We Know Texas Vino

We Know Texas Vino

By: Texas Wine

Language: en-us

Categories: Arts, Food, Education, Society, Culture

Podcast about Texas Wineries and Vineyards and education of wine

Episodes

Episode 120 - Diamond Vineyards
Jan 11, 2026

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***This episode was recorded outside and it has a little wind blowing***

This Episode got started really quick, but the conversation was great! 

Welcome back to the show! Today we’re exploring Diamond Vineyards, a family-run vineyard and event destination located amidst the beautiful rolling hills near Fredericksburg, Texas. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country AVA, this vineyard combines viticulture, hospitality, food experiences, and stunning views — all rooted in a deep passion for wine and land stewardship 


Diamond Vineyards

Duration: 01:21:56
Episode 119 - Women of Texas Vineyards
Nov 23, 2025

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In the heart of Texas wine country, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Women of Texas Vineyards follows the remarkable stories of the female winemakers, growers, and entrepreneurs shaping one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the nation. From early-morning harvests to late-night blending sessions, these women bring grit, science, artistry, and deep-rooted passion to every bottle they craft.

This episode explores how they navigate the challenges of unpredictable Texas weather, male-dominated agricultural traditions, and the demands of modern winemaking—while forging a vibrant community built on mentorship, innovation, and resilience. Through ca...

Duration: 01:15:24
Episode 118 - January Wiese
Nov 16, 2025

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January Wiese is the Executive Director of Texas Hill Country Wineries, where she leads strategic initiatives to promote and strengthen one of the nation’s most vibrant wine regions. With a focus on industry collaboration, tourism growth, and educational outreach, she plays a key role in elevating the Texas Hill Country’s reputation as a premier winemaking destination. 


Texas Hill Country Wineries

Duration: 01:02:09
Episode 117 - Ab Astris
Nov 09, 2025

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Nestled in the rolling hills of Stonewall, Texas, Ab Astris Winery—Latin for “of the stars”—shines as one of the Hill Country’s most inspiring family-run vineyards. In this episode, we uncork the story behind the Kristen and Mike's dream to create world-class, 100% Texas-grown wines.

From the rocky terroir that shapes their bold Tannat and delicate Clairette Blanche, to the craftsmanship behind every vintage, we explore what makes this boutique winery a hidden gem. Hear about their sustainable vineyard practices, the passion driving their winemaking philosophy, and how Ab Astris captures t...

Duration: 00:55:45
Episode 116 - Women of Texas Wine - The Vineyard
Nov 02, 2025

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 Women are prominent and growing voices in the Texas wine industry, and giving them platform matters for diversity, innovation and representation. Here we have 4 women who present the tasting room aspect of Texas Wine industry

Melissa Humphreys -Six Twist Sparkling

Melissa Whatley - Whatley Wines

Rosann Mitrione - Michael Ros Winery

Renae Mills - Rustic Spur

Duration: 01:13:39
Episode 115 - Kelsey Kramer - Hill Country Wine Academy pt2
Oct 26, 2025

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Wine education is a growing passion here in Texas — more and more people are eager to deepen their understanding of wine, especially Texas wine. That’s where Kelsey Kramer steps in. As an instructor at the Hill Country Wine Academy, she helps students earn their WSET certifications and Texas Wine Certifications, empowering the next generation of wine professionals and enthusiasts alike.

In this episode, we sit down with Kelsey for a full conversation dedicated to the world of wine education — from tasting techniques and ce...

Duration: 01:00:13
Episode 114 - Doc Cellars
Oct 19, 2025

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We travel to East Texas to a little town called Chandler Tx to talk to Val and Web, the owners of Doc Cellars. We hear how they got inspired to open up a winery and bring a community together!


Doc Cellars

Duration: 01:03:33
Episode 113 - Kelsey Kramer - Hill Country Wine Academy
Oct 12, 2025

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Wine education is a growing passion here in Texas — more and more people are eager to deepen their understanding of wine, especially Texas wine. That’s where Kelsey Kramer steps in. As an instructor at the Hill Country Wine Academy, she helps students earn their WSET certifications and Texas Wine Certifications, empowering the next generation of wine professionals and enthusiasts alike.

In this episode, we sit down with Kelsey for a full conversation dedicated to the world of wine education — from tasting techniques and ce...

