WEBVTT 00:00:00.779 --> 00:00:04.080 Welcome to the Texas Wine Scene podcast, the 00:00:04.080 --> 00:00:06.440 most up -to -date information to help you prepare 00:00:06.440 --> 00:00:09.560 for your wine tasting weekend. I'm Mike, your 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:12.119 Texas Wine Scene correspondent, bringing you 00:00:12.119 --> 00:00:14.220 all the wine happenings in and around the great 00:00:14.220 --> 00:00:17.179 state of Texas, from the high plains to the hill 00:00:17.179 --> 00:00:19.800 country. If you love Texas wine, you've come 00:00:19.800 --> 00:00:45.729 to the right place. Let's take a trip. Welcome 00:00:45.729 --> 00:00:48.429 back everyone to the Texas Wine Scene podcast. 00:00:48.509 --> 00:00:51.649 I am your host, your Texas Wine Scene correspondent, 00:00:51.909 --> 00:00:54.570 Mike Cole, bringing you all the wine happenings 00:00:54.570 --> 00:00:57.770 in and around the great state of Texas. If you 00:00:57.770 --> 00:01:00.149 are a subscriber to the podcast, thank you so 00:01:00.149 --> 00:01:02.490 much for returning and tuning into this week's 00:01:02.490 --> 00:01:05.689 episode. And if you are new to the podcast, thank 00:01:05.689 --> 00:01:08.750 you for stopping by to check us out. We are an 00:01:08.750 --> 00:01:11.530 information -based podcast supporting and sharing 00:01:11.530 --> 00:01:14.230 wine events, tastings, and industry news from 00:01:14.230 --> 00:01:17.030 around the great state of Texas. So I hope you 00:01:17.030 --> 00:01:20.150 enjoy the content and if you do, please consider 00:01:20.150 --> 00:01:23.090 subscribing and sharing the podcast with all 00:01:23.090 --> 00:01:25.750 your wine -loving friends. It helps to continue 00:01:25.750 --> 00:01:28.129 to spread the word about the podcast and keeps 00:01:28.129 --> 00:01:30.590 everyone informed about industry and current 00:01:30.590 --> 00:01:34.480 events. Also, please follow me on my socials 00:01:34.480 --> 00:01:37.700 at Texas Wine Scene on Instagram and Texas Wine 00:01:37.700 --> 00:01:40.560 Scene on Facebook, where you will find those 00:01:40.560 --> 00:01:43.239 posts about upcoming events for the weekend. 00:01:44.120 --> 00:01:46.540 We will start off this week's podcast as usual 00:01:46.540 --> 00:01:49.359 with our episode SIP, which is the wedding of 00:01:49.359 --> 00:01:54.469 2021 Texas High Plains Sangiovese. This wine 00:01:54.469 --> 00:01:59.010 is 100 % Texas grown fruit, vinified by winemaker 00:01:59.010 --> 00:02:01.930 Penny Adams, one of the first women winemakers 00:02:01.930 --> 00:02:05.590 in the great state of Texas. This wine is garnet 00:02:05.590 --> 00:02:08.710 in color, a medium bodied wine with moderate 00:02:08.710 --> 00:02:12.409 tannins and fresh red cherry and raspberry aromas. 00:02:13.189 --> 00:02:16.370 This wine was aged in Hungarian oak, but doesn't 00:02:16.370 --> 00:02:19.349 seem to overpower the wine with aggressive oak 00:02:19.349 --> 00:02:23.370 tones. This is a very, very good wine. Wedding 00:02:23.370 --> 00:02:26.110 Oak Winery has three locations, Fredericksburg, 00:02:26.469 --> 00:02:30.550 San Saba, and Burnett. They are open seven days 00:02:30.550 --> 00:02:33.810 a week from 11 to 5 p .m. Sunday through Thursday, 00:02:34.289 --> 00:02:38.229 and 11 to 6 p .m. Friday and Saturdays. So stop 00:02:38.229 --> 00:02:40.830 by one of the locations for a tasting, you won't 00:02:40.830 --> 00:02:43.710 be disappointed. For more information about the 00:02:43.710 --> 00:02:47.069 winery, visit their website at weddingoakwinery 00:02:47.069 --> 00:02:50.969 .com. Before we get into the wine events for 00:02:50.969 --> 00:02:53.520 the weekend, Here's what's happening in the Texas 00:02:53.520 --> 00:03:11.300 wine scene news. Are you looking for luxury living 00:03:11.300 --> 00:03:14.479 in the Texas wine country? Well, look no further. 00:03:15.280 --> 00:03:19.639 In a recent article by Gabriel Romero, he announced 00:03:19.639 --> 00:03:24.060 that a 208 acre Puerto del Lobo development has 00:03:24.060 --> 00:03:27.080 eyes on the Texas Hill Country. According to 00:03:27.080 --> 00:03:31.000 Puerto del Lobo website, this new luxury private 00:03:31.000 --> 00:03:35.039 vineyard estate is headed to Johnson City. Gabriel 00:03:35.039 --> 00:03:38.120 Romero writes, for high net worth families who 00:03:38.120 --> 00:03:41.020 can reside and invest in a world class development, 00:03:41.439 --> 00:03:46.159 Puerto del Lobo will provide 101 .5 acre lots 00:03:46.159 --> 00:03:49.699 with stellar views matched with producing vineyards. 