WEBVTT 00:00:00.799 --> 00:00:04.080 Welcome to the Texas Wine Scene podcast, the 00:00:04.080 --> 00:00:06.419 most up -to -date information to help you prepare 00:00:06.419 --> 00:00:09.539 for your wine tasting weekend. I'm Mike, your 00:00:09.539 --> 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 --> 00:00:17.160 state of Texas, from the high plains to the hill 00:00:17.160 --> 00:00:19.800 country. If you love Texas wine, you've come 00:00:19.800 --> 00:00:49.100 to the right place. Let's take a trip. Calling 00:00:49.100 --> 00:00:52.439 all Texas wine lovers. From January 27th through 00:00:52.439 --> 00:00:55.320 February 21st, the Texas Hill Country Wineries 00:00:55.320 --> 00:00:58.579 will be hosting the Wine Lovers Celebration Passport. 00:00:58.880 --> 00:01:01.219 Ticket holders will receive complimentary tastings 00:01:01.219 --> 00:01:03.979 at over 45 wineries throughout the beautiful 00:01:03.979 --> 00:01:07.140 Hill Country on this self -guided tour, as well 00:01:07.140 --> 00:01:10.359 as 10 % discounts on bottle purchases of three 00:01:10.359 --> 00:01:13.239 or more. This is a perfect way to celebrate the 00:01:13.239 --> 00:01:15.260 beginning of the year with a loved one or friend 00:01:15.260 --> 00:01:17.200 while you explore what the Texas Hill Country 00:01:17.200 --> 00:01:19.409 has to offer. And if you're looking for other 00:01:19.409 --> 00:01:21.590 ways to get involved in the Texas wine scene, 00:01:22.049 --> 00:01:25.489 check out our new THCW Social Club. Members will 00:01:25.489 --> 00:01:29.450 receive a 10 % discount on all THCW events, including 00:01:29.450 --> 00:01:32.930 passports, winemaker dinners, and more. Specially 00:01:32.930 --> 00:01:35.109 curated events throughout the year will also 00:01:35.109 --> 00:01:37.969 be exclusively offered to club members. For more 00:01:37.969 --> 00:01:41.609 information, check out our website at TexasHillCountryWineries 00:01:41.609 --> 00:01:50.400 .org. Welcome back everyone to this Valentine's 00:01:50.400 --> 00:01:53.760 Day weekend edition of the Texas wine scene podcast 00:01:53.760 --> 00:01:57.079 I am your host your Texas wine scene correspondent 00:01:57.079 --> 00:02:00.159 Mike Cole bringing you all the wine happenings 00:02:00.159 --> 00:02:04.500 in and around the great state of Texas if you 00:02:04.500 --> 00:02:07.340 are subscribed to the podcast Thank you so much 00:02:07.340 --> 00:02:10.300 for returning and tuning in to this week's episode 00:02:10.300 --> 00:02:13.120 and if you are new to the podcast Thank you so 00:02:13.120 --> 00:02:15.500 much for stopping by to check us out. We are 00:02:15.500 --> 00:02:18.180 an information -based podcast supporting and 00:02:18.180 --> 00:02:21.319 sharing wine events, tastings and industry news 00:02:21.319 --> 00:02:24.219 from around the great state of Texas. So I hope 00:02:24.219 --> 00:02:27.439 you enjoy this content, and if you do, please 00:02:27.439 --> 00:02:30.439 consider subscribing and sharing the podcast 00:02:30.439 --> 00:02:33.500 with all your wine -loving friends. It helps 00:02:33.500 --> 00:02:35.919 to continue to spread the word about the podcast 00:02:35.919 --> 00:02:39.900 and keeps everyone informed about current wine 00:02:39.900 --> 00:02:43.430 -related events. Also, Please follow me on my 00:02:43.430 --> 00:02:47.189 socials at Texas Wine Scene on Instagram and 00:02:47.189 --> 00:02:49.849 Texas Wine Scene on Facebook where you will see 00:02:49.849 --> 00:02:53.729 all the posts about upcoming events for the weekend. 00:02:55.069 --> 00:02:58.050 So now let's get into the Texas Wine Scene news. 00:03:11.530 --> 00:03:14.430 In a recent article in the online publication 00:03:14.430 --> 00:03:18.530 Morningstar in Austin, Texas Wine and Grape Growers 00:03:18.530 --> 00:03:22.689 Association announces Uncork Texas Wines as the 00:03:22.689 --> 00:03:27.169 title sponsor for the 2025 annual conference. 00:03:27.870 --> 00:03:30.530 This strategic partnership continues the conference's 00:03:30.530 --> 00:03:34.310 commitment to excellence, innovation, and fostering 00:03:34.310 --> 00:03:37.270 collaboration within the Texas wine and grape 00:03:37.270 --> 00:03:39.650 growing community. This year's conference will 00:03:39.650 --> 00:03:43.229 be held on March 3rd and 4th at Embassy Suites 00:03:43.229 --> 00:03:46.069 by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center 00:03:46.069 --> 00:03:49.469 in San Marcos, Texas, and will bring together 00:03:49.469 --> 00:03:52.810 industry professionals and enthusiasts for two 00:03:52.810 --> 00:03:56.120 days of learning and networking. This year's 00:03:56.120 --> 00:03:59.199 theme is intertwined, which embodies the spirit 00:03:59.199 --> 00:04:02.360 of the Texas wine industry where every connection 00:04:02.360 --> 00:04:05.759 strengthens the whole, says Julie Herbert, the 00:04:05.759 --> 00:04:08.639 Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association 2025 00:04:08.639 --> 00:04:13.460 president and COO of Health Family Brands. She 00:04:13.460 --> 00:04:17.680 goes on to say, Uncork Texas Wines support underscores 00:04:17.680 --> 00:04:21.399 the importance of these connections and aligns 00:04:21.399 --> 00:04:25.370 seamlessly with the conference's mission. Uncork 00:04:25.370 --> 00:04:28.689 Texas Wine is the marketing campaign of the Texas 00:04:28.689 --> 00:04:31.970 Department of Agriculture's wine marketing program 00:04:31.970 --> 00:04:35.750 run by Texas Agricultural Commissioner, Sid Miller. 