Discover why this "adult playground" (21+ only) is the perfect escape for wine lovers seeking a relaxing, unpretentious atmosphere under beautiful oak trees. We cover everything from their award-winning Mourvèdre to the unique "Wurst Wine" and what the future holds for this historic property.
Visit *Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (https://www.drycomalcreekvineyards.com/)*
00:00 Introduction to the Texas Wine Lover App
03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine
04:01 Overview of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards & New Braunfels
05:23 The History of the Vineyard & Franklin Houser
06:30 The Romero Family & Moving to 100% Texas Wine
07:51 The Story of Black Spanish (Lenoir) Grapes
09:50 Events, Food Trucks, and Live Music
10:14 Important Policy: 21 and Over Only
11:57 Interview with General Manager Sheila Legel
12:15 Sheila’s Journey into the Wine Industry
18:47 Evolution of the Winery: 1998 to Present
25:55 Exploring the Wine Menu: Favorites & Award Winners
28:01 Most Popular Wines: Tempranillo & Wurst Wine
30:16 Community Events & Hosting Private Groups
32:48 What to Expect During a Seated Tasting
36:34 Operating Hours & Pet Policy
40:02 Wine Club Details: The Silky & The Brahma
42:14 Future Plans: On-site Production & New Varietals
46:41 Scott’s Tasting Review & Library Bottle Selection
49:07 Closing Thoughts & How to Support the Podcast
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
International Sommelier Guild (https://www.internationalsommelier.com/)
Lost Draw Vineyards (https://lostdraw.com/)
William Chris Wines (https://williamchriswines.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 29 (https://texasundervine.com/episode/william-chris-vineyards-hill-country)
Hope Hospice (https://www.hopehospice.net/)
Connections (https://www.connectionsifs.org/)
Crisis Center of Comal County (https://www.crisiscenternb.org/)
My Sweet Basil (https://mysweetbasil.square.site/)
Oak Valley Vineyards (https://oakvalleyvineyards.com/)
Grapevine in Gruene (https://www.grapevineingruene.com/)
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*WT* - West Texas
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