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 […]
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Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 15 to Nov. 22, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday with half off Italian wines on Wednesday November 15, 2017 from 4-10 PM. Four Italian bottles will be offered at half off and select Italian appetizers will be available for $5 during happy hour. Live music starts at 6 PM. The Austin Winery–Hosts Date Night on Wednesday […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 1 to Nov. 8, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday with half off Italian wines on Wednesday November 1, 2017 from 4-10 PM. Four Italian bottles will be offered at half off and select Italian appetizers will be available for $5 during happy hour. Live music starts at 6 PM. III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts Crown Jewels Wine […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Oct. 4 to Oct. 11, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday with half off Italian wines on Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 4-10 PM. Four Italian bottles will be offered at half off and select Italian appetizers will be available for $5 during happy hour. Live music starts at 6 PM. III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts $25 Australian Wine […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Sep. 6 to Sep. 13, 2017
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts $25 Wine Tasting on Wednesday September 6, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. Taste six Spanish wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. Call to reserve spot at (512) 474-1776. G’Raj Mahal–Hosts Rosé Pairing Dinner on Wednesday September 6, 2017 from 7:30 to 10 PM. Enjoy a six course meal of spicy Indian […]
Falvo’s in Flight
Another fabulous meal @collideaustin The esquites stole the show with perfectly charred corn kernels, cotija cheese crumbles, pickled Serrano peppers and cilantro. The side of chipotle cream was divine! Shawarma and the cauliflower salad were also delicious with the vino verde. […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin July 12 to July 19, 2017
Twin Liquors at Hancock Center–Hosts a Spanish Wine 201 Class on Wednesday July 12, 2017 from 6:30 to 8 PM. Explore the wines of the Ribera and Rueda Regions. FREE, but must RSVP with number of guests to store7@twinliquors.com. Cru Second Street–Hosts their Summer Wine Chat on Wednesday July 12, 2017 from 6 to 7:30 […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin June 7 to June 14, 2017
III Forks–hosts a monthly wine tasting on Wednesday June 7, 2017 from 5-7 PM at the downtown location. $25 per person for a tasting of six South African wines and small bites. Fixe–hosts Biale Vineyards Daily Social Tasting on Thursday June 8, 2017 from 5-7 PM. Tickets are $10 and available in link (make a […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Apr. 5 to Apr. 10, 2017
Wine Down Wednesday–at the Arboretum April 5, 2017 from 6-8 PM. Visit four wine stations for tastings while sampling hors oeuvres and listening to live music. Details available in link. The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas–hosts their annual Rare and Fine Wine Auction at the JW Marriot on April 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM. […]
Sylvain-New Orleans
I have had this gastropub on my radar for several years based on recommendations of local friends. I am so glad we finally made it. Sylvain sits in the heart of the French Quarter on Chartres Street. Located in a carriage house built in the 1700’s, the atmosphere feels a bit dark and stormy with […]