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Mentioned in this Episode

Texas Wine In the News

1. Department of Agriculture 2020 Report on Texas Grape Varieties
2. Shelly’s Article on 2015–2019 Grape Variety Reports for Texas Wine Lover:Texas Grapevines by the Numbers: What’s Trending Up, What’s Trending Down, and What It Means for Texas Wine
3. Robert Clay Vineyards Auction for Touriga Nacional: More Information Here
4. Perspective Cellars welcomes a new owner
5. Texas Wine Growers Video of Chris Brundrett talking about proposing a new AVA for Texas
6. TTB’s AVA Manual for Petitioners
7. Listen to Fredericksburg Texas Podcast HERE

Wine & Food Foundation

I’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.

Check out Heavenly Hosts for your Fredericksburg lodging needs!

Interview: Michael McClendon, Partner and Winemaker at Sage’s Vintage Custom Crush Winery

Sage’s Vintage on Instagram
Sage’s Vintage on Facebook

Movie discussed by Michael and Shelly on Amazon Prime Video: Our Blood is Wine

Demerits and Gold Stars

Demerit: none this time!

Gold Stars: Tasting room and winery staff!

Welcome Jackie Mancuso, vineyard manager at Southold Farm + Cellars. And 3 cheers to the kitchen for that awesome tasting board!

Thanks Dana and team at Vintner’s Hideaway!

Thanks to The Austin Winery for an enjoyable afternoon! Winemaker and partner Cooper Anderson leads a stellar team that includes winemakers Adrienne Ash (Ash Wines) and Travis Elliott (Elliott Family Wines). Loved nerding out with you!

Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.com

Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover

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