00:04:36.470 --> 00:04:40.610 He said, wine is over a $20 billion industry 00:04:40.610 --> 00:04:45.009 in Texas filled with a vibrant community of winemakers, 00:04:45.490 --> 00:04:49.079 grape growers, and industry enthusiasts. I am 00:04:49.079 --> 00:04:51.579 thrilled to partner with the Texas Wine and Grapegrowers 00:04:51.579 --> 00:04:55.980 Association as the title sponsor for their 2025 00:04:55.980 --> 00:05:00.319 annual conference and trade show. Together, we 00:05:00.319 --> 00:05:03.500 look forward to creating an unforgettable experience 00:05:03.500 --> 00:05:06.220 that not only celebrates the rich traditions 00:05:06.220 --> 00:05:09.800 of Texas wine, but also sets the stage for a 00:05:09.800 --> 00:05:13.339 future of continued success and collaboration. 00:05:14.470 --> 00:05:17.209 There's continued expansion for some wineries 00:05:17.209 --> 00:05:19.610 in different markets across the state of Texas 00:05:19.610 --> 00:05:23.709 in a recent article by Rene Ravens entitled a 00:05:23.709 --> 00:05:26.550 new family -owned winery and event center now 00:05:26.550 --> 00:05:30.170 opens in Lubbock. It reports that Adelpho Cellars, 00:05:30.269 --> 00:05:32.589 which had been producing wine from a vineyard 00:05:32.589 --> 00:05:35.910 just outside Lorenzo, Texas has a new tasting 00:05:35.910 --> 00:05:39.310 room and event center in Lubbock, Texas. The 00:05:39.310 --> 00:05:42.730 beautiful new tasting room opened January 27th 00:05:42.730 --> 00:05:45.290 and had its grand opening. opening on February 00:05:45.290 --> 00:05:48.610 8th. In their slightly sloped and terraced estate 00:05:48.610 --> 00:05:52.670 vineyard Cerro Santo, meaning Holy Hill, Adelpho 00:05:52.670 --> 00:05:55.670 Sellers grow great varieties such as Primitivo, 00:05:56.149 --> 00:06:00.750 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Seurat, Monte Puccino, 00:06:01.269 --> 00:06:05.089 Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon 00:06:05.089 --> 00:06:08.470 Blanc. Adelpho Sellers' story centers around 00:06:08.470 --> 00:06:11.529 strengthening relationships, finding common ground, 00:06:11.910 --> 00:06:14.870 and loving their community. They believe that 00:06:14.870 --> 00:06:18.730 wine is a great way of creating bonds and connecting 00:06:18.730 --> 00:06:23.389 with each other. In a recent article in the online 00:06:23.389 --> 00:06:27.310 publication Wine Industry Advisor, Serendipity 00:06:27.310 --> 00:06:30.410 Wines, a leading distributor and importer of 00:06:30.410 --> 00:06:33.790 fine wines with a division in Texas, is thrilled 00:06:33.790 --> 00:06:36.870 to announce the establishment of its new National 00:06:36.870 --> 00:06:40.170 Accounts division led by Vice President of National 00:06:40.170 --> 00:06:44.199 Accounts, Holly Lewis. The article reads that 00:06:44.199 --> 00:06:47.060 the strategic move reflects the company's commitment 00:06:47.060 --> 00:06:50.180 to enhancing service for regional and national 00:06:50.180 --> 00:06:53.839 chain accounts across both on -premise and retail 00:06:53.839 --> 00:06:57.560 channels. Serendipity wines, which distributes 00:06:57.560 --> 00:07:00.060 Texas wine brands such as Wine for the People, 00:07:00.540 --> 00:07:03.899 a local Texas favorite, prize themselves on building 00:07:03.899 --> 00:07:07.240 connections and lasting partnerships with family 00:07:07.240 --> 00:07:12.019 producers rooted in quality, authenticity, sustainability, 00:07:12.240 --> 00:07:17.100 and a shared passion for discovery. Winemaker 00:07:17.100 --> 00:07:20.100 Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars in Lubbock, 00:07:20.420 --> 00:07:23.660 Texas recently received some well -deserved industry 00:07:23.660 --> 00:07:26.579 recognition at the annual Texas Hill Country 00:07:26.579 --> 00:07:30.790 Winery's Hill Country Wine Symposium. McPherson 00:07:30.790 --> 00:07:35.750 received the 2025 Tall Texan Lifetime Achievement 00:07:35.750 --> 00:07:38.790 Award for his outstanding contributions to the 00:07:38.790 --> 00:07:43.050 Texas Hill Country and Texas wine industry. With 00:07:43.050 --> 00:07:47.290 his commitment, influence, experience, and