Duration: 01:14:42
Episode 112 - Burning Daylight Estate Vineyard & Winery
Oct 05, 2025

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Hidden away in way in the back of Rendon is a small little Vineyard managed by 4 truly amazing people. I had the honor to meet Gene and Carmen Joe and Gavin and Angela Callaway at TWGGA, and right away we hit it off. I finally got to sit down and talk to them about how they got into the Vineyard management and then turning it into wine.  

Burning Daylight Estate Winery

Duration: 01:18:26
Episode 111 - Grapefest 2025
Sep 20, 2025

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Another Grapefest has come and gone, got to talk to allot of people about Texas Wines. One of my favorite thing about Grapefest is getting to talk to other wine makers from other wine regions. We have Jacob Gigliotti from Pillitteri Estate Winery, Vanessa Lambert from Lambert Estate Winery and Ruby Stobart from the Barossa Wine **which is like Go Texan for us**. This was a very fun conversation about all thing wine from the different parts of the world!

Duration: 01:18:12
Episode 110 - Whatley Wines
Sep 07, 2025

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I was first introduces to Melissa from Amie Nemic, and she told me I need to get them on the show ASAP. Ok if Amie tells me this, I need to do it. When I talked to Melissa on the phone, the story I was given, I knew I needed to get them on the show. I am not going to spoil it, but Tyler and Melissa has a story to tell, that only God could write for them. This is Whatley Wines


Whatley Wines

Duration: 01:26:29
Episode 109 - Women for Wine Sense
Aug 31, 2025

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We get to sit down and chat with Taryn Klump who is the President of the Hill Country chapter of the Women of Wine Sense. We talk about her journey into wine and how to help others in their journey. This was a very fun episode, and you will enjoy this!


Women for Wine sense Hill Country Chapter

Duration: 01:14:09
Episode 108 - Remi Gregory
Aug 24, 2025

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First I want to say Remi and I had amazing chemistry on this show and just had a BLAST! It is amazing to hear peoples stories and how they got into Wine. Remi is no exception to rule. Listen how not knowing what she wanted to do turned her into making wine and starting her Brand!


Than Burg Wine

Duration: 01:01:13
Episode 107 - Bénédicte Rhyne
Aug 17, 2025

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When I first heard of Bénédicte Rhyne, I did not know what to expect. What I found was the very fascinating wine maker who has a long history of wine making knowledge, This was such a fun episode and hope all enjoy it


Bénédicte Rhyne

Duration: 01:01:28
Episode 106 - Barelle Vineyards
Aug 10, 2025

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With my travels all over Texas and different wineries i always find something unique, and Barelle Vineyards is no expectation to that. Brandon has create a place to showcase the women of Texas wines. Take a listen as we chat about his humble beginnings and then into the wine industry here in Texas


Barelle Vineyards

Duration: 01:16:28
Episode 105 - Hawk Shadow
Aug 04, 2025

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This weeks episode is pretty an amazing. This one is a little long, and has a little bit of echo, but the content is amazing and I just couldn't stop the conversation!

Listen to how a piece of property went from just an amazing scenery to a full blown Vineyard and tasting room

Duration: 01:31:05
Episode 104 - Women of the Hill County!
Jul 27, 2025

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Thank you Amie Nemec and Barelle Vineyards for hosting this. 

This episode we get to talk to some amazing women of the Hill Country scene and get to know the women who make the wine in the area. 



Duration: 01:31:05
Episode 103 - Women of North Texas!
Jul 20, 2025

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First I want to give a shout out to Laurinda from Texas Wine Lovers for doing such a good job hosting this show. 

This is part 2 of the series of Women of North Texas. Such a great conversation here with the women that work not only behind the scenes but on the front line!

Duration: 01:17:38
Episode 102 - Women of North Texas!
Jul 13, 2025

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First I want to give a shout out to Laurinda from Texas Wine Lovers for doing such a good job hosting this show. 

This is one multiple series that we will be doing honoring and show casing the Women of Texas Winey Industry.

Duration: 00:39:49
Episode 101- Texas Wine Growers
Jul 06, 2025

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I got to have the honor to sit down with some the big name wine makers, vineyard owners and educators in this great talk about Texas Wine Industry!

Listen as we talk to Betty Bingham, Andrew Sides, John Rivenburgh, Blake DeBerry, and Kelsey Kramer about what it means to be a Texas Wine Maker.

Texas Wine Grower 

Bingham Family Vineyard

Lost Draw

Rivenburgh Wine

Torr Na Lochs

Hill Country Wine Academy


Duration: 01:28:53
Episode 100 - We Did it! -4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery
Jun 29, 2025

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Fore warning this episode is unedited so there is some stuff of random talking off topic!

