Podcasts about bending branch winery

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsJames Bickerton for Newsweek: “Texas Wine is Soaring in Popularity”Tom R Capo for Wine Enthusiast: “As Texas Wine Explodes, These Are the 7 Grapes to Watch”Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Local Wood the Key to Terroir? Some American Winemakers Say ‘Yes'”Texas Hill Country Wineries presents Barrels and BitesGarden Fete by Texas Wine Growers and Texas Mariculture Oyster Association in San Antonio on May 10Sage's Vintage Symposium May 20 in Nacogdoches! Register HereDrink North Texas on May 31 in DallasToast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageEnter Finger Lakes International Wine CompetitionEnter TWGGA's Lone Star International Wine CompetitionEnter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture's 2025 Texas Vintners CupInterview 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 ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsJamesSuckling.com: Texas 2025 Tasting Report: A Declaration of Wine IndependenceNew Owners of Noblemen Wines: Copper Rose Wine. Follow them on Instagram at @copperrosewineDrink Texas Wine HERE: ACE Wine Room in BanderaDrink Texas Wine HERE: RGVino in HidalgoDrink North Texas Wine Festival on May 31 in Dallas2025 TEXSOM Awards ResultsJillian Dara for Forbes: 10 American Rieslings To Know, From New York To Napa ValleyWatch Sage's Vintage social media for signups for the May 20 Sage's Symposium in Nacogdoches! @sagesvintageRootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!Texas Wine Auction 2025 Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageToast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 at 12:30 PM in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.Rhone Rangers winemaker panel and tasting on April 6 at 10 AM at Halter Ranch in Fredericksburg TICKETSRhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin at Wanderlust on Shady Lane on April 8. LINKInterview with Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards Reddy Vineyards Reddy Wines and House of Reddy tasting room Demerit and Gold Star NA Special ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsTWGGA Award RecipientsTexas Wine Auction 2025 Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageRootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 at 12:30 PM in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.Rhone Rangers winemaker panel and tasting on April 6 at 10 AM at Halter Ranch in Fredericksburg TICKETSRhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin at Wanderlust on Shady Lane on April 8. LINKLearn more about the Rhone Rangers HERELarry 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 ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsLlano Estacado Winery Sells to New Investor GroupBending Branch Winery Named Hot Brand of 2024 by Wine Business MonthlyTAMU Wine Science and Viticulture Certificate ProgramTexas Wine School: Specialist in Texas Wine - Levels I and IIAwards from Recent Hill Country Wine Symposium for Kim McPherson, Kelsey Kramer and John RivenburghWine Business Monthly: US Winery Count Declines Slightly (But Texas is up!)Forbes.com: The Best White Wines According to San Francisco International Wine CompetitionForbes.com: The Best Bordeaux Blends from the San Francisco International Wine CompetitionSinging Water Vineyards wins big with $90+ Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley - LINKRootstock 2025 is on April 6! Featuring wines from Spain! LINK for tickets. Use code SHELLY for 10% off!Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.Rhone Rangers Visit Texas! LINK for tickets to the consumer event on April 6 in Hye at William Chris Vineyards.Rhone Rangers Trade and Media Day is in Austin on April 8. LINKInterview with Bryan Chagoly TopTexasWines.com Texas Wine Growers Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association Sandy Road Vineyards Demerit and Gold Star NA Special ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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.

