This Is Texas Wine

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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.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:
 

Facebook: @texaswinepod
 

Instagram: @texaswinepod
 

Email: [email protected]
 

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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.

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. 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”

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:
 

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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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!
 

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:  

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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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

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!

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:
 

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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Texas Wine In the News

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

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:
 

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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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

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:
 

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!

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!

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:
 

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!

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

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:
 

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!

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.