This is episode 100!! Thank you for everyone who has contributed to the success of this podcast!

I was able to to sit down and talk to Nicole, Walt and August about what all has changed with their winery since we came out almost 2yrs ago. What we found out was awesome! 

Also catch the video on our You tube Channel 

4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery


Duration: 01:36:58
Episode 99 - 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery
Jun 22, 2025

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Fore warning this episode is unedited so there is some stuff of random talking off topic!

I was able to to sit down and talk to Nicole, Walt and August about what all has changed with their winery since we came out almost 2yrs ago. What we found out was awesome! 

Also catch the video on our You tube Channel 


4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery

Duration: 01:17:04
Episode 98 - CC Farms Winery and Venue Estate
Jun 08, 2025

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What do you do when you tired of the Corporate world and want a change of pace, Well you find you a 120yr old barn and turn it into a winery! This is what DR and Andrew just did. Listen to their story and how their passion turned to something magical.


CCfarms

Duration: 01:13:42
Episode 97 - Valley Mills Vineyards
Jun 01, 2025

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First sorry for how long this episode is, this is 2 hours long! I just could not cut this episode in a good spot with all the great information that is in it!

The Bagnasco created something amazing in Valley Mills. From the moment you drive through the vineyard till you get to the tasting room, you have an amazing experience.  Joey and I had an amazing conversation! 


Valley Mills Vineyards

Duration: 02:05:26
Episode 96 - Commissioner Sid Miller of the Texas Agriculture
May 25, 2025

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We talk to Commissioner Sid Miller of the Texas Agriculture about Texas Wine industry and the future of it

https://weknowtexasvino.wine/
https://uncorktexaswines.com/
https://www.gotexan.org/
https://a2round.com/

Duration: 01:27:48
Episode 95 - Rancho Sereno
May 04, 2025

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We sat down with Lisa back 2yrs ago when they were just getting started with their dream. Now here it is, the time has come and they have their tasting room open and going! If you wanna listen to the first episode with Lisa, look up episode 17 if you want to hear about our first trip here.

Rancho Sereno 

Duration: 01:14:19
Episode 94 - Michael Ros Winery
Apr 14, 2025

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Todays episode we sit down and get to chat with Rosann Mitrione & Tim Drake, from Michael Ros Winery. We talk about their love and passion for not only wine but Texas Wine.

Michael Ros Winery

Duration: 01:27:48
Episode 93 - William Chris
Mar 30, 2025

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What began as an acquaintance as winemakers in the Hill Country became a collaboration between William “Bill” Blackmon and Chris Brundrett; one that’s based on a shared winemaking philosophy and a vision for what the Texas wine industry is capable of. We get to sit down and talk to Zinn Brown and Carol Blackmon about the legacy that William Chris is making on the Texas Wine Industry


William Chris

Duration: 01:35:36
Episode 92 - Driftwood Estate Winery
Mar 23, 2025

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Gary started something that became a huge passion of his and then became award winning. With Jackie VanSant Downes as his wine maker, she is taking Driftwood to the next level of wine making!

Driftwood Estate Winery

Duration: 01:10:53
Episode 91 - Tatum Cellars
Mar 16, 2025

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What happens when you show up at William Chris and pretty much land a job there? Well you become one amazing wine maker with some Stellar wines!


Tatum Cellars

Duration: 00:57:40
Episode 90 - Whisper Path Cellars
Mar 09, 2025

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Sorry for the delay in this episode, was kinda under the weather from TWGGA! 

Allot of people know that the Texas Wine Industry is full of "family" meaning every winery helps everyone out. Whisper Path though is a Family winery, meaning everyone in the family lends a hand in everything that goes into making the wine!

Jacob and Jesse were amazing and got to have a really good conversation with them and leaving a legacy for their families!


Whisper Path

Duration: 00:51:18
Episode 89 - Pollo Rosa
Feb 23, 2025

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This was a very fun Episode to do. What is a Pollo Rosa, well its a Pink Chicken....or is it. I guess you will just have to listen to this episode and find out for yourself!


Pollo Rosa

Duration: 01:44:58
Episode 88 - Dove Ridge VIneyard
Feb 16, 2025

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This was a very interesting episode, they are very close to my house and didnt even know it. Also what does bathrooms do with a Winery! Guess you will need to listen to find out.


