This Is Texas Wine

This Is Texas Wine

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This Is Texas Wine episodes

  • Dan and Blake McLaughlin on the proposed Hickory Sands District AVA and Robert Clay Vineyards

    Mentioned in this Episode

    Connect with the Podcast:
    Facebook: @texaswinepod
    Instagram: @texaswinepod
    Email: [email protected]
    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:
    Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.
    Submit questions for the Marketing Minute to Martha Dixon at Clink!

    Mentioned in this Episode

    1. Mia Valdez for mysanantonio.com: “Is Fredericksburg’s Main Street becoming Texas’ next Sixth Street?”
    2. Sarah Blaskovich for The Dallas Morning News:“Wine room in Dallas-Fort Worth suburb has a secret”
    3. Dai Due Decanter Gold Dinner in Austin: TICKETS
    4. Texas Wine Jam TICKETS
    5. Texas Hill Country Wineries Dallas Road Show is November 6
    6. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
    7. Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum! October 23

    Featured Interview
    Dan and Blake McLaughlin of Robert Clay Vineyards
    Hickory Sands AVA and Llano Uplift AVA Documents and Comments on Regulations.gov
    Explore the Story Map of the Hickory Sands District AVA
    Explore the Web Map of the Hickory Sands District AVA

    Demerit and Gold Star
    DEMERIT: Winery Instagram bios with no location listed
    DIY wine bottle photography on winery websites

    GOLD STAR:
    Professional wine bottle shots!

    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 and see what’s happening at Fredericksburg’s Rockbox Theater.

    1 hr 50 min
  • Turtle Creek Vineyard with Carl Schulse, Kyle Allen and Russ Allen

    Mentioned in this Episode

    Connect with the Podcast:
    Facebook: @texaswinepod
    Instagram: @texaswinepod
    Email: [email protected]
    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:
    Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.
    Submit questions for the Marketing Minute to Martha Dixon at Clink!

    Mentioned in this Episode

    1. 2026 Vintners Cup presented by Texas Monthly and Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines
    2. KerryAnne Belanger for Houstonia: “Mason, Texas is the Hill Country’s Best Kept Wine Secret”
    3. Jackrabbit Studio’s Short Film on Mason “Hickory Sands: A Texas Wine Story”
    4. Follow Rolling Vineyards on Instagram at @rollingvineyards
    5. Texas Wine Jam TICKETS
    6. Texas Hill Country Wineries Dallas Road Show is November 6
    7. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
    8. Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum! October 23

    Featured Interview
    Carl Schulse, Kyle Allen and Russ Allen of Turtle Creek Vineyard

    Decanter World Wine Awards
    Russ and Kyle’s Podcast: Brothers of the Serpent

    Demerit and Gold Star
    DEMERIT: none this episode

    GOLD STAR:
    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 and see what’s happening at Fredericksburg’s Rockbox Theater.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Texas: "A Region on the Rise": Reflections on Decanter Golds for Texas Wines

    Mentioned in this Episode

    Connect with the Podcast:
    Facebook: @texaswinepod
    Instagram: @texaswinepod
    Email: [email protected]
    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:
    Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.
    Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.
    Submit questions for the Marketing Minute to Martha Dixon at Clink!

    Mentioned in this Episode

    1. TDA Trade Tasting in Dallas, Austin and Houston
    2. Come Over October
    3. Stout’s Signature Makes Best Winery Restaurant List
    4. Guests can make a reservation at Stout’s Signature by calling (830) 644–2710, opt. 3.
    5. Jessica Dupuy’s Substack: Direct to Press
    6. Amy Beth Wright’s Substack: Wine Flights by Amy Beth Wright
    7. Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: “To Withstand a Tough Market, Vineyard Idling May Be the Solution”
    8. Annie Brown Verdin’s Substack: Annie Brown Verdin
    9. Annie Brown Verdin for Tribeza: “10 of the Best Texas Wines to Try Right Now”
    10. ExploreTXWine.com with Don Huse
    11. Jesse Garrett Substack: JG Does Wine
    12. October 11th Texas Wine Ambassador Certification in Kerrville at Schreiner University benefits Texas Wine Growers!
    13. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents: Texas Wine Month Passport! (October)
    14. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
    15. Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum!

    Featured Interview
    Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris
    Andy Bilger of Adega Vinho
    Ron Yates of Spicewood Vineyards

    Decanter World Wine Awards

    Demerit and Gold Star
    DEMERIT: none this episode

    GOLD STAR: 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 and see what’s happening at Fredericksburg’s Rockbox Theater.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Selling Texas Wine with Tessa Butterfield of McPherson Cellars

    Mentioned in this Episode

    Connect with the Podcast:

    Facebook: @texaswinepod
    Instagram: @texaswinepod
    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:
    Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.
    Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.

