Owners Michael and Rosann Mitrione, along with veteran winemaker Tim Drake, share their "wine first" philosophy—focusing on high-quality High Plains fruit and patient barrel aging before even opening their doors. Learn about their eco-friendly tasting room built into a hillside, their approach to dry Texas wines, and why their 2021 Tannat is a must-try platinum medal winner.
Visit *Michael Ros Winery (https://michaelroswinery.com/)*
00:00:11 Introduction to the Texas Wine Lover App
00:03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine with Scott
00:04:01 Meet the owners and winemaker of Michael Ros Winery
00:05:45 Why they chose the Fredericksburg wine tourism route
00:06:20 Designing the eco-friendly "Italian Piazza" tasting room
00:07:31 The "Wine First" philosophy: Production before the tasting room
00:08:22 High Plains vs. Hill Country: Varietals and low-yield focus
00:10:25 Interview starts: Rosanne and Tim's wine journeys
00:13:17 Tim Drake’s background: From Washington State to Texas Wine Lab
00:19:28 The vision for the consumer experience in Fredericksburg
00:24:34 Building into the hillside and the Italian Piazza inspiration
00:27:38 Establishing the vineyard in 2018 and production in 2021
00:34:25 Why they focus on wine education and dry wine styles
00:36:55 Location: Finding the winery off Old San Antonio Road
00:40:08 The story behind the name "Michael Ros"
00:42:12 Deep dive into the vineyards: High Plains and estate fruit
00:51:10 Upcoming releases: Sparkling wine and Super Tuscan blends
01:06:10 What to expect: Tasting flights and elevated experiences
01:10:58 Wine Club details and member perks
01:13:17 Future growth plans for the property
01:21:04 Post-interview tasting: The award-winning 2021 Tannat
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Chateau Ste. Michelle (https://www.ste-michelle.com/)
Flat Creek Estate (https://flatcreekestate.com/)
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*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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