Get ready to expand your knowledge of the Lone Star State's thriving wine scene! In Bonus Episode 7 of the Texas Under Vine podcast, we sit down with Kelsey Kramer, the Director of Education at the Hill Country Wine Academy. Join us as Kelsey shares the fascinating history of how this educational powerhouse got started and provides insights into their compelling vision for making comprehensive and accessible wine education available to enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Learn about their passion for elevating wine knowledge in Texas and beyond.
We dive deep into the variety of course offerings available through the Hill Country Wine Academy, exploring how they cater to different levels of wine expertise. A special highlight of this episode is the discussion around their unique "Texas Wine Ambassador" certification course. Kelsey explains how this specialized program was developed to immerse students in the distinct qualities and challenges of Texas wine production, offering a truly local perspective on what makes winemaking here so special. Whether you're looking to start a wine career or simply deepen your appreciation for Texas wine, this episode is an enlightening listen.
*Hill Country Wine Academy (https://www.hcwineacademy.com/)*
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
William Chris Vineyards (https://williamchriswines.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 29 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-029-hc-william-chris-vineyards)
Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) (https://www.wsetglobal.com/)
High Street Wine Co. (https://www.highstreetwine.com/)
Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium (https://texashillcountrywineries.org/products/2025-hill-country-wine-symposium)
Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa (https://www.cartercreek.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 53 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-053-hc-carter-creek-winery-resort-and-spa)
HEB (https://www.heb.com/)
TexSom (https://texsom.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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