill Country restaurant that's making a huge impression in Fredericksburg. Cheers y'all! julie kuhlken, texas wine on youtube, llano estacado, wine scene in fredericksburg, texas wine, william chris wine company, kim mcpherson, mcpherson cellars, houston rodeo, nikhila narra davis, john friessen, walker county, ron yates wines, kalasi cellars, wine road 290, andy timmons, chris brundrett, teysha vineyards, hill & vine, texas high plains, katy jane seaton, jesse barter, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, cheramie wine, ab astris, pedernales cellars, dale robertson, ben calais, andre boada, jason centanni, wine tasting panel, texas wine lists, becker vineyards, spicewood vineyards, texsom, mike nelson, richard becker, golden oak micro cellars, calais winery, kyle johnston, texas winemakers docuseries false full 26 8056ca28-00c3-499f-b686-a2ca7209abcc Michael McClendon of Sage's Vintage Custom Crush Winery Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
Voicemail: 802–585–1286

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Department of Agriculture 2020 Report on Texas Grape Varieties
  2. Shelly’s Article on 2015–2019 Grape Variety Reports for Texas Wine Lover:Texas Grapevines by the Numbers: What’s Trending Up, What’s Trending Down, and What It Means for Texas Wine
  3. Robert Clay Vineyards Auction for Touriga Nacional: More Information Here
  4. Perspective Cellars welcomes a new owner
  5. Texas Wine Growers Video of Chris Brundrett talking about proposing a new AVA for Texas
  6. TTB’s AVA Manual for Petitioners
  7. Listen to Fredericksburg Texas Podcast HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Michael McClendon, Partner and Winemaker at Sage’s Vintage Custom Crush Winery

Sage’s Vintage on Instagram
Sage’s Vintage on Facebook

Movie discussed by Michael and Shelly on Amazon Prime Video: Our Blood is Wine

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: none this time!

Gold Stars: Tasting room and winery staff!

Welcome Jackie Mancuso, vineyard manager at Southold Farm + Cellars. And 3 cheers to the kitchen for that awesome tasting board!

Thanks Dana and team at Vintner’s Hideaway!

Thanks to The Austin Winery for an enjoyable afternoon! Winemaker and partner Cooper Anderson leads a stellar team that includes winemakers Adrienne Ash (Ash Wines) and Travis Elliott (Elliott Family Wines). Loved nerding out with you!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Michael McClendon, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
Voicemail: 802–585–1286

Help the Show:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Department of Agriculture 2020 Report on Texas Grape Varieties
  2. Shelly’s Article on 2015–2019 Grape Variety Reports for Texas Wine Lover:Texas Grapevines by the Numbers: What’s Trending Up, What’s Trending Down, and What It Means for Texas Wine
  3. Robert Clay Vineyards Auction for Touriga Nacional: More Information Here
  4. Perspective Cellars welcomes a new owner
  5. Texas Wine Growers Video of Chris Brundrett talking about proposing a new AVA for Texas
  6. TTB’s AVA Manual for Petitioners
  7. Listen to Fredericksburg Texas Podcast HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Michael McClendon, Partner and Winemaker at Sage’s Vintage Custom Crush Winery

Sage’s Vintage on Instagram
Sage’s Vintage on Facebook

Movie discussed by Michael and Shelly on Amazon Prime Video: Our Blood is Wine

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: none this time!

Gold Stars: Tasting room and winery staff!

Welcome Jackie Mancuso, vineyard manager at Southold Farm + Cellars. And 3 cheers to the kitchen for that awesome tasting board!

Thanks Dana and team at Vintner’s Hideaway!

Thanks to The Austin Winery for an enjoyable afternoon! Winemaker and partner Cooper Anderson leads a stellar team that includes winemakers Adrienne Ash (Ash Wines) and Travis Elliott (Elliott Family Wines). Loved nerding out with you!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Michael McClendon of Sage's Vintage Custom Crush Winery Michael McClendon, Shelly Wilfong 00:59:16 Michael McClendon is partner and winemaker in Sage's Vintage Custom Crush Winery in Nacogdoches. He's my first guest from east Texas! Michael has a drive toward excellence and a growth mindset that is inspiring. Plus, a new report on 2020 Texas Wine Grape Varieties details some dramatic changes in Texas High Plains vineyard production. And I'm giving gold stars to winery and tasting room staff who've impressed me recently! Cheers y'all! Michael McClendon is partner and winemaker in Sage's Vintage Custom Crush Winery in Nacogdoches. He's my first guest from east Texas! Michael has a drive toward excellence and a growth mindset that is inspiring. Plus, a new report on 2020 Texas Wine Grape Varieties details some dramatic changes in Texas High Plains vineyard production. And I'm giving gold stars to winery and tasting room staff who've impressed me recently! Cheers y'all! jackie mancuso, triple n ranch winery, sondra phoenix, vintner's hideaway, robert clay vineyards, texas grape varieties report, new texas ava, jd rose, perspective cellars, james tidwell, chris brundrett, fritz westover, nacogdoches, southold farm + cellars, the austin winery, sage's vintage, texas wine growers, fly gap winery, east texas wine, fredericksburg texas podcast, texsom, kiepersol, amie nemec, jeff cope false full 25 c4d1b0cf-4d35-4b07-9e5b-c6ad18ab374b Reflections on Pivotal Moments in Texas Wine Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. High Plains Grape Growers’ Original Petition
  2. Plaintiffs’ Legal Team Website with Fact Sheet, Links to Media Reports, and FAQs
  3. Modern Farmer: Texas Wine Grape Growers Sue Bayer-Monsanto Over Dicamba Drift Damage
  4. Progressive Farmer: New Dicamba Lawsuits
  5. Flat Creek Estate’s FOR SALE listing

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Denise Clarke, Dr. Russ Kane, and Matt McGinnis

Denise Clarke PR
Russ Kane - Vintage Texas wine blog
Matt McGinnis - Big Thirst Marketing

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: none this time!

Gold Stars:

Best of the Fest from GoTEXAN festival sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail is Silver Spur Winery’s Rosé of Aglianico

Best of the Fest from the Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas is Llano Estacado Winery’s 2019 Roussanne from One Way Vineyard

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Russ Kane, Matt McGinnis, Shelly Wilfong, Denise Clarke) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
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Twitter: @texaswinepod
Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com
Voicemail: 802–585–1286

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. High Plains Grape Growers’ Original Petition
  2. Plaintiffs’ Legal Team Website with Fact Sheet, Links to Media Reports, and FAQs
  3. Modern Farmer: Texas Wine Grape Growers Sue Bayer-Monsanto Over Dicamba Drift Damage
  4. Progressive Farmer: New Dicamba Lawsuits
  5. Flat Creek Estate’s FOR SALE listing

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Denise Clarke, Dr. Russ Kane, and Matt McGinnis

Denise Clarke PR
Russ Kane - Vintage Texas wine blog
Matt McGinnis - Big Thirst Marketing

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: none this time!

Gold Stars:

Best of the Fest from GoTEXAN festival sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail is Silver Spur Winery’s Rosé of Aglianico

Best of the Fest from the Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast of Texas is Llano Estacado Winery’s 2019 Roussanne from One Way Vineyard

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Reflections on Pivotal Moments in Texas Wine Russ Kane, Matt McGinnis, Shelly Wilfong, Denise Clarke 01:05:14 On episode 24, I'm sharing an interview with PR pros Denise Clarke and Matt McGinnis and author Dr. Russ Kane. They've been drinking, writing about, and promoting Texas wine for many years. Expect a fun trip down Texas wine memory lane! PLUS a summary of the lawsuit brought by 57 Texas High Plains grape growers against Bayer-Monsanto and BASF, makers of the herbicide dicamba. I'm also sharing my favorite wines from two Texas wine events I've attended lately. Cheers y'all! On episode 24, I'm sharing an interview with PR pros Denise Clarke and Matt McGinnis and author Dr. Russ Kane. They've been drinking, writing about, and promoting Texas wine for many years. Expect a fun trip down Texas wine memory lane! PLUS a summary of the lawsuit brought by 57 Texas High Plains grape growers against Bayer-Monsanto and BASF, makers of the herbicide dicamba. I'm also sharing my favorite wines from two Texas wine events I've attended lately. Cheers y'all! silvery spur winery, texas dicamba lawsuit, texas hill country wineries, mcpherson cellars, texas wine twitter tuesday, texas grape growers dicamba, texas fine wine, william chris viineyards, wine bloggers conference, big thirst marketing, bending branch, spicewood, drink local wine, slate mill wine collective, siboney cellars, ron yates, kerrville hills winery, wine society of texas, jessica dupuy, wedding oak winery, ab astris, texas wineslinger, twgga, pedernales cellars, llano estacado wines, texas department of agriculture, texas wine lover, becker vineyards, texas wine & grape growers association, fall creek vineyards, flat creek estates sale false full 24 0b33637a-c880-44d9-ae23-08fb5902282a Texas Roots Run Deep at Wedding Oak Winery Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. WineBusiness.com: Third Time’s the Charm: Texas Legislature Passes New Wine Labeling Law
  2. New Texas Wine Book: Family, Tradition and Romance: The Messina Hof Story
  3. Way Out Wineries Summertime Cookoff 2021 (June 11–13 at 8 participating wineries
  4. Toast of Texas: A Celebration of Texas Wine (June 10 in Driftwood)
  5. Love by the Glass column on Bending Branch Frizzante Rosé of Tannat
  6. Covington Hill Country Says Howdy in Hye
  7. William Chris Wines’ New Wanderer Series Wine benefitting Feeding Texas
  8. Ben Calais Hiring Harvest Interns

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

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Interview: Mike McHenry and Seth Urbanek of Wedding Oak Winery
 

www.weddingoakwinery.com

 

Dr. Russ Kane’s recent article on Wedding Oak Winery: Wedding Oak Winery: Seeing the Future in Red Blends and Roussanne for Texas

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: State Legislature Missed Opportunity to Allow Liquor Sales on Sundays

Read more HERE and HERE

Gold Star: The two wines that won Judges’ Selection medals at the 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.

Judges’ Selection for Texas Red: 2017 Spicewood Vineyards Battle of Toro

Decanter: Why is Touriga Nacional a rising star?

Judges’ Selection for Texas White: 2020 William Chris Vineyards Roussanne - La Pradera Vineyard

Full results from 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards can be found HERE

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Mike McHenry, Seth Urbanek) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. WineBusiness.com: Third Time’s the Charm: Texas Legislature Passes New Wine Labeling Law
  2. New Texas Wine Book: Family, Tradition and Romance: The Messina Hof Story
  3. Way Out Wineries Summertime Cookoff 2021 (June 11–13 at 8 participating wineries
  4. Toast of Texas: A Celebration of Texas Wine (June 10 in Driftwood)
  5. Love by the Glass column on Bending Branch Frizzante Rosé of Tannat
  6. Covington Hill Country Says Howdy in Hye
  7. William Chris Wines’ New Wanderer Series Wine benefitting Feeding Texas
  8. Ben Calais Hiring Harvest Interns

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Mike McHenry and Seth Urbanek of Wedding Oak Winery
 

www.weddingoakwinery.com

 

Dr. Russ Kane’s recent article on Wedding Oak Winery: Wedding Oak Winery: Seeing the Future in Red Blends and Roussanne for Texas

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: State Legislature Missed Opportunity to Allow Liquor Sales on Sundays

Read more HERE and HERE

Gold Star: The two wines that won Judges’ Selection medals at the 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.

Judges’ Selection for Texas Red: 2017 Spicewood Vineyards Battle of Toro

Decanter: Why is Touriga Nacional a rising star?

Judges’ Selection for Texas White: 2020 William Chris Vineyards Roussanne - La Pradera Vineyard

Full results from 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards can be found HERE

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Texas Roots Run Deep at Wedding Oak Winery Shelly Wilfong, Mike McHenry, Seth Urbanek 00:59:06 This episode features an interview with Mike McHenry, founder of Wedding Oak Winery, and Seth Urbanek, winemaker at Wedding Oak. I’m sharing my tasting notes and a bit more information about the two wines that won the Judges' Selection, the top Texas wine prize at the recent TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Plus, I’ve got all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Whether you’re a regular listener or joining in for the first time, welcome to This Is Texas Wine. This episode features an interview with Mike McHenry, founder of Wedding Oak Winery, and Seth Urbanek, winemaker at Wedding Oak. I’m sharing my tasting notes and a bit more information about the two wines that won the Judges' Selection, the top Texas wine prize at the recent TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Plus, I’ve got all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Whether you’re a regular listener or joining in for the first time, welcome to This Is Texas Wine. dr. russ kane, ali schmidt, the messina hof story, matt mcginnis, way out wineries summer cookout, calais harvest intern, messina hof, texsom international wine awards, toast of texas, battle of toro, wedding oak winery, wine and food foundation, texas wine lover, love by the glass, covington hill country, spicewood vineyards, red blend, texas wine labeling, roussanne 2020 la pradera vineyard, roussanne, jeff cope, bending branch frizzante rose of tannat, william chris vineyards wanderer series false full 23 c1a13fd4-08fd-4803-bd62-f667cbcf0d57 Susan Johnson of Texas Heritage Vineyard on How it Started and How it's Going Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. TEXSOM International Wine Awards Results!
  2. Southern Living: “The Best Summer Wines for Sipping Outside, According to Southern Sommeliers”
  3. Texas Fine Wine’s Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
  4. Join me (virtually) at the Texas Oncology Foundation’s Uncork to Support Event on June 10
  5. Texas Fine Wine “Talk and Taste” Happy Hour June 10
  6. State Fair of Texas Blog: “Six Texas Rosés to Grab While It’s Hot”

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

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Interview: Susan Johnson of Texas Heritage Vineyard
www.texasheritagevineyard.com

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Mother Nature! Enough with the freezing temperatures, hail and funnel clouds directly over vineyards.

Gold Star: Teenage Wasteland, the new rosé of Malbec by Reese Bolen, for her FFA Project. Way to go, Reese!

Jam out to The Cure’s song Baba O’Riley (aka Teenage Wasteland) here.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Susan Johnson, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. TEXSOM International Wine Awards Results!
  2. Southern Living: “The Best Summer Wines for Sipping Outside, According to Southern Sommeliers”
  3. Texas Fine Wine’s Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
  4. Join me (virtually) at the Texas Oncology Foundation’s Uncork to Support Event on June 10
  5. Texas Fine Wine “Talk and Taste” Happy Hour June 10
  6. State Fair of Texas Blog: “Six Texas Rosés to Grab While It’s Hot”

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Susan Johnson of Texas Heritage Vineyard
www.texasheritagevineyard.com

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: Mother Nature! Enough with the freezing temperatures, hail and funnel clouds directly over vineyards.

Gold Star: Teenage Wasteland, the new rosé of Malbec by Reese Bolen, for her FFA Project. Way to go, Reese!

Jam out to The Cure’s song Baba O’Riley (aka Teenage Wasteland) here.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Susan Johnson of Texas Heritage Vineyard on How it Started and How it's Going Susan Johnson, Shelly Wilfong 00:47:24 On this episode, I interview Susan Johnson of Texas Heritage Vineyard in Fredericksburg. I’ve also got the scoop on how Texas wineries fared in the 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards, one of the toughest wine competitions in the world. There's a new segment called Demerits and Gold Stars. Plus, I’ve got all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Cheers y'all! On this episode, I interview Susan Johnson of Texas Heritage Vineyard in Fredericksburg. I’ve also got the scoop on how Texas wineries fared in the 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards, one of the toughest wine competitions in the world. There's a new segment called Demerits and Gold Stars. Plus, I’ve got all the latest news about the Texas wine industry. Cheers y'all! heavenly hosts, texas oncology foundation, susan johnson, teenage wasteland, texas heritage vineyard, texas hill country wineries, texas fine wine, duchman family winery sangiovese, 6 texas roses to get while it's hot, wine road 290, pedernales cellars viognier reserve, wine & food foundation, spicewood vineyards syrah, texas hb 1957, big thirst marketing, texsom international wine awards, texas flag retirement, state fair of texas, ab astris, texas tech viticulture and enology, texas wine lover, southern living, bolen vineyards, william chris vineyards 2019 roussanne, bending branch frizzante rose of tannat, spicewood battle of toro 2017 false full 22 11196001-3eb4-4f47-ac2c-62a9872e2ce2 Randy Hester on Goals, Grenache, & What's Exciting About Texas Wine Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Latest recorded freeze in Texas history
  2. Barnhill Vineyard and Winery is For Sale
  3. Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast to Texas Wine
  4. Wine Spectator: “Top Notch Restaurants Celebrating Local Wine”
  5. Kalasi Cellars' New Production Facility
  6. Food & Wine: The Five Best Wine Road Trips in the U.S.
  7. Texas Monthly: 8 Wineries that do Texas Spring Right
  8. Houston Chronicle:“Your Ultimate Guide to the Best of Texas Wine Country”

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

\*\*Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! \*\*

Interview: Randy Hester of CL Butaud and Papa Frenchy
 

www.clbutaud.com

 

Book Review

Texas Winery Dogs by Andrew Chalk

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, Randy Hester) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Latest recorded freeze in Texas history
  2. Barnhill Vineyard and Winery is For Sale
  3. Wine & Food Foundation’s Toast to Texas Wine
  4. Wine Spectator: “Top Notch Restaurants Celebrating Local Wine”
  5. Kalasi Cellars' New Production Facility
  6. Food & Wine: The Five Best Wine Road Trips in the U.S.
  7. Texas Monthly: 8 Wineries that do Texas Spring Right
  8. Houston Chronicle:“Your Ultimate Guide to the Best of Texas Wine Country”

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

\*\*Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! \*\*

Interview: Randy Hester of CL Butaud and Papa Frenchy
 

www.clbutaud.com

 

Book Review

Texas Winery Dogs by Andrew Chalk

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Randy Hester on Goals, Grenache, & What's Exciting About Texas Wine Shelly Wilfong, Randy Hester 01:04:24 On this episode, you’ll get to hear from Randy Hester of CL Butaud winery. He's got an interesting history that goes from Texas to California, then back to Texas again. His new tasting room, shared with Rae Wilson's Wine for the People brands, is turning heads. There's also lots of Texas wine country travel tips and an announcement about a winery for sale. Texas weather is in the news again too. Just when we get past a record-setting April freeze event, a hailstorm hits. Will Rogers said "The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn't still be a farmer." Ain't that the truth when it comes to our Texas grapegrowers! On this episode, you’ll get to hear from Randy Hester of CL Butaud winery. He's got an interesting history that goes from Texas to California, then back to Texas again. His new tasting room, shared with Rae Wilson's Wine for the People brands, is turning heads. There's also lots of Texas wine country travel tips and an announcement about a winery for sale. Texas weather is in the news again too. Just when we get past a record-setting April freeze event, a hailstorm hits. Will Rogers said "The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn't still be a farmer." Ain't that the truth when it comes to our Texas grapegrowers! pecan grill, texas heritage vineyard, toast to texas wine, texas ava tasting room, andrew chalk, kalasi cellars, texas monthly, wine & food foundation, becker, bending branch, william chris vineyards, ron yates, jessica dupuy, ab astris, pedernales cellars, cl butaud, texas wine road trip, rae wilson, texas winery dogs, barnhill vineyard & winery, food & wine, lewis, papa frenchy, lost draw false full 21 72bb0544-8924-44c6-8b0f-dd6bb9f33440 Celebrating 10 Years of the Texas Wine Lover Website with Jeff Cope Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Kassandra McPherson’s New Las Espinas Label
  2. Upcoming Texas Wine Festivals
  3. Texas Wine & Wildflower Journey
  4. Splashway Waterpark & Campground Wine Festival in Sheridan
  5. Granbury Wine Walk sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail - General Information
  6. Granbury Wine Walk sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail - General Volunteer Sign Up
  7. Granbury Wine Walk sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail - TABC Certified Volunteer Sign Up
  8. The Kitchen at Southold Farm + Cellar
  9. Wine Enthusiast: ‘Let the Grapes Speak for Themselves’: Texas High Plains’ Wine Country Contains Multitudes

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! 

Interview: Jeff Cope Celebrates 10 Years of Texas Wine Lover website

Books Reviewed

Texas Wine Pioneers: How Texas upset the world wine state and continues to redefine it. by Gretchen Glasscock.

www.AdvancingTexasWine.com

Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy by Kris Clink
 

Want a copy of the book? I have an extra copy to gift! First person to email me gets it!

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Jeff Cope, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Kassandra McPherson’s New Las Espinas Label
  2. Upcoming Texas Wine Festivals
  3. Texas Wine & Wildflower Journey
  4. Splashway Waterpark & Campground Wine Festival in Sheridan
  5. Granbury Wine Walk sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail - General Information
  6. Granbury Wine Walk sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail - General Volunteer Sign Up
  7. Granbury Wine Walk sponsored by Cross Timbers Wine Trail - TABC Certified Volunteer Sign Up
  8. The Kitchen at Southold Farm + Cellar
  9. Wine Enthusiast: ‘Let the Grapes Speak for Themselves’: Texas High Plains’ Wine Country Contains Multitudes

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! 

Interview: Jeff Cope Celebrates 10 Years of Texas Wine Lover website

Books Reviewed

Texas Wine Pioneers: How Texas upset the world wine state and continues to redefine it. by Gretchen Glasscock.

www.AdvancingTexasWine.com

Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy by Kris Clink
 

Want a copy of the book? I have an extra copy to gift! First person to email me gets it!

