Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines
On episode 98, my guest is Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines near Johnson City. Doug shares the history of Lewis Wines, the importance of a region’s agricultural heritage, and the pending Farm Winery Permit. In Texas wine news, we’ve got new statistics from Wine America on the enormous impact of Texas wine on the state’s economy, a new article on local wine from Amy Beth Wright, and big awards for Dr. Justin Scheiner of Texas A&M and Dr. Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars. Thanks for listening. Cheers y'all!
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Texas Wine In the News
- Wine America’s New Statistics on the Texas Wine Industry
- Dr Justin Scheiner to Receive the 2025 ASEV Extension Distinction Award
- Dr Julie Kuhlken awarded Austin Woman’s Woman’s Way Business Award
- Dr Colleen Myles for Forbes.com: “Exploring The ‘Gem’ Of Far West Texas, Dell Valley Vineyards”
- Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It’s not so simple.”
- Kate Dingwall for Wine Enthusiast: “One of the Wine World’s Most Divisive Topics? Commercial vs. Native Yeast”
- June 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)
- Drink North Texas on May 31 in Dallas
- Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.
- Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup Page
- Enter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Texas Vintners Cup
- Farm Winery Permit legislation
Interview with Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines
Demerit and Gold Star
Gold Star:
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