Custom crush facilities are becoming a popular choice for grape growers who want to make wine without the hefty investment of building a full-scale winery. In this episode, industry experts Ryan Horn from Vintner's Vault and Greg Stokes from Ursa Vineyards and Bending Branch Winery share insights on this topic. Listen in for an overview of what a custom crush is, who it is for, and how much you can expect to pay per bottle of finished wine. In this episode, you will hear Advantages of custom crush facilities for grape growers Significance of custom crush services Supply and demand cycles in the grape industry and the role of custom crush facilities Traditional custom crush versus alternative proprietorships Logistics, legal considerations, and potential financial risks involved in custom crush operations Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click the ‘+ Follow' button in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second, and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Resources: Register for Fritz's FREE virtual live learning event, Breaking Bad Pruning Habits, on January 8th at 5 pm CST https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/breakingbad. Download Fritz's member-only Crop Estimation Tips guide - https://mailchi.mp/virtualviticultureacademy.com/crop-estimation-tips If you have questions about today's episode or ideas for future episodes, go to VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com and click the Ask Fritz button.  Today's Guests: Ryan Horn is an award-winning winemaker and the founder and owner of The Vintner Vault – a leading winery equipment design and consulting company. Website: https://www.thevintnervault.com/ Email: info@thevintnervault.com  Greg Stokes is an award-winning winemaker for Ursa Vineyards in the Sierra Foothills of California and Bending Branch Winery in the Texas Hill Country. Websites: https://www.ursavineyards.com & https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/  Email: info@ursavineyards.com  Episode Sponsor: Thank you to Sunridge Nurseries for sponsoring today's episode. Sunridge Nurseries is the exclusive nursery sponsor of the Vineyard Underground podcast. They have been a family-owned company for over 45 years and their dedicated focus on quality and consistency has grown them into the largest supplier of grapevines in both North and South America and the industry leader in nursery standards. Visit them today at SunridgeNurseries.com and mention the code Underground to receive a podcast listener discount on your vine order. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine NewsWinners of the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture's Vintners Cup 2024William Chris Vineyards included in World's Best Vineyards Listx3Introducing Friesen CellarsAmy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: The Science of Heat Stress in Grapevines Liz Thach MW for WineBusiness.com: The Fighting and Innovative Spirit of Award Winning Texas WinemakersLM Archer for The Drinks Business: Does Texas have fine wine potential?Order the Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle - LINKFort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo's Vine 2 Wine Competition Results -LINKMike Dunne's article about the FWSSR competition - LINKSan Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Results - LINKInterview 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 ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine Newsavailable grapes - Texas Hill Country Wineries listavailable grapes - TWGGA listW. Blake Gray proposes $25 Wine DayCome Over OctoberOpen Local Wine Day is November 9Matthew Kaner for Men's Health: Get Ready to Celebrate the Harvest Under the Moonlight in Texas Wine CountryLM Archer for The Drinks Business: Can you make sparkling wine in Texas?Historic Designation for Sagmor VineyardNarrative for Sagmor Vineyard's applicationInterview with Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine CoFind J.W. Hardin Wine Co HEREGold Star Wine Dinner Series at Dai Due. Happy 10th anniversary, y'all! Special ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeAdvertisers for this episode Texas Wine Analytics Bending Branch Winery 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine News3 Cheers for the 10th anniversary of Texas Fine WineChris Brundrett is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Gulf South Award Finalist LINKNadia Chaudhury for Eater Austin: “Where to Eat and Drink in Driftwood, Texas”Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival Announced LINKInterview with Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine AcademyHill Country Wine Academy Grafted: Uniting Women in Texas Wine Gold Star Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar Demerit none Special ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeAdvertisers for this episode: Texas Wine Analytics Bending Branch Winery 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine NewsRon Yates Planning Expansion LINKHalter Ranch Opens Fredericksburg Tasting Room LINKEmily Capiello for Men's Health: These Women Are Bringing Texas Wine To The ForefrontPsychiatric Times: A Winery Addresses Mental HealthBending Branch Derby Extraganza: LINKToast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETSMay 4 Texas Wine Auction TicketsMay 20–21 Sage's Vintage Symposium TicketsInterview with Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery and VineyardHye Meadow WineryGold Star none Demerit none Special ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeConnect with the Podcast:  Facebook: @texaswinepod  Instagram: @texaswinepod  Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com  Visit www.thisistexaswine.comHelp the Show:  Subscribe to the newsletter.  Donate virtual Texas wine!  Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!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 NewsTexas Wine Lover: Texas Wineries Where You Can Watch the Total Solar EclipseSouthern Living: 7 Reasons Why You Should Plan A Trip To Texas This YearWine America: The Magic of WineAdam Lee for NorthBay Biz: Sharing the Dream…Robert Joseph for Meininger's International: Why Wine Needs More Seducers and Fewer EducatorsFollow Marie Cheslik of Slik Wines: @slikwines on Instagram for more discussion about wine marketing to Gen Z, content creation, and moreApril 26 Newsom Grape Day: LINKMay 4 Bending Branch Derby Extraganza: LINKApril 20 Rootstock WineFest 2024: Sparkling Wine! Use Code shelly for 10% off TICKETSMay 5 Toast of Texas by Wine & Food Foundation: Use Code texaswinepod for $20 off TICKETSMay 4 Texas Wine Auction TicketsMay 20–21 Sage's Vintage Symposium TicketsMay 11 Texas Wine Market at Bluebonnet Tasting Room in Tomball LINKInterview with Tim Drake of Michael Ros WineryMichael Ros Winery  BioFiltro: worm powered wastewater solutionsTexas Wine Lover article on Michael Ros Winery: LINKGold 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 ThanksNeed 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 FoundationI'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 EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsResults from Houston's Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Competition from Texas Wine Lover and Rodeo Uncorked!W Blake Gray in Wine Searcher: Texas: No Country for Bad WineBrittney Anas in Men's Journal: These Thanksgiving Wines Deserve a Spot on the TableKathy Blackwell in Texas Monthly: The Top 25 Texas Gifts of 2023Broke Lewis in Texas Monthly: Black Winery Owners in Texas Hope to Leave a Legacy for Future GenerationsLana Bortolot in Forbes: A Mixed Case for ThanksgivingKatie Bell in Forbes: The Best American Sparkling WinesCome to France with me in 2024! Read all about it hereInterview with AGrayson Davies of Arche' Winery & Vineyard in St. Jo, Texas Arche' Wines North Texas Wine CountryGold Stars Texas Department of Agriculture's Texas Wine Advisory Committee Jerry Eisterhold and TerraVox WineryAlex Mayyasi for Smithsonian Magazine: The Man Who's Saving America's Forgotten GrapesDemerit none this time Special ThanksThanks 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 FoundationI'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.Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! 

