Texas is Mad for Mourvèdre
In the last episode of 2021, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most popular red grapes grown in Texas, Mourvèdre. It's one of my favorites.
I’ll also share a recap of the most important Texas wine stories from 2021. Can you guess what they are?
Cheers, y'all!
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Top Texas Wine Stories of 2021
- Weather challenges
- Texas wine labeling compromise
- Herbicide lawsuit
- Growth in number of Texas wineries
- Supply chain challenges
- Winery openings and new hires
- 20 new episodes of This Is Texas Wine podcast!
- More Texas wine media
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Texas is Mad for Mourvèdre
Texas Wine Lover Battle of Texas Mourvèdre (2017)
William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Tasting Video with Grower Interviews
Tablas Creek information about Mourvèdre
Hewitson - Home to the World’s Oldest Mourvèdre Vines (Australia)
Hardy Wallace’s Extradimensional Wine Company Yeah
Cline Cellars - Top Mourvèdre Grower in the US
Demerits and Gold Stars
Demerit:
Blasting tasting rooms for service problems rather than contacting owner/manager privately. eeekkkk!!!
Gold Star:
Dorothy & John’s article on Grape Collective: Here Are the Names and Words You Will be Hearing in 2022
Shelly’s Wine Education Website:
Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover
Wine & Food Foundation
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