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Go behind the scenes of the Texas wine harvest with Director of Vineyards Tate Gregory. Discover the overnight harvests, tough decisions, and teamwork behind every bottle of Texas wine.
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The blog by Daric Easton, owner of Grape Juice in Kerrville, TX, emphasizes the importance of community and authenticity in the Texas restaurant and wine scene. By prioritizing local sourcing and relationships with growers, Easton showcases how dining experiences can reflect regional stories. His philosophy highlights the deep connections between food, wine, and people in…
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Vibrant wildflowers and cover crops are flourishing in their vineyard due to favorable spring rains. Emphasizing sustainable practices, they discuss the benefits of these plants for soil health and vineyard management. Preparations for warmer months are underway as they anticipate another promising vintage.
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Vineyard canopy management is essential for enhancing aesthetics, disease control, and overall vine health. By timely pruning and maintaining balanced canopies, vineyard operators can optimize pest management, protect against heat and sunburn, and improve fruit quality and ripening. Proper canopy management ultimately ensures higher quality yields in current and future seasons.
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At Burning Daylight Estate Vineyard in Texas, unseasonably warm temperatures have awakened the vines early, signaling the start of spring. Vineyard managers must quickly transition from winter pruning to precise decision pruning amidst potential rainfall and temperature fluctuations that risk new buds. Despite challenges, spring offers hope and excitement for the season ahead.
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Texas Wine Growers recognizes the vital contributions of its Board of Directors, highlighting departing members Blake DeBerry and Doug Lewis for their impactful service. With upcoming elections and continued leadership from John Rivenburgh, Bryan Chagoly, and Tate Gregory, the organization aims to advance Texas wine advocacy, education, and industry collaboration.
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Blog contributed by Kelly Olson, Executive Director, Texas Wine Growers It’s amazing how quickly a year can move when you are building something meaningful together. As we looked back on 2025 during our Annual Fall Member Meeting, one theme stood out above everything else: Growth. Texas Wine Growers showed up for Texas agriculture across the…
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Tate Gregory, Vineyard Manager at William Chris Vineyards and Treasurer of Texas Wine Growers, shares a frank look at why the future of Texas wine is inseparable from the future of Texas agriculture. Tate highlights the exceptional quality of Texas fruit, the growing challenge of unsold grapes, and the statewide impact when farmers cannot sell…
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Streamlining Texas Wine Fulfillment: How Efficient Shipping Supports Quality from Winery to Consumer
Blog contributed by Jessica Silvius Smith, Director of Marketing, WineDirect Fulfillment Texas wineries are thriving. With over 400 wineries across the state and growing recognition for quality and innovation, the Lone Star wine scene is no longer a hidden gem—it is a full blown movement. But with that growth comes new challenges, especially when it…
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Blog contributed by Carl & Frances Money, Pontotoc Vineyard Wine and food have been enjoyed together for thousands of years, but pairing them well is both an art and a science. The right combination can elevate a meal, but a poor match can make even the best wine seem dull or overpowering. While personal preference…
