Cork Crew Q&A with Texas Winemaker, Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars
Air Date: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
We are switching things up this week and doing things a little differently!
Every month with the Cork Crew I host a virtual community event and in September I had the pleasure of bringing Texas winemaker, Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars, into the Cork Crew for a Q&A! Wait! Texas produces wine?! Yes you read that right! Texas does produce wine and I wanted to share this conversation with you and give you an exclusive sneak peek into the Cork Crew Virtual Tasting Club! Join me as I chat with Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars. After earning his civil engineering degree and working his “big boy job,” as he calls it, for a couple years, Andrew found himself being pulled back toward the passion he’d cultivated for growing grapes and making wine. Andrew believes that Texas can produce the highest quality wine, as high quality as anywhere in the world. And once you try his wines, you’ll have a hard time arguing with that. In this episode, Andrew dives into the importance that farming has in Texas winemakin as well as how the continental climate affects the growing conditions in Texas year after year. He also explains how it differs grape growing in different areas of the state from the Hill Country to the High Plains (two of Texas’ AVAs). Discover why Texas is better off growing grapes like Picpoul and Viognier over more popular varieties like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio! Gain insight on the misconceptions surrounding Texas wines. Are they flawed? Are they too sweet? Well, Andrew has all of the answers during this conversation! If you are ready to be inspired to try wines from Texas press play and listen in! Episode Highlights:
Have you joined the Cork Crew?! The Cork Crew Tasting Club is a community of people that enjoy drinking and learning about wine. It's like a book club...but with wine! Each month I’ll select two styles of wine for us to focus on. We’ll then have a virtual tasting party to explore those wines along with a community event to learn from professionals in the wine community. Use code WINE101 to get your first month free! Learn more about the Cork Crew here - https://www.corkandfizz.com/thecorkcrew Connect with me: Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/ Email - [email protected]
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6/21/2025 07:51:31 am
Since June is African American Music Appreciation Month, I made a list of my favorite Black - artist songs across decades and genres like jazz, classical, R&B, etc. The month’s challenge, the Dance & Draw Party, encourages your students to listen to songs by Stevie Wonder, Etta James, etc., and choose to either dance or draw to express how the music makes them feel, as music deeply moves us and can even change history. 6/21/2025 07:51:51 am
June being African American Music Appreciation Month, I compiled a list of beloved songs by Black artists from different musical worlds. This month’s Dance & Draw Party challenge hopes your students will listen to songs like those by Scott Joplin and Destiny’s Child, and decide whether to dance or draw to show their feelings for the music, as it has a profound impact and can shape history. 6/21/2025 07:52:28 am
In June, African American Music Appreciation Month, I’ve put together a list of my favorite songs from Black artists in various genres. The Dance & Draw Party challenge this month asks your students to listen to songs by greats like Stevie Wonder and Etta James, and pick between dancing and drawing to respond to the emotions the music stirs, for music affects us deeply and can influence history. 6/21/2025 07:52:59 am
As June is African American Music Appreciation Month, I sat down and made a list of favorite Black - artist songs in jazz, pop, etc. The month’s Dance & Draw Party challenge aims to have your students listen to tunes from Scott Joplin and Destiny’s Child, then choose to dance or draw based on how the music makes them feel, since music has a powerful impact and can change the course of history. Given that June is African American Music Appreciation Month, I created a list of my top Black - artist songs across different musical styles. The Dance & Draw Party challenge this month wants your students to listen to songs by well - known artists and decide whether to dance or draw to express their response to the music, as music touches us deeply and can leave a mark on history. 6/21/2025 07:53:55 am
With June being African American Music Appreciation Month, I made a list of great songs by Black artists in diverse genres. The Dance & Draw Party challenge this month invites your students to listen to songs from Stevie Wonder, Etta James, etc., and choose to either dance or draw to convey their feelings about the music, as it moves us in a significant way and can alter historical events. 6/21/2025 07:54:22 am
In the African American Music Appreciation Month of June, I’ve made a list of my favorite songs by Black artists in multiple musical genres. The month’s Dance & Draw Party challenge encourages your students to listen to songs like those by Scott Joplin and Destiny’s Child, and pick between dancing and drawing to show their reaction to the music, because music impacts us deeply and can even change the historical narrative. This sounds super interesting! I'm always curious about new wine regions, and Texas wine definitely feels like a hidden gem. Looking forward to learning more about it, especially from Andrew Sides and how he's exploring the Hill Country to the High Plains. Great topic! 7/31/2025 08:25:50 pm
This sounds like a fantastic Q&A! I'm really intrigued by the idea of Texas wine being a 'hidden gem' and 'best kept secret.' It's great to see a spotlight on winemakers like Andrew Sides and the unique regions like Hill Country and High Plains. Can't wait to read more about this exciting discovery! 8/21/2025 05:50:04 am
I'm always curious about local gems, and a Q&A with Andrew Sides from Lost Draw Cellars, especially exploring the Hill Country to High Plains, sounds super interesting. Can't wait to read about this 'best kept secret'! 8/22/2025 02:50:19 am
This Q&A with Texas Winemaker Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars sounds fantastic! I'm excited to uncover the 'hidden gem' of Texas wine, truly a 'best kept secret.' Exploring the journey from Hill Country to High Plains promises to be incredibly insightful. Can't wait! 8/28/2025 07:26:44 am
Texas wine, who knew? Andrew Sides turned civil engineering into serious winemaking with Lost Draw Cellars. His take on Texas terroir—from Hill Country to High Plains—and why Picpoul and Viognier thrive there is eye-opening. 9/9/2025 11:39:37 pm
It’s eye-opening to learn that Texas isn’t just about boots and BBQ—the insights into its grape-growing regions and why varieties like Picpoul and Viognier thrive here really flipped everything I thought I knew. 10/23/2025 08:28:35 am
This sounds super interesting! I'm always curious about 'best kept secrets' in wine, and Texas wine definitely feels like one. Exploring the journey from the Hill Country to the High Plains with Andrew Sides sounds like a great way to learn more about this hidden gem. Can't wait for this Q&A! Leave a Reply. |
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