00:03:50.250 --> 00:03:53.550 The development will be near 290 Wine Castle 00:03:53.550 --> 00:03:57.490 and Venovium. According to the article, the master 00:03:57.490 --> 00:04:01.990 plan shows over 98 lots with space for a winery, 00:04:02.449 --> 00:04:07.069 restaurant, wedding venue, hotel, event beach, 00:04:07.449 --> 00:04:11.590 and a clubhouse. The same concept has been done 00:04:11.590 --> 00:04:14.949 in Queretaro, Mexico and has been operational 00:04:14.949 --> 00:04:19.149 since 2014. So keep your eyes and ears open for 00:04:19.149 --> 00:04:21.470 information about this development in the future. 00:04:22.790 --> 00:04:25.250 Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences 00:04:25.250 --> 00:04:28.470 is now offering wine education classes to the 00:04:28.470 --> 00:04:31.410 public according to a recent article by Natalie 00:04:31.410 --> 00:04:35.589 Falkenberry. In the article, Natalie Velikova 00:04:35.589 --> 00:04:39.269 confirms that the university became WSET certified 00:04:39.269 --> 00:04:43.930 last year. Natalia Velikova, professor of wine 00:04:43.930 --> 00:04:46.930 marketing says, we are now approved to offer 00:04:46.930 --> 00:04:49.730 these classes to the public or to Texas Tech 00:04:49.730 --> 00:04:53.990 students. She goes on to say that WSET is recognized 00:04:53.990 --> 00:04:57.689 all over the world and has 1 ,000 approved providers, 00:04:58.149 --> 00:05:01.910 which makes it appealing and recognizable. They 00:05:01.910 --> 00:05:05.129 will be offering level one and level two certifications. 00:05:05.889 --> 00:05:08.649 As a level 3 certificate holder myself, I would 00:05:08.649 --> 00:05:10.970 highly recommend these certifications if you're 00:05:10.970 --> 00:05:13.689 looking to dig deeper into the world of wine. 00:05:14.810 --> 00:05:16.930 Wouldn't it be nice to have your wines chosen 00:05:16.930 --> 00:05:19.389 for you before you buy them based on your personal 00:05:19.389 --> 00:05:22.910 taste sensitivities? Well, that's what's possible 00:05:22.910 --> 00:05:27.490 with Vino Taster. In an article from PRN Newswire 00:05:27.490 --> 00:05:31.069 in the Woodlands, Vino Taster, the science behind 00:05:31.069 --> 00:05:34.850 your sip, launched a discovery kit who empowers 00:05:34.850 --> 00:05:37.730 wine consumers to increase their buying confidence 00:05:37.730 --> 00:05:41.750 in the wine aisle. Chief Science Officer and 00:05:41.750 --> 00:05:45.550 co -founder Henry Barm, MD says Vino Taster gives 00:05:45.550 --> 00:05:48.970 you confidence to explore wines best suited to 00:05:48.970 --> 00:05:52.389 your palate. Within five minutes of testing, 00:05:52.750 --> 00:05:56.670 Vino Taster measures current expressions of individual 00:05:56.670 --> 00:06:00.949 taste receptors using four specific taste testing 00:06:00.949 --> 00:06:05.579 strips and a web -based algorithm that reveals 00:06:05.579 --> 00:06:08.579 taste sensitivities to bitterness, sweetness, 00:06:09.259 --> 00:06:13.079 flavor, and body. Vino Taster then recommends 00:06:13.079 --> 00:06:15.500 wines that account for these taste sensitivities 00:06:15.500 --> 00:06:19.720 and known wine characteristics. Vino Taster is 00:06:19.720 --> 00:06:22.899 the world's first wine taste technology company 00:06:22.899 --> 00:06:25.519 and is headquartered in the Woodlands, Texas. 00:06:25.819 --> 00:06:29.360 The technology is based on years of medical research 00:06:29.360 --> 00:06:32.980 and studies published by Dr. Barm in the Journal 00:06:32.980 --> 00:06:36.160 of American Medical Association. Fino Taster 00:06:36.160 --> 00:06:39.120 also offer customized sales integration solutions 00:06:39.120 --> 00:06:43.339 for wineries, tasting rooms, retailers, and distributors. 00:06:44.439 --> 00:06:46.959 After tasting many wines over the years, I would 00:06:46.959 --> 00:06:49.620 love to try this technology to see how closely 00:06:49.620 --> 00:06:52.639 it identifies which wines I prefer drinking. 