Master the Art of Texas Wine: Inside the Hill Country Wine Academy
Texas Under VineMay 14, 202501:19:26

Master the Art of Texas Wine: Inside the Hill Country Wine Academy

In this bonus episode, Wine Guide Scott sits down with Kelsey Kramer, the Director of Education for the Hill Country Wine Academy. Whether you’re a professional looking for WSET Level 1 or 2 certifications or a casual enthusiast wanting to understand Texas terroir, this episode breaks down how the Academy is making wine education approachable, entertaining, and deeply rooted in the Lone Star State. Discover the "Texas Wine Ambassador" program and learn how to better your relationship with the wine in your glass.

*Hill Country Wine Academy (https://www.hcwineacademy.com/)*

00:00:11 Exploring the Texas Wine Lover App
00:03:06 Introduction to Texas Under Vine with Wine Guide Scott
00:04:01 Bonus Episode 7: Enhancing Your Wine Journey
00:06:03 The Evolution of Hill Country Wine Academy
00:07:31 WSET Certifications and Global Standards
00:08:21 Texas Wine Ambassador Certification Details
00:09:20 Short Form Courses: Food Pairing and Aging Wine
00:11:25 Interview with Kelsey Kramer
01:04:58 What Sets Hill Country Wine Academy Apart
01:07:35 How to Book Classes and Join the Newsletter
01:10:07 Scott’s Experience with WSET and Ambassador Courses
01:14:06 How to Support the Podcast and Get Merchandise

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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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