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Celebrating 10 Years of the Texas Wine Lover Website with Jeff Cope Jeff Cope, Shelly Wilfong 00:34:28 Jeff Cope founded Texas Wine Lover website in 2011, and this year he celebrates 10 years. Hear the origin story of the website and Jeff's top 5 moments in Texas wine. Plus, I've got two book recommendations for you: Texas Wine Pioneers by Gretchen Glasscock and Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy by Kris Clink. Spring wine festivals and new wines and restaurants dominate the #txwine news. Cheers! Jeff Cope founded Texas Wine Lover website in 2011, and this year he celebrates 10 years. Hear the origin story of the website and Jeff's top 5 moments in Texas wine. Plus, I've got two book recommendations for you: Texas Wine Pioneers by Gretchen Glasscock and Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy by Kris Clink. Spring wine festivals and new wines and restaurants dominate the #txwine news. Cheers! johnson city, texas wine, westcave cellars, las espinas wine, the kitchen at southold farm + cellar, mason arts & wine festival, texas hills vineyard, kris clink, splashway waterpark & campground, kassandra mcpherson, vineyard at blue mountain, gretchen glasscock, hidden hangar winery, maura & dan sharp, wine enthusiast, pedernales cellars, granbury wine walk, fredericksburg, goodbye lark lovejoy, h-e-b, texas wine & grape growers association, texas wine lover website, cross timbers wine trail false full 20 a4d645ee-c99e-4414-ae53-7154f03d4fc7 Breaking New Ground with Barbara Lecuona of Siboney Cellars Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Texas Wine Labeling: The Grape Compromise
  2. Texas Wine Growers Statement on Texas Wine Labeling
  3. 4R Ranch Winery’s New Tasting Room on the Square in McKinney
  4. Brucie Food Truck Debuts at CL Butaud / Wine for the People Tasting Room
  5. Ab Astris Chef’s Table Food & Wine Tasting. Follow Mitch and The Liquid Culture on Instgram: @the_liquid_culture
  6. 10 Mile Productions Opening in Brownwood
  7. Texas Wineries Shine in San Francisco Chronicle Wine Compeition
  8. Houston Chronicle Article includes Reddy Vineyards “The Circle” in Listing of 10 Wines You Should Be Drinking Now
  9. Forbes.com: Winter White Wines includes 2 Duchman Wines
  10. Forbes.com: Duchman and Brennan are Wines of Week
  11. VinePair: How Texas’s Historic Weather Will Affect Its Wine
  12. WineBusiness.com: Freezing Temperatures Hit ALL of Texas, Vineyard Damage May Be Extensive
  13. Texas Fine Wine Monthly Happy Hours
  14. New Podcast about Viticulture in Texas: Republic of Vitis

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

**Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! **

Interview: Barbara Lecuona of Siboney Cellars
Siboney Cellars Website

Listen to “Siboney” by Ernesto Lecuona on Spotify!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:16:10 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (barbara lecuona) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Texas Wine Labeling: The Grape Compromise
  2. Texas Wine Growers Statement on Texas Wine Labeling
  3. 4R Ranch Winery’s New Tasting Room on the Square in McKinney
  4. Brucie Food Truck Debuts at CL Butaud / Wine for the People Tasting Room
  5. Ab Astris Chef’s Table Food & Wine Tasting. Follow Mitch and The Liquid Culture on Instgram: @the_liquid_culture
  6. 10 Mile Productions Opening in Brownwood
  7. Texas Wineries Shine in San Francisco Chronicle Wine Compeition
  8. Houston Chronicle Article includes Reddy Vineyards “The Circle” in Listing of 10 Wines You Should Be Drinking Now
  9. Forbes.com: Winter White Wines includes 2 Duchman Wines
  10. Forbes.com: Duchman and Brennan are Wines of Week
  11. VinePair: How Texas’s Historic Weather Will Affect Its Wine
  12. WineBusiness.com: Freezing Temperatures Hit ALL of Texas, Vineyard Damage May Be Extensive
  13. Texas Fine Wine Monthly Happy Hours
  14. New Podcast about Viticulture in Texas: Republic of Vitis

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

**Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! **

Interview: Barbara Lecuona of Siboney Cellars
Siboney Cellars Website

Listen to “Siboney” by Ernesto Lecuona on Spotify!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Breaking New Ground with Barbara Lecuona of Siboney Cellars barbara lecuona 01:05:59 Wondering about the new winery being constructed next to Lewis Wines on 290? Barbara Lecuona is my guest, and she explains the who, what, and why behind Siboney Cellars. Plus lots of Texas wine news including the proposed wine labeling laws that the state legislature is considering, medal winners from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, a new #txwine tasting room, new food and wine tasting experiences and more! Wondering about the new winery being constructed next to Lewis Wines on 290? Barbara Lecuona is my guest, and she explains the who, what, and why behind Siboney Cellars. Plus lots of Texas wine news including the proposed wine labeling laws that the state legislature is considering, medal winners from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, a new #txwine tasting room, new food and wine tasting experiences and more! brennan vineyards, bingham family vineyards, san francisco chronicle wine competition, the liquid culture, barclay stratton, hayley fowler, texas wine, texas heritage vineyard, texas hill country wineries, perissos winery, daniel pate, ab astris winery, duchman family winery, mitchell sharrock, burklee hill winery, mckinney tx, wine road 290, los pinos ranch winery, travis conley, texas wine and grape growers association, high plains growers association, miguel lecuona, messina hof, john rivenburgh, 4r ranch vineyard and winery, bending branch, william chris vineyards, roxanne myers, dave reilly, siboney cellars, ron yates, kerrville hills winery, reddy vineyards, bill waldrip, 10 mile productions, wedding oak winery, bending branch winery, brucie food truck, barbara lecuona, apical texas, pedernales cellars, the republic of vitis podcast, mary ann waldrip, cl butaud, heath sparkling wines, texas grape growers, bill blackmon, sara cox, georgetown winery, hawk's shadow winery, txwine, grape creek winery, wine for the people false full 19 bfaa28f5-ab08-421d-93b8-b77073c9a23e Winter Weather Whips Texas: What's Next for Texas Wine? Connect with the Podcast:
 

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  1. Messina Hof’s New Harvest Green
  2. San Antonio Current: Downtown San Antonio Wine Tasting room Re:Rooted 210 Opens This Week
  3. Cheramie Wine Named to Wine Business Monthly’s Hot Brands 2020: The Wines that Defined the Year
  4. Time to submit wines to TEXSOM International Wine Awards
  5. New Dates for TWGGA Virtual Forum! Register now for Forum and Virtual Wine Tasting
  6. Wine Searcher: Wine Wholesalers Line Winemakers’ Pockets
  7. North Texas Wine Country’s Budbreak Wine Trail
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s Celebration
  9. Texas Fine Wine Monthly Virtual Wine Tasting
  10. New Podcast about Viticulture in Texas: Republic of Vitis

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Feature: Winter Storm Whips Texas

Grapevine Cold Hardiness Graph by Pierre Helwi PhD and Justin Scheiner PhD of Texas A&M Viticulture and Enology

Sergio Cuadra of Fall Creek Vineyards: The impact of frigid weather on our vineyards

Dale Robertson for Houston Chronicle: How the Texas freeze will affect the state’s wineries and wine industry

Also quoted: social media posts from these Instgram accounts:
 

  • Slate Mill Wine Collective: @slatemillwinecollective
     
  • Chris Brundrett: @ighyetx
     
  • Kerrville Hills Winery: @kerrvillehillswinery
     
  • Maura & Dan Sharp: @sharpfamvines

 

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]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
 

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Messina Hof’s New Harvest Green
  2. San Antonio Current: Downtown San Antonio Wine Tasting room Re:Rooted 210 Opens This Week
  3. Cheramie Wine Named to Wine Business Monthly’s Hot Brands 2020: The Wines that Defined the Year
  4. Time to submit wines to TEXSOM International Wine Awards
  5. New Dates for TWGGA Virtual Forum! Register now for Forum and Virtual Wine Tasting
  6. Wine Searcher: Wine Wholesalers Line Winemakers’ Pockets
  7. North Texas Wine Country’s Budbreak Wine Trail
  8. Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s Celebration
  9. Texas Fine Wine Monthly Virtual Wine Tasting
  10. New Podcast about Viticulture in Texas: Republic of Vitis

Wine & Food Foundation

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Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs! 

 

Feature: Winter Storm Whips Texas

Grapevine Cold Hardiness Graph by Pierre Helwi PhD and Justin Scheiner PhD of Texas A&M Viticulture and Enology

Sergio Cuadra of Fall Creek Vineyards: The impact of frigid weather on our vineyards

Dale Robertson for Houston Chronicle: How the Texas freeze will affect the state’s wineries and wine industry

Also quoted: social media posts from these Instgram accounts:
 

  • Slate Mill Wine Collective: @slatemillwinecollective
     
  • Chris Brundrett: @ighyetx
     
  • Kerrville Hills Winery: @kerrvillehillswinery
     
  • Maura & Dan Sharp: @sharpfamvines

 

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

 

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Winter Weather Whips Texas: What's Next for Texas Wine? Shelly Wilfong 00:24:19 Episode 18 is all about the winter weather that just walloped Texas. What are vineyard managers and winery owners saying about the 2021 harvest after a long, deep freeze? I'll review which grapes are considered most cold hardy and what signs of hope are evident in the vineyard. Episode 18 is all about the winter weather that just walloped Texas. What are vineyard managers and winery owners saying about the 2021 harvest after a long, deep freeze? I'll review which grapes are considered most cold hardy and what signs of hope are evident in the vineyard. brennan vineyards, messina hof harvest green, sherah mills, heavenly hosts, twgga virtual forum, lost draw cellars, north texas wine country, justin scheiner, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, daniel pate, jennifer beckmann, republic of vitis, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, grape creek vineyards, governor greg abbot and liquor wholesalers, travis conley, rerouted 210, pierre helwi, chris brundrett, farmhouse vineyards, sharp family vineyards, john rivenburgh, sergio cuadra, texsom international wine awards, texas high plains, budbreak wine trail, william chris vineyards, bobby cox, eric sigmund, slate mill wine collective, ron yates, kerrville hills winery, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, cheramie wine, bending branch winery, maura and dan sharp, pedernales cellars, hot brands 2020, becker vineyards, spicewood vineyards, fall creek vineyards, alphonse dotson, txwine false full 18 1a7a1ecd-3d67-47e4-8968-c61ddeedb694 John Rivenburgh on Tannat, Mentorship, and Developing a Winery Incubator Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Travel & Leisure magazine: The 50 Top Places to Travel in 2021
  2. Wine Industry Advisor: Rania Zayyat is one of 2021’s Most Inspiring
  3. Lift Collective (formerly Wonder Women of Wine) announces Virtual Conference
  4. Messina Hof Unveils Augmented Reality Wine Labels
  5. Michelle Williams for WineBusinss.com: Off-Target Herbicide Drift Threatens Vineyards Across U.S.
  6. Time to submit wines to TEXSOM International Wine Awards
  7. Register now for TWGGA Virtual Forum
  8. New Wine Bottle Sizes
  9. Alcohol to Go may be here to stay
  10. Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s Celebration

Wine & Food Foundation

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All About Tannat
13 Facts about Tannat:

  1. Tannat is one of the most tannic, robust and deeply colored wines. It has the highest polyphenols (antioxidants) of all red wines. That sounds to me like Tannat is the healthiest red wine you can drink.
  2. Tannat is native to Southwest France. There’s also a bit grown in Italy. Tannat is widely grown in Uruguay. In fact, it’s the signature grape of Uruguay. Tannat from Uruguay is often more lush, with more elegant tannins than those from France.
  3. In the USA, you can also find Tannat in California (especially Lodi and Paso Robles), in Virginia and several other states.
  4. Tannat was recognized in the US as a wine grape for varietal bottling for the first time in 2002. Tablas Creek winery petitioned the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to recognize tannat as an approved wine grape. Tablas Creek uses it as both a blending grape and as a single varietal bottling.
  5. In the vineyard, Tannat is said to be one of the easiest varieties to grow. The berries have thick skins which makes it somewhat disease resistant. The biggest challenge is that the stems are thick and cling to the berries tightly which makes de-stemming difficult.
  6. In Uruguay, Tannat is commonly paired with their popular local asados, wood fired BBQs using high quality beef. Other high fat dishes are also good matches.
  7. Common flavors in tannat are various black fruits like black currant and black cherry, chocolate, espresso, and smoke.
  8. Tannat can benefit from age, so don’t be afraid to lay it down for awhile. Wine Folly says the drinking window is from 5–25 years.
  9. Texas producers that have recently won medals for Tannat include Ab Astris, Augusta Vin, Rustic Spur, Bending Branch, Cicada Cellars, Longhorn Cellars, and of course Kerrville Hills Winery.
  10. In addition to making dry red wines, Tannat can be used to produce rosé and even sparkling rose. One of my favorites is a sparkling rose of Tannat by Bending Branch.
  11. Tannat can even be part of a blend. Cicada Cellars has won awards with its blend of 50% Tannat and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This is common in France. Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with Tannat to open it up some and make it more approachable.
  12. In Texas, Tannat grows in the Texas High Plains and in the Texas Hill Country. Texas Wine Lover website lists 37 different vineyards that include Tannat plantings. If you’ve stood in the William Chris Vineyards tasting room, you’ve probably seen Tannat from their Hye Estate growing right in front of you.
  13. The last report on Texas vineyards (2019) reported that Tannat is the #10 red grape in terms of planted acreage. There are about 120 bearing acres of Tannat across the state, and production off those acres was about 350 tons. Tannat is showing significant growth in the state. Between 2015 and 2019, about 92 acres of new Tannat started bearing fruit.

Sources: Wine Folly Magnum Edition, Karen MacNeil’s The Wine Bible, Tablas Creek Website, winery websites, 2019 USDA Texas Wine Grape Varieties.

Interview with John Rivenburgh

John is owner and winemaker at Kerrville Hills Winery and president of Texas Hill Country Wineries.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong, John Rivenburgh) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Travel & Leisure magazine: The 50 Top Places to Travel in 2021
  2. Wine Industry Advisor: Rania Zayyat is one of 2021’s Most Inspiring
  3. Lift Collective (formerly Wonder Women of Wine) announces Virtual Conference
  4. Messina Hof Unveils Augmented Reality Wine Labels
  5. Michelle Williams for WineBusinss.com: Off-Target Herbicide Drift Threatens Vineyards Across U.S.
  6. Time to submit wines to TEXSOM International Wine Awards
  7. Register now for TWGGA Virtual Forum
  8. New Wine Bottle Sizes
  9. Alcohol to Go may be here to stay
  10. Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s Celebration

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

All About Tannat
13 Facts about Tannat:

  1. Tannat is one of the most tannic, robust and deeply colored wines. It has the highest polyphenols (antioxidants) of all red wines. That sounds to me like Tannat is the healthiest red wine you can drink.
  2. Tannat is native to Southwest France. There’s also a bit grown in Italy. Tannat is widely grown in Uruguay. In fact, it’s the signature grape of Uruguay. Tannat from Uruguay is often more lush, with more elegant tannins than those from France.
  3. In the USA, you can also find Tannat in California (especially Lodi and Paso Robles), in Virginia and several other states.
  4. Tannat was recognized in the US as a wine grape for varietal bottling for the first time in 2002. Tablas Creek winery petitioned the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to recognize tannat as an approved wine grape. Tablas Creek uses it as both a blending grape and as a single varietal bottling.
  5. In the vineyard, Tannat is said to be one of the easiest varieties to grow. The berries have thick skins which makes it somewhat disease resistant. The biggest challenge is that the stems are thick and cling to the berries tightly which makes de-stemming difficult.
  6. In Uruguay, Tannat is commonly paired with their popular local asados, wood fired BBQs using high quality beef. Other high fat dishes are also good matches.
  7. Common flavors in tannat are various black fruits like black currant and black cherry, chocolate, espresso, and smoke.
  8. Tannat can benefit from age, so don’t be afraid to lay it down for awhile. Wine Folly says the drinking window is from 5–25 years.
  9. Texas producers that have recently won medals for Tannat include Ab Astris, Augusta Vin, Rustic Spur, Bending Branch, Cicada Cellars, Longhorn Cellars, and of course Kerrville Hills Winery.
  10. In addition to making dry red wines, Tannat can be used to produce rosé and even sparkling rose. One of my favorites is a sparkling rose of Tannat by Bending Branch.
  11. Tannat can even be part of a blend. Cicada Cellars has won awards with its blend of 50% Tannat and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. This is common in France. Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with Tannat to open it up some and make it more approachable.
  12. In Texas, Tannat grows in the Texas High Plains and in the Texas Hill Country. Texas Wine Lover website lists 37 different vineyards that include Tannat plantings. If you’ve stood in the William Chris Vineyards tasting room, you’ve probably seen Tannat from their Hye Estate growing right in front of you.
  13. The last report on Texas vineyards (2019) reported that Tannat is the #10 red grape in terms of planted acreage. There are about 120 bearing acres of Tannat across the state, and production off those acres was about 350 tons. Tannat is showing significant growth in the state. Between 2015 and 2019, about 92 acres of new Tannat started bearing fruit.

Sources: Wine Folly Magnum Edition, Karen MacNeil’s The Wine Bible, Tablas Creek Website, winery websites, 2019 USDA Texas Wine Grape Varieties.

Interview with John Rivenburgh

John is owner and winemaker at Kerrville Hills Winery and president of Texas Hill Country Wineries.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

]]> John Rivenburgh on Tannat, Mentorship, and Developing a Winery Incubator Shelly Wilfong, John Rivenburgh 01:06:41 My guest John Rivenburgh is the new president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. I’ll talk to John about his history in the Texas wine industry, the wine incubator he’s running at Kerrville Hills Winery, his passion for the Tannat grape, and more. I’ve also got a rundown of everything you need to know about Tannat, one of the top 10 red grapes grown in Texas. My guest John Rivenburgh is the new president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. I’ll talk to John about his history in the Texas wine industry, the wine incubator he’s running at Kerrville Hills Winery, his passion for the Tannat grape, and more. I’ve also got a rundown of everything you need to know about Tannat, one of the top 10 red grapes grown in Texas. sherah mills, tannat, texas alcohol to go, texas wine, texas hill country wineries, william chris wine company, longhorn cellars, wine folly magnum edition, winery incubator, michelle williams, chris brundrett, messina hof, texsom international wine awards, william chris vineyards, augusta vin, new wine bottle sizes, kerrville hills winery, ab astris, bending branch winery, twgga, pesticide drift and vineyards, rania zayyat, travel & leisure, rustic spur, lift collective, mike nelson, hye estate, tablas creek, virtual wine tasting, brock estes, the wine bible, cicada cellars false full 17 d3f6582d-a11d-4700-aa44-1e84a66e582e The Year Ahead for the Texas Wine Industry Connect with the Podcast:

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Class offered by The Texas Wine School
  2. William Chris “Growing Wine” Video
  3. VinePair Picks Perspective Cellars’ Wine Club
  4. Duchman Roussanne is one of Bloomberg’s 50 Best Wines Under $50
  5. Brennan Dry Rosé is one of Bloomberg’s choices for Thanksgiving
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s Celebration
  7. San Francisco Chronicle (paywall): Pandemic drinking did not save the wine industry’s slowing sales, new data shows
  8. Chris Grider of Kissing Tree Winery in the news for storming US Capitol:
    Interview
    Follow-up Story

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

2021 Predictions, Goals & Dreams for the Texas Wine Industry

Texas Fine Wine Predictions

My predictions:

1. No changes to Texas wine labeling laws.

2. Slowdown in new wineries breaking ground. Sadly, some wineries may not survive.

3. Improved winery websites and e-commerce. Please include full winemaking details, information about the vintage, and tasting notes.

4. Member benefits get creative since gatherings aren’t as large as before.

5. A new AVA for Texas?

6. Perfect weather in Texas for a stellar harvest!

Thanks to the Texas wine rockstars who contributed to this episode!

Ab Astris Winery

Bull Lion Ranch Winery

Chateau Wright

Cross Timbers Wine Trail

Sharp Family Vineyards

Triple N Ranch Winery

Wine Spectator Predictions for 2021

Texas Fine Wine VR Videos

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Michelle Anderson, Chuck Tordiglione, Dr. Jack Wright, Dan Sharp, Mike Nelson, Maura Sharp) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:

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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Class offered by The Texas Wine School
  2. William Chris “Growing Wine” Video
  3. VinePair Picks Perspective Cellars’ Wine Club
  4. Duchman Roussanne is one of Bloomberg’s 50 Best Wines Under $50
  5. Brennan Dry Rosé is one of Bloomberg’s choices for Thanksgiving
  6. Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s Celebration
  7. San Francisco Chronicle (paywall): Pandemic drinking did not save the wine industry’s slowing sales, new data shows
  8. Chris Grider of Kissing Tree Winery in the news for storming US Capitol:
    Interview
    Follow-up Story

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.

2021 Predictions, Goals & Dreams for the Texas Wine Industry

Texas Fine Wine Predictions

My predictions:

1. No changes to Texas wine labeling laws.

2. Slowdown in new wineries breaking ground. Sadly, some wineries may not survive.

3. Improved winery websites and e-commerce. Please include full winemaking details, information about the vintage, and tasting notes.

4. Member benefits get creative since gatherings aren’t as large as before.

5. A new AVA for Texas?

6. Perfect weather in Texas for a stellar harvest!

Thanks to the Texas wine rockstars who contributed to this episode!

