The Year Ahead for the Texas Wine Industry

Connect with the Podcast:Facebook: @texaswinepodInstagram: @texaswinepodTwitter: @texaswinepodEmail: texaswinepod@gmail.comHelp the Show:Buy Shelly a Glass of Wine!Subscribe to the newsletter to get the downloadable Texas wine quiz. Answers included. Are you a Texas wine expert?Listen and Subscribe in Apple PodcastsListen and Subscribe in Google PodcastsListen via web browserMentioned in this EpisodeTexas Wine In the NewsSpecialist of Texas Wine Certification Class offered by The Texas Wine SchoolWilliam Chris “Growing Wine” VideoVinePair Picks Perspective Cellars’ Wine ClubDuchman Roussanne is one of Bloomberg’s 50 Best Wines Under $50Brennan Dry Rosé is one of Bloomberg’s choices for Thanksgiving Texas Hill Country Wineries: Tickets on sale now for February’s Wine Lover’s CelebrationSan Francisco Chronicle (paywall): Pandemic drinking did not save the wine industry’s slowing sales, new data showsChris Grider of Kissing Tree Winery in the news for storming US Capitol:InterviewFollow-up Story Wine & Food FoundationI’m so happy to be joining the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about IMBIBE: The WFF Education Series and find membership options here.2021 Predictions, Goals & Dreams for the Texas Wine IndustryTexas Fine Wine PredictionsMy predictions:1. No changes to Texas wine labeling laws.2. Slowdown in new wineries breaking ground. Sadly, some wineries may not survive.3. Improved winery websites and e-commerce. Please include full winemaking details, information about the vintage, and tasting notes.4. Member benefits get creative since gatherings aren’t as large as before.5. A new AVA for Texas?6. Perfect weather in Texas for a stellar harvest!Thanks to the Texas wine rockstars who contributed to this episode!Ab Astris WineryBull Lion Ranch WineryChateau WrightCross Timbers Wine TrailSharp Family VineyardsTriple N Ranch WineryWine Spectator Predictions for 2021Texas Fine Wine VR VideosShelly’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 Lover!