Texas Hill Country Episodes

Feb. 29, 2024

Katy Jane Seaton of Farmhouse Vineyards

Katy Jane Seaton is co-owner of Farmhouse Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. We’re talking about Texas agriculture, Farmhouse’s best damn client list, the eclipse, the quest for unity in Texas wine, and much more. ⁠ In the Texas news …

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Feb. 15, 2024

Mike and Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris

My guests today are Kristin and Mike Nelson of Ab Astris Stonewall. In 2020 I answered a call for harvest help, met the Nelson family, and have enjoyed getting to know them and their wines ever since. Our conversation includes …

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Oct. 19, 2023

Exploring Texas Wine History with Clay Roup

Happy Texas Wine Month! Clay Roup is one of the founders of Texas Wine Club, and he has a special affinity for Texas wine history. Today we’re talking about history from the time of Spanish missionaries bringing viticulture to Texas …

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Oct. 5, 2023

Messina Hof Winery Co-Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo

Happy Texas Wine Month! My guests on this episode are some of the pioneers of the Texas Wine industry. Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo are the co-founders of Messina Hof Winery, and they join me to talk about the early days …

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Sept. 21, 2023

Jackie Mancuso Brought Atlas Vineyard Management to Texas

Jackie Mancuso, vineyard manager for Atlas Vineyard Management joins me for this episode. Jackie and her teams were responsible for a lot of the grapes that were harvested in the Hill Country this year. We talk viticulture - including differences …

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Aug. 10, 2023

Texas Wine Country Personalities: Amie Nemec, new co-owner of Texas W…

My guest today is Amie Nemec, the new co-owner of Texas Wine Lover. We discuss how she got her start in wine, what she’s learned along the way, and her new role with Texas Wine Lover. Plus it's harvest time …

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