    Mentioned in this Episode

    1. Grayson College Rededicates TV Munson Memorial Vineyard
    2. Tom Capo for Wine Enthusiast: “Texas Wine Deserves All the Hype”
    3. Full List of Wine Enthusiast Ratings for Texas Wines
    4. Jennifer Kornegay for Good Grit Magazine: “Toasting the Tastemakers of Texas Wine”
    5. Texas Monthly Video Series: The Story
    6. Book Recommendation: Wine Pairing for the People by Cha McCoy
    7. 40th Annual GrapeFest - Sept 17–20
    8. October 11th Texas Wine Ambassador Certification in Kerrville at Schreiner University benefits Texas Wine Growers!
    9. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents: Texas Wine Month Passport! (October)
    10. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
    11. Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum!
    12. Featured Interview

      Tessa Butterfield, VP of Sales and Marketing at McPherson Cellars
      Women for WineSense Wine and Health Resource

      Demerit and Gold Star

      DEMERIT: none this episode

      GOLD STAR:

      Becker Vineyards’ new tasting room in the San Antonio International Airport! Terminal B!

      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 and see what’s happening at Fredericksburg’s Rockbox Theater.

      1 hr 24 min
    13. Perissos Vineyard and Winery with Laura and Seth Martin

      Mentioned in this Episode

      Connect with the Podcast:

       

      Facebook: @texaswinepod

       

      Instagram: @texaswinepod

       

       

      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:

       

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

       

      Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.

       

      Mentioned in this Episode

      1. Jessica Dupuy for Decanter: “Texas Wine’s High Plains Reckoning”
      2. Edward Deitch for VinePair: “8 of the Best Red Wines From Texas”
      3. Ray Isle for Food and Wine: “The History of American Wine in 25 Bottles”
      4. AmyBeth Wright in SevenFifty: “Why More Wineries Are Betting on High-Volume Wines”
      5. Hannah Howard for Wine Enthusiast: “The Future of American Wine Travel Is Less About Luxury and More About Ease”
      6. TEXSOM Conference is August 23–25 in Irving
      7. Jennifer Cernosek promoted to COO at Bending Branch Winery
      8. Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
      9. Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum!
      10. Texas Hill Country Wineries presents: Texas Wine Month Passport! (October)
      11. Enter Rodeo Uncorked! Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s IWC HERE
      12. Enter Vine2Wine Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo’s IWC HERE
      13. Featured Interview

         

        Laura and Seth Martin of Perissos Vineyard and Winery

         

        Soil Food Web

         

        Demerit and Gold Star

         

        DEMERIT:

        none this episode

         

        GOLD STAR:

         

        Reddy Vineyards’ Texas wine placement at the World Cup matches held in Arlington, Texas!

         

        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

        1 hr 22 min
      14. 5 Fifty-Five Vineyard and Winery with Tom and Whitney Kilgore

        Mentioned in this Episode

        Connect with the Podcast:

         

        Facebook: @texaswinepod

         

        Instagram: @texaswinepod

         

         

        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:

         

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

         

        Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.

         

        Mentioned in this Episode

        1. Regional reports on the 2026 harvest by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension V&E Program
        2. Harvest outlook by Texas Fine Wine members
        3. New Stonewall tasting room: Acquired Taste Wines
        4. New Fredericksburg tasting room: Chaparral Vin
        5. New concept for Serrano Wines: Highland House (San Antonio)
        6. TEXSOM Conference is August 23–25 in Irving
        7. Texas Results at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
        8. Maureen O’Hare on CNN: “The US has record-breaking year at the world’s largest wine awards”
        9. James Tidwell MS on Decanter.com: “Region on the rise: Texas wines shine at DWWA 2026”
        10. Follow Bree Stock MW on Instagram HERE
        11. Enter Rodeo Uncorked! Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s IWC HERE
        12. Enter Vine2Wine Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo’s IWC HERE
        13. Featured Interview

           

          Tom and Whitney Kilgore of 5 Fifty-Five Vineyard and Winery

           

          Demerit and Gold Star

           

          DEMERIT:

          none this episode

           

          GOLD STARS:

           

          Texas wine winners in USA TODAY’S 10BEST Awards:

           

          Duchman Family Winery - #3 wine tasting room

          Texas Hill Country - #3 wine region

          Cottonwood Wine Tours - #7 in wine tours

          Grape Creek Vineyard - $5 winery tour

          Texas Wine Jam - #9 wine festival

           

          Daniel Kelada for his message to buy more Texas wine!

          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

          1 hr 16 min
        14. Salt Lick Vineyards & Salt Lick Cellars with Garrett Strickler

          Mentioned in this Episode

          Connect with the Podcast:

           

          Facebook: @texaswinepod

           

          Instagram: @texaswinepod

           

           

          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:

           

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

           

          Brunch Agency: Contact [email protected] 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. Texas Hill Country Wineries Presents: Hill Country Wine Camp 2026!
          2. North Texas Wine Jam at Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6!
          3. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. TICKETS
          4. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ New Summer Season Pass
          5. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Barrels & Bites
          6. TEXSOM Conference is August 23–25 in Irving
          7. My interview with Mark Fusco of WineWorldTV on YouTube
          8. Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine by Jessica Dupuy and Andrea Lonardi, MD - Order here!
          9. Featured Interview

             

            Garrett Strickler, Vineyard Director, Salt Lick Vineyards & Wine Director, Salt Lick Cellars

             

            Follow Local Customs on Instagram HERE

             

            And don’t miss Salt Lick BBQ too!

