Texas Under Vine

In honor of October approaching and the celebration of Texas Wine Month, I am bringing you some info about the Texas Hill Country Wineries organization and their Passport event for the month of October. In addition to the amazing passport, they also host other event to promote Texas wineries in the hill country. This is an amazing opportunity for you to make trips to visit some of the very wineries you've heard about on this very podcast!Texas Hill Country WineriesThis episode is dedicated to our late friend, Gary Gilstrap, founder of Texas Hills Vineyard. A true pioneer in the Texas wine industry, Gary was instrumental in starting the Texas Hill Country Wineries and was one of the first wineries producing great wine in this state. He passed from this life last week and his presence and impact will be sorely missed all throughout the Texas wine industry. Texas Under Vine salutes this magnificent winemaker and human and all that he has done. I was privileged to have him as the second episode ever on my brand-new podcast. Cheers to you on that high mountain and you have my sincere thanks for all of your contributions to this show and to the Texas wine industry.Become a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Duchman Family WineryTexas Tech University ExtensionTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Viticulture and Fruit LabTexas Hills VineyardBent Oak WineryGrape Creek VineyardsHye Meadow Winery and VineyardTexas Heritage VineyardBingham Family VineyardsFarmhouse VineyardCicada CellarsTexas Wine JamHorseshoe Bay ResortWilliam Chris Wine SchoolTannahill's Tavern & Music HallHill & Vine---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Today, I'm following the rising sun Eastward out of Austin towards the small town of McDade, Texas. Here you'll find Rising Sun Vineyard. They are a winery and now home to a brewery, Yegua Creek Brewery, as well. If you are looking for a friendly locale down a long winding country road in the hills, they've got you covered. It is definitely worth the drive East of Austin to go visit the folks at Rising Sun and enjoy some great food wine, and now beer, as well!Rising Sun VineyardBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Alamos MalbecPhoenicia Specialty FoodsHilton CollegeTexas Wine SchoolBurgundy School of BusinessWine & Spirit Education TrustBending Branch Winery---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Venture with me out to Hye, Texas on a musical expedition that includes wine! I'm visiting Horn Winery today and bringing you all the cool and harmonious information on this wine destination. Did you know you can even taste their own line of spirits, here, as well? They are also home to Azeo Distilling and they have a tasty beverage for everyone, no matter their palate.Horn WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Wedding Oak WineryThe Vintner VaultJustin WineryBecker VineyardsBingham Family VineyardsHye Meadow Winery and Vineyard---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

For this episode, I traveled down to Comfort, Texas to visit the self-proclaimed "Tannat House of Texas" at Bending Branch Winery. Dr. Bob Young has been making mouth-watering wines here since 2009 and they have recently even begun producing their own two different lines of bourbon, as well. Check out this amazing experience with me in the hills outside of Comfort.Bending Branch WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Becker VineyardsUC Davis Winemaking Certificate ProgramNewsom VineyardsSinging Water VineyardsHill Country WineworksUrsa VineyardsRiven Rock RanchLa CalabriaComfort PizzaHigh's Cafe & StorePearl Farmer's Market---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

I've worked my way back to the Texas Hill Country and I'm excited to share with you about a great Texas wine destination called Texas Heritage Vineyard. They are a 100% Texas wine producer that has a tasting room just outside of Fredericksburg and they have their own 15-acre estate vineyard in the hill country. Making award-winning wines and hosting great live music, you have to go check them out!Texas Heritage VineyardBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Big Thirst MarketingTexas Tech Viticulture Certificate ProgramNovavine Vineyard---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

This week brings us to another great wine destination in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Lost Oak Winery has been providing award-winning wines under the 43 years of experience of Jim Evans, the winemaker, and Gene Estes, the founder of the winery. Come hear about this gem of a location waiting for you in the sleepy suburb of Burleson, Texas, just south of Fort Worth.Lost Oak WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Becker VineyardsBurning Daylight VineyardsWicked Wine RunTexas Wine CollectiveBrennan VineyardsMcPherson Cellars---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West TexasBe sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

