Texas: "A Region on the Rise": Reflections on Decanter Golds for Texas Wines
On episode 120, I'm bringing you a panel interview featuring 3 Texas Hill Country wineries that won gold medals at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards. Joining me are Andy Bilger of Adega Vinho, Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris and Ron Yates of Spicewood Vineyards. (The fourth Texas winery that won gold at Decanter, Turtle Creek Vineyards, will be featured on the next episode!) In addition to the interview, you'll hear the latest Texas wine news. Plans are coming together for Texas Wine Month, and you can find out how to get connected for a nationwide Come Over October campaign. Plus, the wine Substacks you should be following, Thanks for listening! Cheers y'all!
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Mentioned in this Episode
- TDA Trade Tasting in Dallas, Austin and Houston
- Come Over October
- Stout’s Signature Makes Best Winery Restaurant List
- Guests can make a reservation at Stout’s Signature by calling (830) 644–2710, opt. 3.
- Jessica Dupuy’s Substack: Direct to Press
- Amy Beth Wright’s Substack: Wine Flights by Amy Beth Wright
- Amy Beth Wright for SevenFifty Daily: “To Withstand a Tough Market, Vineyard Idling May Be the Solution”
- Annie Brown Verdin’s Substack: Annie Brown Verdin
- Annie Brown Verdin for Tribeza: “10 of the Best Texas Wines to Try Right Now”
- ExploreTXWine.com with Don Huse
- Jesse Garrett Substack: JG Does Wine
- October 11th Texas Wine Ambassador Certification in Kerrville at Schreiner University benefits Texas Wine Growers!
- Texas Hill Country Wineries presents: Texas Wine Month Passport! (October)
- Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25
- Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum!
Featured Interview
Kristen Nelson of Ab Astris
Andy Bilger of Adega Vinho
Ron Yates of Spicewood Vineyards
Demerit and Gold Star
DEMERIT: none this episode
GOLD STAR: none this episode
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