             

            Demerit and Gold Star

             

            DEMERIT:

            none this episode

             

            GOLD STARS:

             

            St Mary’s School of Law Graduation Address by Ron Yates!

             

            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

            58 min
          10. Blanc Du Bois: The Most Planted White Grape Variety in Texas with Fran Pontasch


            Mentioned in this Episode

            Connect with the Podcast:

            Facebook: @texaswinepod
            Instagram: @texaswinepod
            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 [email protected] 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. Maryam Ahmed for Bon Appetit Magazine: “We Champion Eating Locally. Why Don’t We Do The Same For Wine?”
            2. Texas Wine Bankruptcy Filings
            3. Texas Vintners Cup 2026
            4. Save the Date! Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine Camp 2026 will be held July 17–19!
            5. Cultivate Winemaker Dinner with Texas Fine Wine and Wine and Food Foundation on May 15 in Austin TICKETS
            6. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ New Summer Season Pass
            7. Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Barrels & Bites
            8. The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin is May 16!
            9. North Texas Wine Jam at Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6!
            10. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. TICKETS
            11. Featured Interview

              Fran Pontasch, author of the forthcoming book on Blanc Du Bois with co-authors Drs. Justin Scheiner and Russ Kane. Visit www.blancdubois.com to stay connected!

              Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines

              Grower Perspective by James Kasparek of Starry Night Farms

              Shelly’s List of Blanc Du Bois Wines and Producers to Try

              Haak Winery 2020 Madeira
              Haak Winery 2022 Blanc Du Bois
              Enoch’s Stomp 2024 and 2025 Dry Blanc Du Bois
              Enoch’s Stomp 2024 and 2025 Off-Dry Blanc Du Bois
              Threshold Vineyard 2023 Blanc Du Bois
              Threshold Vineyards 2023 Semisweet Blanc Du Bois
              Pebble Rock Cellars 2020 o inicio and o segundo fortified Blanc Du Bois
              Elisa Christopher Wines Sparkling Blanc Du Bois
              Rebecca Christopher Sparkling Blanc Du Bois
              Messina Hof
              Loblolly Cellars Blanc Du Bois and BDB Sangria
              Kiepersol Texas Vit
              La Cruz de Comal
              Wild Stallion Vineyards
              West Sandy Creek Vineyards
              Lewis Wines Swim Spot

              Demerit and Gold Star

              DEMERIT: none this episode

              GOLD STARS:

              Messina Hof Tacos and Tempranillo celebration for Cinco de Mayo

              Texas Wine Growers for asking Southwest Airlines to allow Texas airports to join the Sip and Ship promotion.

              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

              1 hr 17 min
            12. Chase Jones of Slate Theory Winery

              Mentioned in this Episode

              Connect with the Podcast:

               

              Facebook: @texaswinepod

               

              Instagram: @texaswinepod

               

               

              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 [email protected] 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. TEXSOM Awards 2026
              2. New Plans for William Chris Tasting Room on Main Street in Fredericksburg
              3. Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Road Show on May 8! Link to TICKETS
              4. Texas Fine Wine Blog: “Can Texas Wines Age? The Case for Serious Texas Ageability”
              5. Cultivate Winemaker Dinner with Texas Fine Wine and Wine and Food Foundation on May 15 in Austin TICKETS
              6. Amanda Ogle for Travel & Leisure: “This Is the Unofficial Capital of Texas Hill Country—and It Has Dozens of Wineries and Incredible Restaurants”
              7. Kathleen Willcox for TheDrinksBusiness.com: “Sell more wine with flavor, not terroir”
              8. Austin Wine Week begins April 26!
              9. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
              10. The Texas Wine Experience at Guad Haus in Austin is May 16!
              11. North Texas Wine Jam at Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6!
              12. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. TICKETS
              13. Featured Interview

                 

                Chase Jones of Slate Theory Winery

                 

                Demerits and Gold Stars

                 

                DEMERIT:

                none this episode

                 

                GOLD STARS:

                 

                4th Annual Rose Festival at Adega Vinho. Lewis, Ab Astris and William Chris will also be pouring! Gold star for winery collaboration and giving us an excuse to drink pink! TICKETS

                 

                And I’m Longlisted for the The 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards in the audio category! READ MORE woo hoo!

                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

                1 hr 6 min
              14. Traditional Method Sparkling Wine in Texas with Elisa Jones and Seth Urbanek

                Mentioned in this Episode

                Connect with the Podcast:

                 

                Facebook: @texaswinepod

                 

                Instagram: @texaswinepod

                 

                 

                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 [email protected] 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
                11. 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

                  1 hr 24 min

                About This Is Texas Wine

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                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.

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