Dove Ridge Vineyard

Duration: 01:37:57
Episode 87 PT1- WTKV/TWL Season 3 take over of 5FiftyFive Vineyard & Winery
Feb 02, 2025

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Duration: 01:07:13
Episode 86 - EOTL Chris McIntosh
Jan 19, 2025

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We get to revisit ETOL and talk to Chris and see what all has changed with him.  Also we discussed how Texas Faired this past growing season and how is 2025 going to be.  

Duration: 01:13:16
Episode 85 pt2 - Chris Hornbaker and Bill Burns
Jan 12, 2025

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As we draw this part 2 episode to close. Remember that Texas is a huge state and we have a huge diversity of grapes and wine. Do not be afraid to try what's out there or at different wineries, you never know what you may find you will love! 

Duration: 01:19:30
Episode 85 pt1 - Chris Hornbaker and Bill Burns
Jan 05, 2025

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We are kicking off Season 3 of We Know Texas Vino with a bang. We are sitting down with Chris and Bill and talking all things wine. Such a good conversation that it is going to be a 2 part show! You can also catch this whole episode on Youtube along with the video as well!

Duration: 01:00:55
Episode 84 - End of 2024 and season 2
Dec 23, 2024

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This is the final episode of 2024 as we prepare for season 3 and 2025! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Duration: 00:09:31
Episode 83 - Cindy and Gary Jones
Nov 24, 2024

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This is a first is more to come, but we sat down with Cindy and Gary and we just talk Texas Wine and Texas Winey industry. Talking them gives a good insight what they see outside of the wine industry and how they love Texas Wines

Duration: 01:27:37
Episode 82 - Sage Vintage Crush Pt2
Nov 17, 2024

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As we are wrapping up Part 2 with Michael and Wes, it was really fun getting to sit down and chat with these men and understanding what goes on in this small little sleepy town of East texas and what they are doing!

Sage Vintage Crush

Duration: 00:56:42
Episode 82 - Sage Vintage Crush Pt1
Nov 10, 2024

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We got the time to sit down and chat with Michael McClendon and Wes Jensen, we chat about what got them into custom wine making and where did their passion come from. Give us your feedback on your thoughts about Texas Wine!

Sage Vintage Crush

Duration: 00:58:55
Episode 81 - PT2 WTKV/TWL takes over Kiepersol Winery
Nov 03, 2024

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Welcome back to part 2, as we finish this episode I was to give thanks to everyone that supports the show. I continue to do this show to support Texas Wine and Agriculture. Remember find you that winery or wineries you enjoy and support them!

Duration: 01:15:15
Episode 81 - WTKV/TWL takes over Kiepersol Winery
Oct 29, 2024

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Join Laurinda, Neal, Ron, Robert and myself and we talk about Texas Wine and Texas Agriculture and even just things about Texas

Duration: 01:12:42
Episode 80 - Old Vine Texas
Oct 14, 2024

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MAN episode 80! We get to sit down and chat with Erik & Emily Beyer, who found their love for Texas Wine and wanted to promote it the best way they know how, and that was to open a tasting room! This was a really good episode, and always finding people who want to promote and push for Texas Wine!

Old Vine Texas

Duration: 01:17:00
Episode 79 - 5 Fifty-Five Vineyard and Winery
Oct 06, 2024

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one year ago, I got to meet 2 amazing people at the Valley View Wine Walk, Tom and Whitney Kilgore. They started to tell me about their winery and their wines they had. I have been so excited about wanting to come and chat with them. So one year later, I am getting to chat with them and know their story! Listen as Tom tells us how their journey from knowing nothing about wine, to owning their own winery!

5 Fifty-Five Vineyard and winery

Duration: 01:00:03
Episode 78 - Grape Fest 2024
Sep 29, 2024

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This is an amazing treat. I got to sit down with 3 different wine makers.  Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo from Messna Hof, Vanessa Lambert from
Lambert Estate Wines, and Dean Hewitson from Hewitson Wines. We got to talk on how they got started in wines, and talked about the different terroir from Australia and Texas. Such a great episode!

Messna Hof
Lambert Estate Wines
Hewitson Wines

Duration: 01:09:00
Episode 77 pt2- Robert Clay Vineyards Estate Winery
Sep 22, 2024

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As we finish our Hill Country visit with this second part of Robert Clay. There is magic going on in Mason Texas. Go visit that area and try their wines. In this final part of Robert Clay, we talk to Blake about his journey into Grape Growing and wine making. Lots of good stuff in this episode you do not want to miss this!

