Texas Wineries Episodes

John Rivenburgh on Tannat, Mentorship, and Developing a Winery Incubator
Jan. 28, 2021

John Rivenburgh on Tannat, Mentorship, and Developing a Winery Incuba…

My guest John Rivenburgh is the new president of the Texas Hill Country Wineries association. I’ll talk to John about his history in the Texas wine industry, the wine incubator he’s running at Kerrville Hills Winery, his passion for the Tannat grape, and more. I’ve also got a rundown of everything …

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Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides on the new William Chris Wine Company PLUS Top Texas Wine Stories of 2020
Dec. 10, 2020

Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides on the new William Chris Wine Compan…

William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars announced a plan to merge in October of this year. Today you’ll hear from the founders of those two wineries about the new William Chris Wine Company and its plans for the future. Plus, I’ve also got a round-up of the 23 biggest Texas wine stories of th…

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2020 Thanksgiving Edition featuring David and Julie Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars
Nov. 19, 2020

2020 Thanksgiving Edition featuring David and Julie Kuhlken of Pedern…

We are a week out from Thanksgiving, a time of year when we’re thinking about family. Today I’m talking to David and Julie Kuhlken, the dynamic brother/sister duo that co-owns and runs Pedernales Cellars. We had a great conversation about the history of their family winery, what’s going on in the T…

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Texas Wine Trails and Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans
Sept. 10, 2020

Texas Wine Trails and Chuck Tordiglione's Big Plans

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.…

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Save Texas Wineries: A Discussion with Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Winery
Aug. 26, 2020

Save Texas Wineries: A Discussion with Roxanne Myers of Lost Oak Wine…

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…

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