Johnson City

And here are your winners.

Carter Creek Winery Resort and Spa in Johnson City had their 2025 Plateau White win awards.

Jacqueline Rene Wine snagged three of the 12 slots with her 2024 Syrah, her 2025 Grenache Rose and her 2025 Pickpool.

Elisa Christopher Wines came in with her 2025 Sparkling Pickpool Blanc.

Arch Ray Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas gets the music lineup started for the weekend with Woody Eastman on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. Deshane Sellers in Gainesville, Texas will have Joy Love on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 3 to 6 p.m. Rossini Vineyards in Rockwall, Texas will have Brett Morrison on stage Friday, October 2nd at 6pm.

Blue Oshers Winery in St. Joe, Texas will let Ryan Riley assume the musical duties on Saturday, October 3rd from 1.30 to 4.30pm. Bell Springs Winery in Dripping Springs, Texas will have Chris Donahue on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 4 to 7pm.

Carter Creek Winery in Johnson City, Texas will have Justin McFarlane on stage Friday, October 2nd at 6 p.m. Fiesta Winery in LaMita, Texas will let Rich Stope rock the house on Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. Michael Ross Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas will have Andy Garcia on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m. West Sandy Creek Winery in Richards, Texas, will have Byron Haney on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by Pickett on Sunday, October 4th from 2 to 5 p.m. My Stone Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas will have Josh Dowd on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. Torna Locks Winery in Burnett, Texas will have Wake Eastman on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m. William Chris Vineyards in High, Texas has a fantastic music lineup for the weekend, starting with Hunter Billingsley on stage Friday, October 2nd from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by Anthony Wright on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. as well.

Spicy Loops will close out the set on Sunday, October 4th from 1 to 4 p.m. Augusta Venn Winery in Fredericksburg also has a great music lineup for the weekend, beginning with Fallon Franklin on stage Friday, October 2nd from 3 to 6 p.m., followed by John David on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 12 to 3 p.m. Monty Rose will take the stage on Saturday, October 3rd from 3.30 to 6.30 p.m., followed by Jeff Wood on stage Sunday, October 4th from 12 to 3 p.m. Ryan Lawless will grace the stage on Sunday, October 4th from 3.30 to 6.30 p.m. Busted Oak Cellars in Carmine, Texas will let Bill Picard grace the stage on Friday, October 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by the Magpies on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 5 to 8 p.m. Dan Whitaker will take the stage on Sunday, October 4th from 2 to 5 p.m. Eden Hill Winery and Vineyard in Salina, Texas will have Steve Selinsky on stage Saturday, October 3rd from 6 to 9

Now, before we get to the episode itself, I've got a few upcoming events that I wanna make sure that you have marked down on your calendars.

First off, we have the Texas Wine Jam, which is gonna occur in Johnson City hosted by Vinovium, and that's gonna be on October 17th.

So keep that event in mind.

Great wine, great music.

It's a really fun event that I've been a part of before.

Unfortunately, I can't make it this year, but that shouldn't stop you.

Make sure you get out there and visit Johnson City for the Texas Wine Jam on October 17th.

Also, the weekend after that, we're talking about the great Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival for 2026.

So gather up a group of your best buds, bring a big appetite and stroll along charming Hassel Street and celebrate everything that makes the community of Bridgeport, Texas so special.

For more information and ticket purchases to this event, visit Taste Bridgeport at Eventbrite.com. Join 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard in Johnson City for their 6th Annual Worst Wine Festival event happening on Saturday, September 26th at 2 p.m. You'll indulge in the perfect pairing of mouth-watering Bavarian and Texas bratwurst, deliciously paired with 100% Texas-grown wines, all while enjoying local music by the swinging Dutchmen and the Klarensteins.

Whether you're a festival seeker, Texas wine connoisseur, a food lover or simply looking for a great time out, stop by Johnson City and join 12 Fires Winery and raise a glass to good company, great music and wonderful flavors of the fall.

For more information about this event, visit their website at 12fires.com. Head on over to High Metal Winery in High, Texas for their Time Travelers of the Lost Vintages Scavenger Hunt wine tasting event on Saturday, September 26th.

At this Hill Country Wine Scavenger Hunt, you will embark on an unforgettable journey through some of the region's finest wineries.

For more information and ticket purchases to this event, visit their website at KalahariResorts.com. And those are your wine events for the weekend.

Stay tuned for your music lineup for the weekend up next.

