This Is Texas Wine

Shelly Wilfong

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. The Texas Wine Year in Review and TexasWinePod's Best of 2025 Awards

    29/12/2025

    The Texas Wine Year in Review and TexasWinePod's Best of 2025 Awards

    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!   Mentioned in Top Texas Wine Stories of 2025 This and more from JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”Texas wine in DecanterWineFolly guide to the Texas Hill CountryTop 100 Wines and Texas wine coverage by Jonathan CristaldiTexas Monthly Coverage including Paula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?” Calais Winery #38 on JamesSuckling’s Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025 ListWine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”Texas Winery Competition Results on TxWineLover.comTopTexasWines.comTexas Oak Aging Program at Bending Branch WineryThe Get Together from Ron Yates: Premium Boxed Wine from TexasNew Sparkling Wine Production Facility at Invention VineyardsElisa Jones of Elisa Christopher Wines on Another Bottle Down PodcastWine America’s Economic Impact Study 2025Tate Gregory’s Blog Post for Texas Wine GrowersTexas High Plains Journal: “Texas vineyards report high quality wine grapes.”  2025 Texas Wine Pod Awards Best Winery Marketing Effort: Triple N Ranch and Winery’s Longhorn Sculpture Best New Event in North Texas: Drink North Texas by North Texas Wine Country Best New Event in Hill Country - part one: Friesen Cab Franc-Off Best New Event in Hill Country - part two: Walk Around Tasting by Rhone Rangers Best Use of Technology in Texas Wine: Wine Style Selector Tool by VineSleuth / Wine4.me for Texas Hill Country Wineries Best Response to a Tragedy: Rose to Rebuild by Texas Hill Country Wineries and Horseshoe Bay Resort Best New Approach to Get Texas Wines on a Wine List: Texas Wine Growers’ Best of Texas Wine List My Favorite Texas Wine of 2025: Carter Creek Winery’s 2024 Plateau White, Texas High Plains Best News in Texas Wine Distribution: Wine For the People Label Best Way to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas: Farmhouse Vineyards’ Wine Advent Calendar Best Wine Substack Article: “No Prize for the Bedpan” by Regan Meador on Letters from Southold Best Instagram Reel: The Austin Winery’s reel with Woven Places Best New Wine Podcast: The Wine Lab by Dr Andreea Botezatu Best Texas Wine News in the Rio Grande Valley: RGVino Wine Bar Opening Best New Wine Club Model: Wine Atlas Collective Best New Viticultural Project: One Block Challenge from Regenerative Viticulture Foundation 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

    47 min
  2. Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

    04/12/2025

    Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.

    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! Texas Wine In the News JamesSuckling.com: “Bursting Out in All Directions: Texas 2025 Tasting Report”Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine LoverHouston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Rules & Procedures Handbook2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Vine 2 Wine International Wine Competition Results from Texas Wine LoverWine Business Monthly: “William Chris Vineyards Named Among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The First and Only Texas Winery on the List”The World’s 50 Best Vineyards: William Chris VineyardsPaula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas wine is better than ever. Why is it so hard to find?”Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. 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 8m
  3. Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines

    06/11/2025

    Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines

    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!   Texas Wine In the News Hill Country Real Estate Development with VineyardsThe Crush Pad by Veesart CellarsStation & Vine Wine Bar Coming Soon in Fort WorthMichelin Starred Isidore in San Antonio Features Texas WinesChef Dominique Crenn Partners with Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill CountryCabernet Grill is a Trip Advisor Best Date Night RestaurantTyler’s Heritage East Receives Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence and Features Texas WinesTexas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETSGO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On SpotifyGO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple PodcastsGainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines Whatley Wines   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 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 8m
  4. JeriLynne Clifford is The Hill Country Bon Vivant

    20/10/2025

    JeriLynne Clifford is The Hill Country Bon Vivant

    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!   Texas Wine In the News Hill Country Winery Getaways by John GriffinKiller Vintage: A West Texas Wine Thriller by Eric SanchezVinePair asked 13 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region?Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle and Soiree at Bending Branch Winery: TICKETSGO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On SpotifyGO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple PodcastsNorth Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFOTexas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFOTexas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant   Hill Country Bon Vivant   Order The Vineyard Table HERE   Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT:   GOLD STARS:   Ross and Mariana Burtwell of Cabernet Grill win the Doc McPherson Award   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.