contributions 00:07:47.290 --> 00:07:51.149 to the Texas wine industry, as well as his professionalism, 00:07:51.490 --> 00:07:55.189 dedication, and passion for Texas wine, Kim McPherson 00:07:55.189 --> 00:07:59.519 embodies what this award and recognition is all 00:07:59.519 --> 00:08:03.899 about. Congratulations, Kim. You deserve it. 00:08:05.420 --> 00:08:08.160 In a recent article in Center Daily Times by 00:08:08.160 --> 00:08:11.699 TJ Masias, he announced that Kubisak Vineyards 00:08:11.699 --> 00:08:15.980 in the Texas High Plains is for sale for a handsome 00:08:15.980 --> 00:08:21.829 ransom of $6 .5 million. The 140 -acre property 00:08:21.829 --> 00:08:25.209 features 60 acres of vines with an exceptional 00:08:25.209 --> 00:08:28.550 selection of 12 great varietals planted from 00:08:28.550 --> 00:08:34.289 2016 to 2022. The property also includes a 2 00:08:34.289 --> 00:08:38.149 ,500 -square -foot four -bedroom, four -bath 00:08:38.149 --> 00:08:41.669 with a swimming pool and a 3 ,000 -square -foot 00:08:41.669 --> 00:08:45.440 barn and tasting room. This sounds like a property 00:08:45.440 --> 00:08:47.620 that can be on the episode of The Lifestyles 00:08:47.620 --> 00:08:50.440 of the Rich and Famous with champagne wishes 00:08:50.440 --> 00:08:56.559 and caviar dreams, Texas style. Adam Russell 00:08:56.559 --> 00:08:59.799 in AgriLife Today recently wrote about a new 00:08:59.799 --> 00:09:03.259 wine science and vitriculture certificate program 00:09:03.259 --> 00:09:07.789 now available online at Texas A &M. The online 00:09:07.789 --> 00:09:10.730 program provides both professionals and enthusiasts 00:09:10.730 --> 00:09:13.929 with the unique opportunity to master the science 00:09:13.929 --> 00:09:17.409 behind grapevine cultivation and winemaking, 00:09:17.909 --> 00:09:20.789 which will pave the way for careers in the growing 00:09:20.789 --> 00:09:25.190 Texas wine industry. Dr. Amit Dhingra, head of 00:09:25.190 --> 00:09:27.350 the Department of Agricultural Sciences said, 00:09:27.750 --> 00:09:30.850 we developed this course based on industry feedback. 00:09:31.289 --> 00:09:34.129 analyzing the need of producers and reviewing 00:09:34.129 --> 00:09:36.750 existing certificate programs across the country 00:09:36.750 --> 00:09:40.029 to ensure that their curriculum and training 00:09:40.029 --> 00:09:43.409 meets the highest quality standards. It really 00:09:43.409 --> 00:09:46.009 does bring everything together under one umbrella 00:09:46.009 --> 00:09:49.470 and provides a structured certificate the industry 00:09:49.470 --> 00:09:54.029 wanted and needed. Coursework begins in the spring 00:09:54.029 --> 00:09:59.980 of 2025. In a recent article by Erica Chang, 00:10:00.519 --> 00:10:05.080 entitled Exclusive Members -Only Wine Club, 5570 00:10:05.080 --> 00:10:08.779 is coming to Houston, Texas. They announced that 00:10:08.779 --> 00:10:13.220 the fancy wine club 5570 is making its sommelier 00:10:13.220 --> 00:10:16.379 field debut on the River Oaks area of Houston, 00:10:16.659 --> 00:10:21.830 Texas sometime in 2026. Founder Tommy Shuey opened 00:10:21.830 --> 00:10:25.230 one of the first Texas' few private social wine 00:10:25.230 --> 00:10:29.990 clubs in Dallas, Texas in 2022, which has generated 00:10:29.990 --> 00:10:33.850 an exclusive following for its luxury wines and 00:10:33.850 --> 00:10:38.009 four -tier membership system. Shuey said, We 00:10:38.009 --> 00:10:41.009 are thrilled to bring the 5570 concept to Houston, 00:10:41.370 --> 00:10:44.169 a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, 00:10:44.830 --> 00:10:49.200 global fare and vibrant dining scene. Named after 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:51.860 the optimal temperature and humidity for wine 00:10:51.860 --> 00:10:57.200 storage, 5570 features over 800 rare wines, highly 00:10:57.200 --> 00:11:01.059 trained sommeliers, and a full -time wine concierge. 00:11:01.720 --> 00:11:04.500 According to the press release, the Houston location 00:11:04.500 --> 00:11:07.840 will offer a high -end culinary framework with 00:11:07.840 --> 00:11:11.320 chef -driven fare as well as interactive wine 00:11:11.320 --> 00:11:16.669 classes, demonstrations, and pairings. Tickets 00:11:16.669 --> 00:11:20.629 are now on sale for the 2025 Rootstock Wine Festival 00:11:20.629 --> 00:11:23.629 in Waco, Texas, which will be held at the Earl 00:11:23.629 --> 00:11:27.169 Harrison House and Pape Gardens. This year's 00:11:27.169 --> 00:11:30.330 theme for the event will be Texas -grown wines 00:11:30.330 --> 00:11:33.809 made from Spanish and Portuguese varieties such 00:11:33.809 --> 00:11:38.850 as Tempranillo, Morved, Torrego Nacional, Alberino, 00:11:39.049 --> 00:11:42.799 just to name a few. Your ticket purchase includes 00:11:42.799 --> 00:11:47.559 a wine glass, 15 wine tastings, a