GO TEXAN Explores

Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards

William Chris Vineyards' co-founder and grape grower ChrisBrundrett joins host Shelly Wilfong for the series finale. Chris shares the story of how he and William "Bill" Blackmon founded William Chris, explains why having more AVAs is good for Texas wine drinkers, and explores how Texas wine is received throughout the world. The podcast includes educational resources so that listeners can continue their Texas wine journeys.   Mentioned on the podcast: William Chris Vineyards: https://williamchriswines.com/   Learn more about Texas wine here: Hill Country Wine Academy's Texas Wine AmbassadorCertification: https://hcwineacademy.com/   The Texas Wine School's Specialist of Texas Wine Courses: https://thetexaswineschool.com/products/specialist-of-texas-wine?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=f48a99589&pr_rec_pid=9562468581666&pr_ref_pid=9562469040418&pr_seq=uniform   Wine Folly's Texas Hill Country Regional Guide: https://texashillcountry.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/   Jessica Dupuy's book "Wines of Southwest USA: A Guideto New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Colorado": https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-wines-of-southwest-u-s-a?_pos=3&_fid=b8efc10aa&_ss=c   GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/ GO TEXAN ad features H-E-B: https://www.heb.com/   For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast. Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

John Rivenburgh of Kerrville Hills Winery

Episode five features John Rivenburgh of Kerrville HillsWinery. John has a long history of leadership in the Texas wine industry and started the first wine incubator in Texas. As president of Texas Wine Growers, John is a strong advocate for 100% Texas grown wine.   Mentioned on the podcast: https://kerrvillehillswinery.com/ [https://kerrvillehillswinery.com/] https://texaswinegrowers.com/   Recorded on location at Vagabonds on Pecan: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1760397373_P3AMFudlKPPjPoVt [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1760397373_P3AMFudlKPPjPoVt]   GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/ GO TEXAN ad features Texas Iberico: https://texasiberico.com/   For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast. Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Bret Perrenoud of Llano Estacado Winery

Episode four looks back at key moments in Texas wine historyand explores the future plans for Llano Estacado Winery, the largest and one of the oldest wineries in Texas. Bret Perrenoud is part of the Llano Estacado ownership team and is also the General Manager. Find out more about Llano'splans for expansion in Lubbock and in the Texas Hill Country.    Mentioned on the podcast: https://llanowine.com/ [https://llanowine.com/] https://llanowine.com/airisele-vineyards/   Recorded on location at Vagabonds on Pecan: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1760397373_P3AMFudlKPPjPoVt [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1760397373_P3AMFudlKPPjPoVt]   GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/ GO TEXAN ad features Texas Iberico: https://texasiberico.com/   For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast. Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Julie and Patrick Whitehead of Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard

Episode three showcases the dynamic wine scene in NorthTexas. Julie and Patrick Whitehead are the managing partners of Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard in St. Jo. Patrick is also the winemaker. Host Shelly Wilfong talks with the Whiteheads about their Texas wine journey includingtheir strong desire to maintain strong partnerships with grape growers and the bonds they form with their wine club members. Blue Ostrich Winery is a greatexample of a thriving, family owned Texas winery.   Mentioned on the podcast: Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard:  https://blueostrich.net/ North Texas Wine Country: https://northtexaswine.com/ Texas Hill Country Wineries:https://texashillcountrywineries.org/ Texas Wine Lover: https://txwinelover.com/   GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/ GO TEXAN ad features Tunsuok: https://tunsouk.com/   For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This IsTexas Wine podcast. Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/

Katy Jane Seaton of Farmhouse Vineyards

Episode two takes us to the Texas High Plains, the region responsible for approximately 80% of the wine grapes grown in Texas. Katy Jane Seaton is one of the owners of Farmhouse Vineyards and joins us to share more information about the region, her mission as a vineyard owner, and the important partnership between a Texas vineyard owner and a winemaker.  Mentioned on the podcast: Farmhouse Vineyards: Vagabonds on Pecan (Johnson City rental): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1757899636_P3K256YxkQpa_73X [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44616560?source_impression_id=p3_1757899636_P3K256YxkQpa_73X] AgriStress Helpline: https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/ GO TEXAN: https://www.gotexan.org/ GO TEXAN ad features: Susan Shaw: https://susanshaw.com/  For more Texas wine news and interviews, check out This Is Texas Wine podcast. Link: https://www.thisistexaswine.com/