Texas Under Vine

Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of sustainable, "Old World" winemaking in Episode 80 of the Texas Under Vine podcast as we visit Red Caboose Winery in Meridian, TX. We sit down with owner and winemaker Gary McKibben, a former architect who traded the Dallas skyline for the rolling hills of the Bosque River Valley. Gary shares the fascinating "crazy start" of the winery—from purchasing a weekend ranch to managing nearly 20 acres of vines—and explains how his background in architecture inf...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 79 of the Texas Under Vine podcast, we travel to the heart of the Texas Hill Country to visit Untamed Wine Estates in Johnson City. We sit down with owner and winemaker Dane Sanvido, whose impressive global background—spanning from South Africa to California—has culminated in a truly unique Texas destination. Dane shares the philosophy behind the "Untamed" brand, which focuses on bridging the gap between old-world elegance and new-world energy. We explore their stu...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 78 of the Texas Under Vine podcast, we venture just off the busy I-35 corridor in Belton, Texas, to discover a hidden gem: BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery. Nestled within a beautiful oasis of rose gardens and meticulously tended vines, this boutique winery offers an intimate escape right in the heart of Central Texas. We sit down with owner Sharon Beeram and tasting room manager Chris Joyce to discuss their unique journey, including a "miracle harvest" that occurre...

Send us Fan Mail In this special bonus episode of the Texas Under Vine podcast, we dive deep into the advocacy and passion fueling the "100% Texas" movement. We are joined by Reagan Sivadon and Bryan Chagoly, the owners of Sandy Road Vineyards, for an illuminating conversation about the Texas Wine Growers (TWG). As the incoming president of the association, Bryan provides unique insight into the organization’s pivotal role in protecting the integrity of Texas viticulture and ensuring that whe...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 77 of the Texas Under Vine podcast, we travel to a destination that is truly at the heart of the Texas Hill Country’s evolution: Kerrville Hills Winery. We sit down with owner and winemaker John Rivenburgh, a figure whose name is synonymous with the "100% Texas" movement. We explore the winery's history and its welcoming tasting room, which sits perched overlooking the beautiful Kerrville landscape. John’s unwavering dedication to using only Texas-grown fruit has m...