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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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Wine Events of the Week–Austin Sep. 20 to Sep. 27, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday on September 20, 2017 from 4 to 10 PM. Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of rosé with live tunes starting at 6 PM. Texas Reds and Whites Tasting Room–Hosts Messina Hof Winery-Meet the Winemaker on Thursday September 21, 2017 from 5 to 8 PM. Meet Paul and Merrill […]
G’Raj Mahal–Aromatic White Wine Pairing Dinner
This past week we were fortunate to attend a wonderful wine pairing dinner at G’Raj Mahal. I had sadly not visited the restaurant since it moved into it’s brick and mortar location on Rainey Street, but I had been a fan of the food truck from the beginning. Aromatic whites are some of my favorites, […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
With my new pal, John Prager @pragerwinery. The family owned winery produces dry, still wines, but is known for their ports, which were made largely from traditional port varietals and some from Petit Sirah. The ports and late harvest Riesling were delicious. We also got to see a one hundred trillion dollar note from Zimbabwe […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
Abraxas @rsvnapa. A lovely Alsatian style blend of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling. Well balanced, aromatic with apples, pear and tropical fruit. This would pair great with a porch and a hot summer day. It was also really nice with the cheese and snack plate @rsvnapa. #falvosflights #napavalleylife #daydrinking #alsatian #mobile