Barron Wiley sits down with Andy and Missy from Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, Texas for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes their winery a true Hill Country destination. They cover the vineyard's off-the-beaten-path appeal, their growing "mini-zoo" (including miniature Longhorns!), back-to-back Business of the Year wins from both the Boerne and Comfort Chambers, and how they rallied during the floods to feed first responders. Andy and Missy also share exciting news about their upgraded kitchen, two newly hired culinary-trained chefs, and the launch of Thursday/Friday Steak Nights. The conversation wraps with a deep dive into their winemaking philosophy — led by master winemaker Pat Johnson — and the special role Singing Water plays in the local community: mentoring young employees, hosting proposals, and creating lifelong memories for families across the Texas Hill Country.

0:00 — Welcome & intro to Singing Water Vineyards

0:16 — Andy & Missy welcomed; California-style summer weather

0:33 — Three ways to get to the vineyard; local insider routes

0:49 — "This is where the locals go" — Hill Country vs. Fredericksburg

1:20 — Community vibe: neighbors, families, regulars

1:47 — Family-friendly atmosphere; well-behaved kids & dogs welcome

2:19 — Scenic drives to the vineyard; wildlife sightings

2:31 — The mini-zoo: donkeys, goats, and miniature Longhorns

3:36 — Business of the Year awards from Boerne & Comfort Chambers

4:10 — Storm chaos & the awards ceremony mix-up

4:58 — Feeding first responders during the floods; community concerts

5:45 — New kitchen upgrade; two culinary-trained chefs join the team

6:27 — Launch of Thursday & Friday **Steak Nights**

6:49 — Menu options: filet, salmon, and shareable tomahawk steak

7:26 — Food + wine pairing philosophy; 5,000 years of wisdom

7:45 — Chef Debbie (Flamingo Street) and Chef Mason Grimes (CIA San Antonio)

9:14 — Investing in employees; the vineyard as a training ground

9:32 — Young workers: three generations of teens coming through

10:21 — Teaching life skills: checking accounts, clocking in, integrity

11:25 — Proposals every weekend — former young guests returning

11:58 — Tagline idea: "Pouring into families and marriages for 30 years"

12:38 — "We're in God's country" — the spiritual feel of the place

12:52 — The wines: master winemaker Pat Johnson's story

13:38 — Pat's philosophy: "Go where the grape tells me to go"

14:15 — Cellar master Jordan Flanagan; the winery team

14:34 — Bold reds & crisp whites: Texas wine evolution

15:49 — Closing: live music, steak nights, booking events, listener invite

16:31 — Andy's personal invite to come out this weekend

Original Air Date:  June 27th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley