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 […]
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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 […]
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. 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 […]