June 23, 2025

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

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 shares thoughts about Texas wine. Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all!

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Texas Wine In the News

  1. Silicon Valley Bank Report on DTC Shipping Reported by The Drinks Business: “Smaller wineries lead economic turnaround in the US”
  2. Brittany Brillo Garley for Eater Houston: “The Texas Michelin-Recognized Sommelier Who Is Allergic to Wine”
  3. Wes Marshall for The Austin Chronicle: "Nine Texas Wines Receive Decanter Awards
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Interview with Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Wines
 

Lost Draw Wines

 

Demerit and Gold Star
 

Gold Star:
 

Fredericksburg’s Food and Drink (Wine!) Scene for being included in Food and Wine Magazine’s recent article “The Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink”

 

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