plate of paella, 00:11:48.120 --> 00:11:51.919 and live music and flamenco lessons. Early bird 00:11:51.919 --> 00:11:56.120 prices are set at $55 until March 16th, but if 00:11:56.120 --> 00:11:59.340 you use the Texas Wine Lover website promo code 00:11:59.340 --> 00:12:03.539 TexasWineLover, you can get 10 % off your ticket 00:12:03.539 --> 00:12:07.059 purchase. I attended this event last year and 00:12:07.059 --> 00:12:10.679 had a blast. This is a wine event you definitely 00:12:10.679 --> 00:12:12.840 don't want to miss. So head on over to their 00:12:12.840 --> 00:12:17.460 website at rootstockwinefest .com and purchase 00:12:17.460 --> 00:12:21.039 your tickets soon. And that's your Texas wine 00:12:21.039 --> 00:12:29.799 scene news. Before we get into the wine events 00:12:29.799 --> 00:12:33.330 for the weekend, let's check the weather. The 00:12:33.330 --> 00:12:35.490 weather for the weekend in the High Plains wine 00:12:35.490 --> 00:12:37.750 growing region will have high temperatures of 00:12:37.750 --> 00:12:41.629 63 degrees with low temperatures of 32 degrees. 00:12:42.169 --> 00:12:44.370 The North Texas wine growing region will have 00:12:44.370 --> 00:12:48.129 high temperatures of 69 degrees with low temperatures 00:12:48.129 --> 00:12:52.809 of 30 degrees. The West Texas wine growing region 00:12:52.809 --> 00:12:56.190 will have high temperatures of 68 degrees with 00:12:56.190 --> 00:13:00.110 low temperatures of 35 degrees. The Texas Hill 00:13:00.110 --> 00:13:02.789 Country wine growing region will have high temperatures 00:13:02.789 --> 00:13:07.269 of 73 degrees with low temperatures of 45 degrees. 00:13:07.950 --> 00:13:10.950 And the Gulf Coast wine growing region will have 00:13:10.950 --> 00:13:14.570 high temperatures of 76 degrees with low temperatures 00:13:14.570 --> 00:13:29.870 of 42 degrees. Head on out to downtown McKinney, 00:13:30.169 --> 00:13:33.230 Texas and join the fun at the Valentine's chocolate 00:13:33.230 --> 00:13:37.190 and wine walk event on Saturday, February 15th 00:13:37.190 --> 00:13:41.850 from 12 to 6 p .m. Gather your best Galentines 00:13:41.850 --> 00:13:45.470 or your sweetheart for a fun day of wine chocolate 00:13:45.470 --> 00:13:49.730 and shopping in historic downtown McKinney Sip 00:13:49.730 --> 00:13:53.350 premium Lone Star Winery wines, savor decadent 00:13:53.350 --> 00:13:56.289 lint chocolate truffles, and soak in the sweet 00:13:56.289 --> 00:13:59.590 atmosphere of love. There are several options 00:13:59.590 --> 00:14:02.730 to enjoy this delicious fun event, and for wine 00:14:02.730 --> 00:14:06.289 -only tickets, you get 12 tastes of locally made 00:14:06.289 --> 00:14:10.470 wines with a souvenir wine glass and one bonus 00:14:10.470 --> 00:14:14.919 taste at Lone Star Winery. A wine and chocolate 00:14:14.919 --> 00:14:18.759 ticket includes a souvenir wine glass and a wine 00:14:18.759 --> 00:14:23.019 passport for a taste of 12 wines, 12 lint chocolate 00:14:23.019 --> 00:14:26.440 truffles to pair with each wine, and one bonus 00:14:26.440 --> 00:14:30.840 taste at Lone Star Winery. Or step it up to the 00:14:30.840 --> 00:14:35.100 VIP tasting which includes a taste of 15 wines 00:14:35.100 --> 00:14:38.139 with 15 lint chocolate truffles to pair with 00:14:38.139 --> 00:14:43.240 each wine, one bonus taste, and a VIP glass lanyard. 00:14:43.720 --> 00:14:45.940 For more information and ticket purchases for 00:14:45.940 --> 00:14:49.399 this event, visit Valentine's Chocolate Wine 00:14:49.399 --> 00:14:54.720 Walk at Eventbrite .com. While you're in the 00:14:54.720 --> 00:14:58.019 North Texas area, stop in to the Dallas Farmers 00:14:58.019 --> 00:15:01.279 Market for the Texas Harvest Wine Tasting event 00:15:01.279 --> 00:15:05.460 on Saturday, February 15th from 1 to 4 p .m. 00:15:05.629 --> 00:15:09.370 Celebrate bold flavors, passionate winemakers, 00:15:09.710 --> 00:15:12.389 and the rich stories behind each of the North 00:15:12.389 --> 00:15:15.490 Texas wineries. You will enjoy sipping through 00:15:15.490 --> 00:15:19.769 20 tastings from over 12 wineries, meet growers, 00:15:20.389 --> 00:15:22.909 taste limited release and exclusive vintages, 00:15:23.590 --> 00:15:26.450 explore exquisite food pairings matched perfectly 00:15:26.450 --> 00:15:29.570 to your wines, and get a behind -the -scenes 00:15:29.570 --> 00:15:33.149 look at the grape growing process in Texas vineyards. 