1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,740 Welcome to the Texas Wine Scene Podcast. The most up-to-date information to help 2 00:00:05,740 --> 00:00:10,320 you prepare for your wine tasting weekend. I'm Mike, your Texas Wine Scene 3 00:00:10,320 --> 00:00:14,360 correspondent, bringing you all the wine happenings in and around the great state 4 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:19,520 of Texas. From the high plains to the hill country. If you love Texas wine, you've 5 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:43,520 come to the right place. Let's take a trip. 6 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:47,920 Welcome back everyone and thank you for joining us here on the Texas Wine Scene 7 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:53,160 Podcast. I am your host, your Texas Wine Scene correspondent, Mike Cole, bringing 8 00:00:53,160 --> 00:00:57,760 you all the wine happenings in and around the great state of Texas. If you are 9 00:00:57,760 --> 00:01:01,440 subscriber to the podcast, thank you so much for returning and tuning into this 10 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:05,720 week's episode. And if you are new to the podcast, thank you so much for stopping 11 00:01:05,720 --> 00:01:09,680 by to check us out. We are an information-based podcast supporting and 12 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:13,800 sharing wine events, tastings, and industry news from around the great state of 13 00:01:13,800 --> 00:01:18,480 Texas. So I hope you enjoy the content and if you do, please consider subscribing 14 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:23,520 and sharing the podcast with all your wine-loving friends. It helps to continue 15 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:28,080 to spread the word about the podcast and keeps everyone informed about current 16 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:34,160 wine-related events. Also, please follow me on my socials at Texas Wine Scene on 17 00:01:34,160 --> 00:01:39,160 Instagram and Texas Wine Scene on Facebook where you will see all the posts 18 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:43,680 about upcoming events for the weekend. Can you believe we are halfway through 19 00:01:43,680 --> 00:01:48,280 the year already? So far there have been a lot of great wine events this year and 20 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:52,920 there are plenty more to come. So stay tuned to the podcast as we continue to 21 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:58,000 bring you the latest wine events for your wine tasting weekends. A lot of 22 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:02,200 wineries are working hard and starting to get prepared for harvest which is right 23 00:02:02,200 --> 00:02:06,200 around the corner for some great varieties. This is an exciting time of the 24 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:10,760 year but also a very stressful time for the vineyard staff, management, and 25 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:15,960 winery owners. So be on the lookout for social media posts for seasonal vineyard 26 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:21,320 and winery help for harvesting grapes, crushing, and bottling the wine. This is 27 00:02:21,320 --> 00:02:25,880 a great opportunity to go behind the scenes and get a look at the winemaking 28 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:30,640 process while helping your local winery. I'm sure they will love to have you. 29 00:02:30,640 --> 00:02:35,000 There's not very much Texas Wine Scene news this weekend so we're gonna jump 30 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:45,880 right into the episode. We will continue our Texas Great Variety mini series this 31 00:02:45,880 --> 00:02:51,280 week with Blanc de Bois. Blanc de Bois which is French for white grape of the 32 00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:57,680 woods is an American hybrid grape that was created in 1968 by John Mortensen at 33 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:02,760 the University of Florida. A hybrid grape variety is a great variety that is the 34 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:08,920 product of a crossing of two or more vitus species. In this case of Blanc de 35 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:13,320 Bois it crosses between two-thirds of vitus vinifera with the remaining 36 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:19,560 consisting of a vitus astavalis, vitus senaria, and vitus lembrusca. Although the 37 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:24,400 great variety name means white grape of the woods it was named in honor of 38 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:30,280 Emil Dubois an influential grape grower and