In this episode, we discuss:
The story behind Ron's passion for Tempranillo.
The award-winning Hill Country Sauvignon Blanc that almost wasn't.
A sneak peek at the massive new tasting room and kitchen opening in 2026.
The "Get Together" Bordeaux Blend—Texas' first premium large-scale boxed wine.
Visit *Ron Yates (https://www.ronyateswines.com/)*
00:00:11 Introduction to Texas Wine Lover App
00:03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine
00:04:22 The journey of Ron Yates: From Spain to Texas Wine
00:05:40 Purchasing Spicewood Vineyards
00:07:07 The focus of Ron Yates Wines on the 290 Wine Road
00:08:21 Why Tempranillo is the heart of the winery
00:09:05 The story of the award-winning Hill Country Sauvignon Blanc
00:10:25 Sneak peek: The brand new tasting room & kitchen (Coming 2026)
00:11:42 Breaking the stigma: The "Get Together" Premium Boxed Wine
01:01:14 Wine Club details and membership benefits
01:05:21 Future plans and improving the customer experience
01:12:35 Season 3 wrap-up and what's coming in Season 4
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Fall Creek Vineyards (https://fcv.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 38 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-038-hc-fall-creek-vineyards)
Sandy Roads Vineyards (https://sandyroadvineyards.com/)
Spicewood Vineyards (https://www.spicewoodvineyards.com/)
Becker Vineyards (https://www.beckervineyards.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 54 (https://texasundervine.com/video/becker-vineyards-hill-country)
Pedernales Cellars (https://www.pedernalescellars.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 55 (https://texasundervine.com/video/pedernales-cellars-hill-country)
William Chris Vineyards (https://williamchriswines.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 29 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-029-hc-william-chris-vineyards)
Friesen Vineyards (https://friesencellars.com/pages/friesen-vineyard)
Farmhouse Vineyards (https://www.farmhousevineyards.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 47 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-047-hp-farmhouse-vineyards)
Newsom Vineyards (https://newsomvineyards.com/)
Lost Draw (https://lostdraw.com/)
Cathedral Mountain Vineyard (https://www.cathedralmountainvineyard.com/)
Tatum Cellars (https://www.tatumcellars.com/)
Duchman Family Winery (https://www.duchmanwinery.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 43 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-043-hc-duchman-family-winery)
Phillips Vineyard (https://phillipsvineyard.com/)
Signor Vineyards (https://www.signorvineyards.com/)
Adega Vinho (https://adegavinho.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 35 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-035-hc-adega-vinho)
Calais Winery (https://calaiswinery.com/)
Tablas Creek (https://tablascreek.com/)
The Austin Winery (https://www.theaustinwinery.com/) Also check out TUV Episode 40 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-040-hc-the-austin-winery)
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