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsForbes: 20 of the coolest and most delicious wines for your Thanksgiving tableKathleen Wilcox: The Best (Unexpected) Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving DinnerMySA: 10 best gifts for TexansFarmhouse Vineyards: Eclipse OpportunityCome to France with me in 2024! Read all about it here Interview with Amit Dhingra PhDTexas A&M University Department of Horticultural SciencesInternational Organisation of Vine and Wine Gold Starsnone this time Demeritnone this time Special ThanksThanks 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 FoundationI'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.Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! 

Usually when Kansas University and the University of Kentucky meet it is on the basketball court but today it was at Bending Branch Winery with our guest is Dr. Bob Young, Co-Founder.  Sitting outside of Comfort, TX is Bending Branch Winery.  The winery won the 2020 Grand Champion, Texas Sustainable … The post Learn about Sustainable Wine and Angel Share On The Green Insider appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

Hey there fellow true crime enthusiasts! Pour yourself a drink, and join us as we talk about Patricia Kutzer & Terry Ingram from Comfort, TX. These friends were found murdered in the driveway of Patricia's house. Who would want these two upstanding members of the community dead? In this case, the laughable amount of evidence the killer left behind will blow your mind.  To sweeten the deal, we'll be trying wine from Bending Branch Winery located in Comfort, TX. You don't want to miss this case or another of Mike's epic rants! Follow Us On All The ThingsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbarrelsTwitter - https://twitter.com/bloodbarrelspodSupport Us – Rate & ReviewIf you enjoy the show, one of the best ways you can show your support, which is completely free, is to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-barrels/id1574380306Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/57j8QbqAz8mdzjqaYXK2I1?si=f51295c1576d4bcbSee More About Us & Find Blood & Barrels MerchWebsite - https://bloodandbarrels.comMerch - https://bloodandbarrels.com/merch#!/allJoin The Family!Join the Blood & Barrels Patreon family for exclusive content and perks starting at $1/month.Support the show

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect 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! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsVinePair: 10 American Wine Regions That Deserve More RecognitionVinePair: The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023TEXSOM Awards ResultsWine Enthusiast: If You Like Pinot Grigio, Try Picpoul.Decanter: Picpoul makes a splash in AmericaTexas Wine Club Wine Experiences in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and HyeTeas Wine Club discount code: use code THISISTEXASWINE to get $100 off your first shipment!Get the scoop on FlavoryTX, an educational non-profit focused on Texas food and beverage.Interview with Dan and Maura SharpSharp Family Vineyards / The Vineyard at Blue MountainSpecial ThanksThanks 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 FoundationI'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.Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! 

