North Texas Wineries Episodes

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, and a very personal and educational hospitality experience. I can't wait for you to hear what they're cooking up in North Texas! Thanks for listening, and cheers y'all!

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 by Peary Photography

Chris McIntosh is co-owner and winemaker for Edge of the Lake Vineyard in Valley View, Texas (Texoma AVA). He is also the current president of North Texas Wine Country, the winery association that covers North Texas wineries. We talk about what’s going on at Edge of the Lake as well as developments in North Texas as a whole. And in the Texas wine news segment, there are several new national stories featuring the Texas wine industry, plus wine competition results, new accolades for Texas wineries, big personnel changes, a report from the State Fair of Texas, and more. Cheers y'all!

My guest today is Grayson Davies, winemaker at Arche' Winery & Vineyard in St. Jo. We talk about the Red River Valley, his award-winning Chardonnay, his recent experience with harvest in Paso Robles, and more. First, I’ll share the latest Texas wine news including reports from some of the Texas wine events that have been happening this month. I share highlights from Houston Rodeo's Uncorked! wine competition, a new Texas wine article from a major wine writer, and several holiday mentions in state and national publications. Don't miss this episodes's gold stars including one requiring a road trip to a Kansas City-area winery. Cheers y'all!

Chris Hornbaker from Eden Hill Winery joins me for this episode. I’ve enjoyed getting to write about Eden Hill Winery and have enjoyed Eden Hill wines for a few years now. It was fun to sit down with Chris to get the behind the scenes stories. And as always, there is Texas wine news including fun new programming, new mentions of Texas wine in the media, a unique spot for a new tasting room, and some nice recognition for yours truly. Cheers, y'all!

On this episode, you’ll get to know Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery in St. Jo. Patrick is the first person I’ve interviewed from North Texas. He shares his thoughts about growing grapes and making wine in North Texas, his desire for a new AVA for his estate vineyard, and so much more. First, there's Texas wine news including recognition for Leah Derton of William Chris Vineyards, Texas wineries at Wild World Festival in Brooklyn, and Texas wine selections appearing in Decanter. Remembering Dr. Pat Brennan of Brennan Vineyards. Cheers y'all!

How much do you really know about Messina Hof, one of the largest wineries in Texas? My interview with Paul M. and Karen Bonarrigo (winemaker and chief administrative officer, respectively) provides a glimpse behind the scenes of a family business with a rich tradition and bold goals for the future. In Texas wine news, I’ve got a cool wine industry job to share, news of a winery that may be haunted, and results from recent wine competitions. Cheers, y'all!

Chuck Tordiglione, owner of Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyard, is the president of the Cross Timbers Wine & Vineyard Association. Cross Timbers has big plans including publishing another glossy wine and travel magazine, new wine, food and art events planned for 2021, and new partnerships with local chefs. Chuck has more enthusiasm for Texas wine than most anyone I’ve ever met, and I know you’ll enjoy his interview. I’ll also talk about wine trails in general: what they are, what they do, and how they’re organized. In my new People In Wine segment, I introduce Tony Coturri, a California natural wine winemaker who inspired two popular Texas winemakers you’ll recognize. Tony is also a partner in Texas winery himself. Finally, I’m celebrating national Cabernet Sauvignon day with the 2017 Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.

In the News: Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Yes We Can Wine named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker for 2020, Landon Winery will open a new tasting room in Grapevine, and Texas Hill Country and Carter Creek Resort & Spa make 10Best lists. I interview Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Winery, President-Elect of TWGGA, about Save Texas Wineries, a newly formed Texas winery PAC. I'm drinking the C.L. Butaud Ramato. Cheers, y'all!

On today’s episode, I’m looking for Texas wine in Grapevine and talking about the 2020 harvest that's getting underway in the Texas High Plains. There's news about a harvest investor opportunity at Kerrville Hills Winery, award winning Texas wines from the Finger Lake International Wine Competition, and the sale of Haak Winery. Texas wine women are joining forces to amplify Black women's voices next week in #ShareTheMicNowTX, and I’m drinking the 2018 Cloudburst from Bingham Family Vineyards.