winemaker in Tallahassee, Florida. The 39 00:03:30,280 --> 00:03:35,520 great variety Blanc de Bois was bred for its resistance to Pierce's disease which 40 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:40,680 is caused by bacteria that inhibits the uptake of water and nutrients from the 41 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:45,800 roots up to the shoots and leaves of the vine. Generally speaking in the vineyard 42 00:03:45,800 --> 00:03:50,200 Blanc de Bois is a highly vigorous great variety that likes a short growing 43 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:55,280 season and doesn't mind hot days and warm nights which is perfect for the Texas 44 00:03:55,280 --> 00:04:00,680 climate. In the cellar Blanc de Bois can be made into a wide range of wine styles 45 00:04:00,680 --> 00:04:06,920 including sparkling, steel table wines, and fortified wines. Typical aromas and 46 00:04:06,920 --> 00:04:12,920 flavors of Blanc de Bois include white peach, white melon, pineapple, mango, and 47 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:17,840 citrus. Blanc de Bois is widely grown along the Texas Gulf coast and it is 48 00:04:17,840 --> 00:04:21,520 worth noting that there are currently more acres of Blanc de Bois grown in 49 00:04:21,520 --> 00:04:26,920 Texas than in any other state in the US. I really enjoy this great variety and 50 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:32,360 for me Blanc de Bois is similar in taste profile to Shen and Blanc and is equally 51 00:04:32,360 --> 00:04:36,680 versatile. So don't skip out on this great variety when it's presented to you 52 00:04:36,680 --> 00:04:41,440 on your next tasting room flight. We will continue our look at the top Texas white 53 00:04:41,440 --> 00:04:55,040 grape varieties next week and next week it will be Russon. 54 00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:59,680 Before we jump into this week's wine events let's check the weather. The 55 00:04:59,680 --> 00:05:03,040 weather for the weekend in the High Plains wine growing region will have high 56 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:08,600 temperatures of 98 degrees with low temperatures of 71 degrees. The North 57 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:13,100 Texas Wine growing region will have high temperatures of 97 degrees with low 58 00:05:13,100 --> 00:05:18,220 temperatures of 77 degrees. The West Texas Wine growing region will have high 59 00:05:18,220 --> 00:05:23,960 temperatures of 90 degrees with low temperatures of 62 degrees. The Texas 60 00:05:23,960 --> 00:05:28,360 Hill Country wine growing region will have high temperatures of 92 degrees with 61 00:05:28,360 --> 00:05:34,200 low temperatures of 71 degrees and the Gulf Coast wine growing region will have 62 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:40,440 high temperatures of 95 degrees with low temperatures of 76 degrees. 63 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:44,680 There are a lot of wine events and dinner hostings this summer and charcuterie boards 64 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:47,380 are the centerpiece for most of the parties. 65 00:05:47,380 --> 00:05:52,500 So why not sharpen your charcuterie board skills by heading on out to Spicewood Vineyards 66 00:05:52,500 --> 00:05:58,760 in Spicewood, Texas for their summer school charcuterie board class on Saturday, June 67 00:05:58,760 --> 00:06:01,800 29th from 1 to 2.30pm. 68 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:07,480 You and a guest can learn how to make a charcuterie board from local business Blue Bonnet Collective 69 00:06:07,480 --> 00:06:11,080 known for their beautifully crafted charcuterie boards. 70 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:16,520 You will learn about cheese selections, how to fold cured meats into different styles, 71 00:06:16,520 --> 00:06:19,360 food pairings and much, much more. 72 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:25,560 For more information on this event visit their website at SpicewoodVineyards.com 73 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:30,960 Get ready for an elevated tasting experience featuring the best of Texas Terroir. 74 00:06:30,960 --> 00:06:37,080 Join the Texas Heritage Vineyards for their Texas Tempranillos vertical tasting on Friday, 75 00:06:37,080 --> 00:06:40,400 June 28th from 1 to 2.30pm. 76 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:48,480 The tasting will include Tempranillos from the 2017, 18, 19 and 2020 ventures and paired 77 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:51,620 exquisitely with cheeses from Spain. 78 00:06:51,620 --> 00:06:56,200 This vertical tasting will elevate your knowledge of all things Tempranillo. 79 00:06:56,200 --> 00:07:02,840 For more information about this event visit their website at TexasHeraturesVineyards.com 80 00:07:02,840 --> 00:07:07,240 It's summer time and it's time to beef up your tie-dye wardrobe. 