00:15:33.440 --> 00:15:36.340 A few of the wineries participating in this event 00:15:36.340 --> 00:15:40.360 include Eden Hill Winery in Salina, Texas, Lost 00:15:40.360 --> 00:15:44.419 Oak Winery in Burleson, Landon Winery in Denison, 00:15:45.279 --> 00:15:48.100 and Brennan Vineyards in Comanche, Texas, just 00:15:48.100 --> 00:15:51.000 to name a few. For more information about this 00:15:51.000 --> 00:15:55.600 event, visit Harvest Wine Tasting at Eventbrite 00:15:55.600 --> 00:16:00.720 .com. Join Bending Branch Winery in the Barrel 00:16:00.720 --> 00:16:03.940 Room in Comfort, Texas for their Ursa Tasting 00:16:03.940 --> 00:16:07.139 with the Winemakers event on Saturday, February 00:16:07.139 --> 00:16:11.639 15 from 1 to 3 p .m. Winemakers Greg Stokes and 00:16:11.639 --> 00:16:14.500 Deborah Elissagary will guide you through a selection 00:16:14.500 --> 00:16:17.860 of 8 Petite Seurat wines from Ursa Vineyards 00:16:17.860 --> 00:16:21.440 in addition to a few new releases all accompanied 00:16:21.440 --> 00:16:24.379 with a charcuterie plate. For more information 00:16:24.379 --> 00:16:28.929 about this event, visit their website. at BendingBranchWinery 00:16:28.929 --> 00:16:33.230 .com. Are you ready to take your wine knowledge 00:16:33.230 --> 00:16:36.409 to the next level? Well, if so, then head on 00:16:36.409 --> 00:16:39.429 out to Maristone Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas 00:16:39.429 --> 00:16:42.730 for their systemic approach to wine tasting event 00:16:42.730 --> 00:16:47.389 on Sunday, February 16th from 12 to 1 .30 p .m. 00:16:47.990 --> 00:16:50.269 Have you ever wondered the right way to taste 00:16:50.269 --> 00:16:53.289 wine? Or are you looking to become a more savvy 00:16:53.289 --> 00:16:57.860 wine sipper? Join Maristone Vineyards. They demystify 00:16:57.860 --> 00:17:01.440 the wine tasting process from start to end. You'll 00:17:01.440 --> 00:17:04.640 expand your wine vocabulary and gain useful tools 00:17:04.640 --> 00:17:08.259 to identify an array of wines as you taste through 00:17:08.259 --> 00:17:11.740 a flight together. This educational wine tasting 00:17:11.740 --> 00:17:15.359 course will include a light food pairing to demonstrate 00:17:15.359 --> 00:17:18.579 the influence of food on wine, along with written 00:17:18.579 --> 00:17:21.819 take -home tasting materials and a souvenir wine 00:17:21.819 --> 00:17:24.680 glass. For more information about this event, 00:17:24.960 --> 00:17:29.819 visit their website. at mirrorstonevenuards .com. 00:17:30.880 --> 00:17:33.619 Join Messina Hoff Winery in Bryan, Texas for 00:17:33.619 --> 00:17:37.039 their Galentine's Bouquet Making event on Thursday, 00:17:37.079 --> 00:17:41.400 February 13th from 6 to 8 p .m. This Galentine's 00:17:41.400 --> 00:17:43.759 Day event in the cellar room at Messina Hoff 00:17:43.759 --> 00:17:47.259 was created to celebrate platonic and self -love 00:17:47.259 --> 00:17:50.759 during a season that heavily prioritizes romantic 00:17:50.759 --> 00:17:54.779 love. At this event, guests will receive a sparkling 00:17:54.779 --> 00:17:58.180 wine cocktail and create their very own miniature 00:17:58.180 --> 00:18:01.359 bouquet in the Messina -Hoff premium style wine 00:18:01.359 --> 00:18:05.039 glass. Florals will all be provided for the guests 00:18:05.039 --> 00:18:08.539 to artfully arrange their bouquet however they'd 00:18:08.539 --> 00:18:12.779 like. Messina -Hoff in Grapevine, Texas is also 00:18:12.779 --> 00:18:15.950 having their Galentine charcuterie design and 00:18:15.950 --> 00:18:19.130 wine tasting event on Thursday, February 13th 00:18:19.130 --> 00:18:23.910 from 630 to 830 p .m. Grab your bestie and head 00:18:23.910 --> 00:18:26.609 on out to Messina Hoff for a fun -filled night 00:18:26.609 --> 00:18:30.789 of charcuterie design and delicious wine. Keep 00:18:30.789 --> 00:18:33.869 your glass filled with Messina Hoff wine as they 00:18:33.869 --> 00:18:36.250 walk you through how to design your very own 00:18:36.250 --> 00:18:39.109 charcuterie bouquet. You'll assemble a bouquet 00:18:39.109 --> 00:18:42.269 in a box to enjoy right away or take home for 00:18:42.269 --> 00:18:46.410 later. And remember, bestie time is the best 00:18:46.410 --> 00:18:50.890 time, especially at Messina Hoff. For more information 00:18:50.890 --> 00:18:54.849 about these events, visit their website at messinahoff 00:18:54.849 --> 00:18:59.509 .com. Messina Hoff is having another one of their 00:18:59.509 --> 00:19:03.490 murder mystery events, this time it's Valentine's 00:19:03.490 --> 00:19:06.630 Day style. Secure your reservation at Messina 00:19:06.630 --> 00:19:09.869 Hoff in Grapevine, Texas for their Till Death 00:19:09.869 --> 00:19:13.329 Do You Part Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, 00:19:13.390 --> 00:19:18.410 February 14th from 630 to 930 p .m. The stage 00:19:18.410 --> 00:19:21.890 is set to join Hannah and Harry Hart, high school 00:19:21.890 --> 00:19:25.190 sweethearts, as they host their annual Valentine's 00:19:25.190 --> 00:19:30.650 Day Soiree at Mi Amor Cafe. However, something's 00:19:30.650 --> 00:19:34.000 amiss. Dreadful scandals have plagued the hearts 00:19:34.000 --> 00:19:36.900 of their guests. Hannah and Harry hope everyone 