Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Estate Winery
On episode 110, in addition to recapping Texas wine news, I'm sharing an interview with Zachary Raines, head winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery in Fredericksburg. Zachary's wines have been earning top medals at wine competition and receiving praise from critics. We talk through how he ended up in Texas, parallels between Paso Robles and Texas wine industries, and how he approaches winemaking at Augusta Vin. Cheers y'all!
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Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Estate Winery
On episode 110, in addition to recapping Texas wine news, I'm sharing an interview with Zachary Raines, head winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery in Fredericksburg. Zachary's wines have been earning top medals at wine competition and receiving praise from critics. We talk through how he ended up in Texa…
Red River Wines with Krista and Scott Hartman
On episode 109, you'll hear a rundown of recent Texas wine news, event updates and discount codes for tickets. The main event is an interview featuring Krista and Scott Hartman from Red River Wines and Provisions in the Texoma AVA. They are going all in on Texas viticulture, thoughtful winemaking, …
Texas Wine Insiders Panel: Hill Country Wine Symposium Closing Session
This is episode 108, and it's the first podcast of 2026! Today's episode includes Texas wine news, wine competition results, and a replay of the closing session of the Hill Country Wine Symposium. The symposium was filled with great information and tastings, but this closing panel was mostly for fu…
The Texas Wine Year in Review and TexasWinePod's Best of 2025 Awards
In this final episode of 2025, I'll share the top Texas wine stories of the year and unveil the winners of the 2025 TexasWinePod Awards! Listen in to catch up on all the highlights (and a few low points) that defined this year in Texas wine. I'll also share listener-submitted highlights and some po…
Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch Wine Co.
My guest on episode 106 is Rarig Ross. Rarig and his wife Ellery co-own and operate Ferris & Fletch Wine Co in Fredericksburg, and Rarig is also the winemaker. You'll hear how his wine story started in California and is unfolding here in Texas. He has some exciting news to share about a significant…
Melissa Whatley of Whatley Wines
My guest today is Melissa Whatley. She and her husband Tyler are the co-owners of the recently opened Fredericksburg winery, Whatley Wines. Their faith and desire to pour into the community have inspired every aspect of Whatley Wines. We'll discuss the evolution of their brand, how food and wine pa…
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