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 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Apr. 3 to Apr. 10, 2019
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy 6 samples of wine and hors-d’oeuvres for $25. The featured region of the month is Sonoma. Please call 512-474-1776 to RSVP. Siena Ristorante Toscana–Hosts Silver Oak and Twomey Wine Dinner on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from […]
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 […]
Falvo’s in Flight
Oh Daddy! This was a good one for Father’s Day. Scents of macerated strawberries and baking spices with a slightly hazy ruby color made me think of a Burgundy. But, this wine is all Cali from the Russian River Valley. With 5 years age, it showed a bit of mellowing of the color and a […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin June 6 to June 13, 2018
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy 6 different wines from the Central Coast of California paired with hors-d’oeuvres. $25 per person. Reservations are required by calling 512-474-1776. Lenoir–Hosts Food + Wine Pairing with Vintel on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 6 to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]