Ab Astris Winery

Bull Lion Ranch Winery

Chateau Wright

Cross Timbers Wine Trail

Sharp Family Vineyards

Triple N Ranch Winery

Wine Spectator Predictions for 2021

Texas Fine Wine VR Videos

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> The Year Ahead for the Texas Wine Industry Michelle Anderson, Chuck Tordiglione, Dr. Jack Wright, Dan Sharp, Mike Nelson, Maura Sharp 00:27:13 Happy New Year! In this episode, I’ll share what we might expect in the Texas wine industry in 2021. I’ve got Texas wine new year’s resolutions to share, and several wineries join me in sharing their Texas wine-related goals, plans and predictions for the new year. Cheers! Happy New Year! In this episode, I’ll share what we might expect in the Texas wine industry in 2021. I’ve got Texas wine new year’s resolutions to share, and several wineries join me in sharing their Texas wine-related goals, plans and predictions for the new year. Cheers! brennan vineyards, triple n ranch winery, austin, pandemic drinking, tony offill, texas hill country wineries, bull lion ranch winery, russ kane, the texas wine school, ab astris winery, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, perspective cellars, denise clark, wine & food foundation, wine lover's celebration, sharp family vineyards, william chris vineyards, jessica dupuy, pedernales cellars, texas wine lover, specialist of texas wine, vinepair, spicewood vineyards, evan mckibben, chateau wright, wine spectator, cross timbers wine trail false full 16 1c65d7cc-4f35-42a4-b430-373e042a37f5 Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides on the new William Chris Wine Company PLUS Top Texas Wine Stories of 2020 Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. VinePair names Southold’s All Things Go #8 best wine of 2020
  2. CL Butaud & Wine for the People Tasting Room Opens
  3. 4.0 Cellars Relaunches as Texas Wine Collective
  4. Houston Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition Results
  5. San Francisco International Wine Competition Results
  6. Wine Industry Advisor: Seasoned Winemaker Brings Expertise to a New Wine Incubator at Kerrville Hills Winery
  7. Texas Monthly: 12 Texas Wines for the Holiday Season
  8. Fredericksburg Standard Radio-Post 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards

Top Texas News Stories of 2020

  1. Texas Wineries connect with customers via virtual tasting events.
  2. Increased direct-to-consumer shipping and curbside pickups
  3. Special release wine benefits restaurant workers
  4. Formation of a new Texas Winery PAC: Save Texas Wineries
  5. Travel to Texas wineries is strong, particularly in the Texas Hill Country
  6. 2020 Vintage is Light in Texas High Plains Due to Late 2019 Freeze. Big focus on Texas Hill Country fruit
  7. Texas wineries appear frequently in national news stories. State media also covers Texas wineries more than in past years.
  8. New wines and wine brands hit the market
  9. New wineries open
  10. New tasting rooms open
  11. New vineyard acreage planted
  12. New winemakers for several wineries
  13. Jason Hisaw named Texas Wine Ambassador
  14. New wine bars focusing on Texas wine
  15. New building projects for several wineries
  16. State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Selections
  17. New book by Jessica Dupuy focuses on wines of Texas, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico: Wines of Southwest USA
  18. Best Collaboration: Texas Fine Wine and Texas Pecan Board
  19. New Texas wine magazine by Cross Timbers Wine Trail. Listen to Chuck Tordiglione talk about the magazine in a previous episode
  20. New Texas wine trail: Sam Houston Wine Trail
  21. Wine Enthusiast: Chris Brundrett Named to 40 Under 40 List
  22. William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars Merge
  23. Texas continues to produce exceptionally good wine!

Interview with Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides of William Chris Wine Company
www.williamchrisvineyards.com
www.lostdrawcellars
www.thegrowerproject.com
www.yeswecanwine.com

www.realtexaswine.org

Instagram Links:
@williamchrisvineyards
@lostdrawcellars
@yeswecanwine
@thegrowerproject
--collaborative effort with Rae Wilson of @wineforthepeople

Chris: @ighyetx
Andrew: @mr_drewbaby

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: _www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:20:06 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Chris Brundrett, Shelly Wilfong, Andrew Sides) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. VinePair names Southold’s All Things Go #8 best wine of 2020
  2. CL Butaud & Wine for the People Tasting Room Opens
  3. 4.0 Cellars Relaunches as Texas Wine Collective
  4. Houston Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition Results
  5. San Francisco International Wine Competition Results
  6. Wine Industry Advisor: Seasoned Winemaker Brings Expertise to a New Wine Incubator at Kerrville Hills Winery
  7. Texas Monthly: 12 Texas Wines for the Holiday Season
  8. Fredericksburg Standard Radio-Post 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards

Top Texas News Stories of 2020

  1. Texas Wineries connect with customers via virtual tasting events.
  2. Increased direct-to-consumer shipping and curbside pickups
  3. Special release wine benefits restaurant workers
  4. Formation of a new Texas Winery PAC: Save Texas Wineries
  5. Travel to Texas wineries is strong, particularly in the Texas Hill Country
  6. 2020 Vintage is Light in Texas High Plains Due to Late 2019 Freeze. Big focus on Texas Hill Country fruit
  7. Texas wineries appear frequently in national news stories. State media also covers Texas wineries more than in past years.
  8. New wines and wine brands hit the market
  9. New wineries open
  10. New tasting rooms open
  11. New vineyard acreage planted
  12. New winemakers for several wineries
  13. Jason Hisaw named Texas Wine Ambassador
  14. New wine bars focusing on Texas wine
  15. New building projects for several wineries
  16. State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Selections
  17. New book by Jessica Dupuy focuses on wines of Texas, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico: Wines of Southwest USA
  18. Best Collaboration: Texas Fine Wine and Texas Pecan Board
  19. New Texas wine magazine by Cross Timbers Wine Trail. Listen to Chuck Tordiglione talk about the magazine in a previous episode
  20. New Texas wine trail: Sam Houston Wine Trail
  21. Wine Enthusiast: Chris Brundrett Named to 40 Under 40 List
  22. William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars Merge
  23. Texas continues to produce exceptionally good wine!

Interview with Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides of William Chris Wine Company
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www.lostdrawcellars
www.thegrowerproject.com
www.yeswecanwine.com

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Instagram Links:
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@yeswecanwine
@thegrowerproject
--collaborative effort with Rae Wilson of @wineforthepeople

Chris: @ighyetx
Andrew: @mr_drewbaby

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: _www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides on the new William Chris Wine Company PLUS Top Texas Wine Stories of 2020 Chris Brundrett, Shelly Wilfong, Andrew Sides 01:07:25 William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars announced a plan to merge in October of this year. Today you’ll hear from the founders of those two wineries about the new William Chris Wine Company and its plans for the future. Plus, I’ve also got a round-up of the 23 biggest Texas wine stories of the year. William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars announced a plan to merge in October of this year. Today you’ll hear from the founders of those two wineries about the new William Chris Wine Company and its plans for the future. Plus, I’ve also got a round-up of the 23 biggest Texas wine stories of the year. triple n ranch winery, #onetribeonevibe, southold all things go, lost draw cellars, johnson city, texas road trip, texas wine, 4r ranch winery, william chris wine company, westcave cellars, wines of southwest usa, sandy road vineyards, texas fine wine, blue ribbon selections, kalasi cellars, southern smoke foundation, carter creek, fiesta winery, real texas wine, john rivenburgh, messina hof winery, william chris vineyards, state fair of texas, jason hisaw, sam houston wine trail, slate mill wine collective, siboney cellars, ron yates, kerrville hills winery, reddy vineyards, jessica dupuy, pedernales cellars, texas wine tourism, the parlour, cl butaud, texas wine ambassador, #txwine, william chris merger, top stories of the year, virtual wine tasting, texas pecan board, 40 under 40, fredericksburgh, wine for the people, cross timbers wine trail false full 15 f88555c6-d4ee-4375-a817-4e47d2cd6a63 2020 Thanksgiving Edition featuring David and Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. 2nd annual North Texas Wine Country Blind Wine Tasting Competition
  2. Vinepair: Texas Tempranillo Is Making Its Name in the State and Beyond
  3. Texas Fine Wine: Holiday Celebration Pack - 5 wines
  4. Offer: State Fair of Texas - Case of Blue Ribbon Selection Texas Wines
  5. Offer: 6-pack of Texas Wine
  6. Offer: 3-pack of Texas Wine
  7. Shelly’s article for the State Fair of Texas: SET THE HOLIDAY TABLE WITH TEXAS WINES

Interview with David Kuhlken and Dr. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars
www.pedernalescellars.com
Follow Pedernales cellars on Instagram (@pedernalescellars)!

What I’m Drinking

2018 Pedernales Cellars Viognier Reserve

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Dr. Julie Kuhlken, Shelly Wilfong, David Kuhlken) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. 2nd annual North Texas Wine Country Blind Wine Tasting Competition
  2. Vinepair: Texas Tempranillo Is Making Its Name in the State and Beyond
  3. Texas Fine Wine: Holiday Celebration Pack - 5 wines
  4. Offer: State Fair of Texas - Case of Blue Ribbon Selection Texas Wines
  5. Offer: 6-pack of Texas Wine
  6. Offer: 3-pack of Texas Wine
  7. Shelly’s article for the State Fair of Texas: SET THE HOLIDAY TABLE WITH TEXAS WINES

Interview with David Kuhlken and Dr. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars
www.pedernalescellars.com
Follow Pedernales cellars on Instagram (@pedernalescellars)!

What I’m Drinking

2018 Pedernales Cellars Viognier Reserve

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> 2020 Thanksgiving Edition featuring David and Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars Dr. Julie Kuhlken, Shelly Wilfong, David Kuhlken 01:04:02 We are a week out from Thanksgiving, a time of year when we’re thinking about family. Today I’m talking to David and Julie Kuhlken, the dynamic brother/sister duo that co-owns and runs Pedernales Cellars. We had a great conversation about the history of their family winery, what’s going on in the Texas wine industry, and even the confusion over the pronunciation of Pedernales. I’m drinking a Pedernales wine. It’s the 2018 Pedernales Cellars Texas High Plains Viognier Reserve. We are a week out from Thanksgiving, a time of year when we’re thinking about family. Today I’m talking to David and Julie Kuhlken, the dynamic brother/sister duo that co-owns and runs Pedernales Cellars. We had a great conversation about the history of their family winery, what’s going on in the Texas wine industry, and even the confusion over the pronunciation of Pedernales. I’m drinking a Pedernales wine. It’s the 2018 Pedernales Cellars Texas High Plains Viognier Reserve. pairing texas wine with thanksgiving meal, texas wine, texas fine wine, state fair of texas wine garden, kuhlken vineyard, texas tempranillo, texas viognier, pedernales cellars, fredericksburg, txwine false full 14 7ed6dd0b-9092-4695-8e32-e1b1f1464846 Cold Weather Viticulture with Daniel Pate of Apical Texas Connect with the Podcast:  

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. TexasMonthly.com: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Texas Wine
  2. TheBuyer.net: Why winemaking in Southwest USA is the new frontier
  3. Forbes.com: 100% Texas Wine List Makes The Cabernet Grill A Unique Destination
  4. Culture Map Dallas: New chef-driven restaurant in West Texas is sure to be worth the trek
  5. H-E-B & Houston Chronicle Wine Tasting November 19 Spirit of Texas 175th Anniversary
  6. Bending Branch Named Best in Herd Winery at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition
  7. New York Times: The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem
  8. DMagazine.com: Quiz: Which Kind of Texas Hill Country Wine Are You?

Interview with Daniel Pate of Apical Texas

www.apicaltexas.com

Daniel's txwinelover.com profile

Follow Daniel on Instagram (@apicaltexas) for education on viticulture!

What I’m Drinking

2018 Dead Flowers Rosé by Texoir

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

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]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Daniel Pate, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:  

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. TexasMonthly.com: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Texas Wine
  2. TheBuyer.net: Why winemaking in Southwest USA is the new frontier
  3. Forbes.com: 100% Texas Wine List Makes The Cabernet Grill A Unique Destination
  4. Culture Map Dallas: New chef-driven restaurant in West Texas is sure to be worth the trek
  5. H-E-B & Houston Chronicle Wine Tasting November 19 Spirit of Texas 175th Anniversary
  6. Bending Branch Named Best in Herd Winery at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition
  7. New York Times: The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem
  8. DMagazine.com: Quiz: Which Kind of Texas Hill Country Wine Are You?

Interview with Daniel Pate of Apical Texas

www.apicaltexas.com

Daniel's txwinelover.com profile

Follow Daniel on Instagram (@apicaltexas) for education on viticulture!

What I’m Drinking

2018 Dead Flowers Rosé by Texoir

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:

www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

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]]> Cold Weather Viticulture with Daniel Pate of Apical Texas Daniel Pate, Shelly Wilfong 00:38:19 What happens in the vineyard when the weather turns cold? How cold is too cold for Texas vineyards? My guest is Daniel Pate of Apical Texas, and he breaks down cold weather viticulture in Texas. I’m drinking the 2018 Dead Flowers rosé from the Texas High Plains. It’s produced and bottled by Texoir. What happens in the vineyard when the weather turns cold? How cold is too cold for Texas vineyards? My guest is Daniel Pate of Apical Texas, and he breaks down cold weather viticulture in Texas. I’m drinking the 2018 Dead Flowers rosé from the Texas High Plains. It’s produced and bottled by Texoir. cold weather viticulture, texas wine, daniel pate, cabernet grill, texas monthly, best of herd winery, texas high plains, bo salling, dead flowers rose, lubbock texas, texas hill country, jessica dupuy, bending branch winery, apical texas, fredericksburg, elizabeth rodriguez, h-e-b, san antonio stock show and rodeo wine competition, txwine, texas viticulture, court of master sommeliers false full 13 64ce5aed-0659-4c02-a581-9ff0e09f2d60 Journalist Jessica Dupuy Talks TX (+CO, AZ, & NM) Wine and Her New Book, The Wines of Southwest U.S.A. Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Txwinelover.com: William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars Merger
  2. Houstoniamag: New Houston Restaurant Boasts (!) Wine List with 10% Texas Wine
  3. San Antonio Current: "ReRooted 210, San Antonio’s first urban winery, wants to make tastings fun and accessible"
  4. Forbes.com "Innovation Leads The Way In The Dynamic Texas Wine Industry" aka Michelle Williams' Red Wine Texas Wine Article
  5. Forbes.com "Around The World With Texas White Wine" aka Michelle Williams' White Wine Texas Wine Article
  6. Txwinelover.com: San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Results

Interview with Jessica Dupuy
Go to www.jessicadupuy.com to buy the new book The Wines of Southwest U.S.A: A Guide to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado. Same price as the big box stores, and you get a higher quality copy and get it signed! Makes a great gift!
Follow Jessica on Instagram at jessicandupuy and join her IG Lives!

Wine and the White House: A History by Frederick J Ryan Jr.
To order, CLICK HERE.

What I'm Drinking

2017 Llano Winery 1836 Red
This wine is only available in restaurants.

It's not too lat to purchase the State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Wine Selections case!
Link to purchase

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Jessica Dupuy, Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Txwinelover.com: William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars Merger
  2. Houstoniamag: New Houston Restaurant Boasts (!) Wine List with 10% Texas Wine
  3. San Antonio Current: "ReRooted 210, San Antonio’s first urban winery, wants to make tastings fun and accessible"
  4. Forbes.com "Innovation Leads The Way In The Dynamic Texas Wine Industry" aka Michelle Williams' Red Wine Texas Wine Article
  5. Forbes.com "Around The World With Texas White Wine" aka Michelle Williams' White Wine Texas Wine Article
  6. Txwinelover.com: San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Results

Interview with Jessica Dupuy
Go to www.jessicadupuy.com to buy the new book The Wines of Southwest U.S.A: A Guide to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado. Same price as the big box stores, and you get a higher quality copy and get it signed! Makes a great gift!
Follow Jessica on Instagram at jessicandupuy and join her IG Lives!

Wine and the White House: A History by Frederick J Ryan Jr.
To order, CLICK HERE.

What I'm Drinking

2017 Llano Winery 1836 Red
This wine is only available in restaurants.

It's not too lat to purchase the State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Wine Selections case!
Link to purchase

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Journalist Jessica Dupuy Talks TX (+CO, AZ, & NM) Wine and Her New Book, The Wines of Southwest U.S.A. Jessica Dupuy, Shelly Wilfong 01:07:13 Happy Texas Wine Month! I’m continuing my month-long celebration of Texas wine. On this episode, I’ve got an interview with Jessica Dupuy about her impressive new book The Wines of the Southwest: A guide to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. Jessica lets her wine opinions be known! PREACH! And then I’m getting political. Well, not really. I’m just reviewing the book Wine and the White House: A History and looking for clues about how U.S. Presidents with ties to the Lone Star State drank wine (or didn’t) in the White House. Which Texas wines have been served at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? What did LBJ drink? How about the Bushes? And let’s not forget Denison-born Dwight D Eisenhower. Finally, I’m drinking the Llano Estacado Winery 1836 Red that is part of the State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Selection case. Happy Texas Wine Month! I’m continuing my month-long celebration of Texas wine. On this episode, I’ve got an interview with Jessica Dupuy about her impressive new book The Wines of the Southwest: A guide to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. Jessica lets her wine opinions be known! PREACH! And then I’m getting political. Well, not really. I’m just reviewing the book Wine and the White House: A History and looking for clues about how U.S. Presidents with ties to the Lone Star State drank wine (or didn’t) in the White House. Which Texas wines have been served at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? What did LBJ drink? How about the Bushes? And let’s not forget Denison-born Dwight D Eisenhower. Finally, I’m drinking the Llano Estacado Winery 1836 Red that is part of the State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Selection case. texas wine month, rerooted 210, state fair of texas blue ribbon selections, texas wine, wine and the white house: a history, texas monthly, llano estacado winery 1836 red, the wines of the southwest, #txwine, classic wine library, william chris and lost draw cellars merger, san antonio stock show and rodeo wine competition results 2020 false full 12 a6fa58ab-317c-48dc-8bae-0b3e14896457 Texas Wine Month: How to Celebrate in 2020 Episode Summary:

Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Patrick Whitehead Named Wine Industry Leader of 2020 by Wine Business Monthly
  2. Kalasi Cellars Press from Dallas Morning News “Texas Grape Growers wiwth Dallas Roots Open Fredericksburg Winery”
  3. Slate Mill Wine Collective and Couple in the Kitchen Charity Wines
  4. Michael McClendon Named Rising Black Voice in Wine by Wine & Spirits Magazine
  5. Forbes.com article by Michelle Williams “Around the World with Texas White Wine”
  6. State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Wine Selections / Link to purchase
  7. Shelly’s Texas Wine Lover article “The State Fair of Texas Offers a Case of Blue Ribbon Texas Wine: Order Now and Create a DIY Wine Garden at Home”
  8. Sorry, the “Mourvedre on the Move” article requires a subscription to Wine Enthusiast.

October is Texas Wine Month!
History:
Austin Chronicle 10/2006 “Taking A Look at Texas Wine Month”
Austin Chronicle 10/1999“Uncorking Texas” 

High Plains Journal 2002 “October is Texas Wine Month”

Fun Things to Do This Month:
1. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event in the Hill Country
2. North Texas Wine Country October Wine Trail Event
3. October 21: A Toast to Texas Pecans: A Virtual Texas Pecan and Wine Tasting
4. Wine on the Dime’s YouTube Playlist of Texas Winery Visits
5. Franklin Vines mentioned Cellar Rat Tours
6. October 15: Wine & Food Foundation of Texas Event with Denise Clarke: Celebrate Texas Wine Month, Y’all!
7. Borat 2 movie trailer with cameo appearance by Sid Miller
8. October 28 & 29: Lone Star International Wine Competition Viewing
9. October 14 & 21: State Fair Blue Ribbon Virtual Tastings. Sign up at bottom of this webpage
10. October 17: Heroic Hye Wine Hunt
11. Multiple dates: Spooky Cellar Tours at Messina Hof in Bryan
12. October 30: Date Night Murder Mystery Dinner at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade
13. October 31: Fall Feast Vintner’s Dinner @ Pedernales Cellars
14. October 31: Young Frankenstein Movie Screening at Torr Na Lochs in Burnet
15. William Chris Vineyards Artist Blend Call for Submissions
16. Ongoing: Wine Dinners & Tastings at Bryan’s on 290 in Johnson City
17. Multiple dates: Jessica Dupuy’s Instagram Live talks to celebrate her new book “The Wines of Southwest USA”
17. Don’t forget the hashtag #TexasWineMonth!!

What I’m Drinking

2019 Cheramie Wine Riesling
Follow Cheramie on Instagram: @cheramiewine
and Facebook: Cheramie Wine

Find out more about where Riesling ranks among Texas white wines in this article I wrote for Texas Wine Lover.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Episode Summary:

Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
Instagram: @texaswinepod
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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Patrick Whitehead Named Wine Industry Leader of 2020 by Wine Business Monthly
  2. Kalasi Cellars Press from Dallas Morning News “Texas Grape Growers wiwth Dallas Roots Open Fredericksburg Winery”
  3. Slate Mill Wine Collective and Couple in the Kitchen Charity Wines
  4. Michael McClendon Named Rising Black Voice in Wine by Wine & Spirits Magazine
  5. Forbes.com article by Michelle Williams “Around the World with Texas White Wine”
  6. State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Wine Selections / Link to purchase
  7. Shelly’s Texas Wine Lover article “The State Fair of Texas Offers a Case of Blue Ribbon Texas Wine: Order Now and Create a DIY Wine Garden at Home”
  8. Sorry, the “Mourvedre on the Move” article requires a subscription to Wine Enthusiast.

October is Texas Wine Month!
History:
Austin Chronicle 10/2006 “Taking A Look at Texas Wine Month”
Austin Chronicle 10/1999“Uncorking Texas” 

High Plains Journal 2002 “October is Texas Wine Month”

Fun Things to Do This Month:
1. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event in the Hill Country
2. North Texas Wine Country October Wine Trail Event
3. October 21: A Toast to Texas Pecans: A Virtual Texas Pecan and Wine Tasting
4. Wine on the Dime’s YouTube Playlist of Texas Winery Visits
5. Franklin Vines mentioned Cellar Rat Tours
6. October 15: Wine & Food Foundation of Texas Event with Denise Clarke: Celebrate Texas Wine Month, Y’all!
7. Borat 2 movie trailer with cameo appearance by Sid Miller
8. October 28 & 29: Lone Star International Wine Competition Viewing
9. October 14 & 21: State Fair Blue Ribbon Virtual Tastings. Sign up at bottom of this webpage
10. October 17: Heroic Hye Wine Hunt
11. Multiple dates: Spooky Cellar Tours at Messina Hof in Bryan
12. October 30: Date Night Murder Mystery Dinner at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade
13. October 31: Fall Feast Vintner’s Dinner @ Pedernales Cellars
14. October 31: Young Frankenstein Movie Screening at Torr Na Lochs in Burnet
15. William Chris Vineyards Artist Blend Call for Submissions
16. Ongoing: Wine Dinners & Tastings at Bryan’s on 290 in Johnson City
17. Multiple dates: Jessica Dupuy’s Instagram Live talks to celebrate her new book “The Wines of Southwest USA”
17. Don’t forget the hashtag #TexasWineMonth!!