Duration: 01:19:59
Bonus Episode! Texas Wine and True Crime
Sep 20, 2024

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Recently I got to sit down with Brandi and Chris from Texas Wine and True Crime. We covered a really interesting case from Terlingua Texas ad the La Kiva bar. Listen as we dive in and discuss this case!

Duration: 00:41:26
Episode 77 pt1- Robert Clay Vineyards Estate Winery
Sep 17, 2024

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I have talked to allot of Vineyard owners and Winemakers, and what makes Robert Clay stick out is their philosophy in Vineyard Management and Winemaking, check out this episode while we talk to Dan and his son!

Robert Clay Vineyards Estate Winery


Duration: 00:54:25
Episode 76 pt3 - Wines of Dotson Cervantes & Don Pullman
Sep 10, 2024

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This is the final part of my conversation with Don and Alphonse and Martha. This was such a treat to get to chat with these three and hear their stories. It was also a honor to get to have one last story from Don. Hope you enjoy this episode. 

Duration: 00:54:34
Episode 76 pt2 - Wines of Dotson Cervantes & Don Pullman
Sep 01, 2024

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Here is part 2 with Alphonse Dotson and Don Pullman. This episode we talk about starting a vineyard, making white wines and friendships!

Duration: 01:00:26
Episode 76 - Wines of Dotson Cervantes & Don Pullmum
Aug 25, 2024

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MAN as we draw closer to my recent trip to the Hill Country, I had the opportunity to sit down with 2 amazing who help influence the wine industry in Mason Texas. This is going probably be a 2-3 part series.  Let me introduce Don Pullman and Alphonse Dotson!

Wines For Dotson-Cervantes

Duration: 01:06:58
Episode 75- Parr Vineyards & Cellars - Winery & Tasting Room
Aug 18, 2024

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I had the chance to sit down and chat with Robert and Dilek Parr. These 2 are a very sweet couple and hearing their story would make anyone wanna open a vineyard themselves. From their love from old world wines, and wanting to bring that back to the states, these 2 have made something amazing in Mason Tx! This is Parr Vineyards

Parr Vineyards & Cellars - Winery & Tasting Room

Duration: 01:02:09
Episode 74 - Adega Vinho
Aug 12, 2024

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This week I get the opportunity to sit down and talk to Michael "Maverick" Bilger. We sit down and talk about their very first vineyard which as well all know it just doesn't stop there, and then into wine making. We had a very amazing conversation about the Vineyard and Wine making and how he is doing it.

Adega Vinho

Duration: 01:09:36
Episode 73 - Pedernales Cellars
Aug 04, 2024

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Every winery has their own unique story they get to tell, Julies family story is no different, it all started back in 1990 as a retirement plan, and now it has turned into something amazing, sit back grab a glass of wine! This is Pedernales Cellars

Pedernales Cellars

Duration: 00:46:15
Episode 72 - Airis'ele
Jul 29, 2024

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I met Bret while talking to Michael Barton at HIlmy and really enjoy his story! Bret Perrenoud wanted to create something to leave for his family and finally one day decided to pull the trigger! He also has some great input about Texas Vineyards and wine industry!

Airis'ele

Duration: 01:17:22
Episode 71 - Narrow Path Winery and Vineyard
Jul 21, 2024

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When you have a small property and you decide to plant something that no one else is doing, then the next thing you know, you have a tasting room that have some amazing wines, well that is what Narrow Path did! Listen Tyler tell us their story!

Narrow Path Winery and Vineyard

Duration: 01:09:32
Episode 70 - Coordinates Vineyards
Jul 14, 2024

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Austin had a dream when he was young about opening a Winery and Vineyard. His life takes him around the world only to end up in South Africa and finally where he ends up in Hye Texas. Listen as he tells us his story how he got into wine!

Coordinates Vineyards

Duration: 01:26:08
Episode 69 - Siboney
Jul 07, 2024

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When I started this journey into wine, one of the things I was told in class was their job is to take the romance out of a vineyard and wine making. Well not
Miguel and Barbara Lecuona, their love and passion has cultivated an amazing winery! This is Siboney

Siboney Winery 

Duration: 01:32:03
Episode 68 - Portree Cellars
Jun 30, 2024

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When you travel the world and see so many things, but then you stumble across wine and you think to yourself I want a piece of this back home. So what do you do, you come to Texas and start a winery! That is what Janet and Mark Miertschin  did!

