Send us Fan MailStep 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 influenced the design of his unique, energy-efficient, and gravity-flow winery. Discover the philosophy behind Gary’s award-winning wines, where modern technology takes a backseat to traditional methods. Gary discusses the winery's commitment to sustainability, their geothermal cooling systems, and his belief in letting the wine "do its own thing" through extended barrel aging and minimal intervention. Whether you are interested in the technical side of gravity bottling or the heart behind 100% Texas-grown grapes, this episode offers a deep dive into the passion and precision that make Red Caboose Winery a standout in the Texas wine industry.Red Caboose WineryCheck out my YouTube channel for video versions of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@texasundervineLocations mentioned in this episode:Robert Clay Vineyards - Also check out TUV Episode 34Flat Creek Estate - Also check out TUV Episode 65Pedernales Cellars - Also check out TUV Episode 55Valley Mills Vineyards - Also check out TUV Episode 31 Support the show---------Texas Regions Guide (see website for map):CT - Central TexasET - East TexasGC - Gulf CoastHC - Texas Hill CountryHP - Texas High PlainsNT - North TexasST - South TexasWT - West Texas---------Be sure to check out https://www.TxWineLover.com!Merchandise Store (https://texas-under-vine-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/)Become a Patreon and get access to bonus content! (https://www.patreon.com/texasundervine)http://www.texasundervine.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@texasundervineEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/texasundervine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasundervine/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/texasundervine