I'm excited to bring my first North Texas wine destination to you with this episode. Just North of the DFW Metroplex in Celina, there is a farm and vineyard called Eden Hill Vineyard & Winery. It is proof that great wine is made all over Texas and not just in one area of the state. Come hear about a fantastic location making great Texas wine that is just a short drive from most anywhere in the DFW Metroplex.Eden Hill Vineyard & WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Grayson CollegeDallas Farmer's MarketReddy VineyardsNarra VineyardsJoBreguen Vineyards---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West TexasBe sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Welcome to the second Bonus Episode for Texas Under Vine. If you are a lover of wine and especially Texas wine, then you have to familiarize yourself with the Texas Wine Lover website and phone app. It is the biggest and best site for finding out almost everything about the Texas wine scene and has listings for almost all, if not all, of the great wine destinations in the state. You can use their travel planner in conjunction with the episodes you hear on this podcast to plan your own wine tour. This episode will tell you more about the site's history and what you can do with this amazing resource.TXWineLover.comBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Perspective CellarsHilmy CellarsPepper Jack VineyardsTexas Hills Vineyards (also see Episode 2 of Texas Under Vine!)U.S.S. HOLT (DE-706) Destroyer Escort - Jeff Cope's Book about his father's ship in WW2Texas Wine Friends - Facebook Group---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Just West of Johnson City, TX, lies a little road off of the main wine road of 290 that is becoming a small wine trail of its own. On this trail, you'll find Elisa Christopher Wines. They are a newer wine destination and they are currently building out a full sparkling wine production facility. In addition, they have great Texas still wines, as well. Come listen to Elisa and Chris' reconnection story and how they are an exciting new destination in the growing Texas wine scene.Elisa Christopher WinesBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Locations mentioned in this episode:Kerrville Hills WineryCanta County VineyardsReddy VineyardsSiboney CellarsChalice VineyardsUntamed Wine EstatesSandy Road VineyardsSouthold Farm + CellarWestcave CellarsPortree Cellars---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Follow me out to the Texas Hill Country to explore another relative newcomer to the area, Serrano Wine. Although they may be somewhat new to Hye, Texas, they are certainly not new to winemaking. They have a rich heritage of making wines in the Paso Robles area of California and are now starting their journey here to bring great Texas wines to us.Serrano WineBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Join me for a Hill Country history lesson. One of the newer wine destinations in the Texas Hill Country is called Meierstone Vineyards and their roots truly run deep. They are on a 5th generation working farm that is 550 acres and their family has a storied history throughout the Central Texas area. They are also making great 100% Texas wine that is already winning awards!Meierstone VineyardsBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

For this episode, I check out a cool "wine-on-tap" location in Austin, called Wanderlust Wine Company. They have 2 current locations in Austin and are about to open their third, in a couple of weeks.Wanderlust Wine CompanyBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

For this episode, I continued in Dripping Springs and stopped in at Bell Springs Winery. From Texas wine to now serving beer in their brand new taproom, they have a fun location where you can find things to enjoy for anyone in your group.Bell Springs WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

For this episode, I ventured to Dripping Springs to visit the recently named "Texas Hill Country Winery of the Year" location, Solaro Estate Vineyards & Winery. They run a great family-owned operation that dates back to family roots in Italy. It is a great place to get a fine glass of wine and to enjoy the stars in their Dark Sky community!Solaro Estate Vineyards & WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

I went a little further down the road, this week, in Burnet, TX, to a vineyard and winery that offers a tremendous terrace overlooking a magnificent view of the Texas Hill Country. That location is Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery. They make 100% Texas wines and have one of the most spectacular overlooks of the beauty that the hill country in Texas offers.Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

I move a little further North, this week, to another great destination in the Texas Hill Country, Perissos Vineyards. Located in Burnet, TX, just South of Inks Lake State Park, this estate vineyard offers beautiful views, an old-world feel, and a gorgeous tasting room for enjoying great Texas wine.Perissos VineyardsBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Off to experience some great Indian culture with this episode about Kalasi Cellars. This winery is nestled right on the outskirts of Fredericksburg and is a great way to experience incredible Texas wines while experiencing the "togetherness" that can only be found at Kalasi. Kalasi CellarsBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas--------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Welcome to the first Bonus Episode for Texas Under Vine. Although the main episodes will feature exclusively wine destinations, I know there is also interest in what I call "wine-adjacent" business that are also connected to the Texas Wine Industry. The first of these is a place to stay in the wine corridor known as the 290 Wine Road. I will highlight the benefits of a group of cottages called, "Wrenwood Ranch Estates" near Johnson City. If you want to plan a wine trip and need a place to stay, look no further than Wrenwood Ranch.Wrenwood Ranch EstatesBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Out near Fredericksburg, in the Texas Hill Country, there's a ranch that has been turned into a winery, called Longhorn Cellars. They actually have some pet longhorns and horses, on site for pictures and viewing.  Come hear about what this wine destination has to offer!Longhorn CellarsBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine

Today we are venturing "from the stars" to a winery in the Texas Hill Country called, Ab Astris Winery. This lovely location can be found right next to the historic Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and offers lots of great Texas wine!Ab Astris WineryBecome a patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes!---------------------------------------------------------------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas---------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out TxWineLover.com! Enter the 2023 Texas Wine Jam Giveaway Support the showhttp://www.texasundervine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine