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 --> 00:00:53,000 I'm your host, your Texas Wine Scene correspondent, Mike Cole, bringing you all the wine happenings in and around the great state of Texas. 9 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. 10 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. 11 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:13,000 We are an information-based podcast supporting and sharing wine events, tastings, and industry news from around the great state of Texas. 12 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:21,000 So I hope you enjoyed the content and if you do, please consider subscribing and sharing the podcast with all your wine-loving friends. 13 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:28,000 It helps to continue to spread the word about the podcast and keeps everyone informed about current wine-related events. 14 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:36,000 Also, please follow me on my socials at Texas Wine Scene on Instagram and Texas Wine Scene on Facebook, 15 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:40,000 where you will see all the posts about upcoming events for the weekend. 16 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:43,000 So let's get into the Texas Wine Scene news. 17 00:01:57,000 --> 00:02:06,000 Emily Hernandez recently reported in My San Antonio Express News that tickets for the Austin Food & Wine Festival is now on sale. 18 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:14,000 This popular event has been in existence for over 10 years and brings together foodies and vendors from all over the state. 19 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:27,000 Pre-sale tickets went on sale on August 13 and range in price from $180 to $195 for single-day tickets and $270 for a weekend pass. 20 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:35,000 But if you want to step up your game to the VIP status, that ticket will set you back to a tune of $750. 21 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:42,000 Austin's annual Food & Wine Festival takes place at Auditorium Shores November 1 through 3. 22 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:51,000 For more information and ticket purchases for this event, visit their website at austinfoodwinefestival.com. 23 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:55,000 The Texas Wine Month passports are also now on sale. 24 00:02:55,000 --> 00:03:04,000 The 25th anniversary Texas Wine Passport presented by Horseshoe Bay Resort will be celebrated from August 1 through 31. 25 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:20,000 With a ticket price of $120 per couple or $85 for an individual, you will be able to experience 45 unique Texas Hill Country wineries for a complimentary tasting and a three-bottle discount on this signature self-guided tour. 26 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:27,000 Each day you can taste at four participating wineries visiting each winery once during the event. 27 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:33,000 So come on out and take time to relax and enjoy all that Texas Wine Country has to offer. 28 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:41,000 For more information and passport purchases, visit their website at texashealcountrywineries.org. 29 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:45,000 There's a Hill Country winery under new ownership. 30 00:03:45,000 --> 00:04:02,000 Texas Hills Vineyard in Johnson City, originally founded by Gary and Kathy Gilstrap in 1995 and located in the Texas Hill Country AVA, recently announced it was purchased by brothers Jim and John Mueller earlier in 2024. 31 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:14,000 Jim Mueller said, Texas Hills Vineyards is one of the most unique and historic wineries in Texas and we are proud to carry on this rich tradition while adding to its facilities. 32 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:31,000 He goes on to say, Texas Hills Vineyards has produced award-winning wines for nearly 30 years and we are now adding experiences around these famous wines including the Red Room Speak Easy with the menu offering culinary options 33 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:36,000 to compliment and highlight the wines along with a petting zoo for the kids. 34 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:48,000 Under its new ownership, the Italian-inspired 25-acre property and award-winning winery is introducing substantial enhancements including a refreshed wine portfolio, 35 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:56,000 new wine clubs with exclusive benefits that make it a must-visit destination on the Texas Wine Trail. 36 00:04:56,000 --> 00:05:05,000 The winery will continue to produce Texas wines made with Texas grown grapes from their scenic 29-year-old estate vineyards. 37 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:17,000 Led by longtime general manager Diana Pemberton and additional top professionals to its winemaking team, be on the lookout for new and exciting things from Texas Hills Vineyard. 38 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:23,000 For more information, visit their website at texashealsvignard.com. 39 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:34,000 The San Antonio Rodeo Wine Committee is proud to announce that tickets for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Champion Wine Auction and Dinner are now on sale. 40 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:46,000 Come on out and enjoy the wine committee in supporting the youth of Texas through this fundraising effort on Thursday, November 21 at the Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas 41 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:55,000 to celebrate the 2024-25 Championship Wine Winners and visit with the Vittal Cultural Scholarship recipients. 42 00:05:55,000 --> 00:06:11,000 For ticket purchases, visit wineauction2025.givesmart.com or by texting wineauction2025 to 76278. 43 00:06:11,000 --> 00:06:17,000 For all you aspiring winemakers out there, now is your time to just do it. 44 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:27,000 Texas Tech Wine Making Certificate Program is starting their fall winemaking courses beginning with their 13-week online wine production, 45 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:32,000 fermentation class on September 16th through December 13th. 46 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:41,000 This course will provide an overview of wine production focusing on pre-fermentation processes and fermentation management. 47 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:46,000 Emphasis will be placed on the improved winemaking through quality control and management. 48 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:58,000 The Texas Tech Wine Certificate Program is also offering its 10-week online legal aspects of wine business class starting September 9th through November 15th. 49 00:06:58,000 --> 00:07:10,000 This course will introduce you to the general concepts and issues relating to the creation and operation of a vineyard and winery such as real estate issues, 50 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:21,000 outline business formation and operation concepts, explore contracts and contract provisions, define employment relationships, discuss premises liability 51 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:32,000 and identify governmental agencies and regulations and describe legal issues and areas specifically related to the operation of vineyards and wineries. 52 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:39,000 For more information, email grapeandwine at ttu.edu. 53 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:49,000 Speaking of winemakers, winemaker Van Johnson of Wedding Oak Winery recently weighed in on the harvest of 2024. 54 00:07:49,000 --> 00:08:00,000 He says, we're excited to see the results of exceptional viticulture from our vineyard partners and it promises to be another year of high yields of high quality grapes 55 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:04,000 thanks to the favorable growing conditions in the vineyards. 56 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:20,000 Now our winemaking teams can get the chance to transform this year's grape crop into an array of exquisite wines ensuring that every bottle tells the story of dedication, passion and the rich heritage of Texas winemaking. 57 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:29,000 The warm, wet winter led to early bud break and the warm, wet spring accelerated fruit bloom by about two weeks. 58 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:42,000 We experienced a substantial amount of rain throughout the main ripening phase in the hill country and there were no major hail incidents between early spring and harvest season that affected our growers. 59 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:47,000 Due to the wet weather, we decided to pick the rouson grapes a little early this year. 60 00:08:47,000 --> 00:09:02,000 Aside from the rouson grapes, we're working to achieve higher sugar levels for the other types of Texas grown grapes which means we will allow the grapes to hang on the vines a bit longer this year to ensure greater phenolic ripeness. 61 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:12,000 I believe that harvest quality in yield will be excellent this year and we are experiencing another period of surplus similar to that of 2023. 62 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:21,000 And that's your Texas Wine Scene News. 63 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:25,000 Before we get into the wine events this weekend, let's check the weather. 64 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:35,000 The weather for the weekend in the High Plains wine growing region will have high temperatures of 100 degrees with low temperatures of 73 degrees. 65 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:43,000 The North Texas wine growing will have high temperatures of 104 degrees with low temperatures of 83 degrees. 66 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:51,000 The West Texas thinn growing will have high temperatures of 90 degrees with low temperatures of 65 degrees. 67 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:59,000 The Texas Hill Country wine growing will have high temperatures of 99 degrees with low temperatures of 73 degrees. 68 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:04,600 And the Gulf Coast wine growing region will have high temperatures of 98 degrees with 69 00:10:04,600 --> 00:10:07,000 low temperatures of 79 degrees. 70 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:22,080 How about we start off the weekend with a couple of wine and food pairing events. 71 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:27,800 Join the Texas Wine Collective in the boardroom for their delicious cheesecake and wine pairing 72 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:32,160 event on August 17th from 11 to 4pm. 73 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:37,960 The Texas Wine Collective is popular for providing guests with exciting, interesting, and off 74 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:43,000 the beaten path food and wine pairings and this weekend is no different. 75 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:47,680 If you like a decadent slice of cheesecake of any flavor or style and I couldn't imagine 76 00:10:47,680 --> 00:10:53,360 why you wouldn't, then throw in an award winning wine from three of the top wine producers 77 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:59,400 in the state with Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Sellers. 78 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:01,960 That sounds like a match made in heaven. 79 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:05,920 So grab a friend or family member and head on out to try it for yourself. 80 00:11:05,920 --> 00:11:08,720 I'm sure you won't be disappointed. 81 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:15,600 For more information on this event visit their website at TexasWineCollective.com. 82 00:11:15,600 --> 00:11:21,280 English Newsome Sellers in Lubbock, Texas is also having a wine and cheese pairing event 83 00:11:21,280 --> 00:11:25,520 on Friday August 16th from 7 to 9pm. 84 00:11:25,520 --> 00:11:31,960 Toast and taste a flight of five exquisite wines and a luscious cheesecake pairing. 85 00:11:31,960 --> 00:11:37,480 Whether you enjoy dry, semi-sweet, or sweet wines, they will be offering some delightful 86 00:11:37,480 --> 00:11:39,320 pairings to explore. 87 00:11:39,320 --> 00:11:45,520 For more information on this event visit their website at EnglishNusum.com. 88 00:11:45,520 --> 00:11:50,360 Head on out to Fredericksburg, Texas for the Fredericksburg Cheese and Wine Festival on 89 00:11:50,360 --> 00:11:54,320 Saturday August 17th from 12 to 4pm. 90 00:11:54,320 --> 00:12:00,680 This event will be an afternoon filled with cheese tastings, amazing wines, live music, 91 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:02,160 and grape stomping. 92 00:12:02,160 --> 00:12:07,800 This kid and pet friendly event will also have local vendors selling a myriad of products 93 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:10,120 and safari wine tours. 94 00:12:10,120 --> 00:12:16,480 For more information on this event visit their website at TheBestOfTexas.org. 95 00:12:16,480 --> 00:12:20,520 Are you ready to unleash your inner Picasso painting skills? 96 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:27,200 Well if so, then head on out to Kaisamone Winery in Spring Branch, Texas for their Sweet Tea 97 00:12:27,200 --> 00:12:33,160 Paint Party event on Sunday August 18th from 11 to 1pm. 98 00:12:33,160 --> 00:12:38,680 The very talented Reina will guide you through this artful journey as you create your very 99 00:12:38,680 --> 00:12:42,840 own 9x12 canvas masterpiece. 100 00:12:42,840 --> 00:12:48,600 Also sit back and relax with a glass of wine and let your imagination run free. 101 00:12:48,600 --> 00:12:55,280 For more information on this event visit their website at KaisamoneWinery.com. 102 00:12:55,280 --> 00:13:00,440 The Blanco County Fair and Rodeo Wine Festival is happening this weekend in Johnson City 103 00:13:00,440 --> 00:13:04,600 on Saturday August 17th from 3 to 7pm. 104 00:13:04,600 --> 00:13:11,000 Get ready for a day filled with wine tasting, rodeo fun, and county fair excitement. 105 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:16,280 Join many Blanco County wineries for a unique experience where you can sip on delicious 106 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:21,600 wines from local vineyards while enjoying the thrill of rodeo events. 107 00:13:21,600 --> 00:13:27,040 Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a good time, this event has something 108 00:13:27,040 --> 00:13:28,560 for everyone. 109 00:13:28,560 --> 00:13:34,520 Sample of variety of wines from top-notch wineries including Texas Hill Vineyard, William Chris 110 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:43,400 Vineyards, Lost Draw, Untamed Wine Estates, Pebble Rock Sellers, 12 Fires Winery, Lewis 111 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:52,720 Wines, Ron Yates, Carter Creek Winery & Spa, Croson Wines, Farmhouse Vineyards, and Covington 112 00:13:52,720 --> 00:13:54,220 Sellers. 113 00:13:54,220 --> 00:14:00,080 These exceptional wineries will be selling their wine by the glass or by the bottle. 114 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:07,000 Elevate your ticket to VIP status and receive a rodeo ticket, a festival ticket, 8 wine 115 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:14,600 tasting tickets, early entry to the event, a souvenir glass, snacks, a people's choice 116 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:17,120 ticket, and door prizes. 117 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:26,640 For more information and ticket purchases for this event, visit their website at bcfra.org. 118 00:14:26,640 --> 00:14:31,920 How about expanding your wine knowledge by heading on over to High Metal Winery in High 119 00:14:31,920 --> 00:14:39,280 Texas for their Grape Stomp and Tour event on Saturday, August 17th from 1.30 to 3.30 120 00:14:39,280 --> 00:14:40,280 PM. 121 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:46,080 You'll learn all about the wonders of winemaking as you take a tour of the production facility, 122 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:49,840 attend a curated wine tasting, and grape stomp. 123 00:14:49,840 --> 00:14:56,040 For more information on this event, visit their website at highmetal.com. 124 00:14:56,040 --> 00:15:02,520 Head on out to Wine for the People in Fredericksburg, Texas for their reserve tasting event on Saturday, 125 00:15:02,520 --> 00:15:05,440 August 17th at 2.00 PM. 126 00:15:05,440 --> 00:15:10,680 Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Texas Terroir with this reserve 127 00:15:10,680 --> 00:15:14,160 tasting experience led by winemaker Ray Wilson. 128 00:15:14,160 --> 00:15:19,800 Guests will be treated to a curated selection of five limited production wines thoughtfully 129 00:15:19,800 --> 00:15:23,520 paired with seasonal and locally sourced bites. 130 00:15:23,520 --> 00:15:29,280 As Ray Wilson unveils the stories behind each glass, you'll gain exclusive insights into 131 00:15:29,280 --> 00:15:31,400 the art of winemaking. 132 00:15:31,400 --> 00:15:37,120 Whether you're a wine aficionado or a curious explorer, this reserve tasting experience 133 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:43,800 promises to be a profound connection with the flavors that make Texas wine stand out. 134 00:15:43,800 --> 00:15:50,520 For more information on this event, visit their website at wineforthepeople.com. 135 00:15:50,520 --> 00:15:57,000 Check out Messina Hoff in Bryan, Texas for their Papa Paolo Port Party and Harvest Festival 136 00:15:57,000 --> 00:16:02,240 event on Saturday, August 17th from 4.00 to 6.00 PM. 137 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:08,120 Enjoy a special evening with cocktails, light bites, barrel tasting, and an exclusive tasting 138 00:16:08,120 --> 00:16:12,520 of their 2021 Papa Paolo Port. 139 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:19,360 These grapes were picked and stomped at the 2021 Harvest Festival by those near and far 140 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:21,440 across the state of Texas. 141 00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:27,440 Now three years later, you can taste the wine that the community had a hand in making. 