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 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Jan. 3 to Jan. 10, 2018
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, January 3, 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 Napa Valley. Vote on your favorite wine to be featured on the III Forks menu for January. Please call 512-474-1776 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Dec. 27, 2017 to Jan. 3, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Pinots of Italia Wine Tasting on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. This free tasting will feature Pinot Noir wines from Sicily, Piedmont and Venezia-Giulia. The Austin Wine Merchant–Hosts a free tasting in the shop every Saturday from 12 to 3 PM. Highly recommended to expand your wine knowledge. […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Dec. 20 to Dec. 27, 2017
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts North & South Tasting on Thursday, December 21, 2017, from 5 to 7 PM. This free tasting will feature wines from the Veneto, Trentino, and Puglia. Con’ Olio (Arboretum)–Hosts Holiday Wine Tasting on Saturday, December 23, 2017, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. Enjoy samples of sparkling wine to pair with your holiday […]
Texas Hill Country Wine Tour–Day One
Need a quick getaway from Austin for a romantic weekend, girls weekend, or solo weekend? More importantly, do you need great wine? If so, Highway 290 from Dripping Springs to Fredericksburg has got you covered. Did you know that the Texas Hill Country is now the second most visited wine region in the country just […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Dec. 13 to Dec. 20, 2017
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen Austin–Hosts Women and Wine Holiday Get Together on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from 7 to 9 PM. The gathering will feature wine with chocolate and cheeses pairings for $40 per person. RSVP sarah@napaflats.com or TEXT 512-970-7423. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Wines of Piedmont Tasting on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 5 to […]
Falvo’s in Flight
What a beautiful way to start my three day Texas Hill Country Wine Tour than with this Lewis Wines Terry County Red Wine. This is made from 100% Mourvèdre with the grapes sourced from Lost Draw Vineyards. It opens with candied red fruits, plums and dried leaves on the nose and tastes like a cherry […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Dec. 6 to Dec. 13, 2017
The Austin Winery–Hosts Date Night on Wednesday December 6, 2017 from 4 to 10 PM. Get a cheese plate, a bottle of select wine and a sweet treat for $30. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Tour D’Italia Wine Tasting on Thursday December 7, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. This free tasting will feature wines from Sicily, […]
Falvo’s in Flight
I’ve been sitting on this 2012 Tignanello by Marchesi Antinori for several months waiting to make the perfect Italian pairing. How did I do? The meatballs were made with sweet Italian sausage, ground beef and bathed in Rao’s Homemade Marinara. Broccoli rabe with garlic, shallot and lemon zest and grilled polenta with basil oil and […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 2017
Baretto–Hosts Catena Zapata Wine Tasting on Wednesday November 29, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Enjoy four Catena Zapata wines of Argentina paired with an Argentinian tasting menu for $35 per person. For reservations please email: info@barettoatx.com. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Sicily Meets Sardinia Wine Tasting on Thursday November 30, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. […]