Winemaker Profile Archives

Angela Moench Winemaker Profile

Published on December 1, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

We talk to Angela Moench who is the co-owner and winemaker at Stone House Vineyard in Spicewood, Texas Read More

Seth Martin Winemaker Profile

Published on October 27, 2014 | Updated on August 13, 2026 by Jeff Cope 2 Comments

Seth Martin is the co-owner, winemaker, and viticulturist at Perissos Vineyard and Winery in Burnet, Texas. With the large estate vineyard, the wines produced at Perissos are mostly Estate wines. We had the chance to ask Seth Martin questions about this background and philosophy of winemaking.

Robert H. Fritz Winemaker Profile

Published on September 29, 2014 | Updated on July 10, 2026 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Robert H. Fritz is the winemaker and co-owner at Solaro Estate now with two locations. The primary winery is located in Dripping Springs and a new Urban Winery is in Houston. Solaro Estate has been winning many awards with their Texas wines including wines from their large estate vineyard. Robert Fritz answered our questions aboutRead More

Robert Nida Winemaker Profile

Published on July 28, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope 2 Comments

Robert Nida is the winemaker at Compass Rose Cellars. Compass Rose is one of the more recent wineries in the Texas Hill Country Wineries and with a new tasting room located in Hye, Robert Nida is ready to show off his winemaking skills. Robert answered our questions about his background and winemaking. What did youRead More

Penny Adams Winemaker Profile

Published on June 30, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope 2 Comments

Penny Adams is the winemaker at Wedding Oak Winery located in San Saba. In the two years Wedding Oak Winery has been opened, they have been racking up medals for their wine at wine competitions. Penny answered our questions about her background and winemaking. What did you do before becoming a winemaker (if anything)? I’ve beenRead More

Allan Fetty Winemaker Profile

Published on June 2, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Allan Fetty is the co-owner and winemaker at Westcave Cellars. Along with his wife Margaret, they also have a beautiful vineyard near the winery. Allan took the time to answer our questions about himself and winemaking. What did you do before becoming a winemaker (if anything)? I worked in the semiconductor industry, initially as anRead More

Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett Winemaker Profiles

Published on April 28, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope 5 Comments

This month we get two winemakers profiled from William Chris Vineyards, owners and winemakers Bill Blackmon and Chris Brundrett. Both winemakers provided answers to our questions.

Jeff Ivy Winemaker Profile

Published on March 31, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Jeff Ivy is the winemaker at Hye Meadow Winery which recently become a new member of the Texas Hill Country Wineries. Jeff answered our questions about himself and winemaking.

Sergio Cuadra Winemaker Profile

Published on February 24, 2014 | Updated on June 25, 2023 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Sergio Cuadra is the new winemaker at Fall Creek Vineyards who started last August, 2013. Sergio came to Texas from Chile and owners Ed and Susan Auler are very excited to have him on board. Sergio was happy to answer our questions about himself and winemaking. What did you do before becoming a winemaker (if anything)?Read More