A Conversation at Torr Na Lochs with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien
On episode 111, listen for the latest Texas wine news, including plans for Austin Wine Week, new tasting rooms coming to the Hill Country, and an article focusing on low alcohol wines. Then I visited Torr Na Lochs in Burnet for a conversation with Blake DeBerry and Colby O'Brien. I'm excited to share the new Viticulture & Enology project that's going on at Texas Tech University and highlights from Blake's recent term as President of Texas Hill Country Wineries. Plus, this episode includes a return of Demerits and Gold Stars! Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all!
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Mentioned in this Episode
- Austin Wine Week
- Missick Cellars Opening Tasting Room in Boerne
- Culture Map San Antonio: William Chris Announces New Rebecca Caroline Tasting Room in Hye
- Russ Kane on VintageTexas blog: “Invention Vineyards Offers Lower Alcohol Wines with Aroma and Flavor”
- Texas Wine Growers Advocate Membership: More Information HERE
- Wine and Food Foundation’s Cultivate: Texas Winemakers Dinner on Friday, May 15 in Austin
- Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS
- Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! TICKETS
- Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS
Featured Interview
Blake DeBerry and Colby O’Brien of Torr Na Lochs
Wine Folly Regional Guide for the Texas Hill Country
Blake & Colby recently appeared on Kristi Mayfield’s Everyday Sommelier Podcast and described their sparkling wine process in detail. Listen to the podcast HERE on Apple Podcasts or HERE on Spotify.
Find Kristi’s reel showing the TNL sparkling wine setup on her Instagram: @kristi_sipsocietycollective. Date: Nov 18 2025
Demerit and Gold Star
DEMERIT:
none this episode
GOLD STARS:
Rockbox Theater’s New Wine List
Calais Winery’s Invitation to James Sucking’s Great Wines of the World event
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