Note: This episode was recorded following the significant flooding in Central Texas. Please consider supporting local relief efforts as we stand "Texas Strong" together.
Visit *Majek Vineyard & Winery (https://www.majekvineyard.com/)*
00:00 Introduction to Texas Under Vine
01:13 Special Message: Central Texas Flood Relief & Community Support
03:13 Welcome to Episode 64: Journey to the Gulf Coast Region
04:02 The Majek Family History: From Czechoslovakia to Schulenberg
05:30 Vineyard Insights: Growing Black Spanish Grapes & Overcoming Disease
06:29 The Meaning Behind the Cardinal Mascot
07:30 More Than Wine: Food, History Book Clubs, and On-site B&B
08:50 Interview with Lynn Majek, CEO and Founder
09:20 Lynn’s Path from Marketing to Viticulture
12:50 The Motto: Serving a "Damn Good Glass of Wine"
14:50 Vineyard Operations and Sourcing High Plains Grapes
19:10 Exploring the Wine Portfolio: Cardinal’s Crown & Varietals
24:45 A Hub for Travelers Between Houston and San Antonio
26:30 Hospitality: Events, Catering, and Local Painted Churches
33:00 Tasting Room Experience: Flights and Food Pairings
35:50 Visitor Information: Hours and Group Reservations
38:45 Wine Club Details and Distribution
42:00 Future Outlook: Focusing on Quality and Customer Experience
47:20 Post-Interview Tasting: Sampling the Cardinal Series
49:40 A Personal Note: Shifting the Podcast Donation Drive to Flood Relief
51:30 How to Support the Podcast: Ratings and Reviews
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Becker Vineyards (https://www.beckervineyards.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 54 ()
William Chris Vineyards (https://williamchriswines.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 29 ()
Messina Hof Winery (https://messinahof.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 42 ()
Blue Ostrich Winery & Vineyard (https://blueostrich.net/)
Painted Church Tours (https://www.schulenburgchamber.org/painted-churches)
Pecos Grill (https://www.pecosgrillingco.com/)
Liquid Town (https://www.liquidtown.com/)
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill (https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/corpus-christi/dining/republic-of-texas)
Splashway (https://www.splashway.com/)
Whistling Duck Winery & Vineyards (https://www.whistlingduckwinery.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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