81 00:07:07,240 --> 00:07:12,360 So head on out and join the good folks over at Curveill Heels Winery at the Heel at Shriner 82 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:19,600 University for their tie-dye t-shirt making event on Sunday, June 30th from 1 to 4pm. 83 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:24,280 All tie-dye supplies and instructions are included with your ticket purchase as well 84 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:28,280 as one glass of Curveill Heels award-winning wine. 85 00:07:28,280 --> 00:07:34,320 For more information on this event visit their website at CurveillHeelsWinery.com 86 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:40,720 Join Wild Style Vineyards in Spring, Texas for their annual Harvest Day event on Saturday, 87 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:42,480 June 29th. 88 00:07:42,480 --> 00:07:48,240 This is a family-friendly event that will serve a complimentary breakfast starting at 8am, 89 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:52,720 followed by instructions and the start of Harvest at 8.30pm. 90 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:58,000 After Harvest head on over for a grape stomping event from 10 to 2pm. 91 00:07:58,000 --> 00:08:02,600 Lunch will be available for purchase and live music will keep you entertained all afternoon 92 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:04,600 from 1 to 5pm. 93 00:08:04,600 --> 00:08:10,680 For more information on this event visit their website at WildstyleVineyards.com 94 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:16,000 Speaking of Harvest, Threshold Vineyards will be harvesting their estate-blanc de bois 95 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:21,520 vineyard on Saturday, June 29th and would love for you to be a part of it. 96 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:27,520 This will begin at 7am with coffee and a short orientation and then it's out to the vineyard. 97 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:32,800 Following the 2-3 hour harvest there will be a lunch celebration with a glass of Threshold 98 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:33,800 wine. 99 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:39,360 Threshold Vineyards would like to remind volunteers to wear closed-toed shoes, dress for summer 100 00:08:39,360 --> 00:08:42,680 with a hat and cool breathable clothing. 101 00:08:42,680 --> 00:08:47,040 Sunscreen, bug spray, cold drinks and water will all be provided. 102 00:08:47,040 --> 00:08:53,120 For more information on this event visit their website at ThresholdVineyards.com 103 00:08:53,120 --> 00:08:58,880 The nice winery in Houston will also be harvesting their Blanc de bois in Anderson, Texas on 104 00:08:58,880 --> 00:09:02,160 Saturday, June 29th at 6am. 105 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:07,440 If you've ever been interested in harvesting Blanc de bois grapes now is your chance. 106 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:10,600 They will provide breakfast, water and equipment. 107 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:14,800 All you need to bring is yourself, a hat and some sunblock. 108 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:20,800 If you have your own gardening gloves or pruning shears that will make work more enjoyable. 109 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:28,800 For more information and to be added to the harvest crew list email michelle at nicewines.com. 110 00:09:28,800 --> 00:09:35,320 Hawks Shadow will be bottling their newest red wine on Friday, June 28th at 10am and 111 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:37,620 they want you to be a part of it. 112 00:09:37,620 --> 00:09:42,960 This fun and engaging hands-on experience will show volunteers the ins and outs of wine 113 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:44,120 production. 114 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:49,960 If you are interested in helping Hawks Shadow on their bottling line email matt at matt 115 00:09:49,960 --> 00:09:55,880 at hawkshadow.com or chip at chip at hawkshadow.com. 116 00:09:55,880 --> 00:10:00,360 Tickets for the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival Preview Week are on sale. 117 00:10:00,360 --> 00:10:05,960 Join them for a week of food and wine inspired events around Fredericksburg to give you a 118 00:10:05,960 --> 00:10:13,200 taste of what's to come this October at Fredericksburg Food and Wine 2024. 119 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:16,240 Here's a brief lineup of this preview event. 120 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:23,040 On Tuesday, July 23rd, the taste of Texas will be presented by the women of Winesons. 