00:19:36.900 --> 00:19:40.000 can put aside their differences so they can host 00:19:40.000 --> 00:19:43.940 a bash without a sliver of chaos or a flake of 00:19:43.940 --> 00:19:48.920 misfortune. But is that possible? For more information 00:19:48.920 --> 00:19:51.380 and reservations for this murder mystery event, 00:19:52.059 --> 00:19:57.799 visit their website at MessinaHoff .com. Pedernales 00:19:57.799 --> 00:20:00.799 sellers in Stonewall, Texas would love for you 00:20:00.799 --> 00:20:04.799 to join them for their savory, salty, and sweet 00:20:04.799 --> 00:20:08.779 For the Love of Pairing event on February 14th 00:20:08.779 --> 00:20:11.960 and February 16th. They're excited to combine 00:20:11.960 --> 00:20:15.299 their passion of exceptional 100 % Texas wine 00:20:15.299 --> 00:20:19.039 with the romantic ambiance of the beautiful Pedernales 00:20:19.039 --> 00:20:23.220 views. This year, they're hosting an elevated 00:20:23.220 --> 00:20:26.200 tasting experience, pairing their favorite wines 00:20:26.200 --> 00:20:30.599 with savory, salty, and sweet bites. Enjoy a 00:20:30.599 --> 00:20:34.079 welcome wine and four paired wine and food samples. 00:20:34.819 --> 00:20:37.500 This is a one and a half hour reservation only 00:20:37.500 --> 00:20:41.039 and seated event. After your tasting, bottles 00:20:41.039 --> 00:20:44.160 and wine by the glass can be enjoyed on the patio, 00:20:44.920 --> 00:20:48.220 soaking up the views. For more information and 00:20:48.220 --> 00:20:51.380 reservations for this event, visit their website 00:20:51.380 --> 00:20:56.799 at perennalessellers .com. Spicewood Vineyards 00:20:56.799 --> 00:21:00.180 in Spicewood, Texas is having a Valentine's Day 00:21:00.180 --> 00:21:03.700 exclusive wine tasting event on Saturday, February 00:21:03.700 --> 00:21:08.680 15 from 1 to 5 p .m. Enjoy a tasting of some 00:21:08.680 --> 00:21:12.160 of their favorite wines and a small dessert pairing 00:21:12.160 --> 00:21:15.869 in their wine cellar to celebrate their mutual 00:21:15.869 --> 00:21:19.890 love of wine with your special someone. For more 00:21:19.890 --> 00:21:22.009 information and reservations for this event, 00:21:22.609 --> 00:21:27.349 visit their website at SpicewoodVineyards .com. 00:21:28.589 --> 00:21:30.869 Join the Texas Wine Collective in Fredericksburg, 00:21:30.869 --> 00:21:34.150 Texas for another special chocolate and wine 00:21:34.150 --> 00:21:37.289 pairing event on Saturday, February 15th from 00:21:37.289 --> 00:21:41.240 11 to 4 p .m. This chocolate and wine pairing 00:21:41.240 --> 00:21:44.859 event will be a memorable and relaxing way to 00:21:44.859 --> 00:21:47.460 learn more about Texas Wine Collective wines 00:21:47.460 --> 00:21:51.240 while sampling delicious chocolate. The knowledgeable 00:21:51.240 --> 00:21:55.059 staff will thoroughly explain each wine and why 00:21:55.059 --> 00:21:58.660 it pairs well with chocolate. For more information 00:21:58.660 --> 00:22:02.960 about this event, visit their website at TexasWineCollective 00:22:02.960 --> 00:22:08.470 .com. Here's the ultimate most exciting and most 00:22:08.470 --> 00:22:11.410 impressive Valentine's Day date for the love 00:22:11.410 --> 00:22:14.869 of your life. How about heading out to Flat Creek 00:22:14.869 --> 00:22:18.349 Estate Winery in Marble Falls, Texas and book 00:22:18.349 --> 00:22:22.349 a romantic helicopter ride on Saturday and Sunday, 00:22:22.410 --> 00:22:26.630 February 15th and 16th. You and your special 00:22:26.630 --> 00:22:29.890 love will take in the breathtaking views of Flat 00:22:29.890 --> 00:22:33.309 Creek Estate Winery and Lake Travis from the 00:22:33.309 --> 00:22:36.559 sky. Your ticket purchase includes a glass of 00:22:36.559 --> 00:22:40.039 sparkling wine upon arrival, followed by a scenic 00:22:40.039 --> 00:22:43.960 helicopter tour, and a wine tasting and charcuterie 00:22:43.960 --> 00:22:47.559 board post -flight. Flat Creek Estate Winery 00:22:47.559 --> 00:22:51.240 is a pristine 80 -acre property that features 00:22:51.240 --> 00:22:54.960 an elegant tasting room, full -service restaurant, 00:22:55.599 --> 00:22:59.400 covered pavilion, and an 18 -hole golf course. 