It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Free Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 5 to 7 PM. Join certified sommelier, Heather Falvo (me!) for a free tasting of Italian wines on the patio. Travis Heights Wine & Spirits–Hosts May Free Weekly Wine + Spirit Tastings on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM. Join […]
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Wine Events of the Week–Austin Apr. 17 to Apr. 24, 2019
The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas–Hosts The More You Know About Malbec on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 for two sessions at 4 to 5:30 PM and 6 to 7:30 PM. Join wine educator Mark Rashap for a lively discussion about the origins of and the modern expression of the grape while sampling sips of […]
Bonny Doon–“Le Cigare Volante”
Have you heard the story of “Le Cigare Volante?” Well, it’s a good one in American wine lore. In 1984, Randall Graham of Bonny Doon Vineyards produced his first vintage of this French named wine. His inspiration came from Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône Valley. Randall discovered that grapes grown in the warm, Mediterranean climate […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin May 30 to June 6, 2018
3 Ten ACL Live–Hosts The Wine Down on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, from 5 to 8 PM. Enjoy tastings of Charles Smith Wines while listening to the Sour Notes play a set. Bites will be provided by Trace and there will be a pop-up shop by Modcloth. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Vini d’Alta Quota on Thursday, […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Apr. 4 to Apr. 11, 2018
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 […]
Falvo’s in Flight
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 […]
Charles Krug Winery-Napa Valley, California
The Charles Krug Winery is truly a Napa Valley institution. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug produced some of California’s first varietally labeled wine, established the St. Helena Viticultural Association and opened the Valley’s first tasting room in 1882. The winery was purchased in 1943 by the family of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi. Brothers Peter Sr. […]
Kunin Tasting Room-Santa Barbara, California
My apologies in advance regarding the detail and the accuracy of this post. Kunin was the last of an entire day’s tasting starting at noon in Santa Barbara. It also happened to be within the 4 days after the 2016 election which had significantly traumatized both myself and my best friend and travel companion, Shannon. […]
Kalyra Tasting Room-Santa Barbara, California
Kalyra’s tasting room exists in perhaps the funkiest corner of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Just across the train tracks, you are greeted by a surfboard sporting the Kalyra logo. Inside, the ceilings are low and the lights are dim. Patrons gather around the central, almost round wine bar in the tiki themed tasting room. I […]