00:06:52.860 --> 00:06:55.839 For more information on this product, visit their 00:06:55.839 --> 00:07:00.899 website at venotaster .com. Don't know what to 00:07:00.899 --> 00:07:03.139 buy your wine loving Valentine for Valentine's 00:07:03.139 --> 00:07:06.639 Day? Well, let me help you out. Here is a recent 00:07:06.639 --> 00:07:09.519 list of some of the top wine gifts for that special 00:07:09.519 --> 00:07:13.699 person and a bit of advice on each. Wine Club 00:07:13.699 --> 00:07:17.319 Subscription is number one. This is a great gift 00:07:17.319 --> 00:07:21.250 to give and one that keeps on giving. But remember, 00:07:21.350 --> 00:07:24.889 this is an ongoing cost to you or that person 00:07:24.889 --> 00:07:28.550 that you're buying it for. Also, make sure you 00:07:28.550 --> 00:07:31.949 know for sure if he or she likes the styles of 00:07:31.949 --> 00:07:35.769 wine that the winery produces so they don't get 00:07:35.769 --> 00:07:43.850 the wine they don't like. A nice set of wine 00:07:43.850 --> 00:07:46.829 glasses is an awesome gift, but it's the kind 00:07:46.829 --> 00:07:50.040 of gift you don't want to skimp on. This type 00:07:50.040 --> 00:07:53.420 of gift can be expensive, but it's worth it. 00:07:53.759 --> 00:07:57.459 A nice set of crystal blown stemware with a thin 00:07:57.459 --> 00:08:02.500 rim, long and thin stem with no color all serves 00:08:02.500 --> 00:08:06.180 a purpose when enjoying a glass of wine. Start 00:08:06.180 --> 00:08:09.120 with a set of two universal stems. Don't dive 00:08:09.120 --> 00:08:12.160 into specific varietal stems just yet. That will 00:08:12.160 --> 00:08:17.240 come later. Number three, Corvin wine preservation 00:08:17.240 --> 00:08:20.740 system. This gift is a must if your Valentine 00:08:20.740 --> 00:08:23.500 is drinking or tasting a lot of different wines. 00:08:24.439 --> 00:08:27.199 This system allows you to pour a glass of wine 00:08:27.199 --> 00:08:30.100 or a sample of wine without opening the bottle 00:08:30.100 --> 00:08:33.019 fully and wasting wine if not consumed in a few 00:08:33.019 --> 00:08:36.679 days. The entry -level Corvin is a great gift 00:08:36.679 --> 00:08:42.220 to start with. Number four, a four -bottle canvas 00:08:42.220 --> 00:08:45.700 wine tote. Nothing says you're into wine like 00:08:45.700 --> 00:08:49.230 an engraved wine tote. buy that special canvas 00:08:49.230 --> 00:08:52.470 bag with his or her favorite color, get their 00:08:52.470 --> 00:08:55.610 name or initials engraved on it, and maybe a 00:08:55.610 --> 00:08:59.190 phrase that's special only to you two, and head 00:08:59.190 --> 00:09:01.370 on out to the Texas wine country and fill it 00:09:01.370 --> 00:09:07.509 up. Number five, Yuya wine decanter set. If your 00:09:07.509 --> 00:09:10.629 Valentine is really getting into wine and understand 00:09:10.629 --> 00:09:14.169 the benefits of decanting wine, then this is 00:09:14.169 --> 00:09:18.690 a great gift. Its purpose and presentation shows 00:09:18.690 --> 00:09:21.710 elegance and style while sitting on a table. 00:09:22.409 --> 00:09:25.610 This item is a must -have for true wine connoisseurs. 00:09:26.789 --> 00:09:28.870 And that's the latest news on the Texas wine 00:09:28.870 --> 00:09:31.889 scene. Up next is your wine events for the weekend. 00:09:46.460 --> 00:09:49.139 Before you head out to your favorite or new winery 00:09:49.139 --> 00:09:52.620 for the weekend, let's check the weather. It 00:09:52.620 --> 00:09:55.019 might be a little chilly in the Texas High Plains 00:09:55.019 --> 00:09:57.379 wine growing region with high temperatures of 00:09:57.379 --> 00:10:01.720 59 degrees and lows of 35 degrees. The North 00:10:01.720 --> 00:10:04.320 Texas wine growing region will have high temperatures 00:10:04.320 --> 00:10:08.120 of 70 degrees with low temperatures of 41 degrees. 00:10:08.360 --> 00:10:11.240 The West Texas wine growing region will have 00:10:11.240 --> 00:10:14.639 high temperatures of 62 degrees and low temperatures 00:10:14.639 --> 00:10:19.019 of 29 degrees The Texas Hill Country wine growing 00:10:19.019 --> 00:10:22.320 region will have high temperatures of 72 degrees 00:10:22.320 --> 00:10:26.700 with low temperatures of 40 degrees and The Gulf 00:10:26.700 --> 00:10:29.320 Coast wine growing region will have high temperatures 00:10:29.320 --> 00:10:34.039 of 75 degrees and low temperatures of 54 degrees 00:10:35.120 --> 00:10:38.879 Join Augusta Venn Winery for their Blind by Love 00:10:38.879 --> 00:10:44.919 Tour on February 11 -16 at 12 p .m. This is an 00:10:44.919 --> 00:10:48.440 exclusive guided excursion and seated blind wine 00:10:48.440 --> 00:10:52.059 tasting that will pair Augusta Venn wine with 00:10:52.059 --> 00:10:55.059 specially