What I’m Drinking

2019 Cheramie Wine Riesling
Follow Cheramie on Instagram: @cheramiewine
and Facebook: Cheramie Wine

Find out more about where Riesling ranks among Texas white wines in this article I wrote for Texas Wine Lover.

Shelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Texas Wine Month: How to Celebrate in 2020 Shelly Wilfong 00:31:08 October is Texas Wine Month! I’ve got the scoop on how to mark the occasion in 2020. I'll share the history of Texas Wine Month, and you’ll find out how some familiar names in Texas wine are celebrating. I’m drinking the inaugural release from Cheramie Wine, the 2019 Riesling. October is Texas Wine Month! I’ve got the scoop on how to mark the occasion in 2020. I'll share the history of Texas Wine Month, and you’ll find out how some familiar names in Texas wine are celebrating. I’m drinking the inaugural release from Cheramie Wine, the 2019 Riesling. texas wine month, rising sun vineyards, couple in teh kitchen, blue ribbon wine selections, north texas wine country, texas riesling, wine on the dime, blue ostrich winery, johnson city tx, cellar rat tours, texas hill country wineries, pecan and wine tasting, hye, lone star international wine competition, kalasi cellars, the wines of southwest usa, texas, michelle williams, texas pecans, michael mcclendon, artist blend, texas teroldego, wine and food foundation of texas, messina hof, state fair wine garden, william chris vineyards, heroic hye wine hunt, state fair of texas, slate mill wine collective, spooky cellars tours, texaswinemonth, bryan's on 290, jessica dupuy, cheramie wine, pedernales cellars, susan combs, texas wine lover, black wine professionals, burnet tx, charity wines, mcdade texas, texas mourvedre, txwine, texas pecan board, wine business monthly, torr na lochs, patrick whitehead, around the world with texas white wine false full 11 27eb25e1-fcb6-4f15-a520-6ea7722f73e2 Jason Hisaw is the Texas Wine Ambassador Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. D Magazine: "Texas Wine Country Road Trip"
  2. Edible Austin: "The Road to Texas Wine Lovers’ Hearts"
  3. Save Texas Wineries
  4. Central Market Texas Wine Sale - Scroll down to see possible wine selections. Will vary by store.
  5. State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Wine Selections / Link to purchase
  6. Shelly's Texas Wine Lover article: "The State Fair of Texas Offers a Case of Blue Ribbon Texas Wine: Order Now and Create a DIY Wine Garden at Home"

Jason Hisaw: Texas Wine Ambassador
Interview: Jason Hisaw

  1. Jason's 6/2020 Dallas Morning News BBQ Article "6 Texas wines to drink with barbecue"

  2. 2020 TDA appointment as Texas wine ambassador

  3. 2019 Texas Wine Lover Profile

    Also mentioned in the interview:
    Tootsie at Snow's BBQ
    Chef's Table BBQ on Netflix
    Lone Star International Wine Competition

    Deep Dive: Vermentino

    Michelle Williams on Forbes.com: "Six Reasons To Fall In Love With Vermentino"

    Wine Folly: Vermentino

    Lauren Mowery of Wine Enthusiast: "Fan of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio? It’s Time to Give Vermentino a Try"

    Pedernales Vermentino

The Austin Winery Vermentino

What I'm Drinking

Duchman Family Winery Vermentino

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. D Magazine: "Texas Wine Country Road Trip"
  2. Edible Austin: "The Road to Texas Wine Lovers’ Hearts"
  3. Save Texas Wineries
  4. Central Market Texas Wine Sale - Scroll down to see possible wine selections. Will vary by store.
  5. State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon Wine Selections / Link to purchase
  6. Shelly's Texas Wine Lover article: "The State Fair of Texas Offers a Case of Blue Ribbon Texas Wine: Order Now and Create a DIY Wine Garden at Home"

Jason Hisaw: Texas Wine Ambassador
Interview: Jason Hisaw

  1. Jason's 6/2020 Dallas Morning News BBQ Article "6 Texas wines to drink with barbecue"

  2. 2020 TDA appointment as Texas wine ambassador

  3. 2019 Texas Wine Lover Profile

    Also mentioned in the interview:
    Tootsie at Snow's BBQ
    Chef's Table BBQ on Netflix
    Lone Star International Wine Competition

    Deep Dive: Vermentino

    Michelle Williams on Forbes.com: "Six Reasons To Fall In Love With Vermentino"

    Wine Folly: Vermentino

    Lauren Mowery of Wine Enthusiast: "Fan of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio? It’s Time to Give Vermentino a Try"

    Pedernales Vermentino

The Austin Winery Vermentino

What I'm Drinking

Duchman Family Winery Vermentino

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Jason Hisaw is the Texas Wine Ambassador Shelly Wilfong, Jason Hisaw 00:50:11 Episode 10: I’m talking with Jason Hisaw, the Texas Wine Ambassador and Texas Portfolio manager at RNDC. He’s busy promoting Texas wine across the state. Jason talks about his deep love for Texas BBQ and why he thinks wine is a worthy beverage for this traditional Texas delicacy. We share our excitement over the State Fair of Texas mixed case of Texas wine. Then I take a deep dive into Texas Vermentino. I’m drinking the Duchman Family Winery Vermentino. Episode 10: I’m talking with Jason Hisaw, the Texas Wine Ambassador and Texas Portfolio manager at RNDC. He’s busy promoting Texas wine across the state. Jason talks about his deep love for Texas BBQ and why he thinks wine is a worthy beverage for this traditional Texas delicacy. We share our excitement over the State Fair of Texas mixed case of Texas wine. Then I take a deep dive into Texas Vermentino. I’m drinking the Duchman Family Winery Vermentino. bingham family vineyards, blue ribbon wine selections, texas vermentino, ab astris winery, duchman family winery, michelle williams, lauren mowery, central market, snow's bbq, william chris winery, state fair of texas, jason hisaw, the austin winery, forbes.com, d magazine, chef's table bbq, wine enthusiast, pedernales cellars, texas wine to drink with bbq, texas wine lover, eve hill-agnus, texas wine ambassador, texsom false full 10 33da4747-b296-4cd7-9266-73335c78ded2 Texas Wine Trails and Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. "The most scenic Southern wineries worthy of a getaway"
  2. "Anthropology professor finds evidence of wine, caffeine in 500-year-old pottery"
  3. Texas on the Rhone Cruise on AmaWaterways
  4. "Texas wineries, distilleries say they won't survive coronavirus pandemic without help"
  5. Texas Wine Lover on List of Top 101 Wine Writers in 2020
  6. My notable article that appeared on Texas Wine Lover in March. "Texas Wineries Get Creative to Meet Coronavirus Challenges"

Texas Wine Trails & Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans
Interview:
Chuck Tordiglione
Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyard
Cross Timbers Wine Trail

Others mentioned in the main segment:
Texas HIll Country Wineries
North Texas Wine Country
Sam Houston Wine Trail
Texas Way Out Wineries
The best listing of Texas wine trails: Texas Wine Lover

People in Wine: Tony Coturri

Coturri Winery

La Cruz de Comal Wines

"40 Harvests On, Natural Winemaker Tony Coturri Talks About Regenerative Farming"

"Tony Coturri Of Coturri Winery: The Sprudge Wine Interview"

What I'm Drinking

2017 Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:37 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. "The most scenic Southern wineries worthy of a getaway"
  2. "Anthropology professor finds evidence of wine, caffeine in 500-year-old pottery"
  3. Texas on the Rhone Cruise on AmaWaterways
  4. "Texas wineries, distilleries say they won't survive coronavirus pandemic without help"
  5. Texas Wine Lover on List of Top 101 Wine Writers in 2020
  6. My notable article that appeared on Texas Wine Lover in March. "Texas Wineries Get Creative to Meet Coronavirus Challenges"

Texas Wine Trails & Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans
Interview:
Chuck Tordiglione
Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyard
Cross Timbers Wine Trail

Others mentioned in the main segment:
Texas HIll Country Wineries
North Texas Wine Country
Sam Houston Wine Trail
Texas Way Out Wineries
The best listing of Texas wine trails: Texas Wine Lover

People in Wine: Tony Coturri

Coturri Winery

La Cruz de Comal Wines

"40 Harvests On, Natural Winemaker Tony Coturri Talks About Regenerative Farming"

"Tony Coturri Of Coturri Winery: The Sprudge Wine Interview"

What I'm Drinking

2017 Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Texas Wine Trails and Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans Shelly Wilfong 00:57:34 Chuck Tordiglione, owner of Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyard, is the president of the Cross Timbers Wine & Vineyard Association. Cross Timbers has big plans including publishing another glossy wine and travel magazine, new wine, food and art events planned for 2021, and new partnerships with local chefs. Chuck has more enthusiasm for Texas wine than most anyone I’ve ever met, and I know you’ll enjoy his interview. I’ll also talk about wine trails in general: what they are, what they do, and how they’re organized. In my new People In Wine segment, I introduce Tony Coturri, a California natural wine winemaker who inspired two popular Texas winemakers you’ll recognize. Tony is also a partner in Texas winery himself. Finally, I’m celebrating national Cabernet Sauvignon day with the 2017 Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Chuck Tordiglione, owner of Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyard, is the president of the Cross Timbers Wine & Vineyard Association. Cross Timbers has big plans including publishing another glossy wine and travel magazine, new wine, food and art events planned for 2021, and new partnerships with local chefs. Chuck has more enthusiasm for Texas wine than most anyone I’ve ever met, and I know you’ll enjoy his interview. I’ll also talk about wine trails in general: what they are, what they do, and how they’re organized. In my new People In Wine segment, I introduce Tony Coturri, a California natural wine winemaker who inspired two popular Texas winemakers you’ll recognize. Tony is also a partner in Texas winery himself. Finally, I’m celebrating national Cabernet Sauvignon day with the 2017 Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. texas wine month, brennan vineyards, visit glen rose, tony coturri, north texas wine country, visit granbury, texas hill country wineries, texas fine wine, duchman family winery, texas wine trails, lewis dickson, texas wine and grape growers association, texas wine pac, bull lion ranch and vineyard, crowson wines, texas heritage, william chris vineyards, state fair of texas, sam houston wine trail, natural wine, la cruz de comal, texas wine lover, way out wineries, fall creek vineyards, visit grapevine, save texas wineries, national cabernet sauvignon day, cross timbers wine trail false full 9 f99f76b8-ba13-4371-94b3-9a7f0205c200 Save Texas Wineries: A Discussion with Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Winery Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Chris Brundrett Named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker for 2020! Link to article here
  2. "Fan of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio? It’s Time to Give Vermentino a Try"
  3. 10Best.com Wine Regions
  4. 10Best.com Wine Country Hotel

Save Texas Wineries
Interview:
Roxanne Myers, President
Lost Oak Winery

Save Texas Wineries PAC
Texas Craft Spirits PAC
Trey Blocker

What I'm Drinking

2019 C.L. Butaud Ramato

"Ramato, the Unexpected Rosé Alternative" from Wine Enthusiast

"What is Ramato wine? Ask Decanter." (Possible paywall)

"Natural wine in Texas? A wild, fluid concept still" from Austin360

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Chris Brundrett Named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker for 2020! Link to article here
  2. "Fan of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio? It’s Time to Give Vermentino a Try"
  3. 10Best.com Wine Regions
  4. 10Best.com Wine Country Hotel

Save Texas Wineries
Interview:
Roxanne Myers, President
Lost Oak Winery

Save Texas Wineries PAC
Texas Craft Spirits PAC
Trey Blocker

What I'm Drinking

2019 C.L. Butaud Ramato

"Ramato, the Unexpected Rosé Alternative" from Wine Enthusiast

"What is Ramato wine? Ask Decanter." (Possible paywall)

"Natural wine in Texas? A wild, fluid concept still" from Austin360

Shelly's Wine Education Website:
www.toastwinetalk.com

For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

]]> Save Texas Wineries: A Discussion with Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Winery Shelly Wilfong 00:46:10 In the News: Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Yes We Can Wine named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker for 2020, Landon Winery will open a new tasting room in Grapevine, and Texas Hill Country and Carter Creek Resort & Spa make 10Best lists. I interview Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Winery, President-Elect of TWGGA, about Save Texas Wineries, a newly formed Texas winery PAC. I'm drinking the C.L. Butaud Ramato. Cheers, y'all! In the News: Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Yes We Can Wine named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker for 2020, Landon Winery will open a new tasting room in Grapevine, and Texas Hill Country and Carter Creek Resort & Spa make 10Best lists. I interview Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Winery, President-Elect of TWGGA, about Save Texas Wineries, a newly formed Texas winery PAC. I'm drinking the C.L. Butaud Ramato. Cheers, y'all! texas winery pac, texaswine, texaswinepod, randy hester, cl butaud ramato, texas vermentino, texas craft spirits, ramato, chris brundrett, natural wine in texas, lost oak winery, wine enthusiast 40 under 40, txwine, save texas wineries false full 8 adc54bcf-cdd6-4b28-a25c-02088db8a659 Understanding Wine Distribution in Texas Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Save Texas Wineries: New PAC Wants to Re-open Tasting Rooms ASAP
  2. CBS Austin Segment with San Antonio Winery
  3. Kiepersol’s Fizzy Vit Gold Medal in Canned Wine Competition
  4. “Science whiz-turned-winemaker launches award-winning custom crush facility in East Texas”
  5. Siboney Cellars’ New Location
  6. Triple N Ranch Winery Opens in Cedar Creek Lake Area

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Shelly Harvested Souzāo at Ab Astris Winery!

Understanding Wine Distribution in Texas
Interviews:
Derek Rogers
Associate Director of Sales
Serendipity Wines

Eric Sigmund
Chief Operating Officer
Reddy Vineyards

What I’m Drinking

2019 William Chris Vineyards Wanderer Series Relief Blend Red Wine

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:07 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Save Texas Wineries: New PAC Wants to Re-open Tasting Rooms ASAP
  2. CBS Austin Segment with San Antonio Winery
  3. Kiepersol’s Fizzy Vit Gold Medal in Canned Wine Competition
  4. “Science whiz-turned-winemaker launches award-winning custom crush facility in East Texas”
  5. Siboney Cellars’ New Location
  6. Triple N Ranch Winery Opens in Cedar Creek Lake Area

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Shelly Harvested Souzāo at Ab Astris Winery!

Understanding Wine Distribution in Texas
Interviews:
Derek Rogers
Associate Director of Sales
Serendipity Wines

Eric Sigmund
Chief Operating Officer
Reddy Vineyards

What I’m Drinking

2019 William Chris Vineyards Wanderer Series Relief Blend Red Wine

]]> Understanding Wine Distribution in Texas Shelly Wilfong 01:30:21 Ever wonder how wine gets from the Texas winery to a wine shop or restaurant? And who decides which wines appear on the store shelf? In this episode, I interview Derek Rogers from Serendipity Wines and Eric Sigmund from Reddy Vineyards to get perspectives on distribution from a wine distributor and from a winery. I share my recent Texas Hill Country harvest experience at Ab Astris Winery and talk about the William Chris Vineyards 2019 Wanderer Series Relief Project Red Blend. There's plenty of Texas wine news too! Ever wonder how wine gets from the Texas winery to a wine shop or restaurant? And who decides which wines appear on the store shelf? In this episode, I interview Derek Rogers from Serendipity Wines and Eric Sigmund from Reddy Vineyards to get perspectives on distribution from a wine distributor and from a winery. I share my recent Texas Hill Country harvest experience at Ab Astris Winery and talk about the William Chris Vineyards 2019 Wanderer Series Relief Project Red Blend. There's plenty of Texas wine news too! triple n ranch winery, kiepersol fizzy vit, texas wine, texas grape harvest, ab astris winery, texas tasting rooms, michael mcclendon, craig collins ms, william chris vineyards, siboney cellars, texas wineries pac, texas hill country, reddy vineyards, canned wine, wine distribution, toast wine talk, #savetexaswineries, txwine false full 7 986e380b-3931-4a50-9430-7505334409ce Texas Wine in Grapevine, Texas Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Kerrville Hills Harvest Investor Opportunity For more information call 830.895.4233 or email info@khwco-op.com.
    Contact: John Rivenburgh
  2. "2020 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition – Texas Results"
  3. "Raise your glass to these 10 Dallas restaurants pouring fine wine"
  4. Pyramid Room Dallas Wine List with Texas Wine Education
  5. "UH football legend Case Keenum buys into local winery"
  6. Texas Wine Women Share the Mic to Amplify the Voices of Black Business Women Throughout Texas

Harvest Update from Texas Fine Wine

Texas Wine in Grapevine, Texas
I mentioned on the last episode that coronavirus has forced the cancellation of the 34th annual Grapefest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest. It was scheduled to take place along the historic Main Street in Grapevine September 17-20th. 45 Texas wineries would have been on hand for the festival that attracts more than 260,000 visitors. You can just imagine the economic impact that this cancellation has on the businesses that usually participate.

Although I just live about 20 miles away to Grapevine, I go wine tasting in the Texas Hill Country more frequently than I go to Grapevine. I suspect I’m not the only one.I thought the cancellation of GrapeFest was a good reason to take a fresh look the Texas wine culture in Grapevine. After all, Grapevine’s Convention and Visitors Bureau says Grapevine has been a hub for wineries and wine culture for 25 years.

I found some bright spots that I’m excited to share with you. And I’ve got a feeling Grapevine might be a place to watch in the years to come.

Although its population is only 54,000 residents, Grapevine lives like a bigger city. Grapevine’s proximity to DFW airport, 21 hotels and 11,000 hotels rooms makes Grapevine a popular spot for conventions. Tourism is huge here. There are plenty of activities for families including Nash Farm, SEA LIFE Grapevine, and Great Wolf Lodge.

There’s a lot of development on the horizon for Grapevine. This summer, a huge public-private partnership will be completed downtown. It includes a commuter rail line that will connect to DFW airport and downtown Fort Worth. On September 3, the Hotel Vin will open its doors. That’s a 120-bed boutique hotel that’s part of the Marriott family. It will brings with it new dining options including a signature fine dining restaurant and a food hall that features 7 kitchens and 2 bars.

Hotel Vin

So big things are happening in Grapevine, but where does the Texas wine fit in? Do they even grow grapes in Grapevine? Surely with a name like Grapevine, there’s wine to be had! Well indeed there is!

The town got its name from the wild mustang grapes that grew rampant in the area. Now the main vineyard of note is the 10-acre vineyard owned by Delaney Vineyards. It was planted in 1993 to Cynthiana grapes, otherwise known as Norton, the hybrid variety that’s the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry. I visited last week, and I’ll tell you more about that shortly.

Did you know that Grapevine is the home of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association?

“The city of Grapevine and the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau have always been extremely supportive of the Texas wine industry AND the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.

There are several times throughout the year in which they fundraise for us and support the industry with non-monetary resources.

Grapefest is the largest purchaser and reseller of Texas wine! There are some synergies that occur because our office is in the same market as that event.” - TWGGA Executive Director Dacota Haselwood

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association

While you're on the TWGGA website, submit your wines for entry in the Lone Star International Wine Competition. It will take place in late October in Grapevine.

Today I’m going to give you a couple of your best bests for visiting Grapevine. Attending a festival may be what has brought you to Grapevine before, but Grapevine also has winery tasting rooms, restaurants with Texas wines on the lists, and a wine shop a solid Texas wine selection. I’ll touch on your best bests in each of these categories and comment on where Grapevine gets it right and how Grapevine can improve to convert even more Texas wine lovers.

Grapevine is all about wine festivals. GrapeFest is the largest, but it’s just one of many. In fact, there’s another big wine festival coming up in October. It is currently still on the calendar. It’s the 28th annual New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines. It was originally in April and has been pushed back.

Find out more here: New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail

Tasting Rooms:
FACT: The first winery tasting room to open up in Grapevine was La Buena Vida Vineyards in 1995. Delaney Vineyards followed in 1996.

Once you’re able to visit tasting rooms again, you’ll be happy to know that my top two recommendations in Grapevine are both on Main Street. While you’re downtown, be sure to check out the bronze grapevine sculptures outside the Convention and Visitors Bureau. This public art display shows the life cycle of a grapevine and was purchased with donations secured by the Grapevine Wine Pouring Society.

My first tasting room recommendation is Bingham Family Vineyards. Bingham is first and foremost a farming family. They’re a multi-generational family that’s all about 100% Texas grown and produced estate wines from the Texas High Plains. They’ve got a tasting room in Fredericksburg and one in Meadow in addition to the one in Grapevine. You won’t find their wines in distribution because they barely make enough wine to keep their own wine club satisfied. If you want Bingham made wines, get them through the tasting rooms or online.

The Binghams own or manage around 250 acres of grapes in the Texas High Plains, and they’ve been growing grapes since 2003. They also grow grapes for over 20 other Texas wineries. In addition to grapes, the Binghams grow around 2000 acres of other organic crops including cotton and peanuts. The fact that they’re an estate winery is pretty unique among Texas wineries. They decided to start making some of their own wines in 2014 and opened the Grapevine tasting room in 2015. Production is approximately 5000 cases.

If you live within 10 miles of the tasting room, they’ll deliver your order and waive the $10 fee if you spend over $50.

Betty Bingham keeps an active blog with great recipes, wine pairings, and updates from the farm. I found an entry from back in May that gives the Bingham family’s impressions on the 2020 harvest. Betty writes, “It doesn’t look good for the 2020 grape crop at Bingham Family Vineyards. We are estimating 170 tons rather than our original expectation of 900 tons.” She has photos of several different varieties and how they fared. She writes, “they show that we are concerned not only this year’s crop, but also for the vines themselves. We will be spending extra time training many of the vines to prepare for fruit next year or in some blocks for fruit two years from now. On the whole it appears that the older the vines, the less fruit. The younger vines, except for some of those just planted last year, are actually faring better.”

