Dr. Becker shares how a quiet retreat turned into a world-class winery, the early days of "bootstrapping" with used equipment, and his pivotal role in making Viognier the signature white wine of Texas. We also explore the winery’s deep connection to French culinary arts, their beautiful lavender fields and flower gardens, and what you can expect from their famous Chef’s Table events.
Join us for a conversation about passion, team-building, and the pursuit of making Texas wine that stands among the best in the world.
Visit *Becker Vineyards (https://www.beckervineyards.com/)*
00:00:11 Essential Tool: The Texas Wine Lover App
00:03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine
00:04:01 Introduction to Becker Vineyards & Dr. Richard Becker
00:07:10 The Origin Story: Bringing Viognier to Texas
00:10:59 The Chef’s Table & Food-Wine Pairing Philosophy
00:12:14 Interview: Dr. Becker on Medicine, History, and Wine
00:25:13 Deep Dive into Viognier & Texas Terroir
00:46:19 Post-Interview: Tasting the 2021 Mourvèdre
00:50:50 How to Support the Show: Patreon & Merchandise
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Grape Creek Vineyards (https://www.grapecreek.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 30 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-030-hc-grape-creek-vineyards)
Wildseed Farms (https://www.wildseedfarms.com/)
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*ET* - East Texas
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*HC* - Texas Hill Country
*HP* - Texas High Plains
*NT* - North Texas
*ST* - South Texas
*WT* - West Texas
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