Texas Hill Country Wine Industry

04/06/2026

THCW Grower Tailgate - Soil Microbes discussion, Texas A&M Viticulture Lab Tour & One Block Challenge Update

WHEN: Thursday, April 16

TIME: 3pm (1BC participants 2:30pm)

WHERE: Texas A&M Fruit & Viticulture Lab, 259 Business Court, Fredericksburg

TOPIC: Soil Microbes & A&M Lab Tour with One Block Challenge update

DETAILS:
- Soil Microbes discussion - please note that these topics are open discussions, there is no presentation by a speaker, be prepared to share, ask questions and participate
Texas A&M Lab tour with Jacy Lewis

- One Block Challenge update with Colleen Myles - 1BC participants arrive at 2:30pm to check in with Technical Team and get info about the Haney soil test. The team will remain onsite during the tailgate event to talk with existing members and anyone who would like to learn more as a prospective collaborator

COMPLIMENTARY for ALL Texas growers and wineries. This is a very casual event for industry members to gather, learn, network and discuss best practices and more.

RSVP: Complimentary, RSVP at the link below by April 10 to let us know you'll be there - https://forms.gle/rKuV4uCJdsB5zSyK8?mc_cid=6013e1aef3&mc_eid=UNIQID

03/19/2026

Schreiner University - Winemaking Workshop: Grape to Glass. Register NOW using the QR code below.

03/14/2026

Grower & Winery Seminar - Wildfire Prevention & Smoke Taint Management

WHEN: Friday, March 27

TIME: 9am-12pm (at the latest)

WHERE: Hye Meadow Winery - Wine Club Lounge

WHO: Texas vineyards and wineries - vineyard managers, winemakers, owners, GM's, or anyone else from your team

DETAILS:
- Wildfire Prevention Co - Live demonstration that walks through a real wildfire risk assessment on a property, followed by a discussion of mitigation strategies wineries can implement to reduce exposure, improve resilience and support insurability.

- Alicen Rouse, Scott Labs - Smoke taint management in the winery.

RSVP: Complimentary, RSVP at the link below to let us know you'll be there. https://forms.gle/DDaU5rRHJBeujDiS7?mc_cid=4deb464dbf&mc_eid=UNIQID

02/25/2026

Schreiner University is launching their Viticulture Certificate Program this spring! The class begins March 14, running through August and meeting on Saturdays twice a month from 9am-1pm. Open Enrollment is open now - https://schreiner.edu/academics/viticulture-certificate-program/

If you'd like more information on the class, check out the Virtual Info Session on Saturday, February 28 at 10am. See details on the flyer below and register using the QR code.

02/18/2026

THCW has a lot planned for 2026 - sign up for our Industry emails to receive information about THCW hosted and supported events throughout the year.

Events include: Grower Tailgates, Winemaker Tastings, Grower/Winery Field Days, Symposium and more.

Sign up for our Industry newsletter to receive information about THCW hosted and supported events throughout the year. Events include: Grower Tailgates, Winemaker Tastings, Grower/Winery Field Days, Symposium and more.

02/09/2026

You're Invited: THCW Grower Tailgate

WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 3pm
WHERE: Texas Hills Vineyard
WHAT: Spray programming & pruning refresher plus taste Texas Hills Vineyard estate wines

Casual events for growers to have conversations on the suggested topic, share best practices, catch up, network and taste wines from Hill Country AVA vineyards.

Complimentary events, open to ALL Texas growers.

RSVP HERE - https://forms.gle/aK8n8mpVBB1uYkxJ7

01/28/2026

Want to present at the 2027 Hill Country Wine Symposium? Or have a suggested speaker or topic?

Complete the 2027 Symposium Session Proposal Form by Friday, February 20 to be evaluated by the THCW Symposium Committee for the 2027 agenda.

https://forms.gle/BVbrJgD2pS4SehEU6

12/30/2025

Clock’s Ticking! Two Weeks Left to Register for the 2026 Symposium.

There are only two weeks left to secure your spot at the 2026 Hill Country Wine Symposium—our biggest industry gathering of the year! If you’ve been planning to join fellow winery professionals, growers, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration, now is the time to register. Spots are filling quickly, and this is your last chance to guarantee access to the education, connections, and opportunities that make this event a cornerstone for the Texas wine community. Don’t wait—register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Texas wine.

https://texashillcountrywineries.org/products/2026-hill-country-wine-symposium

12/08/2025

Wine, Dine, Celebrate & Network at the 2026 Symposium

Register now and join us for the 12th Annual Welcome Reception, THCW Scholarship Awards, THCW Industry Awards, Winemaker Dinner (separate ticket) PLUS 4 Wine Tasting sessions, 18 Educational sessions and MORE!

https://texashillcountrywineries.org/collections/all/products/2026-hill-country-wine-symposium

11/19/2025

2026 Symposium SAVINGS EXTENDED through Black Friday! Register your team now to save $50/person.

Register Now -

This highly anticipated event spans two immersive days, offering an array of engaging seminars, enlightening lectures, and thought-provoking panel discussions. With over 20 sessions meticulously curated across three dedicated tracks—Vineyard, Winery, and Business, —the Symposium provides a compr...

10/30/2025

To celebrate the end of harvest, the THCW Grower | Winemaker Committee would like to invite you to a Post Harvest Grower | Winemaker Tailgate. Join fellow growers, winemakers, vineyard managers and cellar staff to discuss the 2025 Harvest, what was learned and more.

WHAT: Grower | Winemaker Post Harvest Tailgate – casual afternoon gathering to discuss the 2025 harvest

WHO: Growers, Winemakers, Vineyard Managers, Cellar Staff, Owners

WHEN: Tuesday, November 18

TIME: 3pm

WHERE: William Chris Vineyards – meet in the winery to start

Bring a bottle of wine to share with your fellow growers and winemakers

RSVP by Friday, November 14 - https://forms.gle/apfXiargUBwM7dex5