142 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:34,280 For more information on this event, visit their website at messinahoff.com. 143 00:16:34,280 --> 00:16:40,040 Join Paired Nalice Sellers in Stonewall, Texas for this year's harvest picnic on Saturday, 144 00:16:40,040 --> 00:16:43,640 August 17th from 10.00 to 5.00 PM. 145 00:16:43,640 --> 00:16:49,000 Enjoy barbecue lunch with all the fixings and get creative in their grape stamp area 146 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:54,840 where you will use corks to stamp fabric paint onto a Paired Nalice T-shirt. 147 00:16:54,840 --> 00:17:00,840 Guests can also discover how the wines are made on the Crush Pad, take a cellar tour, 148 00:17:00,840 --> 00:17:07,000 and then test your palate with a blind tasting of award-winning Paired Nalice cellar wines. 149 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:14,000 Finally, sit back and relax with a glass of wine and listen to live music by Jake Martin 150 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:16,840 on the patio starting at 1.00 PM. 151 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:23,560 For more information on this event, visit their website at pairednalicesellers.com. 152 00:17:23,560 --> 00:17:29,440 Join Vanovium Winery in Johnson City on Saturday, August 17th from 7.00 to 9.00 PM for their 153 00:17:29,440 --> 00:17:35,000 next installment of the Texas vs. the World event where they will be highlighting Texas 154 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:36,840 sparkling wines. 155 00:17:36,840 --> 00:17:41,360 This is a great opportunity to learn about the category of sparkling wine by tasting 156 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:49,000 through 12 wines blind and listen to conversation and insights from top growers and producers 157 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:51,520 from some of your favorite wineries. 158 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:57,880 For more information on this event, visit their website at vanovium.wine. 159 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:03,040 Have you ever wondered how to assemble a beautifully delicious charcuterie board? 160 00:18:03,040 --> 00:18:05,200 Well, the wonder is over. 161 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:10,900 So head on now to St. Girffin Farm in Vineyards in Burnie, Texas for their Make and Take 162 00:18:10,900 --> 00:18:16,680 Charcuterie class on Saturday, August 17th from 12.00 to 2.00 PM. 163 00:18:16,680 --> 00:18:22,200 Resident artist Catherine of Mad Platter provisions will guide you in assembling a charcuterie 164 00:18:22,200 --> 00:18:28,160 box that you will not only learn how to make but also to take home with you. 165 00:18:28,160 --> 00:18:33,000 While enjoying a glass of St. Girffin wine, you will learn the delicate art of creating 166 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:40,760 well-balanced flavors with charcuterie featuring colorful and irresistible fruits, nuts, cheeses 167 00:18:40,760 --> 00:18:43,000 and decadent chocolates. 168 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:49,080 For more information on this event, visit their website at stgirffin.com. 169 00:18:49,080 --> 00:18:54,960 Join Blue Lotus Winery in Sigeen for their Fall Wreath Making class on Sunday, August 170 00:18:54,960 --> 00:18:57,920 18th from 2.00 to 4.00 PM. 171 00:18:57,920 --> 00:19:03,120 Enjoy creative afternoon with Beverly as she guides you through the creative process of 172 00:19:03,120 --> 00:19:05,000 making a fall wreath. 173 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:09,640 She will provide you everything you need to create this beautiful piece of art that can 174 00:19:09,640 --> 00:19:14,400 be used for the front door as a gift or keep it for yourself. 175 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:16,680 No talent is necessary. 176 00:19:16,680 --> 00:19:20,240 Just relax with a glass of wine and have some fun. 177 00:19:20,240 --> 00:19:26,840 For more information on this event, visit their website at bluelotuswinery.com. 178 00:19:26,840 --> 00:19:31,440 What's better than enjoying a glass of wine that makes you smile? 179 00:19:31,440 --> 00:19:36,080 How about enjoying a glass of wine while someone makes you laugh? 180 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:40,960 Well if you're down for some laughs and a good glass of wine, then head on now to McKinney, 181 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:48,360 Texas as the Lone Star Winery presents the Comedy Arena on Friday, August 23rd at 8.00 182 00:19:48,360 --> 00:19:49,360 PM. 183 00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:54,600 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of belly laughs and fine wine as the Lone Star 184 00:19:54,600 --> 00:20:02,160 Winery presents a night of top-notch improv comedy in the historic downtown McKinney. 