A private tasting under the redwoods and next to a cherry tree in bloom was a beautiful way to start our day. The drive through the redwood forest from Saratoga alone was worth it. But, we also got to taste some gorgeous Beauregard Vineyards wines, all made from grapes sourced within miles of the tasting […]
Falvo’s in Flight
A head trained, cane pruned vine above the tasting room at Ridge Vineyards Montebello. You can see the bits of decomposed Franciscan green stone mixed with clay and loaf at the base of the vine and behind it to the left. This lays atop fractured limestone. It is here, at approximately 2300-2600 feet that the […]
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 […]
Frappato? How Would You Know?
I opened a bottle of Frappato this evening, hoping to tell you all about this little-known grape from Sicily and found that the one I had simply did not conform to the Frappatos that I had previously known. The first time I had a Frappato, I was jazzed. It was a cool, new grape for […]
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 […]
Falvo’s in Flight
This bottle was my favorite pick from The Austin Wine Merchant Wines of South Africa Tasting yesterday. We were fortunate to pick up the last bottle of the Villion Henning 2016 Chenin Blanc that was in stock. Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted varietal in South Africa, occupying approximately 20% of acreage under vine. […]
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 […]