Dan and Blake McLaughlin on the proposed Hickory Sands District AVA and Robert Clay Vineyards
On episode 122, I'm joined by Dan and Blake McLaughlin of Robert Clay Vineyards. We discuss both the proposed Hickory Sands District AVA and what's going on at Robert Clay Vineyards. In Texas wine news, I'll tell you about a few new tasting room openings, a closing I'm sad about, and an opportunity to taste the Decanter gold winners at a dinner in Austin. Plus, newly surfaced details about the first Texas Wine Month, and the return of demerits and gold stars. Cheers y'all!
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Mentioned in this Episode
- Mia Valdez for mysanantonio.com: “Is Fredericksburg’s Main Street becoming Texas’ next Sixth Street?”
- Sarah Blaskovich for The Dallas Morning News:“Wine room in Dallas-Fort Worth suburb has a secret”
- Dai Due Decanter Gold Dinner in Austin: TICKETS
- Texas Wine Jam TICKETS
- Texas Hill Country Wineries Dallas Road Show is November 6
- Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
- Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum! October 23
Featured Interview
Dan and Blake McLaughlin of Robert Clay Vineyards
Hickory Sands AVA and Llano Uplift AVA Documents and Comments on Regulations.gov
Explore the Story Map of the Hickory Sands District AVA
Explore the Web Map of the Hickory Sands District AVA
Demerit and Gold Star
DEMERIT: Winery Instagram bios with no location listed
DIY wine bottle photography on winery websites
GOLD STAR:
Professional wine bottle shots!
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