In this episode, we discuss:
The transition from Washington state to the 290 Wine Trail.
The "High Five" Estate Vineyard (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Syrah).
Their signature Brunello-style Sangiovese aging process.
The "Live Well" workshop series: Wine, Cooking, Gardening, and Entertaining.
Visit Covington Cellars: *https://www.covingtoncellars.com*
Support Valor Dogs: *https://valorservicedogs.org/*
00:00 Intro: Texas Wine Lover App & Exploring Texas
03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine: Episode 75
04:01 Introduction to Covington Cellars & Cindy Lawson
05:37 The Dual-State Concept: Washington Heritage & Texas Fruit
06:40 High Five Vineyard: Estate Grapes & Elevation
08:01 The "Rough House" Wine: Supporting Valor Dogs
08:43 In-House Culinary Program & Wine Pairings
10:05 Interview with Cindy Lawson: From BP to Winemaking
12:55 Moving from Woodenville to the Texas Hill Country
16:18 Why Choose Hye, Texas?
20:41 Winemaking Style: Old World & Minimal Intervention
23:51 Challenges & Rewards of the Texas Industry
25:51 Flagship Varietals: Cabernet Franc & Sangiovese
28:36 Live Music & Events at the Tasting Room
29:38 Tasting Options: From Mixed Flights to "North of 90"
33:11 Customizable Wine Club & Dedicated Vineyard Rows
38:05 Future Growth: "Live Well" Workshop Series
41:42 What Sets Covington Cellars Apart?
42:33 Scott’s Tasting Experience & Episode Wrap-up
45:41 Support the Podcast: Patreon & Merchandise
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
UC Davis (https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors/viticulture-and-enology)
CIA California (https://www.ciachef.edu/cia-california/)
Chateau Ste. Michelle (https://www.ste-michelle.com/)
Atlas Vineyard Management (https://www.atlasvm.com/)
Untamed Wine Estates (https://www.untamedwines.com/)
Blackmon Wines (https://blackmonwines.com/)
William Chris Vineyards (https://williamchriswines.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 29 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-029-hc-william-chris-vineyards)
Valor Service Dogs (https://valorservicedogs.org/)
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