00:23:00.319 --> 00:23:02.640 For more information and reservations for this 00:23:02.640 --> 00:23:06.630 event, visit their website at flatcreekestate 00:23:06.630 --> 00:23:12.529 .resdy .com. And those are your wine events for 00:23:12.529 --> 00:23:15.269 the weekend. Stay tuned for your music lineup 00:23:15.269 --> 00:23:23.859 for the weekend. Up next. Arrowhead Creek Vineyard 00:23:23.859 --> 00:23:26.599 in Stonewall, Texas gets the music lineup started 00:23:26.599 --> 00:23:30.259 for the weekend with Davey Shrink on stage Saturday, 00:23:30.359 --> 00:23:35.579 February 15th from 2 to 5 p .m. Covington Cellars 00:23:35.579 --> 00:23:39.319 in High, Texas will have Josh Claus on stage 00:23:39.319 --> 00:23:44.380 Saturday, February 15th from 2 to 5 p .m. Flat 00:23:44.380 --> 00:23:46.960 Creek Estate Winery in Marble Falls will let 00:23:46.960 --> 00:23:50.619 Robert Jericho assume the musical duties on Saturday 00:23:50.619 --> 00:23:54.859 February 15th from 2 to 6 p .m. Followed by Kate 00:23:54.859 --> 00:23:59.079 Wright on Sunday February 16th from 1 to 5 p 00:23:59.079 --> 00:24:02.640 .m. Texas Heritage Vineyards in Fredericksburg 00:24:02.640 --> 00:24:05.500 has a fantastic music lineup for the weekend 00:24:05.500 --> 00:24:08.920 starting with Anthony Garcia on stage Friday 00:24:08.920 --> 00:24:13.539 February 14th from 2 to 4 p .m. followed by Justin 00:24:13.539 --> 00:24:17.259 and Jacob Furr on stage Saturday, February 15 00:24:17.259 --> 00:24:21.700 from 2 to 4 p .m. as well. Shani will take the 00:24:21.700 --> 00:24:26.359 stage on Sunday, February 16 from 2 to 4 p .m. 00:24:27.500 --> 00:24:29.799 The Texas Wine Collective in Fredericksburg will 00:24:29.799 --> 00:24:33.079 have Tyler Cannon on stage Saturday, February 00:24:33.079 --> 00:24:37.579 15 from 1 to 5 p .m. Tornell Locks Vineyards 00:24:37.579 --> 00:24:41.019 & Winery in Vernon, Texas will have Rodney Howell 00:24:41.019 --> 00:24:45.299 on stage Saturday, February 15 from 2 to 5 p 00:24:45.299 --> 00:24:49.359 .m. Whistlin Duff Winery in Weimer, Texas will 00:24:49.359 --> 00:24:53.079 have the J &B duo on stage Saturday, February 00:24:53.079 --> 00:24:58.480 15 from 2 to 5 p .m. Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville, 00:24:58.480 --> 00:25:01.960 Texas will have Frank Martin Gilligan on stage 00:25:01.960 --> 00:25:05.910 Saturday, February 15 from 1 to 5 p .m. followed 00:25:05.910 --> 00:25:09.450 by Yelba's love songs of the ages on Saturday 00:25:09.450 --> 00:25:14.069 February 15th from 3 to 5 p .m. Michael Ross 00:25:14.069 --> 00:25:16.930 Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas will let Justin 00:25:16.930 --> 00:25:20.809 McFarlane jam out on Friday February 14th from 00:25:20.809 --> 00:25:25.210 2 to 5 p .m. followed by Dee Dee Lally on stage 00:25:25.210 --> 00:25:30.329 Saturday February 15th from 2 to 5 p .m. Carter 00:25:30.329 --> 00:25:33.869 Creek Winery in Johnson City will have Paul Vowell 00:25:33.869 --> 00:25:38.579 on stage Friday February 14th at 7 p .m. followed 00:25:38.579 --> 00:25:43.180 by Ray Palisac on Saturday February 15th at 7 00:25:43.180 --> 00:25:47.319 p .m. as well. Taste of Vineyards in Huntsville 00:25:47.319 --> 00:25:50.279 Texas will let the beautiful Jessica Callahan 00:25:50.279 --> 00:25:53.420 provide the musical tunes on Saturday February 00:25:53.420 --> 00:25:58.359 15th from 4 to 7 p .m. West Sandy Creek Winery 00:25:58.359 --> 00:26:01.880 in Richards Texas will have Guthrie Jones on 00:26:01.880 --> 00:26:07.220 stage Saturday February 15th from 4 to 7 p .m. 00:26:07.599 --> 00:26:09.900 Barron Creek Winery will have music performances 00:26:09.900 --> 00:26:13.380 at multiple locations beginning with Kalanee 00:26:13.380 --> 00:26:16.500 on stage in Fredericksburg, Texas on Saturday 00:26:16.500 --> 00:26:20.940 February 15th from 1 to 4 p .m. Chip Davis will 00:26:20.940 --> 00:26:24.240 race the stage at the McKinney location on Saturday 00:26:24.240 --> 00:26:29.089 February 15th from 530 to 8 p .m. and Brian Pover 00:26:29.089 --> 00:26:32.210 will be on the stage at the Georgetown location 00:26:32.210 --> 00:26:37.690 on Sunday February 16th from 1 to 4 p .m. Blue 00:26:37.690 --> 00:26:41.230 Ostrich Winery in St. Joe, Texas will have Paul 00:26:41.230 --> 00:26:44.430 Terrell on stage Saturday February 15th from 00:26:44.430 --> 00:26:48.670 1 30 to 4 30 p .m. Followed by Byron Haney on 00:26:48.670 --> 00:26:53.109 stage Sunday February 16th from 1 30 to 4 30 00:26:53.109 --> 00:26:56.819 p .m. as well. Arch Ray Winery in Fredericksburg, 00:26:57.119 --> 00:27:00.579 Texas will have Jason Conrad on stage Friday 00:27:00.579 --> 00:27:05.000 February 14th from 8 to 5 p .m. Followed by Ruben 00:27:05.000 --> 00:27:08.680 Pacheco on stage Saturday February 15th from 00:27:08.680 --> 00:27:13.799 4 to 7 p .m. Fiesta Winery on 290 will let Ben 00:27:13.799 --> 00:27:17.279 Zesch rock the house on Saturday February 15th 00:27:17.279 --> 00:27:22.359 from 2 30 to 5 30 p .m. Longhorn cellars in Fredericksburg 00:27:22.359 --> 00:27:25.660 will have Manny Velasquez on stage Saturday, 00:27:25.779 --> 00:27:30.599 February 15th from 1 to 4 p .m. And St. Jophon 00:27:30.599 --> 00:27:33.940 Winery in Bernie, Texas will close out the music 00:27:33.940 --> 00:27:37.039 lineup for the weekend with the Nick Brown duo 00:27:37.039 --> 00:27:41.480 on stage Saturday, February 15th from 2 to 5 00:27:41.480 --> 00:27:45.819 p .m. And that's your music lineup for the weekend. 