121 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:29,680 On Wednesday, July 24th, there will be a tacos and tannada tasting at Augusta Vinn. 122 00:10:29,680 --> 00:10:37,240 On Thursday, July 25th, sip into summer garden cocktails 101 at the Hill Country Herb Garden. 123 00:10:37,240 --> 00:10:45,680 On Friday, July 26th, Elk and Main Sip and Savor at Elk and Main Courtyard with 6 Twist. 124 00:10:45,680 --> 00:10:53,320 Saturday, July 27th, the elephant in the room boozy brunch at the Salon at Albert Hotel. 125 00:10:53,320 --> 00:11:02,240 For more information on this preview event and ticket purchases, visit fbgfoodandwine.com. 126 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:07,360 For our ranch vineyards and wineries, getting a head start on the Independence Day weekend 127 00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:12,320 celebration on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. 128 00:11:12,320 --> 00:11:18,400 Head on out to enjoy a barbeque buffet all weekend long and get ready for a spectacular 129 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:23,440 fireworks show on Saturday, June 29th at 9pm. 130 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:31,280 For more information and reservations for this event, visit their website at forourwines.com. 131 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:37,720 And high metal winery in high Texas for their karaoke fight night event on Saturday, June 132 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:40,960 29th from 7 to 11pm. 133 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:49,000 Enjoy award winning wine, tasty food, prizes, and great music all in support of Amped Up. 134 00:11:49,000 --> 00:11:54,560 Amped Up is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting and guiding amputees and their 135 00:11:54,560 --> 00:12:00,880 families to better and faster recoveries through guidance and support from other amputees and 136 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:04,600 caregivers with similar experiences. 137 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:11,120 For more information on this event, visit highmetal.com and for direct support of Amped 138 00:12:11,120 --> 00:12:16,000 Up, visit their website at ampedup.org. 139 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:22,640 Head on out to the rec booth winery in Clifton, Texas for their paint and sip wine event on 140 00:12:22,640 --> 00:12:26,160 Sunday, June 30th at 4pm. 141 00:12:26,160 --> 00:12:31,880 There is no experience necessary for this fun filled evening of painting and sipping 142 00:12:31,880 --> 00:12:36,840 because your talented instructors will guide you every step of the way. 143 00:12:36,840 --> 00:12:41,880 So grab a friend and join Red Caboose Winery for a memorable night out. 144 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:48,400 For more information on this event, visit their website at redcaboosewinery.com. 145 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:53,920 If you are a wine drinker who pops a lot of corks and I know you do or you would me listen 146 00:12:53,920 --> 00:12:58,240 to this podcast, then this event is for you. 147 00:12:58,240 --> 00:13:06,480 Join Coulee Bay Winery for their Cork Crafts Wine event on Sunday, June 30th from 3-5pm. 148 00:13:06,480 --> 00:13:12,480 Celebrate summer with wine and corks at Coulee Bay's Cork Workshop to create your very own 149 00:13:12,480 --> 00:13:14,760 Cork Basket and vase. 150 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:20,000 Guests will make crafts using Coulee Bay wine corks while enjoying a glass of Coulee Bay 151 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,760 wine. 152 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:27,400 Your ticket purchase includes one glass of wine and an individual charcuterie cup. 153 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:33,480 For more information on this event, visit their website at couleebay.com. 154 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:40,040 Kaisa Mone Winery in Spring Branch, Texas is having their laymaking class on Sunday, 155 00:13:40,040 --> 00:13:43,440 June 30th from 11-1pm. 156 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:49,800 In this class, guests will learn the art of creating a beautiful Hawaiian lay with flowers. 157 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:55,520 Whether you want to surprise a loved one or treat yourself to a special and unique accessory, 158 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:57,520 this class is for you. 159 00:13:57,520 --> 00:14:02,360 Don't miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and create a handmade gift that will 160 00:14:02,360 --> 00:14:05,120 be cherished for years to come. 161 00:14:05,120 --> 00:14:11,400 For more information on this event, visit their website at kaisaamonewinery.com. 162 00:14:11,400 --> 00:14:16,200 Join the Texas Wine Collector for a series of unique wine and food pairing events this 163 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:19,400 weekend beginning with donuts and wine. 164 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:21,920 Now don't knock it until you try it. 165 00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:27,600 So clear your mind and open your palate to an unforgettable wine pairing event on Saturday, 166 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:31,200 June 29th from 11-4pm. 167 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:36,440 This event will be held in the boardroom at the Texas Wine Collective where you will experience 168 00:14:36,440 --> 00:14:41,920 a memorable and relaxing way to learn more about their award-winning wines while sampling 169 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:44,160 seasonal snack items. 170 00:14:44,160 --> 00:14:51,080 Their hosts will thoroughly explain each wine and how they pair their wines and food items. 171 00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:55,680 And as a bonus, live music will be performed by Justin Furr. 172 00:14:55,680 --> 00:14:57,680 But the fun doesn't stop there. 173 00:14:57,680 --> 00:15:03,120 Come on back out for round two for this unique wine and food pairing event and join the Texas 174 00:15:03,120 --> 00:15:10,200 Wine Collective for their Taste of Texas Wines Toast to Tacos event on Sunday, June 30th 175 00:15:10,200 --> 00:15:12,880 from 12-30-4pm. 176 00:15:12,880 --> 00:15:16,440 So what kind of taco pairs well with wine? 177 00:15:16,440 --> 00:15:22,080 Well, you will just have to head on back out to the Texas Wine Collective to see for yourself. 178 00:15:22,080 --> 00:15:28,720 For more information on this event, visit their website at TexasWineCollective.com. 179 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:34,000 Join Enoch Stop Vineyard & Winery in Harleton, Texas as they continue their Summer Artists 180 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:41,160 in Series with their Floral Centerpiece Workshop Saturday, June 29th at 2pm. 181 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:46,920 Enoch Stop Vineyard & Winery is partnering with local floral expert East Texas Floral 182 00:15:46,920 --> 00:15:53,680 Farm for a workshop where you will get to create your very own floral centerpiece to take home. 183 00:15:53,680 --> 00:15:58,920 Sit on a complimentary glass of Enoch Stop wine while East Texas Flower Farm instructs 184 00:15:58,920 --> 00:16:04,200 you on bouquet design, flower longevity and much, much more. 185 00:16:04,200 --> 00:16:10,320 For more information on this event, visit their website at EnochStop.com. 186 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:15,520 Then finally, head on now to Tumble, Texas and visit the Blue Bonnet Tasting Room to 187 00:16:15,520 --> 00:16:17,520 get your laugh on. 188 00:16:17,520 --> 00:16:22,040 Join them for their first comedy night at the Blue Bonnet Tasting Room featuring your 189 00:16:22,040 --> 00:16:30,960 host Bradley Smith and comedians Keisha Hunt, Chad Alexander, Grady Pruitt, Dan Hornstein, 190 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:33,960 Hannah Abney and Sean Sorley. 191 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:37,400 This will be a fun evening of laughs and camaraderie. 192 00:16:37,400 --> 00:16:42,120 The mission of the Blue Bonnet Tasting Room is to support Texas brands while offering 193 00:16:42,120 --> 00:16:47,840 an authentic Hill Country experience within a relaxed and inviting setting. 194 00:16:47,840 --> 00:16:50,200 What better place to have a comedy show? 195 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:55,360 For more information on this event, visit BluebonnetTumball.com. 196 00:16:55,360 --> 00:16:58,200 And those are your wine events for the weekend. 197 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:11,320 Stay tuned for your music lineup for the weekend up next. 198 00:17:11,320 --> 00:17:15,840 Arch Ray Winery and Fredericksburg gets the music lineup started for the weekend with 199 00:17:15,840 --> 00:17:23,400 Andy Garcia on stage Friday, June 28th from 5 to 8pm followed by Nix on Saturday, June 200 00:17:23,400 --> 00:17:26,880 29th from 3 to 6pm. 201 00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:33,160 Bell Springs Winery in Dripping Springs will host a very popular Trevor Hale on stage Saturday, 202 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:36,600 June 29th from 2 to 5pm. 203 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:42,280 Dry Comel Creek Vineyards in New Bromphills will have Tony Taylor on stage Saturday, June 204 00:17:42,280 --> 00:17:50,880 29th from 2 to 5pm followed by John Permintier on Sunday, June 30th from 2 to 5pm as well. 205 00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:57,120 