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comHelp the Show:Subscribe to the podcast in Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletter.Donate virtual Texas wine! Mentioned in this Episode:Sponsors Bending Branch Winery's Custom Crush ServicesSommly.com Texas Wine In the NewsCondé Nast Traveler: “This Once-Quiet Texas Town Is Now a Booming Wine Destination”New Zealand Herald: “US travel: The surprising wine region you might never have heard of”PR NewsWire: “Finger Lakes Winery Plants New Roots in Texas”Carl Hudson for Texas Wine Lover: “Less Recognizable Grape Varieties in Texas and Their Unfamiliar Pronunciations”Wine Enthusiast: “A Beginner's Guide to All Things Ice Wine”Rootstock Wine Fest TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for 10% offToast of Texas TICKETS - Use code “Shelly” for $10 offInterview with James Tidwell, MSVisit www.TEXSOM.com for more information about submitting wines and past winners!Special ThanksThanks 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 FoundationI'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.Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! 

Connect with the Podcast: Facebook: @texaswinepod Instagram: @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 EpisodeLooking 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 StarTo 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 FoundationI'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!

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comVoicemail: 802–585–1286Help the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browserMentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the NewsResults from San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine CompetitionResults from Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Lone Star International Wine AwardsReddy Vineyards Brand Ambassador Job Posting5 Haunted Wineries Worth a Spine-Tingling VisitRivenyates Wine ReleasedTexas Fine Wine Bundle and November 11 Zoom CallNeed lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!Interview: Paul M and Karen Bonarrigo of Messina Hof WineryFamily, Tradition & Romance: The Messina Hof Story by Paul V. and Merrill BonarrigoMessina Hof's WebsiteFollow Messina Hof on social media:@messina_hof on Instagram@Messina Hof Winery on Facebook@messina_hof on TwitterDemerits and Gold StarsDemerit:Slight delay in publishing this summer wine guide. (But kudos for McPherson's recognition!)10 Wines Under $20 to Pair with BBQ This SummerGold 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.comThanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine LoverWine & Food FoundationI'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.

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comVoicemail: 802–585–1286Help the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browserMentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the NewsThis segment is sponsored by Texas Fine Wine. For more information about the October 15 Texas Fine Wine dinner, click hereTexas Monthly and Uncork Texas Wine present 2021 Texas Vintners Cup (PDF)WINNERS:Fall Creek Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay from Certenberg VineyardsKerrville Hills Winery 2019 SemillonLewis Wines 2020 Swim SpotMcPherson Cellars 2020 The Queen ViognierWedding Oak Winery 2019 RoussanneSlate Theory 2020 Cinsault RoseBending Branch Winery's 2017 Tannat from Newsom VineyardsLost Draw Cellars 2019 Sangiovese from Alta Loma VineyardsMcPherson Cellars 2019 CarignanTexas Heritage Vineyards 2018 SouzaoTriple N Ranch 2019 MalbecVinovium 2016 Sketch Tempranillo BlendTexas Hill Country Wineries October Passport EventNorth Texas Wine Country October Passport EventAdditional Texas wine month events at www.uncorktexaswines.comEater Austin: Welcome to Texas Wine CountryFOR SALE: 14 acre property on 290FOR SALE: Profitable Texas winery with multiple locationsFOR SALE: Andy Timmons' home and estate vineyard in Lubbock CountyChron.com: “A Harry Potter-themed California winery is coming to the Texas Hill Country”Washington Post: Napa wines needn't be the benchmark. Let's appreciate what other regions do well, too.Wine & Food FoundationI'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 WineryBending Branch websiteFollow Bending Branch on social media @bendingbranchwineryDemerits and Gold StarsDemerit: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 WineShelly's Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.comThanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comVoicemail: 802–585–1286Help the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable Texas wine quiz. Answers included. Are you a Texas wine expert?Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browserMentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the NewsBrazos Valley Wineries Struggle with Heavy RainNew Flash Détente Unit at Kerrville Hills WineryFOR SALE: Red Wing Dove Winery and VineyardJessica Dupuy and Chris Hughes for Austin Monthly: Texas Wine Trails: Best places to sip, sleep and dineH-E-B Celebrates Texfest with 10% off Texas wine August 11–24San Antonio Express News: Peek inside Regan and Carey Meador's beautiful home at Southold Farm + CellarsWine & Food FoundationI'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 BureauVisit the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor BureauDemerits and Gold StarsDemerit: I handled it.Gold Stars:Wildfire Restaurant in GeorgetownCabernet Grill in FredericksburgEducational Segment: Picpoul BlancSophia MacDonald for SevenFiftyDaily: Complex Picpoul has ArrivedTexas Picpoul Blanc Mentioned:Bending Branch Estate Picpoul blanc and Bourbon Barrel Aged Picpoul blancMcPherson Picpoul blanc Texas High PlainsUSDA Grape Variety ReportPerissos Vineyard Kubacak Vineyard Picpoul blancAb Astris Picpoul blanc and Stello white blend: new wines coming soon!The Austin Winery Picpoul Pet-Nât, a multi-vintage ripasso style wineSouthold Farm + Cellar Fortified Skin Contact Picpoul blanclShelly's Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.comThanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comVoicemail: Voicemail: 802–585–1286Help the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable Texas wine quiz. Answers included. Are you a Texas wine expert?Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browser Mentioned in this Episode Texas Wine In the News Texas Wine Labeling: The Grape CompromiseTexas Wine Growers Statement on Texas Wine Labeling4R Ranch Winery’s New Tasting Room on the Square in McKinneyBrucie Food Truck Debuts at CL Butaud / Wine for the People Tasting RoomAb Astris Chef’s Table Food & Wine Tasting. Follow Mitch and The Liquid Culture on Instgram: @the_liquid_culture10 Mile Productions Opening in BrownwoodTexas Wineries Shine in San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompeitionHouston Chronicle Article includes Reddy Vineyards “The Circle” in Listing of 10 Wines You Should Be Drinking NowForbes.com: Winter White Wines includes 2 Duchman Wines Forbes.com: Duchman and Brennan are Wines of WeekVinePair: How Texas’s Historic Weather Will Affect Its WineWineBusiness.com: Freezing Temperatures Hit ALL of Texas, Vineyard Damage May Be ExtensiveTexas Fine Wine Monthly Happy HoursNew Podcast about Viticulture in Texas: Republic of VitisWine & 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

