Owners Kim and Kurt Henderson share the story of revitalizing this historic 25-year-old estate vineyard. We dive into their recent success winning Top Texas Wine at the 2025 Houston Rodeo Uncorked!, their transition to 100% estate-grown wines, and their commitment to sustainability with "no-till" farming and baby doll sheep. Whether you’re looking for a world-class Barbera, a refreshing Rosé lemonade, or a scenic Hill Country tasting room, Peters Prairie is a must-visit destination.
Visit *Peters Prairie Vineyard (https://www.petersprairievineyard.com/)*
00:00:11 Introduction: The Texas Wine Lover App
00:03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine
00:04:01 Mason, Texas: The Upcoming Hickory Sands AVA
00:04:43 Winning "Top Texas Wine" at the 2025 Houston Rodeo
00:05:15 25 Years of History: The Roots of Peters Prairie
00:06:52 The New Estate Tasting Room and Vineyard Experience
00:08:29 Historic Name: Major Peters and Fort Mason
00:08:59 Sustainability: No-Till Farming and Baby Doll Sheep
00:09:55 Interview begins with Kim (Owner) and Katie (GM)
00:10:30 Kim’s Journey: From CPA to Vineyard Owner
00:13:35 Breaking into Houses? Finding the Vineyard for Sale
00:17:36 Revitalizing 25-Year-Old Vines
00:22:35 Designing the Brand New Tasting Room
00:32:58 Sparkling Roses and the Famous Rosé Lemonade
00:41:14 The Story Behind the Roadrunner Leather Label
00:46:27 Live Music and Event Information
00:58:55 Tasting Review: Award-Winning 2019 Barbera
01:00:42 Supporting the Podcast via Patreon
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Kiepersol Vineyard & Winery (https://www.kiepersol.com/)
Canada Family Vineyard (https://www.canadafamilyvineyard.com/)
Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition (https://www.rodeohouston.com/rodeo-uncorked-wine/international-wine-competition/)
Robert Clay Vineyards (https://robertclayvineyards.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 34 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-034-hc-robert-clay-vineyards)
Bending Branch Winery (https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 23 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-023-hc-bending-branch-winery)
Fly Gap Winery (https://flygapwinery.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 39 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-039-hc-fly-gap-winery)
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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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