185 00:20:02,160 --> 00:20:09,280 Enjoy exceptional wines while being entertained by some of the best comedians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 186 00:20:09,280 --> 00:20:18,080 For more information and ticket purchases for this event, visit their website at LoneStarWineSellers.com. 187 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:22,320 Messina Hoff Winery in Grapevine, Texas is at it again. 188 00:20:22,320 --> 00:20:29,480 Join Messina Hoff for their Horror at Homecoming Murder Mystery event on Friday, August 23rd 189 00:20:29,480 --> 00:20:32,600 from 6.30 to 9.30 PM. 190 00:20:32,600 --> 00:20:37,040 The future is bright for all but one at Mayhem High. 191 00:20:37,040 --> 00:20:41,920 In the midst of a winning football season, school pride is running rampant at the high 192 00:20:41,920 --> 00:20:43,000 school. 193 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:47,880 Not only is competition fierce on the football field, but the students are battling out for 194 00:20:47,880 --> 00:20:55,360 grades, popularity, affection, class rankings, as well as the coveted Homecoming King and 195 00:20:55,360 --> 00:20:56,880 Queen title. 196 00:20:56,880 --> 00:21:03,120 While competition breeds excellence, it will also make one guest commit an act of vengeance. 197 00:21:03,120 --> 00:21:09,480 At the dance, the sinister will shimmy among the sinless and try to go unnoticed. 198 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:14,560 With their futures on the line, it will be up to the students and the staff of Mayhem 199 00:21:14,560 --> 00:21:18,440 High to make sure the felon does not go free. 200 00:21:18,440 --> 00:21:24,840 So join Messina Hoff for a night of dancing and deceit at a Homecoming Dance filled with 201 00:21:24,840 --> 00:21:26,240 dishonor. 202 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:32,880 For more information on this event, visit their website at MessinaHoff.com. 203 00:21:32,880 --> 00:21:38,240 Join Michael Ross Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas for their Barrel Education event on 204 00:21:38,240 --> 00:21:41,920 Sunday, August 25th at 1 PM. 205 00:21:41,920 --> 00:21:48,320 Head on now to unlock the secret partnership between Oak and Wine with winemaker Tim Drake. 206 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:54,360 In this immersive workshop, you will learn how different oak forests, coopers, and toasting 207 00:21:54,360 --> 00:21:57,360 techniques interact with wine. 208 00:21:57,360 --> 00:22:02,160 You will get to experience the difference first hand by tasting wine's age in various 209 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:08,960 barrels as Tim guides you through his perspective on oak and wine interaction. 210 00:22:08,960 --> 00:22:16,120 For more information on this event, visit their website at MichaelRossWinery.com. 211 00:22:16,120 --> 00:22:18,840 And those are your wine events for the weekend. 212 00:22:18,840 --> 00:22:21,280 Stay tuned for your music lineup for the weekend. 213 00:22:21,280 --> 00:22:31,600 Up next! 214 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:36,000 Parents Creek Winery in Fredericksburg gets the music lineup started for the weekend with 215 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:41,680 Kalani on stage, Saturday, August 17th from 1 to 4 PM. 216 00:22:41,680 --> 00:22:48,160 Moody Family Wines in Bullard, Texas will have Tommy Joe on stage, Friday, August 16th 217 00:22:48,160 --> 00:22:55,760 from 6 to 8 30 PM, followed by Jennifer Martin on stage, Saturday, August 17th from 6 to 218 00:22:55,760 --> 00:22:58,080 8 30 PM as well. 219 00:22:58,080 --> 00:23:05,520 Triple En Ranch Winery in Trinidad, Texas will have Elton John, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, 220 00:23:05,520 --> 00:23:12,520 and Hootie and the Blowfish cover band on Saturday, August 17th from 7 to 9 30 PM. 221 00:23:12,520 --> 00:23:18,880 Lucky Vines Vineyards in Winery in Dublin, Texas will let Marcus Miller jam out on Saturday, 222 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:22,360 August 17th from 4 to 7 PM. 223 00:23:22,360 --> 00:23:28,680 Bernhardt Winery in Plannersville will have Kevin Lamar on stage, Saturday, August 17th 224 00:23:28,680 --> 00:23:37,280 from 1 to 5 PM, followed by the Thunder Pants on Sunday, August 18th from 7 to 9 PM. 225 00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:43,240 Saviano Winery in Cedar Hill will have the Dillon Town Band on