This Is Texas Wine

Shelly Wilfong
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This Is Texas Wine amplifies the great things happening in the Texas wine industry by sharing news about Texas wineries, interviews, travel tips, updates from the vineyards across the state, and wine recommendations. Host Shelly Wilfong also provides Texas-specific wine education, information on industry trends, legislative developments, and other important topics that impact the Texas wine industry from a business and economic standpoint. Follow the show on social media at @texaswinepod or email texaswinepod@gmail.com. Website: www.thisistexaswine.com

  1. A Conversation at Torr Na Lochs with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien

    1 DAY AGO

    A Conversation at Torr Na Lochs with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien

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

    1h 22m
  2. Red River Wines with Krista and Scott Hartman

    16 FEB

    Red River Wines with Krista and Scott Hartman

    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 sponsor Bending Branch Winery. Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs! Mentioned in this Episode D Magazine: Crowson Wines Featured at Fond RestaurantIntroducing the Texas Fine Wine Club ShareCultureMap San Antonio: New Owners for 290 Wine CastleTate Gregory Promoted to Director of Viticulture at William Chris Wine CompanyTexas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETSRootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETSTexas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETSDrink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETSFeatured Interview   Krista and Scott Hartman   Red River Wines and Provisions   Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT: none this episode   GOLD STARS:   none this episode   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

    1h 20m
  3. Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines, plus Celebrating 100 Episodes!

    24/06/2025

    Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines, plus Celebrating 100 Episodes!

    Mentioned in this Episode 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 In the News Silicon Valley Bank Report on DTC Shipping Reported by The Drinks Business: “Smaller wineries lead economic turnaround in the US”Brittany Brillo Garley for Eater Houston: “The Texas Michelin-Recognized Sommelier Who Is Allergic to Wine”Wes Marshall for The Austin Chronicle: "Nine Texas Wines Receive Decanter AwardsWineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines   Lost Draw Wines   Demerit and Gold Star   Gold Star:   Fredericksburg’s Food and Drink (Wine!) Scene for being included in Food and Wine Magazine’s recent article “The Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink”   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.

    1h 9m
  4. Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards and Reddy Wines: Where Grit Meets Grapes

    31/03/2025

    Dr. Akhil Reddy of Reddy Vineyards and Reddy Wines: Where Grit Meets Grapes

    Mentioned in this Episode 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 In the News JamesSuckling.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 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.

    1h 15m
  5. Revisiting Top Texas Wines and Sandy Road Vineyards with Bryan Chagoly

    12/02/2025

    Revisiting Top Texas Wines and Sandy Road Vineyards with Bryan Chagoly

    Mentioned in this Episode 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 In the News Llano 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 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.

    57 min
  6. Wrapping up 2024 with Valerie Elkins: This Year in Texas Wine

    20/12/2024

    Wrapping up 2024 with Valerie Elkins: This Year in Texas Wine

    Mentioned in this Episode 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 In the News James Suckling ReportCristaldi & Co ReportHouston Rodeo’s Wine Competition ResultsAmy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “In Texoma AVA, a Spirit of Experimentation Drives Growth”HEB’s Dan Schuette Receives the Clinton ‘Doc’ McPherson AwardRoger Morris for The Drinks Business:“What Does the Future Hold for Texas Wine?”Stagecoach Wine Trail - January Trail Event!The Chalk Report: Profile of Fearing’s Sommelier Paul BotamerInterview with Valerie Elkins   William Chris Wine Company   Use code earlybird2025 to get $20 off tickets to the Texas Wine Auction - offer expires 12/31/24   Texas Wine Growers   Grafted   Gold Star   NA   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.

    1h 31m
  7. Dan and Maura Sharp: Replanting The Vineyard at Blue Mountain in Texas Davis Mountains AVA

    01/06/2023

    Dan and Maura Sharp: Replanting The Vineyard at Blue Mountain in Texas Davis Mountains AVA

    Mentioned in this Episode 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 In the News VinePair: 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 Sharp Sharp Family Vineyards / The Vineyard at Blue Mountain 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 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. Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!   Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!

    1h 46m

  8. 14/10/2021

    Joey Bagnasco of Valley Mills Vineyards

    Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Twitter: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Voicemail: 802–585–1286   Help the Show:   Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!   Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!   Listen and Subscribe in Apple Podcasts   Listen and Subscribe in Google Podcasts   Listen via web browser   Mentioned in this Episode Texas Wine In the News McPherson Cellars Nominated for American Winery of the Year by Wine EnthusiastFood & Wine Magazine: 6 American Wine Vacations to Take This SeasonCatherine Todd for Forbes.com Texas Wines Show Adventurous Spirit and Love for DiversityJob Postings on Texas Hill Country Wineries WebsiteJob Postings on Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association WebsiteA novel set along Wine Road 290: Cactus Christmas: A Texas Wine Trail Series by Heather Renee MayRegister for TWGGA’s Grape Camp 2021Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com! Interview: Joey Bagnasco, GM & Winemaker at Valley Mills Vineyards Valley Mills Vineyards’ Website   Follow Valley Mills Vineyards on social media @valleymillsvineyards   Demerits and Gold Stars Demerit:   Out of date and incomplete information on wineries’ website and social media.   Gold Star:   Visit Lubbock’s: A Beginner’s Guide to Wine by Madi White, McPherson Cellars’ Wine Club & Service Manager   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 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, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

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This Is Texas Wine amplifies the great things happening in the Texas wine industry by sharing news about Texas wineries, interviews, travel tips, updates from the vineyards across the state, and wine recommendations. Host Shelly Wilfong also provides Texas-specific wine education, information on industry trends, legislative developments, and other important topics that impact the Texas wine industry from a business and economic standpoint. Follow the show on social media at @texaswinepod or email texaswinepod@gmail.com. Website: www.thisistexaswine.com

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  • Creator
    Shelly Wilfong
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Shelly Wilfong, This Is Texas Wine

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