Connect with the Podcast: Facebook: @texaswinepod Instagram: @texaswinepod Twitter: @texaswinepod Email: texaswinepod@gmail.comVoicemail: 802-585-1286 Help the Show: Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine! Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable Texas wine quiz. Answers included. Are you a Texas wine expert? Listen and Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe in Google Podcasts Listen via web browser Mentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the NewsMessina Hof’s New Harvest GreenSan Antonio Current: Downtown San Antonio Wine Tasting room Re:Rooted 210 Opens This WeekCheramie Wine Named to Wine Business Monthly’s Hot Brands 2020: The Wines that Defined the YearTime to submit wines to TEXSOM International Wine AwardsNew Dates for TWGGA Virtual Forum! Register now for Forum and Virtual Wine TastingWine Searcher: Wine Wholesalers Line Winemakers’ PocketsNorth Texas Wine Country’s Budbreak Wine TrailTexas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s CelebrationTexas Fine Wine Monthly Virtual Wine TastingNew Podcast about Viticulture in Texas: Republic of VitisWine & Food FoundationI’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!  Feature: Winter Storm Whips TexasGrapevine Cold Hardiness Graph by Pierre Helwi PhD and Justin Scheiner PhD of Texas A&M Viticulture and EnologySergio Cuadra of Fall Creek Vineyards: The impact of frigid weather on our vineyardsDale Robertson for Houston Chronicle: How the Texas freeze will affect the state’s wineries and wine industryAlso 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

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.com Help the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable Texas wine quiz. Answers included. Are you a Texas wine expert?Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browser Mentioned in this Episode Texas Wine In the News Travel & Leisure magazine: The 50 Top Places to Travel in 2021Wine Industry Advisor: Rania Zayyat is one of 2021’s Most InspiringLift Collective (formerly Wonder Women of Wine) announces Virtual ConferenceMessina Hof Unveils Augmented Reality Wine LabelsMichelle Williams for WineBusinss.com: Off-Target Herbicide Drift Threatens Vineyards Across U.S.Time to submit wines to TEXSOM International Wine AwardsRegister now for TWGGA Virtual ForumNew Wine Bottle SizesAlcohol to Go may be here to stayTexas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s CelebrationWine & 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: 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.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.In the USA, you can also find Tannat in California (especially Lodi and Paso Robles), in Virginia and several other states.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.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.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.Common flavors in tannat are various black fruits like black currant and black cherry, chocolate, espresso, and smoke.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.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.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.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.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.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

