Episodes
Breaking New Ground with Barbara Lecuona of Siboney Cellars
Wondering about the new winery being constructed next to Lewis Wines on 290? Barbara Lecuona is my guest, and she explains the who, what, and why behind Siboney Cellars. Plus lots of Texas wine news including the proposed wine labeling …
Winter Weather Whips Texas: What's Next for Texas Wine?
Episode 18 is all about the winter weather that just walloped Texas. What are vineyard managers and winery owners saying about the 2021 harvest after a long, deep freeze? I'll review which grapes are considered most cold hardy and what …
John Rivenburgh on Tannat, Mentorship, and Developing a Winery Incuba…
My guest John Rivenburgh is the new president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. I’ll talk to John about his history in the Texas wine industry, the wine incubator he’s running at Kerrville Hills Winery, his passion for the …
The Year Ahead for the Texas Wine Industry
Happy New Year! In this episode, I’ll share what we might expect in the Texas wine industry in 2021. I’ve got Texas wine new year’s resolutions to share, and several wineries join me in sharing their Texas wine-related goals, plans …
Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides on the new William Chris Wine Compan…
William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars announced a plan to merge in October of this year. Today you’ll hear from the founders of those two wineries about the new William Chris Wine Company and its plans for the future. …
2020 Thanksgiving Edition featuring David and Julie Kuhlken of Pedern…
We are a week out from Thanksgiving, a time of year when we’re thinking about family. Today I’m talking to David and Julie Kuhlken, the dynamic brother/sister duo that co-owns and runs Pedernales Cellars. We had a great conversation about …
Cold Weather Viticulture with Daniel Pate of Apical Texas
What happens in the vineyard when the weather turns cold? How cold is too cold for Texas vineyards? My guest is Daniel Pate of Apical Texas, and he breaks down cold weather viticulture in Texas. I’m drinking the 2018 Dead …
Journalist Jessica Dupuy Talks TX (+CO, AZ, & NM) Wine and Her New Bo…
Happy Texas Wine Month! I’m continuing my month-long celebration of Texas wine. On this episode, I’ve got an interview with Jessica Dupuy about her impressive new book The Wines of the Southwest: A guide to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and …
Texas Wine Month: How to Celebrate in 2020
October is Texas Wine Month! I’ve got the scoop on how to mark the occasion in 2020. I'll share the history of Texas Wine Month, and you’ll find out how some familiar names in Texas wine are celebrating. I’m drinking …
Jason Hisaw is the Texas Wine Ambassador
Episode 10: I’m talking with Jason Hisaw, the Texas Wine Ambassador and Texas Portfolio manager at RNDC. He’s busy promoting Texas wine across the state. Jason talks about his deep love for Texas BBQ and why he thinks wine is …
Texas Wine Trails and Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans
Chuck Tordiglione, owner of Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyard, is the president of the Cross Timbers Wine & Vineyard Association. Cross Timbers has big plans including publishing another glossy wine and travel magazine, new wine, food and art events planned …
Save Texas Wineries: A Discussion with Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Wine…
In the News: Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Yes We Can Wine named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker for 2020, Landon Winery will open a new tasting room in Grapevine, and Texas Hill Country and Carter …
Understanding Wine Distribution in Texas
Ever wonder how wine gets from the Texas winery to a wine shop or restaurant? And who decides which wines appear on the store shelf? In this episode, I interview Derek Rogers from Serendipity Wines and Eric Sigmund from Reddy …
Texas Wine in Grapevine, Texas
On today’s episode, I’m looking for Texas wine in Grapevine and talking about the 2020 harvest that's getting underway in the Texas High Plains. There's news about a harvest investor opportunity at Kerrville Hills Winery, award winning Texas wines from …
Texas Wine 101: Shopping for your First Case of Texas Wine
On today’s episode, I’m giving advice to people who are just getting started on their Texas wine journey. I've got a plan for shopping for your first case of Texas wine. There's news about the wine department at H-E-B, the …
12 Bottles That Moved the Needle on Texas Wine
Episode Summary: On today’s episode, I’ll review the latest news about winery tasting room closures, a Texas Senator who’s hosting wine tasting fundraisers with a California winery, and a cruise for Texas wine lovers. Then, I'll share my list of …
10 Tips for Planning a Wine-Focused Trip to the Texas Hill Country
On today’s podcast, we’ll cover the latest Texas wine news including Lescalo, the new Fall Creek Vineyards wine with fewer calories. I’ll share the top 10 tips for planning a wine trip to the Texas Hill Country, focusing on the …
Texas Wine In 10 Minutes
Give me 10 minutes, and I'll give you a thorough overview of Texas wine. Then you'll want to go drink some. Verasion is happening in the Hill Country. In the education segment, we'll learn what that is. But first, we'll …
Why Texas Needs a Wine Podcast
Texas needs a wine podcast, and I'll tell you why. Texas wineries are in the news. I kick off the inaugural episode with a sparkling wine from a Texas wine pioneer.
