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

IT'S EPISODE 100! Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines joins me on this episode to share more about the Lost Draw story, including thoughts on the split from William Chris Wine Co. In celebration of my 100th episode, I’ve got some reflections on this milestone episode and the 5 year anniversary since the first episode aired. Then In Texas wine news, we’ll review which wineries are opening, closing, and rumored to be coming to town. There’s an update on the Farm Winery Permit bill, and a top sommelier

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June 23, 2025

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

IT'S EPISODE 100! Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines joins me on this episode to share more about the Lost Draw story, including thoughts on the split from William Chris Wine Co. In celebration of my 100th episode, I’ve got some reflections on this milestone episode and the 5 year anniversary since th…

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June 1, 2025

January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries

January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries has some exciting announcements about new programs for this 25-year-old powerhouse of an organization, which focuses on marketing wineries in the Texas Hill Country AVA. In Texas wine news, thanks to a tip from a listener, I’ve got the scoop on a new Tex…

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May 22, 2025

Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines

On episode 98, my guest is Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines near Johnson City. Doug shares the history of Lewis Wines, the importance of a region’s agricultural heritage, and the pending Farm Winery Permit. In Texas wine news, we’ve got new statistics from Wine America on the enormous impact of Texas wine…

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April 30, 2025

Remi and Tate Gregory of The Burg Wine Company

My guests Remi and Tate Gregory are two rising young stars in the Texas wine industry. They hold important roles with some very established wineries in the state, plus they’re promoting their own wine brand – The Burg Wine Company. They’ve already garnered serious acclaim for their minimal interven…

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April 16, 2025

Brian Heath of Heath Family Brands

My guest on this episode is Brian Heath, owner of Heath Family Brands. The portfolio includes Grape Creek Vineyards, Heath Sparkling Wines, Invention Vineyards, Jenblossom Cellars, and most recently, Kuhlman Estate, formerly known as Kuhlman Cellars. Brian and his wife Jennifer got into the Texas w…

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March 30, 2025

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

In episode 95, my guest on this episode is Dr Akhil Reddy, CEO of Reddy Vineyards. Most people who follow Texas wine know the name Reddy Vineyards. Established in 1997 by Akhil’s parents, Reddy is one of the larger vineyards in the Texas High Plains. We’ll hear from Akhil about his vision for the b…

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Sept. 29, 2023

What in the World Happened to the Texas Wine Garden at the State Fair…

“The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. As a celebration of Texas heritage, the State Fair aims to embo…

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July 7, 2023

France 2024!

I'm thrilled to be leading a trip to France with Pablo Valqui of Gourmet Tours Worldwide in April 2024!   Our journey starts in Marseille and ends in Bordeaux. Our goal is to explore the homeland of many of the grapes that are so succe…

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March 24, 2023

Welcome to This Is Texas Wine's new website!

Thanks for checking out my new website! After a few years of using my podcast host's free website, I've upgraded a bit. This allows me some additional features that are available now, and others that I'll utilize over time. Here are a few of the co…

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