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!

Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Thanks to our sponsors:

Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery’s AI visibility.

Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.

Brunch Agency: Contact Charlotte at brunchagency.com and say you heard it on This Is Texas Wine podcast to get actionable tips for improving your website and digital sales strategy.

Mentioned in this Episode

1. Austin Wine Week
2. Missick Cellars Opening Tasting Room in Boerne
3. Culture Map San Antonio: William Chris Announces New Rebecca Caroline Tasting Room in Hye
4. Russ Kane on VintageTexas blog: “Invention Vineyards Offers Lower Alcohol Wines with Aroma and Flavor”
5. Texas Wine Growers Advocate Membership: More Information HERE
6. Wine and Food Foundation’s Cultivate: Texas Winemakers Dinner on Friday, May 15 in Austin
7. Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
8. Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
9. Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS

Featured Interview

Blake DeBerry and Colby O’Brien of Torr Na Lochs

Wine Folly Regional Guide for the Texas Hill Country

Wine4.me Wine Selector Tool

Blake & Colby recently appeared on Kristi Mayfield’s Everyday Sommelier Podcast and described their sparkling wine process in detail. Listen to the podcast HERE on Apple Podcasts or HERE on Spotify.

Find Kristi’s reel showing the TNL sparkling wine setup on her Instagram: @kristi_sipsocietycollective. Date: Nov 18 2025

Demerit and Gold Star

DEMERIT:

none this episode

GOLD STARS:

Rockbox Theater’s New Wine List

Calais Winery’s Invitation to James Sucking’s Great Wines of the World 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!

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