Portree Cellars

Duration: 01:02:54
Episode 67 -Arch Ray Resorts
Jun 26, 2024

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We get to sit down and talk to Lance the GM of Arch Ray Resorts. Arch ray is own by 6th generation Texans, Stephen and Sally Baxter. Listen as Lance tells us about their legacy and their future for Arch Ray Resorts

Arch Ray 

Duration: 00:50:21
Episode 66 - Fly Gap Winery
Jun 19, 2024

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This episode of We Know Texas Vino, we got to sit down and talk to Brock Estes and he shared with us his love of his home town the land and his passion for wine. He loves bringing the community together and have a glass of wine and become friends!

Fly Gap Winery

Duration: 01:30:55
Episode 65 - TF Vineyard and Winery
Jun 09, 2024

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This episode we get to sit down and talk to Paula Todd about how her Dream, The Paula Dream came about and how she was able to bring it to life and then have an amazing, cozy little winery in Boyd Texas. This is TF Vineyard and Winery

TF Vineyard and Winery

Duration: 00:53:19
Episode 64 - Neal Addy -Texas Wine Lover
Jun 02, 2024

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Neal has an amazing story to tell. He tells us how much he loves Texas Wine. His story is an amazing journey and how it brought him into the Texas Wine lover and write for them. Neal is an interesting man and has a passion for Texas wines!

Duration: 00:48:21
Episode 63 - Casual Fridays
May 26, 2024

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So it is Friday, you wanna have some wine....but do not know where to go! Well why don't you go to Casual Fridays! Robbie has an amazing space for Good wines, good food and live music. What else can you ask for!

Casual Fridays

Duration: 00:47:13
Episode 62 - 3p's in a Vine
May 05, 2024

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We recently got to sit down and talk to Brett from 3Ps in a vine. He shares his love and passion for Texas and Texas Wines. He tells his story on how not knowing anything about wine making to becoming a gold winning wine maker. Grab a glass and enjoy this episode!

3Ps in a Vine

Duration: 01:20:11
Episode 61 - Wintergrass Vineyard & Winery
Apr 28, 2024

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Making choices in life is hard, especially when you are going to take a leap of faith and change careers. That is what Tyler and Amy have done, they literally took a leap of faith and went into the wine making business. Grab a s glass of wine and sit down and enjoy this episode of We Know Texas Vino

Wintergrass Vineyard & Winery

Duration: 00:59:00
Episode 60 - Stone Trough Winery
Apr 21, 2024

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Getting to sit down and talk to Kevin & Stephanie Maxwell, and learn about their love for Wine and Agriculture, was a really goo time to learn about different ways to farm and group produce. I hope you all enjoy this episode of We Know Texas Vino

Stone Trough Winery

Duration: 01:15:34
Episode 59 - Texas Wine Love Laurinda Thomas
Apr 07, 2024

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This woman is amazing, we get to sit down and chat with her about her start in the Texas Wine Lover Ambassador program and how she got there. We even talk about the Texas Wine industry. This woman is awesome and humble, and I think now that she is ready to do another episode!


Duration: 02:44:22
Episode 58 - Bar Ditch WInery
Mar 31, 2024

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We really had a good time sitting down and talking to Shelly and talking about starting her winery and making home made food and sharing with friends....BTW eat the lemon pie!

Bar Ditch Winery

Duration: 00:54:16
Episode 57 - Los Pinos
Mar 24, 2024

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Los Pinos started as a dream from a someone from California wanting to start a winery. What once started as a horse ranch is now a very well established winery. Enjoy listening to this and learning more about these gentlemen  about how they grew this place into a destination location!

Los Pinos

Duration: 01:00:15
Episode 56 - TWGGA day 2 pt2
Mar 17, 2024

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This is the last part of our weekend at TWGGA. In this one we got to sit down and have a good conversation with John Rivenburgh. His passion of the Texas Wine Industry is just huge and we love it! Enjoy this episode

Duration: 02:44:22
Episode 55 - Twisted Pine
Mar 10, 2024

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**** Not sure why, but this episode is only 1.5 hour long.*****What do you do when you have a passion for the land you have and you want to see it thrive and want to share it with others?  Well this is what Victor and his family has done, they are turning their love  for their land into a very beautiful winery and soon to be destination. Enjoy this episode with Twisted Pine!