Connect with the Podcast:  Facebook: @texaswinepod  Instagram: @texaswinepod  Twitter: @texaswinepod  Email: texaswinepod@gmail.comHelp the Show:  Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!  Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable Texas wine quiz. Answers included. Are you a Texas wine expert?  Listen and Subscribe in Apple Podcasts  Listen and Subscribe in Google Podcasts  Listen via web browserMentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the NewsTexasMonthly.com: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Texas WineTheBuyer.net: Why winemaking in Southwest USA is the new frontierForbes.com: 100% Texas Wine List Makes The Cabernet Grill A Unique DestinationCulture Map Dallas: New chef-driven restaurant in West Texas is sure to be worth the trekH-E-B & Houston Chronicle Wine Tasting November 19 Spirit of Texas 175th AnniversaryBending Branch Named Best in Herd Winery at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine CompetitionNew York Times: The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment ProblemDMagazine.com: Quiz: Which Kind of Texas Hill Country Wine Are You?Interview with Daniel Pate of Apical Texaswww.apicaltexas.comDaniel's txwinelover.com profileFollow Daniel on Instagram (@apicaltexas) for education on viticulture!What I’m Drinking2018 Dead Flowers Rosé by TexoirShelly’s Wine Education Website:www.toastwinetalk.comThanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help. For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover!

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comHelp the Show:Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browserSubscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable guide to my top 10 Texas wine experiences during quarantine.Mentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the News"H-E-B Is A Texas Titan"Tablas Creek BlogThe Taste With Doug Shafer Podcast featuring Kim McPhersonTexas Wine 101: Shopping for your First Case of Texas WineToday 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:Trying Texas wine once in 1997 and deciding it’s not for you and never trying it again.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.Mistakenly believing that a generic California wine is a status symbol.Being crazy about craft beer but not giving texas wine its due.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 competitionsI’ll mention a few of my favorite wines that may be good choices for your starter pack:Viognier: Brennan Vineyards ViognierWhite blend: Llano Estacado 1836 White - This wine won the Judge’s Selection medal for best white in Texas at the 2020 TEXSOM IWA.White Wildcard: McPherson Cellars Picpoul BlancRosé: Lewis WinesPèt Nat: You’ll likely have to order a pèt-nat or pick it up directly from a winery, but there are a lot of good options available.Tempranillo: so many Texas wineries make Tempranillo that you won’t have any trouble at all finding one!Red Wildcard: Lost Draw Cellars Sangiovese- This wine won the Judge’s Selection medal for best red in Texas at the 2020 TEXSOM IWA.Tannat: Bending Branch WineryMourvèdre: William Chris VineyardsRed Blend: Reddy Vineyards Field BlendMore Rosé Recommendations from my recent interview:"Try These 5 Texas Rosés This Summer"Education & What I'm DrinkingSouthold PiquetteQuick 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"

In this episode of Blood & Wine, Brittany and Tyler take a trip out to Texas Hill Country and visit the amazing Bending Branch Winery for an inside look at their processes and the Branch Texas Red Wine. They also switch things up a bit and cover some truly mind blowing cases of theft and kidnapping: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist & The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst. Featured Wine: Bending Branch Winery Branch Texas Red from Comfort, Texas

Jennifer McInnis Fadel, from Bending Branch Winery, and Ron Yates, from Spicewood Vineyards and Ron Yates Winery, come on the show to talk about the start of the 2018 harvest in Texas. They are part of the Texas Fine Wine association and always have great perspectives on the industry. Early ripening grapes are starting to come in for the Hill Country, with the High Planes still a bit further out. Hear all about the regions of Texas, the hot grape varieties, and the madness of Harvest!

Continuing to feature Texas wineries during Texas Wine Month, we welcome on Jennifer McInnis, general manager of Bending Branch Winery. We have a great conversation about some of the varieties that Bending Branch champions, Tannat and Picpoul at the top of the list. They also use some innovative winemaking techniques, such as Cryo-maceration and Flash Detente. Check out what it's all about!

Bending Branch Winery has always been on the forefront of finding new grape varieties for Texas like Tannat for their now signature wine. They also do the same when it comes to technology to improve their wines and their latest piece of equipment is a Flash Détente unit from the Della Toffola Group. Even thoughRead More