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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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Mentioned in this Episode

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Facebook: @texaswinepod  

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

Mentioned in this Episode

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Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: [email protected]
 

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

Wine & Food Foundation

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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

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

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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

Wine & Food Foundation

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Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: [email protected]
 

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

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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”

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Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
 

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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

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.

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

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Stephanie, the winery ghost at Charleston Taylor Estate Winery

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Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest Preview Week

CL Butaud’s Va Va Vino Burlesque event

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

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.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: [email protected]
 

Visit www.thisistexaswine.com

Help the Show:
 

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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

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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!

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.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: [email protected]
 

Visit www.thisistexaswine.com

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Texas Wine In the News

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

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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”

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.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: [email protected]
 

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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

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Instagram post from @wallawallavintners

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.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:  

Facebook: @texaswinepod  

Instagram: @texaswinepod  

Email: [email protected]  

Visit www.thisistexaswine.com

Help the Show:  

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

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Texas Wine In the News

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

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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!  

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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!

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.