stage, Saturday, August 226 00:23:43,240 --> 00:23:47,160 17th from 6 to 8 PM. 227 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:52,760 Two Rothers Winery in Keller, Texas will host Stephanie Hatch on stage, Saturday, August 228 00:23:52,760 --> 00:23:56,000 17th from 6 to 8 PM. 229 00:23:56,000 --> 00:24:01,000 Deep Roots Vineyards in Plannersville will have Against the Grind on stage, performing 230 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:08,560 a Country Legends tribute on Friday, August 16th from 8 to 10 30 PM, followed by Texas 231 00:24:08,560 --> 00:24:14,840 Whiskey and You performing a Chris Stapleton tribute on Saturday, August 17th from 8 to 232 00:24:14,840 --> 00:24:17,480 10 30 PM as well. 233 00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:22,960 Wild Seed Farms in Fredericksburg will have Justin McFarlane on stage, Saturday, August 234 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:31,160 17th from 2 to 5 PM, followed by Libba Shop on stage, Sunday, August 18th from 2 to 5 235 00:24:31,160 --> 00:24:33,040 PM as well. 236 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:40,160 Barnhill Vineyards in Anah, Texas will have My Kind of Party and Big Little Town on stage, 237 00:24:40,160 --> 00:24:48,440 Friday, August 16th from 8 to 10 30 PM, followed by Vic Vega on Saturday, August 17th from 8 238 00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:51,000 to 10 30 PM as well. 239 00:24:51,000 --> 00:24:56,600 Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, Texas will let Nico and Jacob assume the musical duties 240 00:24:56,600 --> 00:25:01,160 on Sunday, August 18th from 2 to 5 PM. 241 00:25:01,160 --> 00:25:07,120 Carter Creek Winery in Johnson City will have Michael Norder-Thomas on stage, Saturday, August 242 00:25:07,120 --> 00:25:10,360 17th at 7 30 PM. 243 00:25:10,360 --> 00:25:16,120 Fiesta Winery at the Bend location will let Nate Harris rock the house on Saturday, August 244 00:25:16,120 --> 00:25:19,480 17th from 1 to 5 PM. 245 00:25:19,480 --> 00:25:25,200 Black Creek Estate Winery in Marble Falls will have Monique Dechef on stage, Saturday, 246 00:25:25,200 --> 00:25:32,920 August 17th from 2 to 6 PM, followed by Kyle Mathis on stage, Sunday, August 18th from 247 00:25:32,920 --> 00:25:35,280 1 to 5 PM. 248 00:25:35,280 --> 00:25:40,880 Peranala Sellers in Stonewall, Texas will have Jake Martin on stage, Saturday, August 249 00:25:40,880 --> 00:25:44,240 17th from 1 to 5 PM. 250 00:25:44,240 --> 00:25:49,640 Texas Heritage Vineyards in Fredericksburg will let Anthony Garcia assume the musical duties 251 00:25:49,640 --> 00:25:57,640 on Friday, August 16th from 2 to 4 PM, followed by Justin McFarlane on Sunday, August 18th 252 00:25:57,640 --> 00:26:00,720 from 2 to 4 PM as well. 253 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:05,960 The Texas Wine Collective in Fredericksburg will have Lonnie Lett on stage, Saturday, 254 00:26:05,960 --> 00:26:09,640 August 17th from 1 to 5 PM. 255 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:16,200 Salaro Estate Vineyards and Winery in Dripping Springs will have Don Barry Heal on stage, 256 00:26:16,200 --> 00:26:20,320 Saturday, August 17th from 2 to 4 PM. 257 00:26:20,320 --> 00:26:27,240 Adega Vino in Stonewall, Texas will have the smooth jazz sounds of the Mike Casberg Trio 258 00:26:27,240 --> 00:26:31,960 on Saturday, August 17th from 7 to 9 PM. 259 00:26:31,960 --> 00:26:38,080 Arch Ray Winery in Fredericksburg will have Andy Garcia on stage, Friday, August 16th 260 00:26:38,080 --> 00:26:46,320 from 5 to 8 PM, followed by Abe Mack on Saturday, August 17th from 3 to 6 PM. 261 00:26:46,320 --> 00:26:51,120 And Longhorn Sellers in Fredericksburg will close out the music lineup for the weekend 262 00:26:51,120 --> 00:26:58,400 with David Selbow on stage, Saturday, August 17th from 12 to 3 PM. 263 00:26:58,400 --> 00:27:01,360 And that's your music lineup for the weekend. 264 00:27:01,360 --> 00:27:13,320 Stay tuned for Did You Know? 265 00:27:13,320 --> 00:27:17,160 Harvest is underway at many vineyard and wineries across the state. 266 00:27:17,160 --> 00:27:21,640 This event is dependent on many variables coming together at just the right time to 267 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:23,480 be successful. 268 00:27:23,480 --> 00:27:29,680 From the weather in great readiness to the availability of transport to pickers and winery 269 00:27:29,680 --> 00:27:36,280 capacity, juggling so many moving parts is not an easy task, so the importance of good 270 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:39,520 planning cannot be overestimated. 271 00:27:39,520 --> 00:27:44,560 Here are a couple things wineries are doing to ensure a successful harvest season. 