1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Welcome to the Texas Wine Scene Podcast. 2 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:08,000 The most up-to-date information to help you prepare for your wine tasting weekend. 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:15,000 I'm Mike, your Texas Wine Scene correspondent, bringing you all the wine happenings in and around the great state of Texas. 4 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:18,000 From the high plains to the hill country. 5 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:21,000 If you love Texas wine, you've come to the right place. 6 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:42,000 Let's take a trip. 7 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:45,000 Welcome back everyone to the Texas Wine Scene Podcast. 8 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:50,000 I'm your host, your Texas Wine Scene correspondent, Mike Cole, bringing you all the wine happenings. 9 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:53,000 In and around the great state of Texas. 10 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:59,000 If you are a subscriber to the podcast, thank you so much for returning and tuning into this week's episode. 11 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:04,000 And if you are new to the podcast, thank you so much for stopping by to check us out. 12 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:12,000 We are an information-based podcast supporting and sharing wine events, tastings, and industry news from around the great state of Texas. 13 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:20,000 So I hope you enjoy the content and if you do, please consider subscribing and sharing the podcast with all your wine-loving friends. 14 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:28,000 It helps to continue to spread the word about the podcast and keeps everyone informed about current wine-related events. 15 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:35,000 Also, please follow me on my socials at Texas Wine Scene on Instagram and Texas Wine Scene on Facebook, 16 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:40,000 where you will see all the posts about upcoming events for the weekend. 17 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:43,000 So let's get into the Texas Wine Scene news. 18 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:00,000 In an effort to continue promoting Texas wines in restaurants, 19 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:08,000 in a recent Facebook post, Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, Texas announced where you can find their wines on the list. 20 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:17,000 According to the post, you can now find Singing Water Vineyard wines at Myron's Prime Steakhouse in San Antonio or New Bromphalz, 21 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:27,000 and a couple of other Bernie restaurants just outside of San Antonio and Fredericksburg, including Peggy's On The Green, Cypress Grill, and The Roost. 22 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:31,000 Keep it up, Texas! Keep asking for Texas wines. 23 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:42,000 The Texas Hill Country wineries recently announced that the Texas Hill Country wineries roadshow are bringing 27 wineries and over 60 wines 24 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:50,000 to the Dominion Country Club in San Antonio on Thursday, October 24th from 5.30 to 8.00 pm. 25 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:56,000 Tickets are on sale now and you can purchase yours at TexasHillCountryWineries.org. 26 00:02:56,000 --> 00:03:04,000 Don't miss this opportunity to mingle with the winemakers and owners who produce some of the Hill Country's best wines. 27 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:11,000 Barron's Creek Vineyards announced that they have opened a new tasting room location in Dallas, Texas. 28 00:03:11,000 --> 00:03:20,000 The Barron's Creek Vineyards Bishop Arts Tasting Room will have daily happy hour specials, music bingo on Thursdays, and live music. 29 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:31,000 The Bishop Arts location brings the Barron's Creek Tasting Room totals to five, including McKinney, Fredericksburg, Grandbury, and Georgetown. 30 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:42,000 Speaking of new tasting rooms, Alexander Vineyards in Fredericksburg, Texas wants you to join them for a special evening on Saturday, August 3rd from 6 to 10 pm 31 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:51,000 as they celebrate the grand opening of their tasting room with plenty of great wines, delicious bites, and live music. 32 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:57,000 The Texas Wine Growers announced that they are launching a new series on sustainability in Texas wine growing. 33 00:03:57,000 --> 00:04:04,000 From water conservation to alternative farming techniques, renewable energy, and waste reduction, 34 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:10,000 discover how Texas vineyards are leading the way in eco-friendly practices. 35 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:17,000 So stay tuned to learn more about what sustainability measures are being taken in the Lone Star State. 36 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:27,000 The City of Green, Texas has announced its 38th annual Green Music and Wine Festival happening on Thursday, October 10th through 13th. 37 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:34,000 The festival is an annual gathering of some of the best wine, beer, and music that Texas has to offer. 38 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:40,000 There will be over 25 Texas wines and over a dozen beers being served. 39 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:48,000 The kickoff party on October 10th from 5 to 8 pm in New Braunfels, Texas will feature a curated wine and beer tasting 40 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:55,000 of Texas's favorite wineries, craft breweries, and live music from the Reed Brothers. 41 00:04:55,000 --> 00:05:03,000 Proceeds from the tasting tickets and wine and beer sales will benefit United Way of Comal County. 42 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:08,000 The Texan Grand Tasting and Awards reception tickets are now available for purchase. 43 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:16,000 The Texan Grand Tasting and Awards reception celebrates the end of the annual conference with over 200 wines 44 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:22,000 at the Irving Convention Center on August 27th from 6 to 8 pm. 45 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:29,000 The full conference registration remains open, which includes choices of conference seminars and sponsored lunches. 46 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:38,000 It also includes six expo trade tasting and exhibition events that start on Sunday, August 25th at 5 pm, 47 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:49,000 authors meet and greet on Monday, August 26th at 6.30 pm, diversity and opportunity reception on Tuesday, August 27th at 5 pm, 48 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:57,000 and the Grand Tasting and Awards reception on Tuesday, August 27th from 6 to 8 pm. 49 00:05:57,000 --> 00:06:00,000 And that's your Texas Wine Scene News. 50 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:10,000 Before we get into the events for this weekend, let's check the weather. 51 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:17,000 The weather for the weekend in the high plains wine growing region will have high temperatures of 101 degrees 52 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:20,000 with low temperatures of 70 degrees. 53 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:28,000 The NN Texas wine growing region will have high temperatures of 103 degrees with low temperatures of 78 degrees. 54 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:36,000 The west Texas wine growing region will have high temperatures of 91 degrees with low temperatures of 62 degrees. 55 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:45,000 The TX Hill Country wine growing region will have low temperatures of 96 degrees with low temperatures of 72 degrees. 56 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:50,000 and the Gulf Coast wine growing region will have high temperatures of 96 degrees 57 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:54,000 with low temperatures of 78 degrees. 58 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:08,000 With harvest being in full swing this month and maybe into the month of September, 59 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:13,000 there are only a few wine events going on so we'll go ahead and get right into those wine events. 60 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:22,000 Arch Ray Winery in Fredericksburg is having a Latin dance party event on Saturday, August 3rd from 6 to 10pm. 61 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:31,000 Dance the night away in Arch Ray's barrel room at this lively Latin dance party with international sensation Raquel Zech. 62 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:41,000 You'll experience the vibrant rhythms and the infectious energy as you learn the traditional Latin dances of salsa and merengue and much, much more. 63 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:46,000 This is an event where music, movement and joy come together. 64 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:52,000 For more information on this event visit their website at archrayresort.com. 65 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:59,000 Join Becker Vineyards for their reedle wine glass event on Saturday, August 3rd at 12pm. 66 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:09,000 Becker Vineyards is partnering with reedle the wine glass company who's been revolutionizing the glassware industry since 1756. 67 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:15,000 They will teach you how and why to pair your favorite wine with the perfect glass. 68 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:27,000 Utilizing a set of three reedle wine glasses, you will taste through some of Becker Vineyards award-winning wines to demonstrate the dramatic relationship between the wine and its vessel. 69 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:33,000 For more information on this event visit their website at beckervineyards.com. 70 00:08:33,000 --> 00:08:42,000 Join LaVee Estate Winery in Blanco, Texas for their Comedy Night event on Saturday, August 3rd at 6.30pm. 71 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:52,000 Comedians Lacey Lansford, Tammy Bernal and Jay LaFar will provide the comedic commentary that will have you laughing all night long. 72 00:08:52,000 --> 00:09:00,000 Enjoy the grazing table included with your ticket purchase along with LaVee Estate wines available for purchase as well. 73 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:07,000 For more information on this event visit their website at laviestate.com. 74 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:17,000 Bingham Family Vineyards in Great Vine, Texas is having their Texas Wine Flavor Class on Sunday, August 4th from 6.30 to 7.30pm. 75 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:25,000 Let the Bingham Family Wine Staff answer any and all questions you have about the sometimes complicated world of wine. 76 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:32,000 Wine tasting is a fascinating journey that allows you to explore your senses and preferences. 77 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:38,000 In this class you will cover the basics of wine tasting and understanding your own palate. 78 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:48,000 Throughout the class you will engage in interactive tastings, discussions and exercises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of wine. 79 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:55,000 For more information on this event visit their website at BinghamFamilyVineyards.com. 80 00:09:55,000 --> 00:10:05,000 Head on over to High Metal Winery in High Texas for their GrapeStopp & Tour event on Saturday, August 3rd from 1.30 to 3.30pm. 81 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:15,000 You will learn all about the wonder of winemaking as you take a tour of the production facility, attend a curated wine tasting and grape stomp. 82 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:21,000 For more information on this event visit their website at highmetal.com. 83 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:34,000 Speaking of GrapeStopp, join Lost Oak Winery in Burleson, Texas for their 17th annual Harvest Fiesta & GrapeStopp event on Saturday, August 3rd from 6.00 to 9.00pm. 84 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:47,000 This fun family event is free to attend but you must purchase tickets to stomp grapes and get your commemorative annual Harvest Fiesta Toad bag complete with your own grape-y footprints. 85 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:52,000 They will have live music by the always lovely Aurora Blue. 86 00:10:52,000 --> 00:11:01,000 Are you a I Love Lucy fan? If you are or you just want to have a little fun, come on out dressing your best Lucy costume. 87 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:06,000 They will host a costume contest with prizes for the top three Lucy's. 88 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:12,000 Bring a lawn chair to relax with a glass of wine or spend the day stomping and dancing. 89 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:18,000 For more information on this event visit their website at LostOakWinery.com. 90 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:27,000 Back by popular demand is the Helmi Sellers Wine Maker for a Day event on Friday, August 9th at 5.30pm. 91 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:34,000 Slip behind the scenes at Helmi Sellers as winemaker Michael Barton teaches you a bit about how wine blends are made. 92 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:41,000 You will be randomly assigned to a small team and together you will create a red wine blend. 93 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:45,000 Michael will taste the blended wines and choose the winner. 94 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:53,000 Each member of the winning team will receive a gift certificate for a free wine tasting to be used at Helmi Sellers on another day. 95 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:57,000 The blending sessions will begin promptly at 6pm. 96 00:11:57,000 --> 00:12:06,000 This event is for members, non-members, women, men, industry professionals and the casual wine lovers. Everyone is invited. 97 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:12,000 This event is being highlighted a week in advance due to the popularity and quick sell out. 98 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:16,000 So get your ticket soon and reserve your spot. 99 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:23,000 For more information on this event visit their website at helmiwine.com. 100 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:33,000 Join Spicewood Vineyards in Spicewood, Texas for their Texas Temperennial Retrospective event on Saturday, August 10th from 2-4pm. 101 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:43,000 Ron Yates will guide you through a tasting of 10 Vintage's of your favorite Spicewood Vineyards Temperineos from years past. 102 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:50,000 This one-of-a-kind event will allow you to have a deeper understanding of their favorite wine to make and drink. 103 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:58,000 For more information on this deliciously educational event visit their website at SpicewoodVineyards.com. 104 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:09,000 Join Messina Hoff Winery in Bryan, Texas for their Trailer Park Tragedy Murder Mystery event on Friday, August 9th from 7-10pm. 105 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:18,000 Well known in the community and by law enforcement agencies for its after hours fights, double crossings and illegal happenings, 106 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:22,000 this Trailer Park Barbecue is a recipe for disaster. 107 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:32,000 However, with free food and booze on the menu, the impolite, illiterate and intoxicated residents are sure to be there. 108 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:34,000 Hair curlers and all. 109 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:41,000 With too much history and not enough space, something is bound to happen and send one of the guests over the edge. 110 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:44,000 And another one to their death. 111 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:50,000 Will it be the avid outdoorsmen who is known for accidentally shooting people as well as game, 112 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:55,000 the crazy cat lover who will defend their felines at all costs, 113 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:59,000 the high school dropout with a bulletproof plan for their future, 114 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:03,000 the maintenance man who can handle any problems by his own, 115 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:09,000 or possibly the parolee who will do anything to avoid going back to jail. 116 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:22,000 As this Trailer Park Murder Mystery unfolds, you must defend your innocence while figuring out which one of your rotten, no good neighbors is to blame for this murderous misadventure. 117 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:29,000 For more information on this event, visit their website at messinahoff.com. 118 00:14:29,000 --> 00:14:32,000 And those are your wine events for the weekend. 119 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:42,000 Stay tuned for your music lineup for the weekend up next. 120 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:48,000 Bears Creek Winery in Fredericksburg gets the music lineup started this week with Jeff Wood on stage, 121 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:52,000 Saturday August 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. 