William Chris Vineyards' co-founder and grape grower ChrisBrundrett joins host Shelly Wilfong for the series finale. Chris shares the story of how he and William "Bill" Blackmon founded William Chris, explains why having more AVAs is good for Texas wine drinkers, and explores how Texas wine is received throughout the world. The podcast includes educational resources so that listeners can continue their Texas wine journeys.

Mentioned on the podcast:

William Chris Vineyards: https://williamchriswines.com/

Learn more about Texas wine here:

Hill Country Wine Academy's Texas Wine AmbassadorCertification: https://hcwineacademy.com/

The Texas Wine School's Specialist of Texas Wine Courses:

https://thetexaswineschool.com/products/specialist-of-texas-wine?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=f48a99589&pr_rec_pid=9562468581666&pr_ref_pid=9562469040418&pr_seq=uniform

Wine Folly's Texas Hill Country Regional Guide:

https://texashillcountry.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/

Jessica Dupuy's book "Wines of Southwest USA: A Guideto New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Colorado":

https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-wines-of-southwest-u-s-a?_pos=3&_fid=b8efc10aa&_ss=c

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

GO TEXAN ad features H-E-B: https://www.heb.com/

For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast.

Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Episode five features John Rivenburgh of Kerrville HillsWinery. John has a long history of leadership in the Texas wine industry and started the first wine incubator in Texas. As president of Texas Wine Growers, John is a strong advocate for 100% Texas grown wine.

Mentioned on the podcast:

https://kerrvillehillswinery.com/

https://texaswinegrowers.com/

Recorded on location at Vagabonds on Pecan: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1760397373_P3AMFudlKPPjPoVt

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

GO TEXAN ad features Texas Iberico: https://texasiberico.com/

For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast.

Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Episode four looks back at key moments in Texas wine historyand explores the future plans for Llano Estacado Winery, the largest and one of the oldest wineries in Texas. Bret Perrenoud is part of the Llano Estacado ownership team and is also the General Manager. Find out more about Llano'splans for expansion in Lubbock and in the Texas Hill Country. 

Mentioned on the podcast:

https://llanowine.com/

https://llanowine.com/airisele-vineyards/

Recorded on location at Vagabonds on Pecan: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1760397373_P3AMFudlKPPjPoVt

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

GO TEXAN ad features Texas Iberico: https://texasiberico.com/

For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast.

Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Episode three showcases the dynamic wine scene in NorthTexas. Julie and Patrick Whitehead are the managing partners of Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard in St. Jo. Patrick is also the winemaker. Host Shelly Wilfong talks with the Whiteheads about their Texas wine journey includingtheir strong desire to maintain strong partnerships with grape growers and the bonds they form with their wine club members. Blue Ostrich Winery is a greatexample of a thriving, family owned Texas winery.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard:  https://blueostrich.net/

North Texas Wine Country: https://northtexaswine.com/

Texas Hill Country Wineries:https://texashillcountrywineries.org/

Texas Wine Lover: https://txwinelover.com/

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

GO TEXAN ad features Tunsuok: https://tunsouk.com/

For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast.

Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Episode two takes us to the Texas High Plains, the region responsible for approximately 80% of the wine grapes grown in Texas. Katy Jane Seaton is one of the owners of Farmhouse Vineyards and joins us to share more information about the region, her mission as a vineyard owner, and the important partnership between a Texas vineyard owner and a winemaker. 

Mentioned on the podcast:

Farmhouse Vineyards:

Vagabonds on Pecan (Johnson City rental): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1757899636_P3K256YxkQpa_73X

AgriStress Helpline: https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

GO TEXAN ad features: Susan Shaw: https://susanshaw.com/ 

For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This Is Texas Wine podcast.

Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Welcome to GO TEXAN Explores: Texas Wine! This podcast isdesigned to showcase the dynamic Texas wine scene. Each week, come meet the people behind the wine, hear their stories, and discover the craftsmanship in every bottle. Join host Shelly Wilfong to celebrate Texas viticulture and winemaking. You'll be inspired to answer the question: What does Texas taste like in a wine glass? 

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

In the first episode of GO TEXAN Explores, host ShellyWilfong interviews Bryan Chagoly, co-owner of Sandy Road Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country. Their conversation includes Sandy Roads' new tasting room, the perils and the joys of Texas viticulture, and how Texas wine tourism haschanged over the years.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Sandy Road Vineyards: https://sandyroadvineyards.com/

Top Texas Wines: https://toptexaswines.com/

GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/

GO TEXAN ad features: A Second Round Glass: https://a2round.com/

For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast.

Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

In the sixth and final episode of GO TEXAN Explores: The Texas Whiskey trail, we talk with Bob Petitt, co-founder of 1845 Distilling Company. Tune in to learn the "why" behind Bob's family business and what it takes to make some of the best bourbon in the world.

In the fifth episode of GO TEXAN Explores, we talk with Josh Gardner, Head Distiller at Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling. Ranger Creek started from the idea that the South Texas terroir, with its humidity, high temperatures and deep limestone beds, would be an ideal foundation for bold bourbon. Since then, Ranger Creek has been known for its range of award-winning Texas whiskies.

In the fourth episode of GO TEXAN Explores, we talk with Ty Phelps, co-founder of Andalusia Whiskey Co. based in the Texas Hill country, Blanco, Texas. From Ty's early beginnings in beer brewing to whiskey distilling, we find out why Ty and his business partner Tommy Erwin took the plunge into the world of whiskey.