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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 1H 3M

Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Estate Winery

from This Is Texas Wine · host Shelly Wilfong, Zachary Raines

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On episode 110, in addition to recapping Texas wine news, I'm sharing an interview with Zachary Raines, head winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery in Fredericksburg. Zachary's wines have been earning top medals at wine competition and receiving praise from critics. We talk through how he ended up in Texas, parallels between Paso Robles and Texas wine industries, and how he approaches winemaking at Augusta Vin. Cheers y'all!

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