We sit down with owner *Sharon Beeram* and Tasting Room Manager *Chris Joyce* to discuss their fascinating journey into Texas viticulture. You'll hear about their "miracle harvest"—an incredible yield that occurred just one year after planting—and why they choose to serve their estate red wines at cellar temperature to perfectly combat the Texas heat.
*In this episode, we cover:*
- The unique story behind the name "BeeMaRosa".
- Their estate-grown varietals: *Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Tannat*.
- The philosophy of "fun education" in the tasting room.
- How BeeMaRosa captures the intimate, boutique feel of the Pacific Northwest right here in Central Texas.
*Visit BeeMaRosa Winery:*
📍 Belton, TX (Across from the Bell County Exposition Center)
🌐 https://beemarosa.com/
00:00 – Intro: The Secret to Chilling Reds
00:24 – Recommendation: The Texas Wine Lover App & Website
04:15 – Welcome to Episode 78 / Upcoming Texas Wine Events
06:27 – Discovering BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery in Belton, TX
07:35 – Vineyard Overview: Varietals and Layout
08:31 – The 2022 "Miracle Harvest"
08:50 – Why BeeMaRosa Serves Reds at Cellar Temperature
09:33 – The "Fun Education" Tasting Room Philosophy
10:40 – The Rose Garden Oasis off the I-35 Corridor
11:23 – Interview Begins: Sharon Beeram & Chris Joyce
11:57 – Guest Wine Journeys: From the PNW and California to Texas
13:03 – Building the First Winery in Belton
16:17 – History of the Property and Planting the Vineyard
17:38 – Soil Analysis and Varietal Selection
20:25 – Behind the 7-Ton Miracle Harvest
22:51 – What Does "BeeMaRosa" Mean?
23:49 – Sourcing Fruit and the 2024 Wine Lineup
26:33 – Providing a Diverse Wine Menu for Every Palette
55:16 – Patreon Benefits: Behind-the-Scenes & Video Walkthroughs
56:12 – Closing & How to Connect with Texas Under Vine
*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Barons Creek Vineyards (https://baronscreekvineyards.com/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)
Salado Winery (https://saladowinery.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 37 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-037-ct-salado-winery-co)
Valley Mills Vineyards (https://www.valleymillsvineyards.com/) - Also check out TUV Episode 31 (https://texasundervine.com/video/episode-031-ct-valley-mills-vineyard)
*Texas Wine Lover*: https://txwinelover.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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