Bingham Family Vineyard

Next, just down the street you’ll find Messina Hof - Grapevine. This is one of Messina Hof’s three locations. The others are in Bryan/College Station and Fredericksburg. The fourth location is under development in the greater Houston area.

Messina Hof was the 4th winery established in TX (1977) by the Bonarrigio family. It’s is a large Texas winery with about 84,000 cases produced. You’ll find the wines in wide distribution. They’ve got over 70 wines in distribution to 40 states. They work with over 20 growers statewide to produce their Texas wines.

Messina Hof Opened the Grapevine location in 2014 in the old Wallis Hotel which was built in 1891. At Messina Hof - Grapevine you’ll find multiple tasting areas, and many, many styles of wine. In fact, Messina Hof makes wines from over 25 grape varieties. There’s something for everyone here: wine on tap, wine in cans, wines by the glass, shopping, premium flights of wines that are only available at this location and more. They host lots of events too. If you’re looking for something special for a group or special event, there’s an opportunity for a private seated tasting that food.

Messina Hof - Grapevine

Umbra sells Texas wine and in fact grows grapes at the sister property in Springtown. The Grapevine tasting room has made some changes to better meet the demands of current business environment. Right now Umbra is focused on a lot of gourmet food items, gift baskets, wine glasses and prepared food to go. There’s not as much seating for tastings as there used to be.

If you stop in, be sure to check out the Estrella de Vida, named for the late Dr Bobby Smith, the previous owner of La Buena Vida Vineyards, The owners of Umbra bought La Buena Vida from Dr. Smith, and he was their mentor until his death earlier this year. The wine is a Texas orange muscat, and it has a photo of Dr. Bobby on the label. The back label pays tribute to their mentor and friend and invites us to join in celebrating his life with the commemorative wine.

NOTE: Just after this recording was complete, Umbra Winery announced the consolidation of its operations to its vineyard in Springtown. The Umbra tasting room in Grapevine is closing.

Umbra Winery

Cross Timbers Winery is about half a mile off Main Street. It has a lovely outdoor patio space where you’ll often find live music. A two-story barn can be rented for parties. They only make a few hundred cases of wine, just enough to use for events at the barn and to pour in the tasting room and at the various events that happen throughout the year in Grapevine. They don’t ship wine or operate a wine club. Kim McPherson makes the wine.

Grapevine’s sister city is Parras de la Fuente, Mexico. That’s the site of Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the Americans. The late founder of Cross Timbers was friends with the folks at Casa Madero. That’s why you can taste 4 Casa Madero wines at Cross Timbers. If you go, plan to sit outside on a nice day when there’s live music. I haven’t tasted the wine, but the outdoor space could definitely be fun.

Cross Timbers Winery

Jerry Delaney owns the 10 acre vineyard and winery in Grapevine, and also a 115 acre vineyard in Lamesa which is in the Texas High Plains AVA. The winery in Grapevine is an 8,000 square foot French chateau inspired building. It was completed in 1996, and the first bottling production was in the summer of 1997. The vineyard of Norton grapes was planted in 1993.

Delaney calls the wine produced from the Grapevine vineyard Cynthiana which is a synonym for Norton according to UC Davis Grape Registry. Norton is a hybrid variety, and it’s also the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry. Grapevine is outside of any of the 8 AVAs in Texas, so this wine is just labeled Texas. The Texoma AVA starts well north of Grapevine.

Delaney Vineyards

Restaurants:
When you’re ready for a meal, perhaps you want to try a nearby restaurant where you can try other Texas wines.

Sloan & Williams is a winery but also has a large tapas menu. Stop in there for lunch and the Texas tasting. They’ve got 5 Texas wines that they bottle under their own Sloan and Williams label from grapes grown on the Texas High Plains. Try the Texas wine flight!

Sloan & Williams Winery

If you’re craving seafood, Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar has several Texas wines on the menu both by the bottle and by the glass.

Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar

The couple that owns Main Street Bakery, Chez Fabien, and the newer Piaf Kitchen and Wine Bar have done a good job at putting Texas wines on those wines lists. The Mediterranean themed Piaf has the most Texas wines of any restaurants in Grapevine according to my research. If you know of others that have more, please let me know! Piaf has 4 Texas wines by the glass and 6 by the bottles. They’re from the Texas wine producers that you’d expect to see: Messina Hof, McPherson, and Duchman. Piaf has a good looking upstairs patio and a wine room for private events.

Piaf Kitchen

The new Hotel Vin will also bring a new fine dining option to Grapevine. It’s called Bacchus Kitchen and Bar. Of course Bacchus is the Roman God of wine. The big question is, will they have Texas wine on their list? The website talks more about handcrafted cocktails and craft beer, but I’m still hopeful. I hope they’ll take a page from the Pyramid Room playbook and have not just a nice selection of Texas wines, but dedicate a little space to some Texas wine education too. I bet a lot of out of town business travelers who will likely dine here don’t even know Texas grows grapes but would be interested in trying Texas wine.

Hotel Vin's Bacchus Kitchen

Wine Shop:
There’s an independent Wine shop on Main Street that’s worth a mention too. Off the Vine has been around for 27 years and has featured Texas wines with in store tastings. Owner Holly Donnelly has definitely seen a lot of changes in the Texas wine industry in her long tenure on Main Street. She currently features wines from Lost Draw, Reddy Vineyards, Kuhlman Cellars and several other top Texas producers. Pick up something from there and head to one of Grapevine’s BYOB spots. The one I’ve visited and loved is Café Italia. Holly also suggests Amore’s or Mason & Dixie.

Off the Vine

Things to Do:
A lot of the things to do in Grapevine center around wine. One is the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The railroad runs several special events each year that are adults only and focus on wine. There are Jazz Wine Trains, Halloween Wine Trains and more. The Grapevine tasting rooms supply the wine. Members of the Grapevine Wine Pouring Society pour the wine. This society meets regularly for wine education and fellowship. They’re wine ambassadors for the town of Grapevine and some of the friendliest folks you will meet. I enjoyed being a guest at their meeting in 2017 when I wrote an article about the wine pouring society for Texas Wine Lover website.

My article on the Grapevine Wine Pouring Society for Texas Wine Lover

Passengers on the wine trains travel on authentic 1920's-era Victorian train coaches along the historic Cotton Belt Route. I haven’t been on a wine train ride myself, so I don’t have a personal recommendation.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Another option Grapevine offers is a guided winery tours. Contact Grapevine Wine Tours for an outing that also includes lunch or dinner. If you want to make sure you get nothing but Texas wine, schedule a private tour for your party. The regularly scheduled tours may also include stops at a couple of the wineries I’ve mentioned, but the private tours will also include Bingham and Off the Vine which are not on the public tours.

Grapevine Wine Tours

The 8 wineries on the Urban Winery trail are part of many holiday events throughout the year. Tickets always go quickly! Grapevine is also known as the Christmas Capital of Texas, so that’s a fun time to go wine tasting, shopping and dining around the historic main street.

Some of the wrap around events planned for GrapeFest are still happening. The tennis classic and the Texas Wine Tribute, a black-tie event that recognizes leaders in Texas wine, are still on the calendar, at least for now. Check the website for more details.

GrapeFest 2020

In Summary:
So, yes, there is good Texas wine in Grapevine, you just need to know where to find it. The Texas wine culture isn’t as prevalent in Grapevine as it should be. Considering the number of visitors that come to Grapevine, both from in-state, from other states, and from around the world, showcasing Texas wine should be a priority here.

I would love to see more wineries on Main Street, and I wish they all sold Texas wine. I wish every Grapevine restaurant had a section of its wine list dedicated to Texas wine, and I wish there was more variety in the wines on wine lists.

Grapevine has the perfect infrastructure for creating more Texas wine lovers, and the city has already done so much for the industry.

A huge thank you to those Texas wineries, restaurants, wine shops, TWGGA, and other businesses that support Texas wine in Grapevine. I support you and encourage all my listeners to get to Grapevine to check out the new developments, dine in the new restaurants, and buy some Texas wine! When Texas tasting rooms reopen, don’t forget about the ones in Grapevine. Cheers!

What I'm Drinking

2018 Bingham Family Vineyards Cloudburst

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Harvest Update from Texas Fine Wine

Texas Wine in Grapevine, Texas
I mentioned on the last episode that coronavirus has forced the cancellation of the 34th annual Grapefest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest. It was scheduled to take place along the historic Main Street in Grapevine September 17-20th. 45 Texas wineries would have been on hand for the festival that attracts more than 260,000 visitors. You can just imagine the economic impact that this cancellation has on the businesses that usually participate.

Although I just live about 20 miles away to Grapevine, I go wine tasting in the Texas Hill Country more frequently than I go to Grapevine. I suspect I’m not the only one.I thought the cancellation of GrapeFest was a good reason to take a fresh look the Texas wine culture in Grapevine. After all, Grapevine’s Convention and Visitors Bureau says Grapevine has been a hub for wineries and wine culture for 25 years.

I found some bright spots that I’m excited to share with you. And I’ve got a feeling Grapevine might be a place to watch in the years to come.

Although its population is only 54,000 residents, Grapevine lives like a bigger city. Grapevine’s proximity to DFW airport, 21 hotels and 11,000 hotels rooms makes Grapevine a popular spot for conventions. Tourism is huge here. There are plenty of activities for families including Nash Farm, SEA LIFE Grapevine, and Great Wolf Lodge.

There’s a lot of development on the horizon for Grapevine. This summer, a huge public-private partnership will be completed downtown. It includes a commuter rail line that will connect to DFW airport and downtown Fort Worth. On September 3, the Hotel Vin will open its doors. That’s a 120-bed boutique hotel that’s part of the Marriott family. It will brings with it new dining options including a signature fine dining restaurant and a food hall that features 7 kitchens and 2 bars.

Hotel Vin

So big things are happening in Grapevine, but where does the Texas wine fit in? Do they even grow grapes in Grapevine? Surely with a name like Grapevine, there’s wine to be had! Well indeed there is!

The town got its name from the wild mustang grapes that grew rampant in the area. Now the main vineyard of note is the 10-acre vineyard owned by Delaney Vineyards. It was planted in 1993 to Cynthiana grapes, otherwise known as Norton, the hybrid variety that’s the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry. I visited last week, and I’ll tell you more about that shortly.

Did you know that Grapevine is the home of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association?

“The city of Grapevine and the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau have always been extremely supportive of the Texas wine industry AND the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.

There are several times throughout the year in which they fundraise for us and support the industry with non-monetary resources.

Grapefest is the largest purchaser and reseller of Texas wine! There are some synergies that occur because our office is in the same market as that event.” - TWGGA Executive Director Dacota Haselwood

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association

While you're on the TWGGA website, submit your wines for entry in the Lone Star International Wine Competition. It will take place in late October in Grapevine.

Today I’m going to give you a couple of your best bests for visiting Grapevine. Attending a festival may be what has brought you to Grapevine before, but Grapevine also has winery tasting rooms, restaurants with Texas wines on the lists, and a wine shop a solid Texas wine selection. I’ll touch on your best bests in each of these categories and comment on where Grapevine gets it right and how Grapevine can improve to convert even more Texas wine lovers.

Grapevine is all about wine festivals. GrapeFest is the largest, but it’s just one of many. In fact, there’s another big wine festival coming up in October. It is currently still on the calendar. It’s the 28th annual New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines. It was originally in April and has been pushed back.

Find out more here: New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail

Tasting Rooms:
FACT: The first winery tasting room to open up in Grapevine was La Buena Vida Vineyards in 1995. Delaney Vineyards followed in 1996.

Once you’re able to visit tasting rooms again, you’ll be happy to know that my top two recommendations in Grapevine are both on Main Street. While you’re downtown, be sure to check out the bronze grapevine sculptures outside the Convention and Visitors Bureau. This public art display shows the life cycle of a grapevine and was purchased with donations secured by the Grapevine Wine Pouring Society.

My first tasting room recommendation is Bingham Family Vineyards. Bingham is first and foremost a farming family. They’re a multi-generational family that’s all about 100% Texas grown and produced estate wines from the Texas High Plains. They’ve got a tasting room in Fredericksburg and one in Meadow in addition to the one in Grapevine. You won’t find their wines in distribution because they barely make enough wine to keep their own wine club satisfied. If you want Bingham made wines, get them through the tasting rooms or online.

The Binghams own or manage around 250 acres of grapes in the Texas High Plains, and they’ve been growing grapes since 2003. They also grow grapes for over 20 other Texas wineries. In addition to grapes, the Binghams grow around 2000 acres of other organic crops including cotton and peanuts. The fact that they’re an estate winery is pretty unique among Texas wineries. They decided to start making some of their own wines in 2014 and opened the Grapevine tasting room in 2015. Production is approximately 5000 cases.

If you live within 10 miles of the tasting room, they’ll deliver your order and waive the $10 fee if you spend over $50.

Betty Bingham keeps an active blog with great recipes, wine pairings, and updates from the farm. I found an entry from back in May that gives the Bingham family’s impressions on the 2020 harvest. Betty writes, “It doesn’t look good for the 2020 grape crop at Bingham Family Vineyards. We are estimating 170 tons rather than our original expectation of 900 tons.” She has photos of several different varieties and how they fared. She writes, “they show that we are concerned not only this year’s crop, but also for the vines themselves. We will be spending extra time training many of the vines to prepare for fruit next year or in some blocks for fruit two years from now. On the whole it appears that the older the vines, the less fruit. The younger vines, except for some of those just planted last year, are actually faring better.”

Bingham Family Vineyard

Next, just down the street you’ll find Messina Hof - Grapevine. This is one of Messina Hof’s three locations. The others are in Bryan/College Station and Fredericksburg. The fourth location is under development in the greater Houston area.

Messina Hof was the 4th winery established in TX (1977) by the Bonarrigio family. It’s is a large Texas winery with about 84,000 cases produced. You’ll find the wines in wide distribution. They’ve got over 70 wines in distribution to 40 states. They work with over 20 growers statewide to produce their Texas wines.

Messina Hof Opened the Grapevine location in 2014 in the old Wallis Hotel which was built in 1891. At Messina Hof - Grapevine you’ll find multiple tasting areas, and many, many styles of wine. In fact, Messina Hof makes wines from over 25 grape varieties. There’s something for everyone here: wine on tap, wine in cans, wines by the glass, shopping, premium flights of wines that are only available at this location and more. They host lots of events too. If you’re looking for something special for a group or special event, there’s an opportunity for a private seated tasting that food.

Messina Hof - Grapevine

Umbra sells Texas wine and in fact grows grapes at the sister property in Springtown. The Grapevine tasting room has made some changes to better meet the demands of current business environment. Right now Umbra is focused on a lot of gourmet food items, gift baskets, wine glasses and prepared food to go. There’s not as much seating for tastings as there used to be.

If you stop in, be sure to check out the Estrella de Vida, named for the late Dr Bobby Smith, the previous owner of La Buena Vida Vineyards, The owners of Umbra bought La Buena Vida from Dr. Smith, and he was their mentor until his death earlier this year. The wine is a Texas orange muscat, and it has a photo of Dr. Bobby on the label. The back label pays tribute to their mentor and friend and invites us to join in celebrating his life with the commemorative wine.

NOTE: Just after this recording was complete, Umbra Winery announced the consolidation of its operations to its vineyard in Springtown. The Umbra tasting room in Grapevine is closing.

Umbra Winery

Cross Timbers Winery is about half a mile off Main Street. It has a lovely outdoor patio space where you’ll often find live music. A two-story barn can be rented for parties. They only make a few hundred cases of wine, just enough to use for events at the barn and to pour in the tasting room and at the various events that happen throughout the year in Grapevine. They don’t ship wine or operate a wine club. Kim McPherson makes the wine.

Grapevine’s sister city is Parras de la Fuente, Mexico. That’s the site of Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the Americans. The late founder of Cross Timbers was friends with the folks at Casa Madero. That’s why you can taste 4 Casa Madero wines at Cross Timbers. If you go, plan to sit outside on a nice day when there’s live music. I haven’t tasted the wine, but the outdoor space could definitely be fun.

Cross Timbers Winery

Jerry Delaney owns the 10 acre vineyard and winery in Grapevine, and also a 115 acre vineyard in Lamesa which is in the Texas High Plains AVA. The winery in Grapevine is an 8,000 square foot French chateau inspired building. It was completed in 1996, and the first bottling production was in the summer of 1997. The vineyard of Norton grapes was planted in 1993.

Delaney calls the wine produced from the Grapevine vineyard Cynthiana which is a synonym for Norton according to UC Davis Grape Registry. Norton is a hybrid variety, and it’s also the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry. Grapevine is outside of any of the 8 AVAs in Texas, so this wine is just labeled Texas. The Texoma AVA starts well north of Grapevine.

Delaney Vineyards

Restaurants:
When you’re ready for a meal, perhaps you want to try a nearby restaurant where you can try other Texas wines.

Sloan & Williams is a winery but also has a large tapas menu. Stop in there for lunch and the Texas tasting. They’ve got 5 Texas wines that they bottle under their own Sloan and Williams label from grapes grown on the Texas High Plains. Try the Texas wine flight!

Sloan & Williams Winery

If you’re craving seafood, Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar has several Texas wines on the menu both by the bottle and by the glass.

Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar

The couple that owns Main Street Bakery, Chez Fabien, and the newer Piaf Kitchen and Wine Bar have done a good job at putting Texas wines on those wines lists. The Mediterranean themed Piaf has the most Texas wines of any restaurants in Grapevine according to my research. If you know of others that have more, please let me know! Piaf has 4 Texas wines by the glass and 6 by the bottles. They’re from the Texas wine producers that you’d expect to see: Messina Hof, McPherson, and Duchman. Piaf has a good looking upstairs patio and a wine room for private events.

Piaf Kitchen

The new Hotel Vin will also bring a new fine dining option to Grapevine. It’s called Bacchus Kitchen and Bar. Of course Bacchus is the Roman God of wine. The big question is, will they have Texas wine on their list? The website talks more about handcrafted cocktails and craft beer, but I’m still hopeful. I hope they’ll take a page from the Pyramid Room playbook and have not just a nice selection of Texas wines, but dedicate a little space to some Texas wine education too. I bet a lot of out of town business travelers who will likely dine here don’t even know Texas grows grapes but would be interested in trying Texas wine.

Hotel Vin's Bacchus Kitchen

Wine Shop:
There’s an independent Wine shop on Main Street that’s worth a mention too. Off the Vine has been around for 27 years and has featured Texas wines with in store tastings. Owner Holly Donnelly has definitely seen a lot of changes in the Texas wine industry in her long tenure on Main Street. She currently features wines from Lost Draw, Reddy Vineyards, Kuhlman Cellars and several other top Texas producers. Pick up something from there and head to one of Grapevine’s BYOB spots. The one I’ve visited and loved is Café Italia. Holly also suggests Amore’s or Mason & Dixie.

Off the Vine

Things to Do:
A lot of the things to do in Grapevine center around wine. One is the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The railroad runs several special events each year that are adults only and focus on wine. There are Jazz Wine Trains, Halloween Wine Trains and more. The Grapevine tasting rooms supply the wine. Members of the Grapevine Wine Pouring Society pour the wine. This society meets regularly for wine education and fellowship. They’re wine ambassadors for the town of Grapevine and some of the friendliest folks you will meet. I enjoyed being a guest at their meeting in 2017 when I wrote an article about the wine pouring society for Texas Wine Lover website.

My article on the Grapevine Wine Pouring Society for Texas Wine Lover

Passengers on the wine trains travel on authentic 1920's-era Victorian train coaches along the historic Cotton Belt Route. I haven’t been on a wine train ride myself, so I don’t have a personal recommendation.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Another option Grapevine offers is a guided winery tours. Contact Grapevine Wine Tours for an outing that also includes lunch or dinner. If you want to make sure you get nothing but Texas wine, schedule a private tour for your party. The regularly scheduled tours may also include stops at a couple of the wineries I’ve mentioned, but the private tours will also include Bingham and Off the Vine which are not on the public tours.

Grapevine Wine Tours

The 8 wineries on the Urban Winery trail are part of many holiday events throughout the year. Tickets always go quickly! Grapevine is also known as the Christmas Capital of Texas, so that’s a fun time to go wine tasting, shopping and dining around the historic main street.

Some of the wrap around events planned for GrapeFest are still happening. The tennis classic and the Texas Wine Tribute, a black-tie event that recognizes leaders in Texas wine, are still on the calendar, at least for now. Check the website for more details.

GrapeFest 2020

In Summary:
So, yes, there is good Texas wine in Grapevine, you just need to know where to find it. The Texas wine culture isn’t as prevalent in Grapevine as it should be. Considering the number of visitors that come to Grapevine, both from in-state, from other states, and from around the world, showcasing Texas wine should be a priority here.

I would love to see more wineries on Main Street, and I wish they all sold Texas wine. I wish every Grapevine restaurant had a section of its wine list dedicated to Texas wine, and I wish there was more variety in the wines on wine lists.

Grapevine has the perfect infrastructure for creating more Texas wine lovers, and the city has already done so much for the industry.

A huge thank you to those Texas wineries, restaurants, wine shops, TWGGA, and other businesses that support Texas wine in Grapevine. I support you and encourage all my listeners to get to Grapevine to check out the new developments, dine in the new restaurants, and buy some Texas wine! When Texas tasting rooms reopen, don’t forget about the ones in Grapevine. Cheers!