Twisted Pine

Duration: 01:25:25
Episode 54 - Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Day 2 pt1
Mar 03, 2024

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Here we are guys and gals, day 2 of Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. So while I was editing this, I found that it was going to be a super long episode. So I decided to break it into a 2 part show. NOW the second part is going to be just ask good as this one!
Enjoy!

Duration: 01:23:27
Episode 53 - Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Day 1
Feb 26, 2024

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It was a honor to be able to sponsor this event. There were so many people we go to meet and got to get to know. We got a few people to sit down with us and talk on day 1. Hope you enjoy this episode

https://www.txwines.org/

Duration: 01:09:37
Episode 52 - Bingham Live!
Feb 18, 2024

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This episode after reviewing, we just could not share it with our listeners. This has such good information in it.

Don't forget to get your tickets for the We Know Texas Vino Wine Experience on Feb 21
Get your tickets at  our site 

Duration: 02:44:22
Episode 51 - Girl Scout Cookie pairing
Feb 11, 2024

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This was a fun episode. We took Texas Wines and explained to our listeners on how to properly pair your favorite girl scout cookies with it. We want to give thanks to Lexie with Troop 18 and Charlotte from Troop 1032 for providing us with the cookies.

Duration: 01:26:10
Episode 50 - Cliff and Betty Bingham
Feb 04, 2024

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In our first year of doing this podcast, we have met many Winery owners and wine makers and they all have a story to tell. Allot of the stories we get told about are 2 people, who are very kind and compassionate in their family, their friends and in their farming.  Allot of the wineries we talked to in 2023, all of them say the same thing, Cliff and Betty and the rest of the Bingham family is amazing. So without further ado, we introduce to you, Episode 50 Cliff and Betty Bingham!

Duration: 00:59:30
Episode 49 - Ron Martin - Texas Wine Lover Ambassador
Jan 28, 2024

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****So the first 10-12minutes of this episode Andy audio wasnt working properly***
The first time I met Ron at the Piney Woods Wine festival, I knew we needed to get him on our podcast. This man is very knowledgeable about his wines and he shows his love for Texas wines by finding all those amazing little wineries!

Duration: 00:56:58
Episode 48- Kiepersol
Jan 21, 2024

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Pierre came to Texas from South Africa with a dream. Little did he know that his dream he had would be such an amazing way to connect people. Listen as we talk to Michelle the wine maker and Kelly the Founding Brand Manager, as they tell us about this amazing paradise in Texas known as Kiepersol!

Kiepersol

Drink a Little

Duration: 01:11:07
Episode 47 - Enoch Stomp
Jan 14, 2024

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WOW episode 47!! In this first of many episodes from East Texas, we go to Enoch Stomp. This place is amazing, and the wine is even better. Altus tells us what it took to uproot his family from South Africa and come to Texas and start a Vineyard and Winery!

Enoch Stomp

Duration: 01:14:17
Episode 46 - Wineaux Guy
Jan 07, 2024

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Welcome back to Season 2 of We know Texas Vino. To start the New Year off, we have the Wineaux Guy here to talk about how he get into the wine industry and how he get into the Texas Wine Industry even more. This man brings allot of knowledge to the table and we will be seeing more of him on the show!

Wineaux Guy WebSite

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Duration: 01:31:17
Episode 45 - End of 2023!!
Dec 24, 2023

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So we made it everyone! The end of our first year! We can not thank you all enough for helping us become successful! Look out for 2024, we got big things coming up !

Duration: 00:40:24
Episode 44 - Rosini Vineyards
Dec 17, 2023

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We have hit allot of wineries in Texas this past year. Each one is just as amazing as the next, from the people we talk to and their stories, to their wines and family culture. Rosini Vineyards is no different from that.

Rosini Vineyards

Duration: 01:11:12
Episode 43 - Tara Winery
Dec 10, 2023

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When you work in the city and sometimes the Hussle and bustle of the city life gets to you, so what do you do! Why you go find you some land in East Texas and Make a winery and a vineyard. Tara winery is a beautiful little winery out in East Texas. This is a must see especially during growing season!

Tara Winery

Duration: 00:57:22
Episode 42 - Triple N Ranch Winery and Vineyard
Dec 04, 2023

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We had an amazing time getting to sit down and talk to two amazing people and how they took a ranch and a old barn, turned it around and made and amazing winery. This is a must visit location

Triple N Ranch Winery and Vineyard

Duration: 01:00:15
Unfortunate news NO we are not stopping!
Nov 27, 2023

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No episode this week due to stolen equipment. 