crafted Hill Country chocolates. You 00:10:55.059 --> 00:10:57.759 will learn the art of wine and chocolate making 00:10:57.759 --> 00:11:00.419 while you enjoy both of these wonderful paired 00:11:00.419 --> 00:11:04.409 treats. The event includes a taste of up to five 00:11:04.409 --> 00:11:07.889 wines on the tour, exclusively paired with Hill 00:11:07.889 --> 00:11:11.809 Country chocolates, a barrel tasting, and an 00:11:11.809 --> 00:11:15.529 estate and production tour. For more information 00:11:15.529 --> 00:11:19.110 on this event, visit their website at Augustavene 00:11:19.110 --> 00:11:22.730 .com. Have you ever thought about traveling to 00:11:22.730 --> 00:11:26.450 France's legendary wine capital Bordeaux on an 00:11:26.450 --> 00:11:30.639 enhanced European experience? will join Bending 00:11:30.639 --> 00:11:34.159 Branch Winery on Friday, February 9th at 4 to 00:11:34.159 --> 00:11:38.620 5 p .m. for an information session on a taste 00:11:38.620 --> 00:11:42.080 of Bordeaux River Cruise on April 10th through 00:11:42.080 --> 00:11:47.139 17th, 2025. This will be an unforgettable wine 00:11:47.139 --> 00:11:50.179 and culinary experience with Bending Branch Winery 00:11:50.179 --> 00:11:53.460 and Ursa Vineyards, including winemakers Greg 00:11:53.460 --> 00:11:58.039 Stokes, Deborah Elisa Gehry, and Chad Kurtz. 00:11:58.440 --> 00:12:01.120 There's no better time, but the president to 00:12:01.120 --> 00:12:03.840 start planning for this extraordinary experience 00:12:03.840 --> 00:12:06.980 For more information on this event visit their 00:12:06.980 --> 00:12:12.139 website at bending branch winery calm Head on 00:12:12.139 --> 00:12:15.419 over to downtown McKinney, Texas for their Valentine's 00:12:15.419 --> 00:12:18.320 chocolate and wine walk on Saturday February 00:12:18.320 --> 00:12:23.419 10th from 12 to 6 p .m Get your best Galentine's 00:12:23.419 --> 00:12:26.639 together for a fun day of wine chocolate and 00:12:26.639 --> 00:12:30.549 shopping or plan a sweet date with you and your 00:12:30.549 --> 00:12:33.850 sweetheart and enjoy the feeling of love in the 00:12:33.850 --> 00:12:37.149 air as you try premium Lone Star Winery wine 00:12:37.149 --> 00:12:41.370 selections and decadent Lindt chocolate truffles. 00:12:41.789 --> 00:12:45.789 Your ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, 12 00:12:45.789 --> 00:12:50.389 fine wines, and gourmet Lindt chocolate samples. 00:12:51.230 --> 00:12:54.950 Upgrade to VIP admission for more wine and all 00:12:54.950 --> 00:12:59.090 -day flexible check -in. With 20 plus participating 00:12:59.090 --> 00:13:01.669 boutiques, you can customize your shopping and 00:13:01.669 --> 00:13:04.789 tasting experience. For more information on this 00:13:04.789 --> 00:13:11.330 event, visit lonestarwinesellers .com. Join Driftwood 00:13:11.330 --> 00:13:14.230 Estate Winery on Saturday, February 10th from 00:13:14.230 --> 00:13:17.789 2 to 4 p .m. to celebrate Valentine's Day with 00:13:17.789 --> 00:13:21.350 an independent wine tasting of select wines paired 00:13:21.350 --> 00:13:24.470 with chocolates from Dripping Springs Chocolate 00:13:24.470 --> 00:13:27.440 Company. For more information and reservations 00:13:27.440 --> 00:13:31.820 on this event, visit their website at driftwoodwine 00:13:31.820 --> 00:13:36.220 .com. Come on out to Dukeman Family Winery to 00:13:36.220 --> 00:13:39.759 help support their Camp Community event on Saturday, 00:13:39.820 --> 00:13:44.039 February 10th from 3 to 6 p .m. The proceeds 00:13:44.039 --> 00:13:46.399 from this event will benefit Camp Community, 00:13:46.659 --> 00:13:49.840 a non -profit organization that believes all 00:13:49.840 --> 00:13:52.440 children should be afforded the opportunity to 00:13:52.440 --> 00:13:56.190 succeed in life beyond the classroom. no matter 00:13:56.190 --> 00:14:00.610 what. Offering all -inclusive summer camps for 00:14:00.610 --> 00:14:03.909 incoming 1st through 6th graders, Camp Community 00:14:03.909 --> 00:14:08.210 reserves a full 70 % of their slots for scholarship 00:14:08.210 --> 00:14:11.629 students, making this a fun and meaningful gathering. 