Blue Ostrich Winery in St. Joe, Texas gets the music lineup started for the weekend with Paul Terrell on stage Saturday, September 26th from 1.30 to 4.30 p.m. Barron's Creek Vineyards in Fredericksburg, Texas will have Dual Vino on stage Saturday, September 26th from 1 to 4 p.m. Fortunato Winery in Providence Village, Texas will have Tony Blakely on stage Friday, September 25th from 6.30 to 9.30 p.m. Rossini Vineyards in Rockwall, Texas will let Brandon Stevenson rock the house on Friday, September 25th at 6 p.m. Carter Creek Winery in Johnson City, Texas will have Mitchell Crane on stage Friday, September 25th at 6 p.m., followed by Gage Fleming on stage Saturday, September 26th at 6 p.m. as well.

So gather your friends, bring your appetite and stroll along charming Housel Street and celebrate everything that makes the community of Bridgeport, Texas special.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit TasteBridgeport at Eventbrite.com. 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard in Johnson City is having their sixth annual Worst Wine Fest on Saturday, September 26th at 2 p.m. Come on out and indulge in the perfect pairing of mouthwatering Bavarian and Texas catered bratwurst paired perfectly with 100 percent Texas wines.

Whether you're a festival seeker, a Texas wine connoisseur, a food lover, or simply looking for a great time, the 6th Annual Worst Wine Festival is the place to be.

For more information about this event, visit their website at 12fires.com. Also, remember that tickets are now on sale for the Texas Blue Bonnet Wine Trail Passport event, which is happening on October 1st through November 30th.

The Shane Sellers in Gainesville, Texas will have Stephen Pride on stage Saturday, September 19th from 3 to 6 p.m. Kai Simone Winery right there in Spring Branch, Texas will let Nathaniel Mitchell rock the house on Saturday, September 19th from 8 to 10 p.m. Arch Ray Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas will have Andy Garcia on stage Saturday, September 19th from 4 to 7 p.m. Dry Comel Creek Vineyards in New Braunfels, Texas will have David Russell on stage Saturday, September 19th from 2 to 5 p.m.

Followed by Owen Stroud on stage Sunday, September 20th from 2 to 5 p.m. as well.

Carter Creek Winery and Resort in Johnson City, Texas will have Graham Hempstead on stage Friday, September 18th at 6 p.m., followed by the Bakersfield, Texas band on stage Saturday, September 19th at 6 p.m. as well.

La Via State Winery in Blanco, Texas will let Ruth Stith assume the musical duties on stage Saturday, September 19th from 1 to 4 p.m. Solara Estate Winery in Dripping Springs, Texas will have Raul Ochoa on stage Saturday, September 19th from 3 to 5 p.m. Michael Ross Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas will have Justin McFarlane on stage Saturday, September 19th from 2 to 5 p.m. Perronale Cellars in Stonewall, Texas will have James Hearn on stage Saturday, September 19th from 1 to 4.30 p.m. West Sandy Creek Winery in Richards, Texas will have Gabe Wutan on stage Saturday, September 19th from 12 to 6 p.m., followed by Jacob Furr on stage Sunday, September 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. And Wimberley Valley Winery in Driftwood, Texas will close out the music lineup for the weekend with the Wimberley Valley Big Band on stage Saturday, September 19th at 7.30 p.m. And that's your music lineup for the weekend.

I bought...

Went out to a, a, a distillery in this place called Johnson City, and, and saw, uh...

Went to this place called Garrison Brothers, uh, where they take you through a tour and show you how the bourbon's made.

And I was just telling these guys, got hooked up with these dudes that were there.

Mm-hmm.

And then you have these cities, uh, smaller cities on the, on the, uh, on the outside.

A lot of vineyards around here, a lot of distilleries, and, and this is w- this was one of them, a place called Johnson City because Lyndon B. Johnson was born there.

Right.

Tourism is destroying their way of life, particularly wine-based tourism.

Just on the 30-mile stretch of highway from Johnson City into Fredericksburg, you have the highest concentration of wineries in all of Texas.

This 290 wine trail out here outside of Fredericksburg is number two in the nation behind Napa Valley now.

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Uh, Jeep Heritage, this is according to an article in The Drive.

Jeep Heritage, a vintage Jeep parts and restoration operation based in Johnson City, Texas, is about 50 miles from Austin, is moving facilities.

And rather than move all their inventory, they're offering a 50% off normal price reduction.

So they have complete frames, axles, trim-