272 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:51,600 First, they book labor early and plan individual responsibilities while also considering how 273 00:27:51,600 --> 00:27:59,760 best to organize containers, bins, transport, tools, and staff well-being. 274 00:27:59,760 --> 00:28:05,200 They then decide when to start harvesting because it is perhaps the single most important 275 00:28:05,200 --> 00:28:10,120 decision any grower can make in terms of wine quality. 276 00:28:10,120 --> 00:28:16,680 Good communication with your winery is essential for hitting the optimum harvest time and ensuring 277 00:28:16,680 --> 00:28:21,080 the daily pressing capacity is there when they need it. 278 00:28:21,080 --> 00:28:26,200 To help speed up picking work rates, they may go through the vineyard before harvest 279 00:28:26,200 --> 00:28:32,720 to remove unripe bunches, reducing the risk of disease grapes tainting the wine, while 280 00:28:32,720 --> 00:28:40,320 also allowing pickers to focus on the single task of picking healthy bunches. 281 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:47,240 Whether they are using hired crews, in-house employees, or inexperienced volunteers, risk 282 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:51,720 assessments must be done and adequate training provided. 283 00:28:51,720 --> 00:28:59,040 And finally, motivating staff, whether paid or volunteers, is crucial to get the most 284 00:28:59,040 --> 00:29:05,240 out of the crew and help everyone feel like they are a valued part of the team. 285 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:10,440 Harvesting grapes is tough work, but each and every winery appreciates the help that 286 00:29:10,440 --> 00:29:15,840 is provided by the volunteers of the local community and extended industry friends and 287 00:29:15,840 --> 00:29:18,560 family from across the state. 288 00:29:18,560 --> 00:29:21,040 How tough is harvesting grapes, you ask? 289 00:29:21,040 --> 00:29:24,240 Well, let's go behind the numbers. 290 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:25,680 Did you know? 291 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:29,960 The average size of a vineyard in Texas is 5 acres. 292 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:31,480 How big is 5 acres? 293 00:29:31,480 --> 00:29:40,800 Well, 5 acres is about the size of 4 football fields, 45 basketball courts, 77 double tennis 294 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:52,400 courts, or 378 boxing rings for all-you-sports brains, or 96 single-family homes, 5,000 king-size 295 00:29:52,400 --> 00:30:00,160 beds, or 780 parking spaces for all-of-you homeowner brains. 296 00:30:00,160 --> 00:30:05,880 Each of the large harvest bins we've all seen on social media during this harvest season 297 00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:14,600 measure 4 feet by 4 feet and 2 feet deep and weigh about 1,500 pounds when full of grapes. 298 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:20,720 A 5-gallon bucket used to fill up those bins weigh approximately 20 pounds when full of 299 00:30:20,720 --> 00:30:29,800 grapes, so it takes 75 buckets or trips to fill up one of those large harvest bins. 300 00:30:29,800 --> 00:30:37,040 The average yield of grapes per acre of vineyard is 3 tons per acre, with an average of 5 acres 301 00:30:37,040 --> 00:30:42,600 per vineyard in Texas, that's 15 tons of grapes. 302 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:45,720 They are 2,000 pounds in 1 ton. 303 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:53,080 At 15 tons of grapes from a 5-acre vineyard, that would equal 30,000 pounds. 304 00:30:53,080 --> 00:31:00,120 Remember earlier we said that the large harvest bins weigh 1,500 pounds? 305 00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:09,000 Well that will equal 20 large bins at 75 buckets per bin required to harvest a 5-acre 306 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:11,240 vineyard. 307 00:31:11,240 --> 00:31:19,840 Could you imagine what will be required to harvest a 20, 50, or 100-acre vineyard? 308 00:31:19,840 --> 00:31:24,320 How about a 1,000-acre vineyard in the Texas High Plains? 309 00:31:24,320 --> 00:31:30,600 I guess what I'm trying to say is, for all you hard working volunteers out there helping 310 00:31:30,600 --> 00:31:37,640 the wineries harvest the grapes that brings delicious Texas wines to our tables, we appreciate 311 00:31:37,640 --> 00:31:44,040 you, we applaud you, and most of all, we thank you. 312 00:31:44,040 --> 00:31:46,680 Well that would do it for this week's episode. 313 00:31:46,680 --> 00:31:47,800 Thank you for joining me. 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