00:14:12.610 --> 00:14:15.549 This will be a great event that supports a great 00:14:15.549 --> 00:14:18.669 cause. For more information and reservations, 00:14:19.250 --> 00:14:24.539 visit their website at dukemanwinery .com. Messina 00:14:24.539 --> 00:14:27.919 Hoff and five other North Texas wineries along 00:14:27.919 --> 00:14:31.340 with the City of Grapevine is having their Grapevine 00:14:31.340 --> 00:14:35.279 Valentine Trail event on Saturday, February 10th 00:14:35.279 --> 00:14:38.159 on Main Street in Grapevine, Texas from 10 to 00:14:38.159 --> 00:14:42.639 6 p .m. Celebrate love, wine, and exploration 00:14:42.639 --> 00:14:47.419 during this Valentine's Wine Trail event. Receive 00:14:47.419 --> 00:14:50.669 a commemorative wine glass visit six wineries 00:14:50.669 --> 00:14:54.330 and enjoy a flight of three wines plus a food 00:14:54.330 --> 00:14:58.289 item at each winery. For more information on 00:14:58.289 --> 00:15:01.049 this event and ticket purchases, visit their 00:15:01.049 --> 00:15:06.110 website at MessinaHoff .com. Messina Hoff is 00:15:06.110 --> 00:15:09.289 also having their rodeo roundup event on Saturday, 00:15:09.350 --> 00:15:13.629 February 10th from 5 to 7 p .m. So saddle up 00:15:13.629 --> 00:15:16.669 and head on down to Messina Hoff for their Texas 00:15:16.669 --> 00:15:20.980 rodeo roundup. Messina Hoff will proudly showcase 00:15:20.980 --> 00:15:24.059 their award -winning wines from the Houston Livestock 00:15:24.059 --> 00:15:27.860 Show and Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition. Get 00:15:27.860 --> 00:15:30.100 a chance to taste through a selection of their 00:15:30.100 --> 00:15:33.860 award -winning Texas wines and have rodeo -themed 00:15:33.860 --> 00:15:37.019 light bites prepared by their chef and his team. 00:15:37.340 --> 00:15:40.899 Kick back and enjoy the lively beats of the rodeo 00:15:40.899 --> 00:15:43.720 artists on their curated playlists surrounded 00:15:43.720 --> 00:15:47.940 by thematic decor that sets the stage for unforgettable 00:15:47.940 --> 00:15:51.700 photo ops. Come dressed in your best rodeo attire 00:15:51.700 --> 00:15:54.879 to help them kick off the Houston livestock and 00:15:54.879 --> 00:15:59.320 rodeo season in style. Join Wedding Oak Winery 00:15:59.320 --> 00:16:02.440 at the Cedar Park Burnett Tasting Room for their 00:16:02.440 --> 00:16:07.519 Wine Train event on Sunday, February 11th. Passengers 00:16:07.519 --> 00:16:10.340 will enjoy a two -hour train ride from Cedar 00:16:10.340 --> 00:16:13.899 Park spanning the South San Gabriel River while 00:16:13.899 --> 00:16:17.139 enjoying an intimate talk and wine tasting with 00:16:17.139 --> 00:16:20.360 members of the Wedding Oak family. In Burnet, 00:16:20.600 --> 00:16:23.159 food and wine are available for purchase during 00:16:23.159 --> 00:16:26.000 the two -hour layover at the stunning tasting 00:16:26.000 --> 00:16:29.960 room at Wedding Oak Winery. Complete with two 00:16:29.960 --> 00:16:33.669 -story views, a patio, and a rooftop terrace, 00:16:34.230 --> 00:16:37.289 Wedding Oak has made its home in this historic 00:16:37.289 --> 00:16:41.450 1888 Badger Building in the heart of Burnett's 00:16:41.450 --> 00:16:45.990 Town Square. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride 00:16:45.990 --> 00:16:49.409 as the train returns to the Cedar Park Depot 00:16:49.409 --> 00:16:53.409 in the afternoon. For more information and reservations 00:16:53.409 --> 00:16:57.690 for this event, visit their website at weddingoakwinery 00:16:57.690 --> 00:17:03.070 .com. Join the 290 Wine Castle on Saturday, February 00:17:03.070 --> 00:17:08.750 10th from 1130 to 630 p .m. for a decadent Valentine's 00:17:08.750 --> 00:17:12.509 wine and fondue with strawberries dungeon experience. 00:17:13.650 --> 00:17:16.930 Nothing is better than wine and chocolate. At 00:17:16.930 --> 00:17:19.670 this event, you will receive a bottle of their 00:17:19.670 --> 00:17:23.589 best -selling sparkling wine as you dip six freshly 00:17:23.589 --> 00:17:27.009 prepared strawberries in a mouthwatering chocolate 00:17:27.009 --> 00:17:30.549 fondue. Then add your favorite dessert topping 00:17:30.549 --> 00:17:34.809 to seal the deal. This seated experience is approximately 00:17:34.809 --> 00:17:38.589 45 minutes long and takes place in the downstairs 00:17:38.589 --> 00:17:41.970 dungeon wine cellar. For more information on 00:17:41.970 --> 00:17:46.529 this event, visit their website at 290winecastle 00:17:46.529 --> 00:17:50.150 .com. Are you needing some delicious cookies 00:17:50.150 --> 00:17:53.230 for that Valentine's Day cookie exchange office 00:17:53.230 --> 00:17:56.480 party? Well, why not decorate your batch of cookies 00:17:56.480 --> 00:18:00.119 while drinking a glass of wine? Join Kai Simone 00:18:00.119 --> 00:18:03.240 Winery for their cookie decorating class on Sunday, 00:18:03.299 --> 00:18:07.740 February 11th from 11 to 1 p .m. Grab a glass 00:18:07.740 --> 00:18:10.359 of wine and create your favorite Valentine's 00:18:10.359 --> 00:18:13.900 designs on top of their deliciously baked cookies. 