    1h 3m
  5. Amy Gross of VineSleuth/Wine4.Me Talks AI and Texas Wine Recommendations

    08/10/2025

    Amy Gross of VineSleuth/Wine4.Me Talks AI and Texas Wine Recommendations

    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!   Texas Wine In the News GO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On SpotifyGO TEXAN Explores - Texas Wine: On Apple PodcastsPaula Forbes for Texas Monthly: “Texas Wine Is Growing Up”Texas Monthly / Uncork Texas Wines 2025 Vintners Cup RESULTSBuy a mixed case of the 2025 Vintners Cup Winners HERETriple N Ranch and Winery’s Wine and Music Festival / Longhorn Sculpture Homecoming TICKETSCalais Winery #38 on James Suckling’s list of Top 100 US Wines in 2025Jonathan Cristaldi for Decanter: “Discover why Texas Wine is Poised for Prime Time”William Chris Vineyards Makes VinePair’s list of The 20 Best Merlots for 2025Results from Texas Hill Country Wineries Rose to RebuildRon Yates Wines’ The Get Together boxed wines makes ATX Monthly’s Best of Dining and Nightlife list, named best affordable libation.Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars interviewed by Jessica Dupuy on Italian Wine PodcastTexas Wine Growers presents Best of Texas Wine ListNorth Texas Wine Country Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFOTexas Hill Country Wineries Passport Event Happening Now! TICKETS and INFOTexas Wine Jam by Vinovium on November 1 in Johnson City TICKETS and INFO . Use code TWJLove10 for 10% off.Gainesville Wine and Country Festival in North Texas on November 22Join me at Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival starting October 21 in Fredericksburg!Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with Amy Gross   Wine4.me   Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine Style Selector Tool   Women for WineSense   San Antonio CultureMap: “Bumble for Texas Grapes”   Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT:   GOLD STARS: 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.

    1h 7m
  6. The Get Together with Ron Yates

    05/08/2025

    The Get Together with Ron Yates

    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!   Sponsor Spotlight   Looking for the ultimate Texas wine country escape that combines wellness and wine? Join Vino Vinyasa from October 10–12 for their third annual yoga and wine retreat in Fredericksburg! Led by founder and local insider Morgan Perry, this one-of-a-kind weekend includes daily yoga, including at a winery and Enchanted Rock, wine tastings at five award-winning vineyards, top-notch meals, luxe lodging, and all transportation. With only 10 attendees, it’s sure to sell out soon. Act fast and get more information at vinovinyasayoga.com   Texas Wine In the News Wine Folly: Texas Hill Country Regional GuideThe Wine Lab podcast by Dr. Andreea BotezatuFood and Wine: Re:Rooted 210 mentioned in San Antonio’s recognition as an emerging US food cityBrother-sister duo takes over East Texas winery and vineyardTexas Hill Country Wineries presents Rose to Rebuild to benefit flood recovery. September 6 in Horseshoe Bay.Announcing Spirits of the East on September 19–20 at FarOut Dallas.Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with Ron Yates   Ron Yates Wines   Spicewood Vineyards   The Get Together Wine   Summer Sippin’ Experience   Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT: 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.

    1h 7m
  7. Claire Richardson of Uplift Vineyard

    17/07/2025

    Claire Richardson of Uplift Vineyard

    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!   Sponsor Spotlight   Looking for the ultimate Texas wine country escape that combines wellness and wine? Join Vino Vinyasa from October 10–12 for their third annual yoga and wine retreat in Fredericksburg! Led by founder and local insider Morgan Perry, this one-of-a-kind weekend includes daily yoga, including at a winery and Enchanted Rock, wine tastings at five award-winning vineyards, top-notch meals, luxe lodging, and all transportation. With only 10 attendees, it’s sure to sell out soon. Act fast and get more information at vinovinyasayoga.com   Texas Wine In the News FBG Food and Wine Fest Preview Week to Support Flood Relief: TICKETSCommunity Foundation’s Kerr County Flood Relief FundMercy Chefs: Texas Flood ResponseUnited Methodist Church Disaster Relief: Guadalupe River FloodGive blood!New podcast music by Landon Lloyd Miller and @landonlloydmiller on InstagramTexas Hill Country Wineries List of Texas Wineries’ recovery fundraising effortsTexas Hill Country Wineries Clean Up Supply Donation DriveWilliam Chris Vineyards part of new wine nationwide wine club Wine Atlas CollectiveMichael Huband for The Drinks Business: “Why one winery is banking on fizz in the heart of Texas”Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageInterview with Claire Richardson   Uplift Vineyard   Grafted   Explore Oeno   Demerit and Gold Star   None this time!   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 7m
  8. 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

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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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