What I'm Drinking

2018 Bingham Family Vineyards Cloudburst

]]> Texas Wine in Grapevine, Texas Shelly Wilfong 00:42:12 On today’s episode, I’m looking for Texas wine in Grapevine and talking about the 2020 harvest that's getting underway in the Texas High Plains. There's news about a harvest investor opportunity at Kerrville Hills Winery, award winning Texas wines from the Finger Lake International Wine Competition, and the sale of Haak Winery. Texas wine women are joining forces to amplify Black women's voices next week in #ShareTheMicNowTX, and I’m drinking the 2018 Cloudburst from Bingham Family Vineyards. On today’s episode, I’m looking for Texas wine in Grapevine and talking about the 2020 harvest that's getting underway in the Texas High Plains. There's news about a harvest investor opportunity at Kerrville Hills Winery, award winning Texas wines from the Finger Lake International Wine Competition, and the sale of Haak Winery. Texas wine women are joining forces to amplify Black women's voices next week in #ShareTheMicNowTX, and I’m drinking the 2018 Cloudburst from Bingham Family Vineyards. hotel vin, bingham family vineyards, 2020 harvest, haak winery, texas wine growers association, cross timbers winery, pyramid room dallas, off the vine, texas fine wine, lone star international wine competition, wine festival, texas, grapefest, eden hills winery, delaney vineyards, texas high plains, kerrville hills winery, 2018 bingham family vineyards cloudburst, pedernales cellars, umbra winery, grapevine wine pouring society, grapevine wine tours, bacchus kitchen, grapevine, piaf kitchen, messina hof grapevine false full 6 83240d20-82bf-4063-a6ea-7bc89c95a850 Texas Wine 101: Shopping for your First Case of Texas Wine Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine 101: Shopping for your First Case of Texas Wine

Today I’m going to talk you through what you need to know to get started learning about and drinking The Lone Star State’s greatest fermented fruit juice. That’s right, I’m talking about Texas wine.

If you’re not already drinking Texas wine, what are you waiting for? So you’re not an early adopter. That’s OK. You’re here now, and that’s what matters. This episode is for all of you who are ready to explore Texas wine but are not quite sure where to start.

Texas isn’t new to grape growing or winemaking. In fact, the first grapes were grown in Texas in the 1600’s by Spanish missionaries. We’ve had our ups and downs over a couple centuries, not to mention the nationwide catastrophe of Prohibition, but things started looking up for Texas wine in the 1980’s. The number of wineries expanded, and the wine started flowing.

Remember it wasn’t until 1976 that the judgment in Paris happened when it became OK to even drink California wine. Before that France was the end all and be all. As I shared in my last podcast, many Californians and wine connoisseurs who had heard about Texas wines called them disparaging names like “Chateau Bubba” or “Cactus Blanc.”

Here we are in 2020. Texas wine is a whole new ballgame. The spirit of experimentation is alive and well here. Texas isn’t just making the wines your parents drank, although sure, there are some of those too. You’ll find a bit of everything in Texas, from the most traditional grape varieties made in time honored ways to some more lesser known grape varieties, ancient winemaking techniques that are making a comeback. Behind every bottle, or can or keg, there’s a great story about hardworking Texans who farm the land and make great wine.

There is a growing sense of pride in Texas grown, Texas made products and Texas wine is no different. Isn’t it about time Texas wineries had as much support as iconic Texas products as Whataburger, Bucee’s, Dr Pepper and Shiner Bock. That’s one reason I’ve been using the hashtag #texansdrinktexas.

Today I want to give you some pointers about how to experience Texas wine for the first time, or the first time in a long time.

But first, here are 5 things that I don’t recommend:

  1. Trying Texas wine once in 1997 and deciding it’s not for you and never trying it again.
  2. Trying texas wine in 105 degree weather out of a plastic shot glass at a festival and deciding it’s not for you and never trying it again.
  3. Mistakenly believing that a generic California wine is a status symbol.
  4. Being crazy about craft beer but not giving texas wine its due.
  5. Being all about natural wine but not considering texas’ natural wine producers. and even the more conventional producers that are using low-impact styles. This is a topic that could take up an entire podcast episode, but just know that the growers and wineries that are responsibly farming grapes in Texas are doing so with a lot of care for the end product and for the environment.

Sadly, In the COVID-19 era, the places where you might encounter Texas wines are dwindling in number. Festivals are canceled, and we aren’t spending time in bars. Even wine tasting at wineries is on hold for the moment. Still restaurants are open, we still have to shop for groceries, and thank goodness, internet shopping is still a thing. We can experience Texas wines in all of these places, so let’s talk about each one.

Then I’ll finish by introducing my Texas Wine starter case, a shopping guide that will fill your shelves with a nice variety of Texas wine.

In a restaurant:
Whenever you see a Texas wines on a restaurant wine list, I highly recommend that you order it. Not only do you get to try a Texas wine, but your purchase signals to the restaurant that there’s a market for Texas wines on the list.

Since you’re attempting to drink more Texas wine, why not look for a restaurant that’s been recognized as having a great Texas wine list? look no further than the restaurants that have been named Texas Wine Champions by the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Wine Ambassador Jason Hisaw. Jason works for a wine distribution company but has also been given authority by the Department of Agriculture to award restaurants that are great supporters of texas wine with this designation. You can find the list of restaurants by following Jason’s Instagram account: @txwineambassador. He travels the state and gives out these awards to deserving restaurants that have Texas wines by the glass and by the bottle.

Finally, if a restaurant that you visit frequently DOESN’T have Texas wine on the list, ask for it! Restaurant owners have no reason to change up their list unless they ask. Ask them in person, and then ask them again on social media.

In a wine shop or grocery store:
Do you know which wine shop near you has the best selection of Texas wines? Make it your mission to find out! Don’t be afraid to talk to the salesperson. Maybe the shop will offer tastings or classes on Texas wine or let you know when a new wine comes in. Not only that, find out which sales person is the biggest fan of Texas wine, and get to know that person. Expect to get some great wine recommendations once you’ve established a relationship.

Don’t limit yourself to the most familiar international varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Although these can be great in Texas, some of our best wines are made from less common grapes such as Mourvèdre, Tannat, Montepulciano, Tinto Cao, Cinsault, or Picpoul Blanc.
You’ll also run across wines with fantasy names such as Skeleton Key or Junkyard Red. It might not be clear what’s inside. Hopefully a staff member can help make recommendations if these grapes or brands are unfamiliar to you.

One word of caution: Be aware that wine shops and grocery stores have started importing wine from Mexico. Quite good wine in fact. One popular brand is Casa Madero which is the oldest winery in the Americas. But it’s often displayed with the Texas wine. Don’t pick it up by accident!

In the winery:
As you probably know, there are A LOT of texas wines that aren’t sold in the grocery store, and you won’t find them on a restaurant wine list. Instead, they’re sold in tasting rooms or through mailing lists. These are probably the wineries that have had the toughest time this year since tasting rooms have been shut down. It is estimated that 95% of Texas wine is sold through the tasting room, so you can imagine the impact of the shutdown has had on these wineries. It’s really a shame, because there’s no better place to learn about Texas wine than to go straight to the source.

That leads me to how we can best support Texas wineries. The answer is simple, buy wine from them. Yep, The absolute best way to support Texas wineries is to buy wines directly from wineries. When you buy curbside or online, the wineries are making more money than when the wines enter the distribution channel and get sent to retail locations.

So since you’re committing to learning more about Texas wine, I want you to go visit the 5 tasting rooms that are closest to where you live - as soon as you can safely do so. Try their wines and learn their history. And while you’re at it, inquire about the wine club and any upcoming events on the calendar.

Not every winery has a wine club. Some are selling to an email list or they’re just dependent on whoever walks through the doors of a tasting room. But if a winery offers a wine club, that’s a great way to support them. They count on your consistent support from season to season. When you sign up, you’re guaranteeing that you’ll stay a club member for a least a couple shipments.

The best way you can find out which wineries are closest to you is to visit the Texas Wine Lover website at txwinelover.com and click on winery map.

Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to go shopping and fill a case with Texas wine as suggested in the graphics that are posted to Instagram and Facebook. I’m calling it the Texas Starter Case.

Basically, it’s an empty case box with labels for what Texas wines you need to buy to fill the box. If you drink the assigned wines, I feel like you’ll have a good sense for what Texas wine is all about. As we’ve discussed already, you can get these wines through retail channels, or better yet, directly from a winery.

My Texas wine shopping list includes 3 slots for white wines: I’m suggesting a Viognier, a white blend, and a wildcard.

You’ve 3 slots for rose. One of those might be a pet-nat. Now these are going to be hard to find at a grocery store. I think most Texas rose gets sold out of the tasting room because it’s so popular. But do yourself a favor and seek it out, because I think rose is one of the wines Texas does best. And if you can’t find a pèt-nat or another bottle of sparkling wine, substitute a canned rose! There are several on the market, and I even drank one on the last podcast.

Finally, the other half the case is dedicated to red wine. I’ve included many of our state’s favorite grape varieties here, as well as another wildcard slot, this time for a red wine.

When you’re looking for suggestions of which wines to try, you might want to do some research before heading out to the store or placing that online order. Ask your friends and family. Log on to the Texas Wine Lover website and look to see which wines have won awards. Of course I’m partial to the wines that have won at TEXSOM International Wine Awards because that’s the competition where I volunteer, and it’s definitely a tough competition to medal in, but you know when a wine wins there that it’s been carefully considered by a stellar panel of top notch judges and is really a special wine. The Texas Wine Lover site always shares results from the TEXSOM competition, from the San Francisco competitions and others, so you can go to txwinelover.com and find the results to see which wines have won.

Click here for Texas Wine Lover coverage of Texas wine results in recent competitions

I’ll mention a few of my favorite wines that may be good choices for your starter pack:

More Rosé Recommendations from my recent interview:
"Try These 5 Texas Rosés This Summer"

Education & What I'm Drinking

Southold Piquette

Quick update since recording the episode: Regan says that they use  a mix of red and white grapes in the pomace. They add no So2, just a very small mixture of yeast and sugar for canning. That's what gives the piquette its fizz. There you have it! 

The Austin Winery make piquette too!

"Getting to Know Piquette, A Wine Adjacent Spritzer"

"What is Piquette? Meet Wine’s Easy-Drinking, Low-alcohol Style"

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Texas Wine 101: Shopping for your First Case of Texas Wine

Today I’m going to talk you through what you need to know to get started learning about and drinking The Lone Star State’s greatest fermented fruit juice. That’s right, I’m talking about Texas wine.

If you’re not already drinking Texas wine, what are you waiting for? So you’re not an early adopter. That’s OK. You’re here now, and that’s what matters. This episode is for all of you who are ready to explore Texas wine but are not quite sure where to start.

Texas isn’t new to grape growing or winemaking. In fact, the first grapes were grown in Texas in the 1600’s by Spanish missionaries. We’ve had our ups and downs over a couple centuries, not to mention the nationwide catastrophe of Prohibition, but things started looking up for Texas wine in the 1980’s. The number of wineries expanded, and the wine started flowing.

Remember it wasn’t until 1976 that the judgment in Paris happened when it became OK to even drink California wine. Before that France was the end all and be all. As I shared in my last podcast, many Californians and wine connoisseurs who had heard about Texas wines called them disparaging names like “Chateau Bubba” or “Cactus Blanc.”

Here we are in 2020. Texas wine is a whole new ballgame. The spirit of experimentation is alive and well here. Texas isn’t just making the wines your parents drank, although sure, there are some of those too. You’ll find a bit of everything in Texas, from the most traditional grape varieties made in time honored ways to some more lesser known grape varieties, ancient winemaking techniques that are making a comeback. Behind every bottle, or can or keg, there’s a great story about hardworking Texans who farm the land and make great wine.

There is a growing sense of pride in Texas grown, Texas made products and Texas wine is no different. Isn’t it about time Texas wineries had as much support as iconic Texas products as Whataburger, Bucee’s, Dr Pepper and Shiner Bock. That’s one reason I’ve been using the hashtag #texansdrinktexas.

Today I want to give you some pointers about how to experience Texas wine for the first time, or the first time in a long time.

But first, here are 5 things that I don’t recommend:

  1. Trying Texas wine once in 1997 and deciding it’s not for you and never trying it again.
  2. Trying texas wine in 105 degree weather out of a plastic shot glass at a festival and deciding it’s not for you and never trying it again.
  3. Mistakenly believing that a generic California wine is a status symbol.
  4. Being crazy about craft beer but not giving texas wine its due.
  5. Being all about natural wine but not considering texas’ natural wine producers. and even the more conventional producers that are using low-impact styles. This is a topic that could take up an entire podcast episode, but just know that the growers and wineries that are responsibly farming grapes in Texas are doing so with a lot of care for the end product and for the environment.

Sadly, In the COVID-19 era, the places where you might encounter Texas wines are dwindling in number. Festivals are canceled, and we aren’t spending time in bars. Even wine tasting at wineries is on hold for the moment. Still restaurants are open, we still have to shop for groceries, and thank goodness, internet shopping is still a thing. We can experience Texas wines in all of these places, so let’s talk about each one.

Then I’ll finish by introducing my Texas Wine starter case, a shopping guide that will fill your shelves with a nice variety of Texas wine.

In a restaurant:
Whenever you see a Texas wines on a restaurant wine list, I highly recommend that you order it. Not only do you get to try a Texas wine, but your purchase signals to the restaurant that there’s a market for Texas wines on the list.

Since you’re attempting to drink more Texas wine, why not look for a restaurant that’s been recognized as having a great Texas wine list? look no further than the restaurants that have been named Texas Wine Champions by the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Wine Ambassador Jason Hisaw. Jason works for a wine distribution company but has also been given authority by the Department of Agriculture to award restaurants that are great supporters of texas wine with this designation. You can find the list of restaurants by following Jason’s Instagram account: @txwineambassador. He travels the state and gives out these awards to deserving restaurants that have Texas wines by the glass and by the bottle.

Finally, if a restaurant that you visit frequently DOESN’T have Texas wine on the list, ask for it! Restaurant owners have no reason to change up their list unless they ask. Ask them in person, and then ask them again on social media.

In a wine shop or grocery store:
Do you know which wine shop near you has the best selection of Texas wines? Make it your mission to find out! Don’t be afraid to talk to the salesperson. Maybe the shop will offer tastings or classes on Texas wine or let you know when a new wine comes in. Not only that, find out which sales person is the biggest fan of Texas wine, and get to know that person. Expect to get some great wine recommendations once you’ve established a relationship.

Don’t limit yourself to the most familiar international varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Although these can be great in Texas, some of our best wines are made from less common grapes such as Mourvèdre, Tannat, Montepulciano, Tinto Cao, Cinsault, or Picpoul Blanc.
You’ll also run across wines with fantasy names such as Skeleton Key or Junkyard Red. It might not be clear what’s inside. Hopefully a staff member can help make recommendations if these grapes or brands are unfamiliar to you.

One word of caution: Be aware that wine shops and grocery stores have started importing wine from Mexico. Quite good wine in fact. One popular brand is Casa Madero which is the oldest winery in the Americas. But it’s often displayed with the Texas wine. Don’t pick it up by accident!

In the winery:
As you probably know, there are A LOT of texas wines that aren’t sold in the grocery store, and you won’t find them on a restaurant wine list. Instead, they’re sold in tasting rooms or through mailing lists. These are probably the wineries that have had the toughest time this year since tasting rooms have been shut down. It is estimated that 95% of Texas wine is sold through the tasting room, so you can imagine the impact of the shutdown has had on these wineries. It’s really a shame, because there’s no better place to learn about Texas wine than to go straight to the source.

That leads me to how we can best support Texas wineries. The answer is simple, buy wine from them. Yep, The absolute best way to support Texas wineries is to buy wines directly from wineries. When you buy curbside or online, the wineries are making more money than when the wines enter the distribution channel and get sent to retail locations.

So since you’re committing to learning more about Texas wine, I want you to go visit the 5 tasting rooms that are closest to where you live - as soon as you can safely do so. Try their wines and learn their history. And while you’re at it, inquire about the wine club and any upcoming events on the calendar.

Not every winery has a wine club. Some are selling to an email list or they’re just dependent on whoever walks through the doors of a tasting room. But if a winery offers a wine club, that’s a great way to support them. They count on your consistent support from season to season. When you sign up, you’re guaranteeing that you’ll stay a club member for a least a couple shipments.

The best way you can find out which wineries are closest to you is to visit the Texas Wine Lover website at txwinelover.com and click on winery map.

Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to go shopping and fill a case with Texas wine as suggested in the graphics that are posted to Instagram and Facebook. I’m calling it the Texas Starter Case.

Basically, it’s an empty case box with labels for what Texas wines you need to buy to fill the box. If you drink the assigned wines, I feel like you’ll have a good sense for what Texas wine is all about. As we’ve discussed already, you can get these wines through retail channels, or better yet, directly from a winery.

My Texas wine shopping list includes 3 slots for white wines: I’m suggesting a Viognier, a white blend, and a wildcard.

You’ve 3 slots for rose. One of those might be a pet-nat. Now these are going to be hard to find at a grocery store. I think most Texas rose gets sold out of the tasting room because it’s so popular. But do yourself a favor and seek it out, because I think rose is one of the wines Texas does best. And if you can’t find a pèt-nat or another bottle of sparkling wine, substitute a canned rose! There are several on the market, and I even drank one on the last podcast.

Finally, the other half the case is dedicated to red wine. I’ve included many of our state’s favorite grape varieties here, as well as another wildcard slot, this time for a red wine.

When you’re looking for suggestions of which wines to try, you might want to do some research before heading out to the store or placing that online order. Ask your friends and family. Log on to the Texas Wine Lover website and look to see which wines have won awards. Of course I’m partial to the wines that have won at TEXSOM International Wine Awards because that’s the competition where I volunteer, and it’s definitely a tough competition to medal in, but you know when a wine wins there that it’s been carefully considered by a stellar panel of top notch judges and is really a special wine. The Texas Wine Lover site always shares results from the TEXSOM competition, from the San Francisco competitions and others, so you can go to txwinelover.com and find the results to see which wines have won.

Click here for Texas Wine Lover coverage of Texas wine results in recent competitions

I’ll mention a few of my favorite wines that may be good choices for your starter pack:

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  2. Politico reports on Senator Ted Cruz wine tasting events
  3. Texas on the Rhône Ama Waterways Cruise - November 2021

The 12 Bottles That Moved the Needle on the Texas Wine Industry

These 12 bottles of Texas wine moved the Texas wine industry forward and were revolutionary for their time. They brought attention to Texas in ways that no previous wine had.

One caveat: most of the primary research on these wines has been done by others, not by me. Since there’s no one definitive guide to Texas wine history, I’ve pulled bits and pieces of stories and accounts from a several different sources. I’ve done my best to be true to the history and to get clarification where necessary.

Many thanks to Jim Johnson from Alamosa Cellars, Bill Fore and Dr. Bob Young at Bending Branch, Kassandra McPherson from McPherson Cellars, and Jeff Cope from Texas Wine Lover for helping me with tracking down details on these bottles.

And hats off to the wine writers that have been covering the Texas wine scene since before I was paying attention. Rebecca Murphy, Jessica Dupuy, Russ Kane, Tina Danze, Terry Thompson-Anderson, Kim Pierce, and others. Cheers to you.

Please listen to the podcast for my rationale for including these wines and for additional details on each selection. The list begins in 1986 and continues in chronological order.

In 1986 at the San Francisco Fair Exposition & Wine Competition, two Texas wines won big.

1 - 1983 Pheasant Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the first Gold medal for a Texas red wine in a California wine competition.

2 - 1984 Llano Estacado Chardonnay won a rare Double Gold Medal for the 1984 Chardonnay. The winemaker was Kim McPherson who had been winemaker there since 1979.

Background from Texas Wine Lover

Wine historian Leon Adams said, “There’s no question the high South Plains is a viticulture miracle. No one realized this area could produce world-class wines. It is an amazing story.” No more “Chateau Bubba” or “Cactus Blanc.”

Forked Tendrils: Llano Estacado Winery and the Rise of the Modern Texas Wine Industry by Eric Sanchez (Texas Tech University, A Thesis in History, 1996)

3 - In 1992, the 1990 Messina Hoff Johannisberg Riesling Texas Late Harvest Angel was the first Texas wine to earn a 90 in Wine Spectator. It is still the highest rated Texas wine on Wine Spectator.

4- 1997 Fall Creek Sauvignon Blanc was the first Texas wine to be named a Best Buy by Wine Spectator.

5 - 1998 McPherson Sangiovese Sagmore Vineyard was made from the first Sangiovese planted in the state.

Dallas Morning News "Texas sangiovese lands on list of James Beard semifinalists."

6 – 1999 Alamosa Cellars “El Guapo” Tempranillo. Jim and Karen Johnson planted the Hill Country’s first Tempranillo vines in 1998, and the El Guapo bottling was the first commercially available Tempranillo in the state.

7 – 2003 Haak Jacquez Madeira (released 2006). Haak Madeira is the first and only commercial Madeira made and bottled in the state of Texas. The Haak label was approved mere days before the 2006 agreement went into effect between the U.S. government and the European Union that banned the use of the titles Port, Sherry, Madeira and similar European-styled wine monikers on U.S. labels.

Edible Austin "Haak Vineyards and Winery"

8 – Duchman Vermentino & Montepulciano in KegIn 2010, Duchman became the first Texas winery to keg wines for serving on tap.

Vintage Texas "Whole Foods launches Duchman wines on tap! A new first in Texas wine history!"

Austin Culture Map Duchman Family Winery produces Texas wine with Italian flair

9 – The 2010 Bending Branch Cabernet from Newsom Vineyards was the first Texas Cabernet Sauvignon to win Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. It was Bending Branch’s first wine to utilize cryo-maceration and set a trajectory for innovative technology.

Texas Wine Lover "Bending Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Wins Double Gold"

10 – The 2015 launch of Locations Brand TX by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney and Kim McPherson, one of the first nationally distributed Texas wines.

Texas Monthly "McPherson Cellars Launches One of the First Nationally-Distributed Texas Wines"

11 – The 2017 Nectar Nero Texas Rosé by 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery earned one of only nine sweepstakes medals awarded at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, a first sweepstakes medal for a Texas wine.