00:18:14.920 --> 00:18:17.019 For more information on this event, visit their 00:18:17.019 --> 00:18:22.670 website at kaisimonewinery .com. Landon Winery 00:18:22.670 --> 00:18:25.730 in Greenville is having a wine glass paint party 00:18:25.730 --> 00:18:29.349 on Saturday, February 10th from five to seven 00:18:29.349 --> 00:18:33.009 p .m. This is a painting party like no other. 00:18:33.869 --> 00:18:37.069 How great thou art is bringing the creative magic 00:18:37.069 --> 00:18:40.329 to Landon Winery in Greenville. Whether you're 00:18:40.329 --> 00:18:43.289 a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event is 00:18:43.289 --> 00:18:47.130 perfect for everyone. Choose your canvas, paint 00:18:47.130 --> 00:18:50.859 on the wine glass or an eight by 10 canvas. or 00:18:50.859 --> 00:18:55.059 why not both? Let your imagination run wild as 00:18:55.059 --> 00:18:58.940 you create your own masterpiece. A talented art 00:18:58.940 --> 00:19:01.160 instructor will guide you step by step through 00:19:01.160 --> 00:19:05.279 the painting process. No experience, no problem. 00:19:05.960 --> 00:19:10.220 They believe in fun art, not fine art. So grab 00:19:10.220 --> 00:19:12.460 your friends and secure your tickets today for 00:19:12.460 --> 00:19:15.799 a night filled with laughter, creativity, and 00:19:15.799 --> 00:19:19.039 endless memories. Ticket purchases include a 00:19:19.039 --> 00:19:22.359 glass of wine, For more information on this event, 00:19:22.519 --> 00:19:27.380 visit their website at LandonWinery .com. The 00:19:27.380 --> 00:19:29.940 Dallas Farmer's Market Texas Wine Tasting is 00:19:29.940 --> 00:19:33.400 back and you don't want to miss it. Head on out 00:19:33.400 --> 00:19:36.319 to the North Texas Wine Tasting Event on Saturday, 00:19:36.440 --> 00:19:40.920 February 11th from 1 to 5 p .m. This annual wine 00:19:40.920 --> 00:19:44.240 tasting event brings over 15 wineries to the 00:19:44.240 --> 00:19:47.160 shed for a day of wine tasting and shopping. 00:19:48.119 --> 00:19:51.019 Vineyards will represent over 40 selection of 00:19:51.019 --> 00:19:54.539 local wines for you to choose from. Your ticket 00:19:54.539 --> 00:19:58.039 purchase includes 20 tastings from local wineries, 00:19:58.579 --> 00:20:02.720 a commemorative glass, and charcuterie. For more 00:20:02.720 --> 00:20:05.019 information and ticket purchases for this event, 00:20:05.579 --> 00:20:10.180 visit CanyonRiverWinery .com. And that will do 00:20:10.180 --> 00:20:13.420 it for your wine events for the weekend. Stay 00:20:13.420 --> 00:20:15.640 tuned for your music lineup for the weekend up 00:20:15.640 --> 00:20:26.549 next. The Texas Wine Collective gets the music 00:20:26.549 --> 00:20:29.009 lineup started for the weekend with The Wayward 00:20:29.009 --> 00:20:32.670 Traveler on Saturday, February 10th from 1 to 00:20:32.670 --> 00:20:36.990 5 p .m. Augusta Vin Winery is having their Sips 00:20:36.990 --> 00:20:40.809 and Sound event with Andy Garcia on stage Saturday, 00:20:40.890 --> 00:20:45.769 February 10th from 2 to 5 p .m. Fiesta Winery 00:20:45.769 --> 00:20:50.049 on 290 will host Jake McLean on stage Saturday, 00:20:50.130 --> 00:20:55.299 February 10th from 3 to 6 p .m. Texas Heritage's 00:20:55.299 --> 00:20:58.380 venue will have Andy K. Joyner assume the musical 00:20:58.380 --> 00:21:02.059 duties on Friday, February 9th from 2 to 4 p 00:21:02.059 --> 00:21:06.160 .m. Followed by John Arthur Martinez on Sunday, 00:21:06.500 --> 00:21:11.099 February 11th from 2 to 4 p .m. Bell Springs 00:21:11.099 --> 00:21:13.960 Winery will let Rusty Nelson grace the stage 00:21:13.960 --> 00:21:18.339 on Saturday February 10th from 3 to 6 p .m. and 00:21:18.339 --> 00:21:21.539 on Sunday February 11th Dylan Havens will take 00:21:21.539 --> 00:21:26.940 the stage from 2 to 5 p .m. Bending Branch Winery 00:21:26.940 --> 00:21:30.259 will let Steve Feinstein rock the house on Sunday 00:21:30.259 --> 00:21:35.579 February 11th from 2 to 5 p .m. Lone Star Wine 00:21:35.579 --> 00:21:38.420 Cellars has a stellar