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What is Come Over October?
Come Over October is a campaign created by wine journalist Karen MacNeil, in partnership with public relations & communication veterans Gino Colangelo and Kimberly Noelle Charles DipWSET under the trio’s mission-driven company, Come Together. The campaign encourages friends, family and colleagues to “come over” during the month of October to share wine and to celebrate friendship and in-person connection.
Come On Over, Y’all!
Texas is in full support of this campaign and has come together for Come Over October! But we’ve added our own Texas twist: Come On Over Y’all!
Spearheaded by TDA’s Uncork Texas Wines, the Come Over October and Texas “Come On Over Y’all” initiative is supported by Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association, Texas Hill Country Wineries, Texas Wine Growers and Texas Fine Wine. The collective group and its wineries and vineyards will promote the Come Over October campaign as part of Texas Wine Month and celebrate the role of wine in community, culture and lifestyle.
For Consumers
Get Involved
Follow @uncorktexaswines, @texashillcountrywine, @texas_wine, @texasfinewine, and @txwinegrowers to learn more about the wineries and vineyards that call Texas home.
Use the hashtag #ComeOverOctoberYall and #ComeOverOctober.
Visit wineries during the month of October and take lots of pictures, make sure to tag the wineries and use both hashtags when posting on social media
For Wineries
Participation Ideas
Social Media campaign using #ComeOverOctober and #ComeOnOverYall with Texas COO logo (provided by TDA)
Share COO posts by TDA, THCW, TFW, TWGGA, TWG and more
Promote COO as part of your Texas Wine Month activities
Encourage wine enthusiasts to host parties, dinners, gatherings at home and enjoy conversation and community around Texas wine
Encourage people to share photos/videos during October, using COO hashtags to be entered into a drawing for Texas wine, THCW passports and more
Come Over October
List of Events
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1700 N. Congress Ave.
11th Floor
Austin TX 78701
11th Floor
Austin TX 78701
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1700 N. Congress Ave.
11th Floor
Austin TX 78701
11th Floor
Austin TX 78701
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1700 N. Congress Ave.
11th Floor
Austin TX 78701
11th Floor
Austin TX 78701
Sustainable Use of Water Resources
• Drip irrigation for up to 90% efficiency
• Use of climatological data and soil moisture monitoring for precision
Soil Health
• Management of over 1,300 soil types
• Use of cover crops and controlled vegetation to prevent erosion and enhance biodiversity
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to reduce environmental impact
• Grape variety selection aligned with regional conditions, including disease-resistant hybrids
Efficient Winery Design and Energy Savings
• Energy-efficient equipment
• Waste reduction through optimized processes
Waste and Water Management in Wineries
• Recycling, composting, and reuse of water during production
• Local sourcing and support of regional labor
Case Study
Camminare Noir in Texas Vineyards
Texas vineyards are testing disease-resistant grape varieties like Camminare Noir to combat Pierce’s Disease while maintaining wine quality. This approach reduces the need for chemical interventions and demonstrates how innovation supports long-term sustainability.
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