Duration: 00:01:58
Episode 41 - Two Brothers Winery
Nov 19, 2023

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Every winery we been to has an amazing story to tell about how they got started, as we love hearing how they decided to get into the Texas Wine industry. Brian and Eddie , and their spouses, Stephanie and Donna are no exception to that story. Thier story of pushing forward and overcoming obstacles is just amazing.

Duration: 01:12:36
Episode 40 - Tempranillo Blind Tasting
Nov 12, 2023

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Do you ever wonder if your favorite wine maker could pick out their own wines in a blind tasting? Well here is your chance to find out. In this episode we have Chris and Cyn from Edge of the Lake, Andrew and Kristi from Lonesome Vine and James from OG Cellars. Take a listen and see how they fair. There is allot of background noise since we did this live, but you can still hear your wine maker chat!

Duration: 00:59:25
Episode 39 - Tiffany Tobey
Nov 05, 2023

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So sitting here trying to figure out how to type this up about Tiffany, and the words just wasnt coming to mind, that just how amazing this woman is. Michel and I have Dubbed her the Queen Bee, which is fitting for her. She is very knowledgeable in everything Viticulture and Enology! 
Have a listen and give us and her some feedback of what you think!


Duration: 01:01:50
Episode 38 - Live Happy Lane
Oct 29, 2023

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We all know life comes in and kicks us down, and no matter how hard we try, life continues to kick us back down. Well not for Ernie and Michelle Mays, they kicked life down. They took their life experiences and their love of God, and took "sour" grapes and turned into an amazing winery and award winning wines. Listen to how they use this passion to do what they love and pass it onto their children!

Live Happy Lane

Duration: 01:20:37
Episode 37 - Moody Family Wines
Oct 22, 2023

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What do you get when you start with a wine kit, then progress into an amazing winery?
Why you get Moody Family Wines, listen as Joe tells us the story about how a simple wine kit change his life and helped him start his own winery!

Duration: 01:01:13
Episode 36 - Piaf!
Oct 08, 2023

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Hey everyone, we have a special episode for you all. We got to meet to amazing people who share their love for Texas wines! Fabien Goury and Yasmine Bohsali are the owners of Piaf in Historic downtown Grapevine. Listen as they talk about Texas wines and thier love for it.

Also do not forget October 14, is the Valley View Wine Walk!

Duration: 00:47:31
No episode this week! :0(
Oct 01, 2023

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We want to apologize for not having a episode this week. BUT have fun and go and listen to back episodes! 

Duration: 00:01:50
Episode 35 - Square Cloud Winery
Sep 24, 2023

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When does determination and being a Mad Scientist get you? Well it gets you Square cloud winery!! Jackson and Cheryl have an amazing story about getting into theirs\ vineyard growing and creating some amazing wine! You do not want to miss this, and should go and visit them!

Duration: 01:10:10
Episode 34 - Michael Cook Pt2 Lets grow some Grapes!
Sep 17, 2023

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So in Ep 33 we talked to Michael Cook about how he got into Viticulture and the Texas A&M Extension.  Now this episode is going to be a little bit different, this one he is going to talk about growing the grapevines to make all this amazing Texas Wines! So if you ever wonder the work that is put in to get these amazing little round of goodness to make such great wines, this will be the episode you want to listen too.

Duration: 01:06:22
Episode 33 - Michael Cook Pt1
Sep 10, 2023

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Since we started this podcast, everyone kept talking about this mystery man named Michael Cook. So I started out on an adventure to find this mystery person, and I found him! Sit back while we dive in with him and his vast knowledge of Grape growing. This first episode is about getting to know him and where he came from!

Duration: 00:57:57
Episode 32 - Blue Ostrich
Sep 03, 2023

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What happens when Birds of a feather flock together? Why you get Blue Ostrich Vineyard and WInery!

Duration: 00:56:57
Episode 31 - Jenn Learn to Blind taste
Aug 27, 2023

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Jenn is full of knowledge on Texas wine and everything that surrounds it. So we thought it would be amazing if she taught us now to do a blind tasting. So in this episode, we are blind tasting 4 wines. We will walk you though everything you could do when you are doing a blind tasting. We will post a score card in the link below along with the wines we used in this episode, BUT if you do not want to buy any wines for this episode, go to your local winery using...

Duration: 00:59:50
Episode 31 - Jenn Wine Education
Aug 20, 2023

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In this episode, our own Co-host Jenn talks to us about the wine and where Texas wine started and where it is heading!

Duration: 00:51:16