Learn about the vision of Scott Felder, who transformed historical grain-producing land into a world-class, 60-acre estate vineyard—the largest in the region. Join Scott and Executive Manager of Sales, John Martin, as they discuss the "magnificent" history of the property, the 13 different varietals grown on-site (including Sagrantino and Petit Manseng), and what it means to be a truly direct-to-consumer winery.
In this episode, we cover:
The historical roots of the property dating back to 1912.
The "Magnificent Wine" mission and the 60-acre estate vineyard.
Unique varietals like Sagrantino, Petit Verdot, and Picpoul Blanc.
The exclusive Wine Clubhouse experience and "Blending Events."
Scott’s pick for the wine library: The 2022 Estate Petite Sirah.
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00:00 Intro: The Texas Wine Lover App
03:06 Welcome to Season 4: Episode 74
04:01 Introduction to Augusta Vin & Its History
05:37 The "Napa-style" Vision & 60-Acre Estate Vineyard
06:33 The Tasting Room & Exclusive Members Clubhouse
07:10 Tours: Vineyard Walks & Production Facility
07:44 Blending Events: Be a "Mad Scientist" for a Day
08:28 Estate-Grown Wines & Direct-to-Consumer Model
10:05 Interview with John Martin: From Detroit to Texas
13:35 The Largest Estate Vineyard in Central Texas
14:26 Clubhouse Access & Membership Benefits
15:30 What’s in a Name? The Latin Roots of "Augusta Vin"
16:08 Historical Founding Families & the Schmidt Homestead
17:31 Exploring the 13 Estate Varietals (Sagrantino & More)
19:07 Winemaking with Zach Raines
20:10 Popular Picks: Petite Sirah & Cabernet Sauvignon
22:00 Member-Exclusive Events & Approachable Sommeliers
24:00 Tasting Flight Options & Pricing
25:35 Visiting: Hours, Reservations, & Pet/Kid Policy
27:21 The Best Time to Visit: Veraison in July
28:38 Joining the Wine Club: The "Grand Induction"
31:49 Future Growth & Holiday Bundles
33:51 Why Augusta Vin Stands Out
35:34 Scott’s Tasting Notes: 2022 Estate Petite Sirah
37:25 How to Support the Podcast & Episode Wrap-up
40:00 Merchandise & Patreon Benefits
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