Episode 81 - PT2 WTKV/TWL takes over Kiepersol Winery

November 3, 2024·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Eric Beyer unveils Old Vine Texas, a tasting room featuring 100% Texas wines from across the state.

This episode continues the Texas Wine Lover team's takeover at Kiepersol Winery. Hosts Michael and Will engage in a wide-ranging conversation about Texas wine industry developments. The discussion is informal and driven by the hosts' personal enthusiasm for local wine. They mention the potential creation of new American Viticultural Areas, specifically referencing Mason, Hickory Sands, and a possible Davis area AVA. The hosts talk about the scale of Texas, comparing its vastness to the entire country of France. A specific vineyard site on I-20 is discussed, noted for its challenging, rocky terroir that resembles the surface of Mars. The conversation highlights the Texas Hill Country AVA's immense size, stating it is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. They express excitement about the discovery and potential of the Hickory Sands AVA for grape growing. The hosts taste and describe a 2022 Texas Roussanne from Kiepersol, noting its tropical and stone fruit characteristics. They share an anecdote about a wine enthusiast who exclusively drinks Texas wines, using a Yeti cup for all consumption. The episode includes a tasting note for a Texas Sangiovese, describing it as having cherry and earthy notes. A key insight is the argument that Texas's diverse geography and soil types can support many different grape varieties. The hosts express a belief that Texas wines are currently undervalued and should command higher prices. They emphasize that the state's wine industry is still young and has tremendous potential for growth. The tone is highly conversational, casual, and filled with inside jokes between the hosts. The style is unstructured, resembling friends chatting at a winery bar more than a formal interview. Listeners who enjoy casual, insider perspectives on regional wine scenes will appreciate this episode. Those seeking a tightly structured, educational wine podcast might find the rambling style less engaging.

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