*Episode 76: Portree Cellars*
In Episode 76 of the Texas Under Vine podcast, we’re heading to the Hill Country to visit Portree Cellars, a winery with a steadfast commitment to the Lone Star State. We sit down with owner and winemaker Janet Miertschin to discuss the winery’s history and its identity as a 100% Texas producer. Janet shares the journey of building a brand that honors local agriculture and the vision that has shaped their welcoming tasting room experience.
The heart of this episode centers on a major milestone for the estate: their 7-acre vineyard is now coming into its own. After years of careful cultivation, Portree Cellars is officially serving estate wines produced directly from their own vines. Hear Janet’s perspective on the transition from grower to estate winemaker and what it means to offer guests a true "vine-to-glass" experience right in the heart of Texas.
*Portree Cellars (https://www.portreecellars.com/)*
05:15 Finding Portree Cellars in Hye, Texas
08:40 The Story behind the name "Portree"
09:12 Janet Miertschin's Art in the Tasting Room
16:15 What Grapes are Grown at Portree? (Estate Vineyard)
30:45 Food Pairings and the "Around the World" Dinner
40:35 Tasting Flight Options and Prices
54:05 Scott’s Library Pick: 2021 Mourvèdre
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
UC Davis (https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors/viticulture-and-enology)
Grape Camp (https://www.txwines.org/grape-camp/)
Texas Tech Winemaking Certificate Program (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/certificates/ve-cert-winemaking.php)
Kerrville Hills Winery (https://kerrvillehillswinery.com/)
Uplift Vineyard (https://upliftvineyard.com/)
Phillips Vineyard (https://phillipsvineyard.com/)
Friesen Cellars (https://friesencellars.com/)
Newsom Vineyards (https://newsomvineyards.com/)
Lahey Vineyards (https://laheyvineyards.com/)
Pepperjack Vineyards (https://www.pepperjackvineyards.com/)
*Texas Wine Lover*: https://txwinelover.com/
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