music lineup for the weekend 00:21:38.420 --> 00:21:42.019 beginning with Mike Allen as he plays the classic 00:21:42.019 --> 00:21:46.779 hits on Friday February 9th from 8 to 11 p .m. 00:21:47.279 --> 00:21:49.880 Brian Bertram will rock the early session on 00:21:49.880 --> 00:21:53.859 Saturday February 10th from 2 to 5 p .m. and 00:21:53.859 --> 00:21:57.000 Byron Haney will bring the country tunes in the 00:21:57.000 --> 00:22:01.539 evening spot from 8 to 11 p .m. Janice Thompson 00:22:01.539 --> 00:22:05.559 hits the stage on Sunday February 11 from 4 to 00:22:05.559 --> 00:22:09.740 7 p .m. Carter Creek Winery will have Michael 00:22:09.740 --> 00:22:13.359 Norter Thomas on stage Saturday February 10th 00:22:13.359 --> 00:22:16.940 at 730 p .m. with a little classic rock country 00:22:16.940 --> 00:22:20.829 and blues. Flat Creek Estate Winery will let 00:22:20.829 --> 00:22:24.630 Stephen Daly Jam out on Saturday, February 10th 00:22:24.630 --> 00:22:28.769 from 2 to 6 p .m. And on Sunday, February 11th, 00:22:28.789 --> 00:22:32.109 Dennis Dietz will take the stage from 1 to 5 00:22:32.109 --> 00:22:36.309 p .m. Longhorn Cellars will host Nick Austin 00:22:36.309 --> 00:22:40.210 on stage Saturday, February 10th from 1 to 4 00:22:40.210 --> 00:22:43.950 p .m. William Criss Vineyards never disappoints 00:22:43.950 --> 00:22:47.500 with their music lineup. Bruce Smith will kick 00:22:47.500 --> 00:22:50.720 the music off on Friday, February 9th from 1 00:22:50.720 --> 00:22:54.720 to 4 p .m. Followed by Trace of Gold on Saturday, 00:22:55.039 --> 00:22:59.339 February 10th from 1 to 4 p .m. And Todd Roth 00:22:59.339 --> 00:23:02.480 will bring it home on Sunday, February 11th from 00:23:02.480 --> 00:23:07.460 1 to 4 p .m. St. Trephan Farm and Vineyards will 00:23:07.460 --> 00:23:11.319 have Noel on stage Sunday, February 11th from 00:23:11.319 --> 00:23:15.829 2 to 5 p .m. Moody Family Wines will host Sean 00:23:15.829 --> 00:23:18.930 Christopher and Good Company on stage Saturday 00:23:18.930 --> 00:23:23.150 February 10th from 6 to 8 30 p .m. And Shane 00:23:23.150 --> 00:23:26.089 Andrews will take the stage on Sunday February 00:23:26.089 --> 00:23:30.849 11th from 6 to 8 30 p .m. Marker Sellers will 00:23:30.849 --> 00:23:34.170 let Sammy Fox rock the house on Saturday February 00:23:34.170 --> 00:23:39.160 10th from 7 to 10 p .m. High Metal Winery will 00:23:39.160 --> 00:23:42.500 host two's company on stage Saturday February 00:23:42.500 --> 00:23:47.480 10th from 2 to 5 p .m. Los Pinos Vineyards is 00:23:47.480 --> 00:23:51.039 bringing back the pink flamingo on stage on Friday 00:23:51.039 --> 00:23:54.460 and Saturday February 9th and 10th from 6 to 00:23:54.460 --> 00:23:58.940 9 p .m. Rowdy Creek Ranch Vineyards will have 00:23:58.940 --> 00:24:02.799 the Coconut Island Jazz Band on stage Friday, 00:24:02.819 --> 00:24:07.900 February 9th from 630 to 930 p .m. Followed by 00:24:07.900 --> 00:24:12.160 Mariah McCamm and Martin Poppy on stage Saturday, 00:24:12.299 --> 00:24:17.480 February 10th from 630 to 930 p .m. as well. 00:24:17.839 --> 00:24:21.220 Wimberly Valley Wine will let Sky and the Echoes 00:24:21.220 --> 00:24:24.339 raise the roof on Saturday, February 10th from 00:24:24.339 --> 00:24:29.190 2 to 5 p .m. Blue Ostrich Winery will let Paul 00:24:29.190 --> 00:24:32.210 Terrell provide the musical sounds on Saturday, 00:24:32.269 --> 00:24:37.329 February 10th from 1 to 5 p .m. OG Sellers will 00:24:37.329 --> 00:24:41.170 hold spare time on stage Saturday, February 10th 00:24:41.170 --> 00:24:45.930 from 5 to 8 p .m. Barron's Creek in Fredericksburg 00:24:45.930 --> 00:24:48.970 will let the ever -popular David Selbo assume 00:24:48.970 --> 00:24:52.289 the musical duties on Saturday, February 10th 00:24:52.289 --> 00:24:57.170 from 1 to 4 p .m. Lucky Vines Vineyard and Winery 00:24:57.170 --> 00:25:00.869 will have Holly Garrett on stage Saturday, February 00:25:00.869 --> 00:25:06.470 10th from 4 to 7 p .m. Deshane Sellers will host 00:25:06.470 --> 00:25:10.230 Justin Kemp on stage Saturday, February 10th 00:25:10.230 --> 00:25:14.789 from 3 to 6 p .m. And the Two Brothers Winery 00:25:14.789 --> 00:25:17.410 will let the talented Stephanie Unsch grace the 00:25:17.410 --> 00:25:21.430 stage on Saturday, February 10th from 6 to 8 00:25:21.430 --> 00:25:25.069 p .m. And that's your music lineup for the weekend. 