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Interview – Ridgely Evers – AVIVO Wines – Episode #215
In this episode of Wine World TV I had the distinct pleasure to meet Ridgely Evers. After being behind some important software in the 20th century, he was drawn to wine and decided to start AVIVO Wines. We talk about his background and his goals
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Interview – Brendan Carter Unico Zelo Wine / Bottle Shock YouTube – Episode #214
In this episode of Wine World TV I had the distinct pleasure to meet a fellow YouTuber, Brendan Carter, founder and winemaker at Unico Zelo winery in South Australia. Not only that he and his mates also run the YouTube channel Bottle Shock. Back in
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Reviewing – 2018 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon – Episode #213
In this episode of Wine World TV I review a wine that a friend bought for me. It’s the 2018 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon. So technically, and to satisfy the FTC, this is a free sample and I have free rein to review it however
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Reviewing – 2023 Emile Beyer Les Traditions Pinot Noir – Episode #212
In this episode of Wine World TV I review a wine that a friend bought for me. It’s the 2023 Emile Beyer Les Traditions Pinot Noir. So technically, and to satisfy the FTC, this is a free sample and I have free rein to review
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Reviewing – 2024 Encosta do Grandinho Vinhão Vinho Verde DOC – Episode #211
In this episode of Wine World TV I review a wine I got a free gift from a wine event I attended in Houston in November of 2025. This was directly from the winemaker and I had tasted the wine at the event. This wine
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Reviewing – 2020 Piattelli Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Episode #210
In this episode of Wine World TV I review another of my 2023 backlog wines. This wine is the 2020 Piattelli Vineyards Piattelli Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a free sample and I have free reign to review it however I wish. Links for the
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Interview – Shelly Wilfong – This is Texas Wine Podcast – Episode #209
I’m back at the Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium for 2026. While at the Symposium I got the chance to sit down with the podcast extraordinaire Shelly Wilfong. Like Jeff and Jessica, I’ve known Shelly for many years. She has the great podcast This is
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Reviewing – 2020 Viña Garcés Silva Amayna Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #118
Welcome to the 7th of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc reviews. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2020 Viña Garcés Silva Amayna Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the show:
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Reviewing – 2021 Viña Tabalí Talinay Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #117
Welcome to the 6th of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc reviews. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2021 Viña Tabalí Talinay Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the show: Viña
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Reviewing – 2020 Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #116
Welcome to the 5th of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc reviews. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2020 Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the show:
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Titans of TWGGA
If you didn’t know, last year, in 2022, I filmed a documentary about the history of Texas wine and the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association (TWGGA). I released it to the public today, March 24, 2023. If you’d like more insight into the industry,
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Reviewing – 2020 Matetic Vineyards EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #115
Welcome to the 4th of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc reviews. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2020 Matetic Vineyards EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the show:
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Reviewing – 2021 Viña Koyle Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #114
Welcome to the 3rd of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc reviews. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2021 Viña Koyle Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the
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Reviewing – 2020 Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #113
Welcome to the second of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc reviews. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2020 Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the
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Reviewing – 2021 Viña Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #112
It’s time for another series of reviews! This set of 8 reviews are all about Chilean Sauvignon Blanc! The first one I’m reviewing is the 2021 Viña Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions
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2023 – The Year Ahead – Episode #111
It’s the start of a new year. I’ve got a lot going on over the next several months so I thought I’d give you a little roadmap of what’s happening during that time! Links for the show: No links for this show.
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Quick Champagne Stopper Test – Episode #110
Dropping in a short video, but not a YT Shorts….anyway, sharing my thoughts on how my favorite Champagne Stopper performed with the Champagne Chapuy after two weeks. Just me in front of my blue screen, unscripted. Links for the show: Amazon (this is an affiliate