122 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:58,000 Moody Family Wines in Willard, Texas will let Walker White get you in the mood for a good time 123 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:02,000 on Friday August 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. 124 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:09,000 followed by Dave Vanninsky on Saturday August 3rd from 6 to 8 p.m. as well. 125 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:19,000 Triple-N Ranch Winery in Trinidad, Texas will have Rockin' Through the 70s tribute on Saturday August 3rd at 7.30 p.m. 126 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:27,000 12 Fires Winery in Johnson City will have Paul Logan on stage Sunday August 4th from 1 to 4 p.m. 127 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:37,000 Lucky Vines Vineyard in Winery in Dublin, Texas will host Holly Garrett on stage Saturday August 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. 128 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:46,000 Bernhardt Winery in Plansersville will have the Black Hole Project on stage Saturday August 3rd from 1 to 5 p.m. 129 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:56,000 followed by Country Legends tribute highlighting Garth Brooks and George Strait on Sunday August 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. 130 00:15:56,000 --> 00:16:06,000 Hayesha Vineyards in Huntsville, Texas will have the very talented Jessica Callahan on stage Saturday August 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. 131 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:15,000 West Sandy Creek Winery in Richards, Texas will have JP Lee on stage Saturday August 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. 132 00:16:15,000 --> 00:16:21,000 followed by Kyle Mathis on Sunday August 4th from 2 to 5 p.m. 133 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:30,000 Texas Legato Winery in Lampassus will let James Ridge rock the house on Friday August 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. 134 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:40,000 Deep Roots Vineyards in Plannersville, Texas will have LZE performing a Led Zeppelin tribute on Friday August 2nd from 8 to 10 p.m. 135 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:49,000 followed by Escape performing a Journey tribute on Saturday August 3rd from 8 to 10 p.m. as well. 136 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:58,000 Downhill Winery in Stonewall, Texas will have Deanne Renee on stage Saturday August 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m. 137 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:08,000 Wembley Valley Winery in Driftwood, Texas will have the Hill Country Hunnies on stage Friday August 2nd from 4 to 7 p.m. 138 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:17,000 Wild Seed Farms in Fredericksburg, Texas will have Darrell Appel on stage Saturday August 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m. 139 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:23,000 followed by Brent Ryan on Sunday August 4th from 2 to 5 p.m. as well. 140 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:31,000 Barnhill Vineyards in Anaheim, Texas will have Empire on stage Friday August 2nd from 8 to 10 p.m. 141 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:39,000 followed by the Don't Tell Mama Band on Saturday August 3rd from 8 to 10 p.m. as well. 142 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:50,000 Arch Ray Winery in Fredericksburg has a full music lineup for this weekend starting with Hunter Billingsley on stage Friday August 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. 143 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:56,000 followed by Andy Garcia on Saturday August 3rd from 3 to 6 p.m. 144 00:17:56,000 --> 00:18:03,000 Ben Zesh will close out the set on Sunday August 4th from 12 to 3 p.m. 145 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:12,000 Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, Texas will have Owen Stroud on stage Sunday August 4th from 2 to 5 p.m. 146 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:21,000 Viesta Winery on 290 will let Steve Feinstein assume the musical duties on Saturday August 3rd from 3 to 6 p.m. 147 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:31,000 Viesta Winery at the Bend location will have Kristen Framman on stage Saturday August 3rd from 12 to 4 p.m. 148 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:40,000 Flat Creek Estate Winery in Marble Falls will have Matt Bowles on stage Saturday August 3rd from 2 to 6 p.m. 149 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:46,000 followed by Clint Manning on Sunday August 4th from 1 to 5 p.m. 150 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:55,000 Petternala Sellers in Stonewall, Texas will have Bruce Smith on stage Saturday August 3rd from 1 to 5 p.m. 151 00:18:55,000 --> 00:19:03,000 Texas Heritage Vineyard in Fredericksburg will have John Greensburg on stage Friday August 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. 152 00:19:03,000 --> 00:19:09,000 followed by Chad Richards on Sunday August 4th from 2 to 4 p.m. 153 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:18,000 Texas Hills Vineyards in Johnson City will have Stephen K. Morris on stage Saturday August 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. 154 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:27,000 The Texas Wine Collective in Fredericksburg will have the Wayward Traveler on stage Saturday August 3rd from 1 to 5 p.m. 155 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:37,000 Antorna Logs will close out the music lineup for the weekend with Wake Eastman on stage Saturday August 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m. 156 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:41,000 And that's your music lineup for the weekend. 157 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:46,000 Well that would do it for this week's episode. 158 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:55,000 Thank you for joining me. I'm Mike Cole. 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