00:25:25.210 --> 00:25:43.789 Stay tuned for, did you know? Wine, chocolate, 00:25:44.190 --> 00:25:48.670 and flowers. Oh my. With Valentine's Day right 00:25:48.670 --> 00:25:51.690 around the corner, You can't help but hear about 00:25:51.690 --> 00:25:55.150 all the wine and chocolate pairings going on 00:25:55.150 --> 00:25:58.150 at the wineries all throughout the state of Texas. 00:25:59.269 --> 00:26:02.170 And it wouldn't be Valentine's Day without flowers 00:26:02.170 --> 00:26:06.410 or roses, right? Well, let's break down a couple 00:26:06.410 --> 00:26:08.890 of interrelated factors between each of these 00:26:08.890 --> 00:26:13.029 products. First, let's talk about antioxidants. 00:26:14.950 --> 00:26:18.109 Antioxidants are compounds found in some foods 00:26:18.109 --> 00:26:20.950 that help prevent the degradation of organic 00:26:20.950 --> 00:26:23.990 compounds like living matter, such as our bodies. 00:26:25.430 --> 00:26:29.750 Did you know that both chocolate and wine have 00:26:29.750 --> 00:26:33.589 antioxidant properties? Dark chocolate in particular 00:26:33.589 --> 00:26:37.849 has more cocoa, which in turn has more antioxidants 00:26:37.849 --> 00:26:41.230 that have been linked to health benefits such 00:26:41.230 --> 00:26:44.390 as decreased inflammation in the body, and reduced 00:26:44.390 --> 00:26:48.630 heart disease. The antioxidant in red wine is 00:26:48.630 --> 00:26:53.490 called resveratrol. Resveratrol is found in the 00:26:53.490 --> 00:26:56.609 skins of grapes which is where wine gets its 00:26:56.609 --> 00:27:00.210 red color due to the grape skins macerating in 00:27:00.210 --> 00:27:04.930 contact with the clear grape juice. Next, let's 00:27:04.930 --> 00:27:09.190 talk about smell. Most of what we taste actually 00:27:09.190 --> 00:27:13.200 comes from our ability to smell. It's an entire 00:27:13.200 --> 00:27:15.599 neurochemical process that we won't get into 00:27:15.599 --> 00:27:19.019 here, but if you're looking for a good wine reference 00:27:19.019 --> 00:27:23.420 book on this subject, try Neuroenology by Gordon 00:27:23.420 --> 00:27:26.660 Shepherd. One of the things most enjoyed about 00:27:26.660 --> 00:27:31.180 a glass of wine is how it smells. From a casual 00:27:31.180 --> 00:27:34.500 glass of wine for dinner, or evaluating or judging 00:27:34.500 --> 00:27:37.960 a flight of wines for a competition, the smell 00:27:37.960 --> 00:27:41.279 of wine can evoke an endless array of aromas. 00:27:42.539 --> 00:27:46.559 Since flowers such as roses and chocolates are 00:27:46.559 --> 00:27:49.700 the focus of this piece, let's explore some of 00:27:49.700 --> 00:27:52.599 the grape varietals that seems to have the classic 00:27:52.599 --> 00:27:56.500 aromas in their bouquet. As far as chocolate 00:27:56.500 --> 00:27:59.819 and coca is concerned, the red wines that tend 00:27:59.819 --> 00:28:02.859 to express these aromas are Cabernet Sauvignon, 00:28:03.740 --> 00:28:08.940 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Sangiovese 00:28:08.940 --> 00:28:12.859 with some age. For me, Merlot is a gray varietal 00:28:12.859 --> 00:28:15.599 I tend to link with chocolate every time I smell 00:28:15.599 --> 00:28:19.579 it. On the other hand, the white varieties that 00:28:19.579 --> 00:28:23.220 express a floral bouquet, quite often, are gray 00:28:23.220 --> 00:28:27.819 varietals like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, 00:28:28.119 --> 00:28:32.619 and Muscat. The Riesling express a white rose 00:28:32.619 --> 00:28:36.640 and lavender floral. Gewurztraminer expresses 00:28:36.640 --> 00:28:41.619 a rosé and violet bouquet. Viognier express a 00:28:41.619 --> 00:28:45.299 jasmine and violet bouquet as well, and Muscats 00:28:45.299 --> 00:28:50.019 express a rose and orange blossom bouquet. With 00:28:50.019 --> 00:28:53.220 the delicious taste of chocolate and wine and 00:28:53.220 --> 00:28:56.279 the wonderful bouquet that wine and flowers present, 00:28:57.000 --> 00:29:00.160 it's no wonder why all these profound elements 00:29:00.160 --> 00:29:04.500 make for one special Valentine's Day. Well, that 00:29:04.500 --> 00:29:07.500 will do it for this week's episode. Thanks for 00:29:07.500 --> 00:29:10.680 joining me. I'm Mike Cole, your Texas Wine Scene 00:29:10.680 --> 00:29:13.079 correspondent, and I look forward to seeing you 00:29:13.079 --> 00:29:19.880 next time on the Texas Wine Scene. Cheers. 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