I’m joined by legendary Texas winemaker John McPherson and General Manager Derek Stutz. Jon shares his incredible journey—from growing up in the industry as the son of pioneer Clinton “Doc” McPherson to his years in California and his return to shape the future of Texas wine. We also dive into Carter Creek’s unique offerings, including their onsite vineyard featuring new PD-resistant varietals, their award-winning sparkling wines, and the full resort experience.
Whether you're a fan of Tempranillo Rosé or curious about the history of the High Plains, this episode is a deep dive into the passion and perseverance behind one of the Hill Country’s premier destinations.
*Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa (https://www.cartercreek.com/)*
00:00:11 The Essential Texas Wine Lover App & Website
00:03:06 Welcome to Season 3 of Texas Under Vine
00:04:23 Introducing Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
00:08:30 Vineyard Spotlight: Innovative PD-Resistant Varietals
00:09:27 Tasting Notes: Sparkling Wines & Port-Style Selections
00:11:48 Interview: John McPherson’s History in the Wine Industry
00:15:11 The Evolution of Texas Viticulture & Varieties
01:48:12 How to Support the Podcast: Patreon & Merchandise
Become a Patreon of Texas Under Vine and get access to bonus content, like photo galleries from the episode, video walkthroughs of the location, and sneak peek videos of where I'm headed next for future episodes! (https://www.patreon.com/texasundervine)
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Llano Estacado Winery (https://www.llanowine.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 49 (https://texasundervine.com/episode/llano-estacado-winery-high-plains)
McPherson Cellars (https://www.mcphersoncellars.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 48 (https://texasundervine.com/episode/mcpherson-cellars-high-plains)
Thornton Winery (https://www.thorntonwine.com/)
Carter Estate Winery & Resort (https://www.carterestatewinery.com/)
South Coast WInery & Resort (https://www.southcoastwinery.com/)
Callaway Winery (https://callawaywinery.com/)
L. A. Cetto (https://lacetto.mx/)
Lahey Vineyards (https://www.laheyvineyards.com/)
Messina Hof Winery (https://messinahof.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 42 (https://texasundervine.com/episode/messina-hof-winery-east-texas)
Grape Creek Vineyards (https://www.grapecreek.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 30 (https://texasundervine.com/episode/grape-creek-vineyards-hill-country)
UC-Davis (https://www.ucdavis.edu/)
Val Verde Winery (https://valverdewinery.com/)
Sagmor Vineyard (https://sagmorvineyard.com/)
WSET (https://wset.com/)
Peach Tree Inn & Suites (https://thepeachtreeinn.com/)
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*Texas Regions Guide (see the Texas Under Vine website for map):*
(https://texasundervine.com/episode-region-map)
*CT* - Central Texas
*ET* - East Texas
*GC* - Gulf Coast
*HC* - Texas Hill Country
*HP* - Texas High Plains
*NT* - North Texas
*ST* - South Texas
*WT* - West Texas
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