Dallas Morning News "4R Ranch is first Texas winery to win top honors in San Francisco wine competition"

12 - Sway Rosé by Yes We Can Wine became the first 100% Texas-grown canned rosé. It was first released in 2017 by Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars. It later won the first ever Gold medal awarded to a canned wine at the Houston rodeo wine competition.

First Ever Gold Medal Awarded to Yes We Can Wine's Sway Rosé, at Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition"

Education

VIDEO: Discussion of the 2017 Harvest and picking decisions with Fall Creek Vineyards' Director of Winemaking Sergio Cuadra

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What I'm Drinking

Sway Rosé

"Is the Future of Wine in the Can?"

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 10:00:07 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Decanter: "Fourth of July Wines: Beyond California"
  2. Politico reports on Senator Ted Cruz wine tasting events
  3. Texas on the Rhône Ama Waterways Cruise - November 2021

The 12 Bottles That Moved the Needle on the Texas Wine Industry

These 12 bottles of Texas wine moved the Texas wine industry forward and were revolutionary for their time. They brought attention to Texas in ways that no previous wine had.

One caveat: most of the primary research on these wines has been done by others, not by me. Since there’s no one definitive guide to Texas wine history, I’ve pulled bits and pieces of stories and accounts from a several different sources. I’ve done my best to be true to the history and to get clarification where necessary.

Many thanks to Jim Johnson from Alamosa Cellars, Bill Fore and Dr. Bob Young at Bending Branch, Kassandra McPherson from McPherson Cellars, and Jeff Cope from Texas Wine Lover for helping me with tracking down details on these bottles.

And hats off to the wine writers that have been covering the Texas wine scene since before I was paying attention. Rebecca Murphy, Jessica Dupuy, Russ Kane, Tina Danze, Terry Thompson-Anderson, Kim Pierce, and others. Cheers to you.

Please listen to the podcast for my rationale for including these wines and for additional details on each selection. The list begins in 1986 and continues in chronological order.

In 1986 at the San Francisco Fair Exposition & Wine Competition, two Texas wines won big.

1 - 1983 Pheasant Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the first Gold medal for a Texas red wine in a California wine competition.

2 - 1984 Llano Estacado Chardonnay won a rare Double Gold Medal for the 1984 Chardonnay. The winemaker was Kim McPherson who had been winemaker there since 1979.

Background from Texas Wine Lover

Wine historian Leon Adams said, “There’s no question the high South Plains is a viticulture miracle. No one realized this area could produce world-class wines. It is an amazing story.” No more “Chateau Bubba” or “Cactus Blanc.”

Forked Tendrils: Llano Estacado Winery and the Rise of the Modern Texas Wine Industry by Eric Sanchez (Texas Tech University, A Thesis in History, 1996)

3 - In 1992, the 1990 Messina Hoff Johannisberg Riesling Texas Late Harvest Angel was the first Texas wine to earn a 90 in Wine Spectator. It is still the highest rated Texas wine on Wine Spectator.

4- 1997 Fall Creek Sauvignon Blanc was the first Texas wine to be named a Best Buy by Wine Spectator.

5 - 1998 McPherson Sangiovese Sagmore Vineyard was made from the first Sangiovese planted in the state.

Dallas Morning News "Texas sangiovese lands on list of James Beard semifinalists."

6 – 1999 Alamosa Cellars “El Guapo” Tempranillo. Jim and Karen Johnson planted the Hill Country’s first Tempranillo vines in 1998, and the El Guapo bottling was the first commercially available Tempranillo in the state.

7 – 2003 Haak Jacquez Madeira (released 2006). Haak Madeira is the first and only commercial Madeira made and bottled in the state of Texas. The Haak label was approved mere days before the 2006 agreement went into effect between the U.S. government and the European Union that banned the use of the titles Port, Sherry, Madeira and similar European-styled wine monikers on U.S. labels.

Edible Austin "Haak Vineyards and Winery"

8 – Duchman Vermentino & Montepulciano in KegIn 2010, Duchman became the first Texas winery to keg wines for serving on tap.

Vintage Texas "Whole Foods launches Duchman wines on tap! A new first in Texas wine history!"

Austin Culture Map Duchman Family Winery produces Texas wine with Italian flair

9 – The 2010 Bending Branch Cabernet from Newsom Vineyards was the first Texas Cabernet Sauvignon to win Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. It was Bending Branch’s first wine to utilize cryo-maceration and set a trajectory for innovative technology.

Texas Wine Lover "Bending Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Wins Double Gold"

10 – The 2015 launch of Locations Brand TX by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney and Kim McPherson, one of the first nationally distributed Texas wines.

Texas Monthly "McPherson Cellars Launches One of the First Nationally-Distributed Texas Wines"

11 – The 2017 Nectar Nero Texas Rosé by 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery earned one of only nine sweepstakes medals awarded at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, a first sweepstakes medal for a Texas wine.

Dallas Morning News "4R Ranch is first Texas winery to win top honors in San Francisco wine competition"

12 - Sway Rosé by Yes We Can Wine became the first 100% Texas-grown canned rosé. It was first released in 2017 by Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars. It later won the first ever Gold medal awarded to a canned wine at the Houston rodeo wine competition.

First Ever Gold Medal Awarded to Yes We Can Wine's Sway Rosé, at Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition"

Education

VIDEO: Discussion of the 2017 Harvest and picking decisions with Fall Creek Vineyards' Director of Winemaking Sergio Cuadra

What is Brix?

What I'm Drinking

Sway Rosé

"Is the Future of Wine in the Can?"

]]> 12 Bottles That Moved the Needle on Texas Wine Shelly Wilfong 00:41:41 Episode Summary: On today’s episode, I’ll review the latest news about winery tasting room closures, a Texas Senator who’s hosting wine tasting fundraisers with a California winery, and a cruise for Texas wine lovers. Then, I'll share my list of 12 of the most important wines ever made in Texas. Ambitious? You bet! Finally, have you wondered how a winemaker decides when to harvest grapes? We’ll take a closer look at Brix. Episode Summary: On today’s episode, I’ll review the latest news about winery tasting room closures, a Texas Senator who’s hosting wine tasting fundraisers with a California winery, and a cruise for Texas wine lovers. Then, I'll share my list of 12 of the most important wines ever made in Texas. Ambitious? You bet! Finally, have you wondered how a winemaker decides when to harvest grapes? We’ll take a closer look at Brix. false full 4 c242664c-050d-4765-97c5-ea4835774d64 10 Tips for Planning a Wine-Focused Trip to the Texas Hill Country Connect with the Podcast:
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  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Wine Journey Passport Event is July 31 - August 16

Top 10 Tips for Planning a Wine-Focused Trip to the Texas Hill Country

Tip 10. Consider lodging location carefully. There are so many options that it’s hard to narrow down your choices. How far away are wineries? Restaurants? What’s your style? Country and rustic or modern and bohemian? There’s something for everyone, and every price point too.

Here are some recommendations listed from west (Fredericksburg) to east (Johnson City):
* Cotton Gin Village
* Modern Guest Houses: Ololo
* Hoffman Haus Luxury B&B
* Tipsy Peach Barn
* Messina Hof’s Country Cottages
* Historic Stonewall Motor Lodge
* French Connection Maisonnettes (Hye)
* Carter Creek Winery, Resort & Spa
* Farmhouse Vineyards’ Guest Cottage (Johnson City)

Tip 9. Which wineries should you visit? How much time do you have?
Make sure you see both large and small production wineries. Schedule some quick tasting visits and some more extensive tours or tastings. You’ll definitely want to find a winery or two that has a great view. An in-town tasting room can offer lots of things, but there’s nothing like enjoying your tasting while looking out over the wide-open Hill Country landscape.

Here are some suggestions:

For an upscale tasting with a nice view, check out the new William Chris Vineyards tasting room. On weekends, this new space is for wine club members only. William Chris is one of the biggest producers of Mourvedre in the nation, so you’re sure to hear a lot about how this grape grows so well in Texas.

4.0 Cellars is a joint effort between Brennan Vineyards (Comanche), Lost Oak Winery (Burleson) and McPherson Cellars (Lubbock). You’ll have an opportunity to try wines from each of these wineries. They’ve also got a special Texas wine and Texas cheese class.

Just a couple miles south of Fredericksburg is the newest collaborative space in town, Slate Mill Wine Collective. It used to be a family operated winery called 1851 Vineyards and is now a custom crush facility that’s shared by 10 wine brands. There’s also a 35-acre estate vineyard there. Brands you can taste there include Tatum, Dandy, CL Butaud, and Farmhouse.

In Fredericksburg proper, one of your best bets on the weekends is the Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten on Main Street. You’ll swear you’re in Austria by the looks of the stone walled courtyard. Pontotoc has an estate vineyard in nearby Pontonoc which is in Mason County. They’re dedicated to using all Texas grapes.

Another great stop is Perspective Cellars. This is a truly educational venue and a great way to learn about Texas wine! They’ll pour you a flight of three wines: one from Texas, one from the Old World, and one from the New World. Then you’ll get to learn about how they’re made, the terroir, and more. They also sell wine and do all sorts of events. Looks so fun!

Personally, I favor wineries that are making wines from Texas grapes. After all, I’m there to taste Texas wines. It’s not always easy to tell at first glance which wineries meet that criteria though, so you’ve got to do some research ahead of time. One way to guarantee you’re visiting a winery with a 100% Texas grapes track-record is if they’re a member of an organization called Texas Wine Growers. But not all the wineries that are 100% Texas are members of this organization.

Tip 8. Be open to some new varieties and some new winemaking styles. Don’t be surprised if some of the wines you try aren’t the usual favorites that you usually drink. Although Texas’ top red grapes include Cabernet and Merlot, the other grapes may be less familiar. It’s fine to tell the person pouring for you that you’re new to Texas wine and unfamiliar with the variety. They’ll be thrilled to tell you about the grape and how it may be similar or different to what you’ve had before. Check out this article I wrote for Texas Wine Lover website to see what’s growing out in Texas vineyards.

Many wineries along 290 will showcase Tempranillo, but for some of the finest, check out Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall. Tempranillo is really the backbone of what they do in the red wine program, and this year Pedernales even has a pet-nât from Tempranillo.

If you’re into natural wine, or are curious about a low-interventional style of winemaking, you’ve got to try Crowson Wines in Johnson City and Southold Farm & Cellar, mid-way between Johnson City and Fredericksburg.

If Rhone varieties are your thing, check out French Connection Wines in Hye. You may already know Benjamin Calais’s other project, Calais Wines. His new effort with partner Sheri Pattillo showcases Rhone varieties including a Picpoul Blanc, a lovely Marsanne/Rousanne/Viognier blend, and rosé, among others.

Tip 7. Schedule your day, and don’t overpack your itinerary. Saturdays and Sundays are very busy, and you don’t want to show up without reservations and expect a full tasting. Also, some wineries aren’t open Monday – Wednesday.

If it’s been awhile since you’ve been wine tasting, you may be surprised that wine tasting isn’t free anymore. Expect to pay $15 or $20 per person. This may be refunded if you buy a couple of bottles. Also, while some wineries are child and dog friendly, not all are. I can’t stress enough how important it is to plan ahead so that you’re not disappointed.

Evenings are often slow, but it can be a good time to schedule a nice dinner or find some live music. The Convention & Visitor Bureau has a printed guide or check their website.

Tip 6. Variety is the spice of life! Keep your palate fresh by mixing in some other types of fun.

Ideas:
(Seasonal) Emergence of 3 million Mexican-free tailed bats at the Old Tunnel State Park

Don’t miss the burgers at nearby Alamo Springs Cafe

Fredericksburg Shopping along Main Street

Fabulous eclectic homegoods at Blackchalk Home & Laundry

Specialty kitchen store: Der Kuchen Laden

Floral workshop at Windmill Meadow Farm

Tip 5. Getting around requires a car, preferably one that you don’t drive yourself. At a minimum, designate a driver. Here’s a list of tour companies that will drive you according to your itinerary or theirs.

Tip 4. Restaurants are plentiful - except along the stretch between Johnson City and Fredericksburg! My favorite stop between the two is Hye Market, a casual spot to eat or pick up picnic fixins. LBJ State Park is close by. Stout’s Trattoria at Grape Creek Vineyards is another good option for a sit down meal.

Cabernet Grill’s all-Texas wine list can’t be beat! Dinner is scrumptious too.

Otto’s is the best-rated German influenced restaurant in town. Stroll down a few doors to Le Bergerie, a cute retail shop and wine bar.

Culinary options abound. How about a cooking class at Das Peach Haus? A private class on German cuisine, perhaps? There’s wine tasting and plenty of samples of Fischer & Wieser products too.

Tip 3. Check the local events calendar for festivals, winery events, farmers markets, live music, and more.

Start by looking on the Convention and Visitor Bureau website and then look on specific winery websites and Facebook.

Tip 2. Consider wine club memberships. Even if you can’t visit the region regularly, becoming a wine club member can give you serious discounts and access to wines that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to buy. It’s common for wine club members to get discounts of up to 25%. If you are able to visit the winery more frequently, you can expect invitations to pickup parties or winemaker dinners, free tastings at the winery and more.

Tip 1. Have fun and expect to be delighted. The people working in the Texas wine industry are really good at their job. They’re going to work hard to help you find a wine you love. They’ll provide you with as much information about Texas wine as you want. You’re likely to be sitting across from someone with a really interesting story. Don’t miss the opportunity to find out what got them interested in Texas wine.

I hope you have a great trip! Please reach out with your trip planning questions or feedback on your favorite places.

If you’re looking for the closest winery to you home or vacation destination, check out the Texas wineries map on the Texas Wine Lover website.

Education

Wine Serving Temperature

Wine Serving Temperature Graphic
* I keep my main wine refrigerator set at 55. That’s the perfect serving temperature for a light red and a heavier-bodied white. I often drink rosé at this temperature too.
* For a lighter white (or sometimes rosé), I put the wine into an ice bucket or into my kitchen refrigerator for a little while to chill it further.
* For a fuller-bodied red, I will keep the wine out at room temperature for a short time to allow it to warm up a bit. I may also decant it during this time.
* For sparking wine, I transfer it to an ice bucket and serve it quite cold.
* A too-cold serving temperature will mask a wine’s aromatics.
* A wine served too warm may feel “hot” and burn the nose or throat.
* The proper serving temperature helps a wine show its best qualities!

What I’m Drinking

Lost Draw Cellars 2018 Counoise from Farmhouse Vineyards

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:29:08 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Connect with the Podcast:
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Fall Creek Vineyards Lescalo Chenin Blanc
  2. Messina Hof is Hiring for the New Harvest Green (Greater Houston area)
  3. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Wine Journey Passport Event is July 31 - August 16

Top 10 Tips for Planning a Wine-Focused Trip to the Texas Hill Country

Tip 10. Consider lodging location carefully. There are so many options that it’s hard to narrow down your choices. How far away are wineries? Restaurants? What’s your style? Country and rustic or modern and bohemian? There’s something for everyone, and every price point too.

Here are some recommendations listed from west (Fredericksburg) to east (Johnson City):
* Cotton Gin Village
* Modern Guest Houses: Ololo
* Hoffman Haus Luxury B&B
* Tipsy Peach Barn
* Messina Hof’s Country Cottages
* Historic Stonewall Motor Lodge
* French Connection Maisonnettes (Hye)
* Carter Creek Winery, Resort & Spa
* Farmhouse Vineyards’ Guest Cottage (Johnson City)

Tip 9. Which wineries should you visit? How much time do you have?
Make sure you see both large and small production wineries. Schedule some quick tasting visits and some more extensive tours or tastings. You’ll definitely want to find a winery or two that has a great view. An in-town tasting room can offer lots of things, but there’s nothing like enjoying your tasting while looking out over the wide-open Hill Country landscape.

Here are some suggestions:

For an upscale tasting with a nice view, check out the new William Chris Vineyards tasting room. On weekends, this new space is for wine club members only. William Chris is one of the biggest producers of Mourvedre in the nation, so you’re sure to hear a lot about how this grape grows so well in Texas.

4.0 Cellars is a joint effort between Brennan Vineyards (Comanche), Lost Oak Winery (Burleson) and McPherson Cellars (Lubbock). You’ll have an opportunity to try wines from each of these wineries. They’ve also got a special Texas wine and Texas cheese class.

Just a couple miles south of Fredericksburg is the newest collaborative space in town, Slate Mill Wine Collective. It used to be a family operated winery called 1851 Vineyards and is now a custom crush facility that’s shared by 10 wine brands. There’s also a 35-acre estate vineyard there. Brands you can taste there include Tatum, Dandy, CL Butaud, and Farmhouse.

In Fredericksburg proper, one of your best bets on the weekends is the Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten on Main Street. You’ll swear you’re in Austria by the looks of the stone walled courtyard. Pontotoc has an estate vineyard in nearby Pontonoc which is in Mason County. They’re dedicated to using all Texas grapes.

Another great stop is Perspective Cellars. This is a truly educational venue and a great way to learn about Texas wine! They’ll pour you a flight of three wines: one from Texas, one from the Old World, and one from the New World. Then you’ll get to learn about how they’re made, the terroir, and more. They also sell wine and do all sorts of events. Looks so fun!

Personally, I favor wineries that are making wines from Texas grapes. After all, I’m there to taste Texas wines. It’s not always easy to tell at first glance which wineries meet that criteria though, so you’ve got to do some research ahead of time. One way to guarantee you’re visiting a winery with a 100% Texas grapes track-record is if they’re a member of an organization called Texas Wine Growers. But not all the wineries that are 100% Texas are members of this organization.

Tip 8. Be open to some new varieties and some new winemaking styles. Don’t be surprised if some of the wines you try aren’t the usual favorites that you usually drink. Although Texas’ top red grapes include Cabernet and Merlot, the other grapes may be less familiar. It’s fine to tell the person pouring for you that you’re new to Texas wine and unfamiliar with the variety. They’ll be thrilled to tell you about the grape and how it may be similar or different to what you’ve had before. Check out this article I wrote for Texas Wine Lover website to see what’s growing out in Texas vineyards.

Many wineries along 290 will showcase Tempranillo, but for some of the finest, check out Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall. Tempranillo is really the backbone of what they do in the red wine program, and this year Pedernales even has a pet-nât from Tempranillo.

If you’re into natural wine, or are curious about a low-interventional style of winemaking, you’ve got to try Crowson Wines in Johnson City and Southold Farm & Cellar, mid-way between Johnson City and Fredericksburg.

If Rhone varieties are your thing, check out French Connection Wines in Hye. You may already know Benjamin Calais’s other project, Calais Wines. His new effort with partner Sheri Pattillo showcases Rhone varieties including a Picpoul Blanc, a lovely Marsanne/Rousanne/Viognier blend, and rosé, among others.

Tip 7. Schedule your day, and don’t overpack your itinerary. Saturdays and Sundays are very busy, and you don’t want to show up without reservations and expect a full tasting. Also, some wineries aren’t open Monday – Wednesday.

If it’s been awhile since you’ve been wine tasting, you may be surprised that wine tasting isn’t free anymore. Expect to pay $15 or $20 per person. This may be refunded if you buy a couple of bottles. Also, while some wineries are child and dog friendly, not all are. I can’t stress enough how important it is to plan ahead so that you’re not disappointed.

Evenings are often slow, but it can be a good time to schedule a nice dinner or find some live music. The Convention & Visitor Bureau has a printed guide or check their website.

Tip 6. Variety is the spice of life! Keep your palate fresh by mixing in some other types of fun.

Ideas:
(Seasonal) Emergence of 3 million Mexican-free tailed bats at the Old Tunnel State Park

Don’t miss the burgers at nearby Alamo Springs Cafe

Fredericksburg Shopping along Main Street

Fabulous eclectic homegoods at Blackchalk Home & Laundry

Specialty kitchen store: Der Kuchen Laden

Floral workshop at Windmill Meadow Farm

Tip 5. Getting around requires a car, preferably one that you don’t drive yourself. At a minimum, designate a driver. Here’s a list of tour companies that will drive you according to your itinerary or theirs.

Tip 4. Restaurants are plentiful - except along the stretch between Johnson City and Fredericksburg! My favorite stop between the two is Hye Market, a casual spot to eat or pick up picnic fixins. LBJ State Park is close by. Stout’s Trattoria at Grape Creek Vineyards is another good option for a sit down meal.

Cabernet Grill’s all-Texas wine list can’t be beat! Dinner is scrumptious too.

Otto’s is the best-rated German influenced restaurant in town. Stroll down a few doors to Le Bergerie, a cute retail shop and wine bar.

Culinary options abound. How about a cooking class at Das Peach Haus? A private class on German cuisine, perhaps? There’s wine tasting and plenty of samples of Fischer & Wieser products too.

Tip 3. Check the local events calendar for festivals, winery events, farmers markets, live music, and more.

Start by looking on the Convention and Visitor Bureau website and then look on specific winery websites and Facebook.

Tip 2. Consider wine club memberships. Even if you can’t visit the region regularly, becoming a wine club member can give you serious discounts and access to wines that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to buy. It’s common for wine club members to get discounts of up to 25%. If you are able to visit the winery more frequently, you can expect invitations to pickup parties or winemaker dinners, free tastings at the winery and more.

Tip 1. Have fun and expect to be delighted. The people working in the Texas wine industry are really good at their job. They’re going to work hard to help you find a wine you love. They’ll provide you with as much information about Texas wine as you want. You’re likely to be sitting across from someone with a really interesting story. Don’t miss the opportunity to find out what got them interested in Texas wine.

I hope you have a great trip! Please reach out with your trip planning questions or feedback on your favorite places.

If you’re looking for the closest winery to you home or vacation destination, check out the Texas wineries map on the Texas Wine Lover website.

Education

Wine Serving Temperature

Wine Serving Temperature Graphic
* I keep my main wine refrigerator set at 55. That’s the perfect serving temperature for a light red and a heavier-bodied white. I often drink rosé at this temperature too.
* For a lighter white (or sometimes rosé), I put the wine into an ice bucket or into my kitchen refrigerator for a little while to chill it further.
* For a fuller-bodied red, I will keep the wine out at room temperature for a short time to allow it to warm up a bit. I may also decant it during this time.
* For sparking wine, I transfer it to an ice bucket and serve it quite cold.
* A too-cold serving temperature will mask a wine’s aromatics.
* A wine served too warm may feel “hot” and burn the nose or throat.
* The proper serving temperature helps a wine show its best qualities!