00:27:46.279 --> 00:28:00.059 Stay tuned for Did You Know? This weekend, many 00:28:00.059 --> 00:28:02.819 lovebirds around the country will show their 00:28:02.819 --> 00:28:05.559 love and affection for that very special person 00:28:05.559 --> 00:28:08.700 in their lives as they celebrate Valentine's 00:28:08.700 --> 00:28:13.480 Day. Valentine's Day, also called St. Valentine's 00:28:13.480 --> 00:28:16.819 Day or the Feast of St. Valentine, will have 00:28:16.819 --> 00:28:19.980 many of the romantic types donating a portion 00:28:19.980 --> 00:28:24.119 of their expendable income to the tune of $25 00:28:24.119 --> 00:28:29.369 billion on items such as jewelry, flowers, dinners, 00:28:29.750 --> 00:28:34.029 and chocolates. Chocolate is one of the most 00:28:34.029 --> 00:28:36.670 popular items shared on this very special day. 00:28:37.589 --> 00:28:41.230 It turns out that 58 million pounds of chocolate 00:28:41.230 --> 00:28:45.029 are purchased every year in the seven days leading 00:28:45.029 --> 00:28:50.170 up to Valentine's Day on February 14th. According 00:28:50.170 --> 00:28:53.789 to candystore .com, here are the preferred candy 00:28:53.789 --> 00:28:57.569 choices. for the top five wine growing regions 00:28:57.569 --> 00:29:03.109 in the United States. California, New York, and 00:29:03.109 --> 00:29:06.430 Washington State prefer the conversation hearts 00:29:06.430 --> 00:29:10.109 and the heart -shaped box of chocolates as their 00:29:10.109 --> 00:29:13.490 first and second choice with California selecting 00:29:13.490 --> 00:29:17.529 M &Ms, New York selecting cinnamon bears, and 00:29:17.529 --> 00:29:20.829 Washington State selecting chocolate roses as 00:29:20.829 --> 00:29:25.980 their third choice. Oregon and Texas surprisingly 00:29:25.980 --> 00:29:29.519 enjoy Hershey's Kisses as their first choice, 00:29:29.960 --> 00:29:33.240 followed by M &M's and heart -shaped box of chocolates 00:29:33.240 --> 00:29:36.640 for Oregon, and heart -shaped box of chocolates 00:29:36.640 --> 00:29:40.099 and conversation hearts coming in third place 00:29:40.099 --> 00:29:44.380 for the Texans. Texas' first chocolate love, 00:29:44.740 --> 00:29:48.279 Hershey Kisses, was founded by Milton S. Hershey 00:29:48.279 --> 00:29:53.200 in 1894 with its headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 00:29:54.619 --> 00:29:57.440 The first Hershey Kisses were not produced by 00:29:57.440 --> 00:30:01.319 the Hershey Company until 1907, which was the 00:30:01.319 --> 00:30:04.180 same year as one of the most significant French 00:30:04.180 --> 00:30:07.980 wine revolts in history in the area of the Longue 00:30:07.980 --> 00:30:12.359 Dauque Roussillon. Due to excessive imports from 00:30:12.359 --> 00:30:16.019 Algerian wine and overproduction and capitalization 00:30:16.019 --> 00:30:19.900 of bulk wine, it created a glut of wine that 00:30:19.900 --> 00:30:22.720 caused local Languedot -Roussillon viticulture 00:30:22.720 --> 00:30:26.900 and wine production to plummet. At the climax 00:30:26.900 --> 00:30:30.799 of the revolt, there were an estimated 600 ,000 00:30:30.799 --> 00:30:35.180 to 800 ,000 protesters in the area which had 00:30:35.180 --> 00:30:40.559 1 million inhabitants. Hershey Kisses are very 00:30:40.559 --> 00:30:43.819 well known for its teardrop shape, signature 00:30:43.819 --> 00:30:46.819 aluminum foil wrapping, and its narrow strip 00:30:46.819 --> 00:30:51.079 of paper called a plume, which was created to 00:30:51.079 --> 00:30:53.579 distinguish the Hershey Kiss from its competitors 00:30:53.579 --> 00:30:57.900 who were offering similar products. But did you 00:30:57.900 --> 00:31:01.599 know? It is believed that Hershey Kisses got 00:31:01.599 --> 00:31:04.680 its name from the machine that makes the chocolate 00:31:04.680 --> 00:31:08.359 treats by making a kissing sound and appears 00:31:08.359 --> 00:31:12.859 to gently touch or kiss the conveyor belt onto 00:31:12.859 --> 00:31:17.519 which the chocolate is dispensed. So the next 00:31:17.519 --> 00:31:19.960 time you want to non -verbally let your special 00:31:19.960 --> 00:31:22.759 someone know that they make your heart skip a 00:31:22.759 --> 00:31:25.779 beat and that they're the love of your life, 00:31:26.339 --> 00:31:28.980 slide a Hershey's kiss across the table and let 00:31:28.980 --> 00:31:33.279 the chocolate do the talking. It will speak volumes. 00:31:35.000 --> 00:31:39.140 Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. Well, that would 00:31:39.140 --> 00:31:41.799 do it for this week's episode. Thank you for 00:31:41.799 --> 00:31:44.980 joining me. I'm Mike Cole, your Texas wine scene 00:31:44.980 --> 00:31:47.559 correspondent, and I look forward to seeing you 00:31:47.559 --> 00:31:55.440 next time on the Texas Wine Scene. 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