20 Years of Texas Wine with Bénédicte Rhyne

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comVoicemail: 802–585–1286Help the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the Texas wine crossword puzzle!Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browserMentioned in this EpisodeSommly is an online marketplace where wine enthusiasts can explore wineries, join wine clubs, read reviews and buy or give the gift of Texas wine. Similar to Etsy, Sommly enables artisan wineries to sell their wine direct-to-consumer and cut out the middleman. Sommly’s marketplace will be launching in Texas early this year. To learn more visit www.sommly.com or follow @sommly.wine on Instagram.Texas Grape Growers’ Lawsuit Stays in Texas CourtGrowth in Gillespie County WineriesH-E-B’s TexFest is February 16 - March 8!Results from San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionDr. Russ Kane on Texas Roussanne The “Roussanne Advantage”: The White Grape for TexasTexas Hill Country Wineries SymposiumThanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program for sponsoring this podcast! Learn more at www.uncorktexaswines.com.Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus on Heavenly Hosts.com!Interview: 20 Years of Texas Wine with Bénédicte RhyneBénédicte Rhyne WebsiteBénédicte’s 4-Day Winemaking CourseDemerits and Gold StarsDemerit:Bummer that two Austin wine bars closed recently. Don’t forget to support bars and restaurants that serve Texas wine!Gold Star:New Sign for Texas Hill Country. (fingers crossed)John Rivenburgh and Phillip Hawkins for leadership in Texas Hill Country Wineries association.Shelly’s Wine Education Website: www.toastwinetalk.comThanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine LoverWine & Food FoundationI’m so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, the IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series, and find membership options here.