What I’m Drinking

Lost Draw Cellars 2018 Counoise from Farmhouse Vineyards

]]> 10 Tips for Planning a Wine-Focused Trip to the Texas Hill Country Shelly Wilfong 00:34:59 On today’s podcast, we’ll cover the latest Texas wine news including Lescalo, the new Fall Creek Vineyards wine with fewer calories. I’ll share the top 10 tips for planning a wine trip to the Texas Hill Country, focusing on the area between Johnson City and Fredericksburg along the 290 wine road. In our education segment, I’ll talk about wine serving temperatures. Finally, I’m drinking the 2018 Lost Draw Counoise from Farmhouse Vineyards. On today’s podcast, we’ll cover the latest Texas wine news including Lescalo, the new Fall Creek Vineyards wine with fewer calories. I’ll share the top 10 tips for planning a wine trip to the Texas Hill Country, focusing on the area between Johnson City and Fredericksburg along the 290 wine road. In our education segment, I’ll talk about wine serving temperatures. Finally, I’m drinking the 2018 Lost Draw Counoise from Farmhouse Vineyards. austin, johnson city, wineries, texas wine, road trip, wine road 290, texas, messina hof, wine, tourism, texas hill country, fredericksburg, san antonio, fall creek, vineyards, travel, lost draw false full 3 005acf76-adab-427e-a88c-b25c2763232b Texas Wine In 10 Minutes Mentioned in this Episode

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. “Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival Canceled but Foundation Supports Culinary Community”
  2. “Texas Tech Wine Marketing Research Institute study explores motivations and behaviors of US wine consumers before and during COVID–19 lockdown”
  3. “Shopper suspicions confirmed: DFW grocery prices shot up during the pandemic”
  4. American Association of Wine Economists’ Graphic about Wine Preferences in 20 Large Cities

Texas Wine in 10 Minutes  

The first vineyard in Texas was planted in 1668 by Spanish missionaries in what is now El Paso.

There were a few dozen Texas wineries by 1920, then the industry’s progress was halted by Prohibition. Only one Val Verde Winery, founded in 1883, survived. It had a pass to make sacramental wine during prohibition and is still operating today in Del Rio.

After Prohibition (1920–1933), it took a long time for the Texas wine industry to get going again. Llano Estacado was founded in 1976. And then finally, the modern Texas wine industry took off.

Texas is now the 5th largest wine producing state and has around 400 wineries.

There are 8 AVAs, or American viticultural areas, in Texas.

The Texas High Plains AVA is where about 80% of the grapes in Texas wines are grown. It’s in the northwest part of the state near the city of Lubbock. The Plains are flat, but they are indeed high. this could be considered high altitude grape growing. The vineyards sit at about 3300–4000 feet on well drained, clay loam and sandy loam soil. There is a big diurnal shift here. That means there’s a big temperature change from day to night. the cool nights help preserve the grape’s acidity. Many of the grape growers in this area are generational farmers of other crops and have diversified into planting grapes. The biggest challenges here are freezing temperatures – usually in the late spring after budbreak, but possible in the fall too – and hail. Irrigation is a must.

The Texas Hill Country AVA is located in the center of the state is north of San Antonio and west of Austin. It’s the largest AVA in Texas and the THIRD largest AVA in the country\*, covering 9 million acres. The vineyards here are generally smaller in acreage than those in the Texas High Plains. They sit on a variety of soil types including limestone, granite and clay. Pierce’s disease is a bigger problem here than in the High Plains. It’s a bit less likely to see the freezes and hail that the High Plains gets. It’s also at a much lower elevation, and the warmer temperatures put its growing season ahead by a few weeks compared to the High Plains. Within the Hill Country AVA you’ll find two sub-AVAs that are nested inside the larger AVA. These are the Bell Mountain AVA (the oldest in the state) and Fredericksburg AVA.

There are about 80 wineries in the Texas Hill Country, and the center of this area is the town of Fredericksburg. It’s the second most visited wine region in the nation after Napa Valley.

The Texas Davis Mountains AVA is one to watch. It’s FAR out in the desert of west Texas near Marfa. It’s the highest elevation AVA in the state with vineyards over 5500’ elevation and it’s also the coolest. It’s also got the only volcanic soil in the state.

The other AVAs are Escondido Valley. It’s located far west Texas near Fort Stockton.

Texoma AVA is along the Texas-Oklahoma border.

Finally, the Mesilla Valley AVA is on the far western tip of Texas near El Paso. This AVA is shared with New Mexico.

There are also many fine wineries that are outside of these AVAs, and their wines are simply labeled TEXAS. (To clarify, their estate vineyards are not located within an AVA.)

Early on, Texas consumers wanted the international varieties that they were drinking from California like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot so that’s what Texas grape growers planted. Now, many of these early plantings are being changed over to more of the grape varieties that thrive in the warmer climates of the Mediterranean. Texas grows a very wide variety of grapes and has over 5000 acres of bearable grapevines. Its most planted red grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot and the most planted white grapes are Blanc du Bois, Viognier, and Muscat Canelli. Production is about 70% red wine and 30% white wine.

Hybrid grape varieties like Blanc du bois and black Spanish are popular in the southeast part of the state where humidity makes Pierce’s disease a persistent problem.

Texas Tempranillo has a great reputation, as does Texas Viognier. Mourvedré is coming on strong. Rosé is very popular. Off-dry and sweet wine is popular with some Texas wine drinkers, but the majority of what is produced is dry. Texas also makes some great Port-style wine, and a bit of sparkling wine.

In 2013, the Texas High Plains experienced a devastating late spring freeze, so there the volume of Texas wine produced suffered. 2014 was much better, but not ideal. Since 2015, Mother Nature has mostly cooperated. 2015 and 2017 were especially great vintages. The Texas High Plains had a Halloween freeze in 2019, so the 2020 vintage is looking sparse for some growers.

Now that Texas growers have focused in on the right grapes for the right vineyards for our Texas climate, Texas wine has gotten much better. There’s increasing level of winemaking talent in the state, some homegrown, and some transplanted from other parts of the world. Some winemakers in Texas utilize the latest cutting-edge technology to maximize extraction. Others adopt a zero-zero non-interventional approach. There’s not just one right way to do things around here.

One issue that is sure to come up again in 2021 when the state legislature reconvenes is how Texas wine is labeled. Like 46 other states, Texas wine is only required to have 75% Texas fruit in it. The states with the more developed wine industries have all passed more stringent legislation, and this issue has come before the state legislature before in 2017 and 2019.

The largest winery in Texas is St Genevieve winery located in Fort Stockton. They make extremely affordable wine, often in large format bottles. The second largest winery is Llano Estacado located in Lubbock.

Most of the wine produced in Texas stays in the state. Although there are some wines that are available in wider distribution, many are not. Most wineries do ship outside the state.

Texans drank just over 60 million gallons of wine in 2018 and produced 4.28 million gallons of Texas wine. So we are well short of producing the amount of wine we need to produce to meet the demand of our own state. For now, we will have to keep drinking non-Texas wine.

Texas wineries have always been serious about showing guests a great time. But at some wineries, the wine was a bit of an afterthought. In the past 15 years or so, many Texas wineries have also gotten as serious about premium wine as they are about hospitality.

Wineries are entering well regarded wine competitions, and Texas wines are winning. Sommeliers are taking an interest in Texas wines, and more wines are entering distribution outside the state. Texas restaurants are coming around, finally adding Texas options to wine lists.

Wine is a big business in Texas, responsible for over 100,000 jobs and a $13.1 billion dollar economic impact.

Texas is an exciting wine region with a pioneering spirit. The wines just keep getting better. I hope you’re drinking Texas wine along with me.

\*Note: It is often reported that the Texas Hill Coutry is the second largest AVA, but I said it was the third. I confirmed this with January Weise at the Texas Hill Country Wineries. She reports that both the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA (over 19 million acres) and the Ohio River Valley AVA (at over 16 million acres) are larger than the Texas Hill Country AVA.

References:  

Texas Wine Grape Varieties Report  

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association  

Texas Hill Country Wineries  

Texas High Plains Growers  

Texas Wine Lover article “Texas Grapevines by the Numbers: What’s Trending Up, What’s Trending Down, and What It Means for Texas Wine”  

Vintage Texas  

Wine consumption by state  

Wine produced by state

Education:

Doug Lewis’s photo of verasion. See Lewis Wine’s June 10 post for more photos and description.

What I’m Drinking:

Perissos 2017 Racker’s Blend

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:26:32 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:  
Facebook: @texaswinepod
Instagram: @texaswinepod
Twitter: @texaswinepod
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Texas Wine In the News

  1. “Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival Canceled but Foundation Supports Culinary Community”
  2. “Texas Tech Wine Marketing Research Institute study explores motivations and behaviors of US wine consumers before and during COVID–19 lockdown”
  3. “Shopper suspicions confirmed: DFW grocery prices shot up during the pandemic”
  4. American Association of Wine Economists’ Graphic about Wine Preferences in 20 Large Cities

Texas Wine in 10 Minutes  

The first vineyard in Texas was planted in 1668 by Spanish missionaries in what is now El Paso.

There were a few dozen Texas wineries by 1920, then the industry’s progress was halted by Prohibition. Only one Val Verde Winery, founded in 1883, survived. It had a pass to make sacramental wine during prohibition and is still operating today in Del Rio.

After Prohibition (1920–1933), it took a long time for the Texas wine industry to get going again. Llano Estacado was founded in 1976. And then finally, the modern Texas wine industry took off.

Texas is now the 5th largest wine producing state and has around 400 wineries.

There are 8 AVAs, or American viticultural areas, in Texas.

The Texas High Plains AVA is where about 80% of the grapes in Texas wines are grown. It’s in the northwest part of the state near the city of Lubbock. The Plains are flat, but they are indeed high. this could be considered high altitude grape growing. The vineyards sit at about 3300–4000 feet on well drained, clay loam and sandy loam soil. There is a big diurnal shift here. That means there’s a big temperature change from day to night. the cool nights help preserve the grape’s acidity. Many of the grape growers in this area are generational farmers of other crops and have diversified into planting grapes. The biggest challenges here are freezing temperatures – usually in the late spring after budbreak, but possible in the fall too – and hail. Irrigation is a must.

The Texas Hill Country AVA is located in the center of the state is north of San Antonio and west of Austin. It’s the largest AVA in Texas and the THIRD largest AVA in the country\*, covering 9 million acres. The vineyards here are generally smaller in acreage than those in the Texas High Plains. They sit on a variety of soil types including limestone, granite and clay. Pierce’s disease is a bigger problem here than in the High Plains. It’s a bit less likely to see the freezes and hail that the High Plains gets. It’s also at a much lower elevation, and the warmer temperatures put its growing season ahead by a few weeks compared to the High Plains. Within the Hill Country AVA you’ll find two sub-AVAs that are nested inside the larger AVA. These are the Bell Mountain AVA (the oldest in the state) and Fredericksburg AVA.

There are about 80 wineries in the Texas Hill Country, and the center of this area is the town of Fredericksburg. It’s the second most visited wine region in the nation after Napa Valley.

The Texas Davis Mountains AVA is one to watch. It’s FAR out in the desert of west Texas near Marfa. It’s the highest elevation AVA in the state with vineyards over 5500’ elevation and it’s also the coolest. It’s also got the only volcanic soil in the state.

The other AVAs are Escondido Valley. It’s located far west Texas near Fort Stockton.

Texoma AVA is along the Texas-Oklahoma border.

Finally, the Mesilla Valley AVA is on the far western tip of Texas near El Paso. This AVA is shared with New Mexico.

There are also many fine wineries that are outside of these AVAs, and their wines are simply labeled TEXAS. (To clarify, their estate vineyards are not located within an AVA.)

Early on, Texas consumers wanted the international varieties that they were drinking from California like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot so that’s what Texas grape growers planted. Now, many of these early plantings are being changed over to more of the grape varieties that thrive in the warmer climates of the Mediterranean. Texas grows a very wide variety of grapes and has over 5000 acres of bearable grapevines. Its most planted red grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot and the most planted white grapes are Blanc du Bois, Viognier, and Muscat Canelli. Production is about 70% red wine and 30% white wine.

Hybrid grape varieties like Blanc du bois and black Spanish are popular in the southeast part of the state where humidity makes Pierce’s disease a persistent problem.

Texas Tempranillo has a great reputation, as does Texas Viognier. Mourvedré is coming on strong. Rosé is very popular. Off-dry and sweet wine is popular with some Texas wine drinkers, but the majority of what is produced is dry. Texas also makes some great Port-style wine, and a bit of sparkling wine.

In 2013, the Texas High Plains experienced a devastating late spring freeze, so there the volume of Texas wine produced suffered. 2014 was much better, but not ideal. Since 2015, Mother Nature has mostly cooperated. 2015 and 2017 were especially great vintages. The Texas High Plains had a Halloween freeze in 2019, so the 2020 vintage is looking sparse for some growers.

Now that Texas growers have focused in on the right grapes for the right vineyards for our Texas climate, Texas wine has gotten much better. There’s increasing level of winemaking talent in the state, some homegrown, and some transplanted from other parts of the world. Some winemakers in Texas utilize the latest cutting-edge technology to maximize extraction. Others adopt a zero-zero non-interventional approach. There’s not just one right way to do things around here.

One issue that is sure to come up again in 2021 when the state legislature reconvenes is how Texas wine is labeled. Like 46 other states, Texas wine is only required to have 75% Texas fruit in it. The states with the more developed wine industries have all passed more stringent legislation, and this issue has come before the state legislature before in 2017 and 2019.

The largest winery in Texas is St Genevieve winery located in Fort Stockton. They make extremely affordable wine, often in large format bottles. The second largest winery is Llano Estacado located in Lubbock.

Most of the wine produced in Texas stays in the state. Although there are some wines that are available in wider distribution, many are not. Most wineries do ship outside the state.

Texans drank just over 60 million gallons of wine in 2018 and produced 4.28 million gallons of Texas wine. So we are well short of producing the amount of wine we need to produce to meet the demand of our own state. For now, we will have to keep drinking non-Texas wine.

Texas wineries have always been serious about showing guests a great time. But at some wineries, the wine was a bit of an afterthought. In the past 15 years or so, many Texas wineries have also gotten as serious about premium wine as they are about hospitality.

Wineries are entering well regarded wine competitions, and Texas wines are winning. Sommeliers are taking an interest in Texas wines, and more wines are entering distribution outside the state. Texas restaurants are coming around, finally adding Texas options to wine lists.

Wine is a big business in Texas, responsible for over 100,000 jobs and a $13.1 billion dollar economic impact.

Texas is an exciting wine region with a pioneering spirit. The wines just keep getting better. I hope you’re drinking Texas wine along with me.

\*Note: It is often reported that the Texas Hill Coutry is the second largest AVA, but I said it was the third. I confirmed this with January Weise at the Texas Hill Country Wineries. She reports that both the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA (over 19 million acres) and the Ohio River Valley AVA (at over 16 million acres) are larger than the Texas Hill Country AVA.

References:  

Texas Wine Grape Varieties Report  

Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association  

Texas Hill Country Wineries  

Texas High Plains Growers  

Texas Wine Lover article “Texas Grapevines by the Numbers: What’s Trending Up, What’s Trending Down, and What It Means for Texas Wine”  

Vintage Texas  

Wine consumption by state  

Wine produced by state

Education:

Doug Lewis’s photo of verasion. See Lewis Wine’s June 10 post for more photos and description.

What I’m Drinking:

Perissos 2017 Racker’s Blend

]]> Texas Wine In 10 Minutes Shelly Wilfong 00:19:31 Give me 10 minutes, and I'll give you a thorough overview of Texas wine. Then you'll want to go drink some. Verasion is happening in the Hill Country. In the education segment, we'll learn what that is. But first, we'll hit the highlights in Texas wine news. To wrap up, I'm drinking a red blend from Perissos Vineyard and Winery in Burnet, Texas. Give me 10 minutes, and I'll give you a thorough overview of Texas wine. Then you'll want to go drink some. Verasion is happening in the Hill Country. In the education segment, we'll learn what that is. But first, we'll hit the highlights in Texas wine news. To wrap up, I'm drinking a red blend from Perissos Vineyard and Winery in Burnet, Texas. verasion, texas, perissos, wine, texas high plains, texas hill country, txwine false full 2 8a5a02c0-850f-4cad-accf-20840c9ee15a Why Texas Needs a Wine Podcast Why start a Texas wine podcast?
Excerpts from my business plan:

  • Fill the Texas wine void in the podcasting medium. Although there are some brand-specific podcasts or video shows, there isn’t currently a Texas wine podcast that spans across brands.
  • Engage a Texas wine loving community. I see the love for Texas wine increasing, and I find that people are hungry for more.
  • Provide wine education for consumers. I love educating people about Texas wine and providing wine education. We enjoy wine more when we know more!
  • Texas needs to attract new Texas wine drinkers. According to the Federal Register, there are 21.3 million Texans over the age of 21. A 2019 Gallup Poll tell us that 65% of the population drinks alcohol. So, we have a potential Texas wine market of 13.8 million people. How many of those currently drink Texas wine?
    • Of those that drink alcohol, 30% of Americans prefer wine, 38% prefer beer, and 29% prefer liquor. My target reach for this podcast is the 4,154,230 Texans who prefer wine.
  • This podcast can promote Texas as a wine travel destination. Specifically, how can people who love wine travel better around Texas?
  • Podcast episodes reside online forever, and they can be discovered by new listeners for years to come.

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Mentioned in this Episode

  1. My Texas wine journey began thanks to Jeff Cope, founder and editor of Texas Wine Lover Texas Wine Lover is where you'll find maps of all of the wineries and vineyards across Texas, winery profiles, winemaker interviews, and more!
  2. Dilek Caner MW of Dallas Wine Education Center was my fabulous teacher for WSET levels 2 and 3. I can't recommend this enough for those wanting a serious, thorough wine education that includes plenty of tasting practice.
  3. The Society for Wine Educators offers the Certified Specialist of Wine certification. It is another excellent choice for wine education. The self-study format requires that you be self-motivated!
  4. Russ Kane, author of The Wineslinger Chronicles, taught the Specialist of Texas Wine course that I took in 2018 through The Texas Wine School. There's another Specialist of Texas Wine course starting July 15. Russ also blogs at www.VintageTexas.com.
  5. Gallup poll with Americans' alcohol preferences

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Forbes article "Texas Winery Kuhlman Cellars Earns 5 medals in French wine competition"
  2. Gus Clemens article "It's a fine time to buy wine online"
  3. Wine Spectator article "Wineries Cautiously Begin Reopening Phase"
  4. Texas Monthly article "Virtual Wine Tastings Pop Up Across Texas"
  5. Food and Wine article "The Best Virtual Wine Tastings to Enjoy from Home Right Now"

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What I'm Drinking

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:24:02 +0000 srwilfong@yahoo.com (Shelly Wilfong) www.thisistexaswine.com Why start a Texas wine podcast?
Excerpts from my business plan:

  • Fill the Texas wine void in the podcasting medium. Although there are some brand-specific podcasts or video shows, there isn’t currently a Texas wine podcast that spans across brands.
  • Engage a Texas wine loving community. I see the love for Texas wine increasing, and I find that people are hungry for more.
  • Provide wine education for consumers. I love educating people about Texas wine and providing wine education. We enjoy wine more when we know more!
  • Texas needs to attract new Texas wine drinkers. According to the Federal Register, there are 21.3 million Texans over the age of 21. A 2019 Gallup Poll tell us that 65% of the population drinks alcohol. So, we have a potential Texas wine market of 13.8 million people. How many of those currently drink Texas wine?
    • Of those that drink alcohol, 30% of Americans prefer wine, 38% prefer beer, and 29% prefer liquor. My target reach for this podcast is the 4,154,230 Texans who prefer wine.
  • This podcast can promote Texas as a wine travel destination. Specifically, how can people who love wine travel better around Texas?
  • Podcast episodes reside online forever, and they can be discovered by new listeners for years to come.

Connect with the Podcast:
Facebook: @texaswinepod
Instagram: @texaswinepod
Twitter: @texaswinepod
Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable guide to my top 10 Texas wine experiences during quarantine.

Mentioned in this Episode

  1. My Texas wine journey began thanks to Jeff Cope, founder and editor of Texas Wine Lover Texas Wine Lover is where you'll find maps of all of the wineries and vineyards across Texas, winery profiles, winemaker interviews, and more!
  2. Dilek Caner MW of Dallas Wine Education Center was my fabulous teacher for WSET levels 2 and 3. I can't recommend this enough for those wanting a serious, thorough wine education that includes plenty of tasting practice.
  3. The Society for Wine Educators offers the Certified Specialist of Wine certification. It is another excellent choice for wine education. The self-study format requires that you be self-motivated!
  4. Russ Kane, author of The Wineslinger Chronicles, taught the Specialist of Texas Wine course that I took in 2018 through The Texas Wine School. There's another Specialist of Texas Wine course starting July 15. Russ also blogs at www.VintageTexas.com.
  5. Gallup poll with Americans' alcohol preferences

Texas Wine In the News

  1. Forbes article "Texas Winery Kuhlman Cellars Earns 5 medals in French wine competition"
  2. Gus Clemens article "It's a fine time to buy wine online"
  3. Wine Spectator article "Wineries Cautiously Begin Reopening Phase"
  4. Texas Monthly article "Virtual Wine Tastings Pop Up Across Texas"
  5. Food and Wine article "The Best Virtual Wine Tastings to Enjoy from Home Right Now"

Learn more about Wine Podcasts

What I'm Drinking

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Cheers!

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Launches June 25, 2020.

Cheers!

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