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 fun. It's a walk down memory lane for 6 long-time Texas wine professionals. Their best advice is "Make really good friends," and you can tell that they have. Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all! Image
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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…
JeriLynne Clifford is The Hill Country Bon Vivant
JeriLynne Clifford, the Hill Country Bon Vivant, is a tastemaker and hospitality expert based in Fredericksburg. JeriLynne's new cookbook, The Vineyard Table, showcases Texas wineries, food, and the joys of connecting over a meal around the table. Listen to hear how she prioritizes local wines, par…
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