Fiesta Winery on 290 will let Jake McClain assume the musical duties on Saturday, June 206 00:17:57,120 --> 00:18:00,200 29th from 3 to 6pm. 207 00:18:00,200 --> 00:18:06,440 Fiesta Winery at the VIN location will have Brian Gross on stage Saturday, June 29th from 208 00:18:06,440 --> 00:18:08,640 1 to 5pm. 209 00:18:08,640 --> 00:18:14,280 William Chris Vineyards in High Texas will host Sheila Marshall on stage Saturday and 210 00:18:14,280 --> 00:18:19,320 Sunday, June 29th and 30th from 1 to 4pm. 211 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:24,200 Augusta Vinn Winery in Fredericksburg will have their Sips and Sounds event with Nalani 212 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:29,800 Caballero on stage Saturday, June 29th from 2 to 5pm. 213 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:36,280 Pair Nala Sellers in Stonewall will have Royce Reed on stage Saturday, June 29th from 1 to 214 00:18:36,280 --> 00:18:37,880 5pm. 215 00:18:37,880 --> 00:18:43,880 Texas Heritage Vineyards in Fredericksburg will have Tyne Wilkins and Ron Flint on stage 216 00:18:43,880 --> 00:18:51,120 Friday, June 28th from 2 to 4pm followed by Bill Small on Sunday, June 30th from 2 to 217 00:18:51,120 --> 00:18:53,680 4pm as well. 218 00:18:53,680 --> 00:18:58,880 The Texas Wine Collective in Fredericksburg will have Tyler Cannon on stage Saturday, 219 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:02,320 June 29th from 1 to 5pm. 220 00:19:02,320 --> 00:19:08,520 Torna Locks in Burnett, Texas will have Spicy Loops on stage Saturday, June 29th from 2 221 00:19:08,520 --> 00:19:10,560 to 5pm. 222 00:19:10,560 --> 00:19:15,960 Signore Vineyards in Fredericksburg will host Brandon Allen on Saturday, June 29th from 223 00:19:15,960 --> 00:19:23,880 1 to 3pm followed by Mark Chandler on Sunday, June 30th from 1 to 3pm as well. 224 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:29,880 Moody Family Wines in Willard, Texas will let Heath Walker Jam out on Saturday, June 225 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:33,360 29th from 6 to 8.30pm. 226 00:19:33,360 --> 00:19:40,760 Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville will have Drew Groz on stage Saturday, June 29th from 227 00:19:40,760 --> 00:19:47,400 1 to 5pm followed by Pianoman performing a Billy Joel experience on June 30th from 7 228 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:49,360 to 9pm. 229 00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:55,160 West Sandy Creek Winery in Richards, Texas will let Mike Gallo rock the house on Saturday, 230 00:19:55,160 --> 00:19:58,640 June 29th from 4 to 7pm. 231 00:19:58,640 --> 00:20:04,600 Triple-In Ranch Winery in Trinidad will have a Best of Broadway tribute on Saturday, June 232 00:20:04,600 --> 00:20:09,040 29th from 6.45 to 9.15pm. 233 00:20:09,040 --> 00:20:15,320 Red Caboose Winery in Vineyard in Meridian, Texas will host Donna Beckham and Cake Fork 234 00:20:15,320 --> 00:20:20,520 on stage Saturday, June 29th from 7 to 10pm. 235 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:26,240 Barron's Creek Winery in Fredericksburg will have the Audio Detectives on stage Saturday, 236 00:20:26,240 --> 00:20:30,000 June 29th from 1 to 4pm. 237 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:35,040 Parmesan Wines and Dripping Springs will have John Permitier on stage Saturday, June 238 00:20:35,040 --> 00:20:43,760 29th from 2 to 5pm followed by Eric Flores on Sunday, June 30th from 2 to 5pm. 239 00:20:43,760 --> 00:20:49,080 Whitley Vineyards in Montgomery, Texas will let Dylan Dupont assume the musical duties 240 00:20:49,080 --> 00:20:53,040 on Sunday, June 30th from 3 to 5pm. 241 00:20:53,040 --> 00:20:59,760 Covington Hills Country Winery in High, Texas will have Randy Cordero on stage Friday, June 242 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:08,240 28th from 4 to 7pm followed by Andy Garcia on Saturday, June 29th from 2 to 5pm. 243 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:14,320 Dukeman Family Winery in Driftwood, Texas will host Eric Flores on stage Saturday, June 244 00:21:14,320 --> 00:21:17,520 29th from 2 to 5pm. 245 00:21:17,520 --> 00:21:23,240 Carroll Head Creek Vineyards in Stonewall will have Davey Shrank on stage Saturday, June 246 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:26,560 29th from 2 to 5pm. 247 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:32,080 And Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, Texas will close out the music lineup for the weekend 248 00:21:32,080 --> 00:21:40,240 with Modell Moho on stage Saturday, June 29th from 1 to 4pm followed by Anthony Garcia on 249 00:21:40,240 --> 00:21:45,160 Sunday, June 30th from 1 to 4pm as well. 250 00:21:45,160 --> 00:21:48,040 And that's your music lineup for the weekend. 