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1. D Magazine: Crowson Wines Featured at Fond Restaurant
2. Introducing the Texas Fine Wine Club Share
3. CultureMap San Antonio: New Owners for 290 Wine Castle
4. Tate Gregory Promoted to Director of Viticulture at William Chris Wine Company
5. Texas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
6. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
7. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS
8. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview

Krista and Scott Hartman

Red River Wines and Provisions

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

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1. Texas Hill Country Wine Industry Awards
2. 2025 Winners from TopTexasWines.com
3. Texas Results from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
4. William Chris Vineyards’ Enchante makes Decanter List of Top 50 Wines in the US for 2025- paywall
5. New Tasting Rooms for Jaclynn Renee Wines (Wimberly) and Nobleman Wines (Glen Rose)

Hill Country Wine Symposium Closing Panel

Panelists:

Ron Yates, Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards

Katy Jane Seaton, Farmhouse Vineyards

Jennifer Beckmann, Rerooted 210

Chris Brundrett, William Chris Wine Co.

Roxanne Meyers, Lost Oak Winery

John Rivenburgh, Kerrville Hills Winery

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

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Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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Texas Wine In the News

1. JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”
2. Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine Lover
3. Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Rules & Procedures Handbook
4. 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine Lover
5. Wine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”
6. The World’s 50 Best Vineyards: William Chris Vineyards
7. Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?”
8. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

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Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!
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Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

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

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:

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Instagram: @texaswinepod

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

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Texas Wine In the News

1. Hill Country Real Estate Development with Vineyards
2. The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars
3. Station & Vine Wine Bar Coming Soon in Fort Worth
4. Michelin Starred Isidore in San Antonio Features Texas Wines
5. Chef Dominique Crenn Partners with Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country
6. Cabernet Grill is a Trip Advisor Best Date Night Restaurant
7. Tyler’s Heritage East Receives Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence and Features Texas Wines
8. Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETS
9. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
10. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
11. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
12. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines

Whatley Wines

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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 him out on Spotify HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:

Facebook: @texaswinepod

Instagram: @texaswinepod

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com

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Texas Wine In the News

1. Hill Country Winery Getaways by John Griffin
2. Killer Vintage: A West Texas Wine Thriller by Eric Sanchez
3. VinePair asked 13 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region?
4. Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETS
5. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Spotify
6. GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple Podcasts
7. North Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
8. Texas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFO
9. Texas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.
10. Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22
11. Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!
12. Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page

Interview with JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant

Hill Country Bon Vivant

Order The Vineyard Table HERE

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

Special Thanks

Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!

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Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don’t forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!

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

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with the Podcast:

Facebook: @texaswinepod

Instagram: @texaswinepod

Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com

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!

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Sponsor Spotlight

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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

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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.