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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 1H 10M

Janet and Mark Miertschin of Portree Cellars

from This Is Texas Wine · host Janet Miertschin, Mark Miertschin, Shelly Wilfong

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On episode 112, I sit down with Janet and Mark Miertschin, owners of Portree Cellars in the Texas Hill Country. This boutique winery has been very well received by critics and guests since opening two years ago. Listen to find out how Mark and Janet's many skills create something special at Portree Cellars. But first, Texas wine news includes a weather situation, plans for a major North Texas winery to open its first "destination vineyard", international recognition for several wineries, and more. Thanks for listening! Cheers ya'll!

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