251 00:21:48,040 --> 00:22:00,200 Stay tuned for Did You Know? 252 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:04,680 Although it's hot outside here in Texas, this time of the year in the vineyard is one of 253 00:22:04,680 --> 00:22:06,600 the most exciting. 254 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:08,960 And why is it so exciting, you ask? 255 00:22:08,960 --> 00:22:13,560 Well, it's because the Great Berries are beginning to change color. 256 00:22:13,560 --> 00:22:19,440 Not only is it visually exciting to see this process, but it's also hugely significant 257 00:22:19,440 --> 00:22:22,160 in the growth cycle of the grapevine. 258 00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:28,200 In viticulture, the process of color change of the Great Berries is called Verizon. 259 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:34,040 But not only does Verizon represent color change, it also represents the transition from berry 260 00:22:34,040 --> 00:22:36,920 growth to berry ripening. 261 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:42,440 During the process of Verizon, the Great Berries begin to decrease in acidity while increasing 262 00:22:42,440 --> 00:22:45,040 in sugar content. 263 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:51,120 The trick or challenge for the winemaker is to find the sweet spot, no pun intended, 264 00:22:51,120 --> 00:22:55,920 between having the right amount of acid as well as sugar. 265 00:22:55,920 --> 00:23:02,480 In wine speak, this is called physiologic rightness or simply called balance. 266 00:23:02,480 --> 00:23:08,020 If the wine is made with too much acid or not enough sugar, the wine will taste tart 267 00:23:08,020 --> 00:23:09,880 and lack flavor. 268 00:23:09,880 --> 00:23:15,960 Conversely, if all the acid is lost by letting the Great Berries ripen too much, the wine 269 00:23:15,960 --> 00:23:23,120 will then taste sweet and flabby with no liveliness or zing in the taste profile. 270 00:23:23,120 --> 00:23:29,440 As the grapes continue to ripen, Verizon signify that there is approximately 45 to 60 days 271 00:23:29,440 --> 00:23:31,600 left to harvest. 272 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:37,760 During Verizon, winery owners and vineyard managers are installing bird netting to prevent birds 273 00:23:37,760 --> 00:23:44,200 from eating, damaging or significantly reducing the year's crop of grapes. 274 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:49,600 Speaking of birds, there are various birds that prefer eating grapes off the vine which 275 00:23:49,600 --> 00:23:56,720 include robins, wax wings, starlings, house finches and mockingbirds. 276 00:23:56,720 --> 00:24:02,080 These birds are attracted to the high sugar content and nutrient rich nature of the grapes 277 00:24:02,080 --> 00:24:05,640 which provide them with energy and nourishment. 278 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:10,480 Like the birds previously mentioned, which bird is the state bird of Texas? 279 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:17,840 Well, did you know that the state bird of Texas is the mockingbird? 280 00:24:17,840 --> 00:24:24,480 The mockingbird was chosen as the state bird as it is common all year throughout Texas. 281 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:32,400 And in true Texas fashion, the 1927 legislation declared the mockingbird as the state's official 282 00:24:32,400 --> 00:24:39,680 bird, reason that the species, quote, is a fighter for the protection of its home, falling 283 00:24:39,680 --> 00:24:43,160 if need be in its defense like any true Texan. 284 00:24:43,160 --> 00:24:47,160 Well, that would do it for this week's episode. 285 00:24:47,160 --> 00:24:48,160 Thank you for joining me. 286 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:53,400 I'm Mike Cole, your Texas Wine Scene correspondent and I look forward to seeing you next time 287 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:56,280 on the Texas Wine Scene. 288 00:24:56,280 --> 00:24:57,280 Cheers. 289 00:24:57,280 --> 00:25:02,760 For more in-depth information about the wineries mentioned in this episode, visit the Texas 290 00:25:02,760 --> 00:25:10,200 Wine Lover website at txwinelover.com or the Texas Wine Lover app. 291 00:25:10,200 --> 00:25:15,400 There you'll be able to find a vast amount of information about Texas wineries and wine-related 292 00:25:15,400 --> 00:25:16,760 businesses. 293 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:23,240 You can also search for information such as winery hours, great varieties, food options, 294 00:25:23,240 --> 00:25:27,080 pet and kid-friendly wineries and much, much more. 295 00:25:27,080 --> 00:25:31,920 So visit their website at txwinelover.com. 296 00:25:31,920 --> 00:25:37,400 That's txwinelover.com. 297 00:25:37,400 --> 00:25:42,720 Also please leave me a rating and a review and share the podcast with all 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