This Is Texas Wine

Shelly Wilfong
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This Is Texas Wine Podcast

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. Sustainability in Texas Wine with Dr. Colleen Myles

    16 SEPT

    Sustainability in Texas Wine with Dr. Colleen Myles

    On episode 88, Dr. Colleen Myles from Texas State University joins me to talk about sustainability in Texas wine. She’s spearheading a sustainability certification program for Texas wineries and grape growers. Several Hill Country wineries and a small grape grower are partnering with Dr Myles on this initiative. In the Texas wine news, we're gearing up for October's Texas Wine Month! Don't miss the ticket giveaway from Texas Wine Growers. Plus, there are new articles on Lenoir, Pierce's disease, and Muenster, a town that Texas Monthly calls "the Fredericksburg of North Texas". Winery news includes new ownership, new distribution, new private label supermarket wines, new tasting rooms, and one that’s closing and more. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all!

    1h 1m
  2. Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine Co.

    8 AUG

    Rebecca Conley of J.W. Hardin Wine Co.

    Rebecca Conley co-owns J.W. Hardin Wine Co. in Comanche. Comanche is a town that’s rich in Texas history, and Rebecca has done a fantastic job conveying the history of the town and the man J.W. Hardin himself. He was an outlaw, y’all! Listen to hear how Rebecca and her husband Dr. Travis Conley relate to the outlaw theme. In the Texas wine news, I’ve got harvest reports, a new historical designation for a Texas vineyard, a significant article on Texas sparkling wine in an international publication, and much more. Cheers, y'all!

    1h 10m
  3. Getting to Know Signor Vineyards with Landon Miller

    18 JUL

    Getting to Know Signor Vineyards with Landon Miller

    Today my guest is Landon Miller of Signor Vineyards. He’s responsible for production and seems to have his hand in many different aspects of the Signor brand. You'll hear more about the care with which Signor approaches winemaking, the strong ties to the land, and how Signor is truly a family business. It's harvest time in Texas! In the Texas wine news, there’s a new wine competition in Cowtown, sad news of a newer Hill Country winery that’s closing, and a distinctively Texas wine focused-preview week for the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival that will be coming up this fall. Cheers y'all!

    1h 7m
  4. Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines

    4 JUL

    Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines

    Henry Crowson of Crowson Wines in Johnson City is always a ton of fun. Both his "0-0" winemaking style and his plans for his brand are pretty unique in Texas. Henry tells all about a future move and his long-term vision for Crowson Wines. In the Texas wine news, there’s a focus on news from North Texas, wine competition results – including some that may surprise you – and a new organic designation that was awarded to a property in Fredericksburg. Cheers, y'all!

    1h 6m
  5. Texas Wine Country Personalities: Jeremy Wilson

    6 JUN

    Texas Wine Country Personalities: Jeremy Wilson

    Jeremy Wilson joins me for episode 84. He's a sommelier and brand ambassador for Adega Vinho Winery and my latest guest in an occasional series of Texas Wine Country Personalities. Jeremy has been around the Texas wine industry for quite awhile not only as a winery employee, but also as a Texas Wine Lover writer and even as a podcaster back in the day. Listen in to hear about his new personal wine project, his thoughts on the Texas wine industry, and the other beverage he loves almost as much as wine. In the Texas wine news, you'll hear about a major winery acquisition, wineries opening and closing, winemakers on the move, weather woes, and more. Cheers y'all!

    1h 2m
  6. Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy

    23 MAY

    Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy

    Wine educator Kelsey Kramer of the Hill Country Wine Academy joins me to discuss the state of wine education today. Under Kelsey’s direction, the Hill Country Wine Academy, formerly known as the William Chris Wine School, is training Texas wine ambassadors, industry pros, and enthusiasts alike. In the Texas wine news, I’m reflecting on 10 years of Texas Fine Wine, announcing a nice accolade for Chris Brundrett of William Chris Wine Co, and sharing some feedback I’ve received about the last episode and the effort to #AskForTexasWines in restaurants. Cheers, y'all!

    1h 2m
  7. #AskForTexasWines with Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele of Becker Vineyards

    9 MAY

    #AskForTexasWines with Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele of Becker Vineyards

    This episode explores the topic of expanding the Texas wine selections in Texas restaurants. Becker Vineyards' Jen Syma and Nichole Bendele are spearheading the #AskForTexasWines effort. Other wineries are getting on board, and you’ll be hearing a lot more about this initiative very soon. As always, I'll cover some recent Texas wine news and events. Cheers y'all!

    59 min
  8. Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery

    25 APR

    Mike Batek of Hye Meadow Winery

    This is episode 81, and my guest today is Mike Batek. Mike and his wife Denise own Hye Meadow Winery in Hye in the Texas Hill Country. Mike is also the current president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. His story starts at the beginning of his wine journey and ends with upcoming travel and a winemaking "stage" in Slovenia! In the Texas wine news section, I’m talking about wineries opening and expanding, Texas wine women are getting a shoutout in Men’s Health, and I’m reviewing my recent France trip with other Texas wine enthusiasts. Don't miss the ticket giveaways to two events the weekend of May 4-5. Cheers, yall!

    1h 10m
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About

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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Shelly Wilfong, This Is Texas Wine

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