III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy at least 6 different wines from Sonoma California. $25 per person. Reservations are required by calling 512-474-1776. The Arboretum–Hosts April Wine Down Wednesday on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 6 to 8 PM. Check in next […]
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Wine Events of the Week–Austin Mar. 28 to Apr. 4, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Cocktail Tasting Featuring Spirits of Il Contratto on Thursday, March 29, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Join Al Fini, proprietor of It’s Italian Cucina to explore three cocktails made with spirits from Il Contratto, a Piedmont wine house that has been producing fine wine and spirits for 150 years. Enjoy 3 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Feb. 28 to Mar. 7, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Piedmont Wines Tasting on Thursday, March 1, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Join me, Heather Falvo certified sommelier, and Al Fini, proprietor of It’s Italian Cucina to explore three wonderful wines of Piedmont. We will be pouring a Gavi, a Gringnolino and a Barbera d’Asti. If you have traveled to Italy, […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Feb. 7 to Feb. 14, 2018
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy 6 samples of wine from and hors-d’oeuvres for $25. The featured region of the month is France. Please call 512-474-1776 to RSVP. Max’s Wine Dive–Hosts Lorenza Rosé Launch Galentine’s Party on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, 2018
Fixe–Hosts 3rd Anniversary Happy Hour on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 from 5 to 7 PM. A special tasting of Robert Biale Vineyards wines paired with bites from the kitchen will be offered. The event will benefit Austin’s Center for Child Protection. Tickets are $15 with a $15 donation to the Center for Child Protection. Reservations […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Jan. 24 to Jan. 31, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Tour d’Italia Tasting on Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. This free tasting will feature Italian Prosecco, Barbera d’Alba, and Primitivo del Salento. Hills of Lakeway Country Club–Hosts Silver Oak & Twomey Wine Event on Friday, January 26, 2018, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Silver Oak & Twomey Wines […]
Washington State Wines Come to Austin
The winemakers of Washington State rolled into Austin today for a trade and media tasting, and what a tasting it was! The day began with a seminar moderated by Sean Sullivan of Wine Enthusiast magazine, presiding over a panel with Master Sommelier Craig Collins, Master Sommelier Greg Harrington, and Winemaker Juan Muñoz-Oca. The takeaway for […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Jan. 17 to Jan. 24, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Sicilian Wine Dinner on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 7 to 9 PM. Marco Scapagnini will lead a guided tasting of Firriato wine perfectly paired with delicious dishes created by chef, Al Fini. $125 per person, call It’s Italian Cucina for reservations at 512-482-8655. The Austin Wine Merchant–Hosts a free tasting in […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Jan. 10 to Jan. 17, 2018
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen Austin–Hosts Women and Wine on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 7 to 9 PM. The gathering will feature tastings of tap wines with food pairings. RSVP to Sarah@napaflats.com or text 512-9707423. $45 per guest. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Free Wine Tasting on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. This […]
Discover Agiorgitiko with Skouras 2012 Saint George Nemea
Have you ever had an Agiorgitiko? Can you say Agiorgitiko? It’s not as hard as it looks, Ah-your-yee-tee-ko. There, you’ve got it! The grape is named after St. George, a Christian martyr born to Greek parents who became a Roman soldier. Where would you find an Agiorgitiko? That would be in the Peloponnese region of […]