It’s summer in Texas, and the best way to spend a hot day is with a bottle of chilled white wine and your favorite food. Pedernales cellars makes some of my favorite Texas whites, and I’m going to pair them with delicious dishes for you to enjoy. One of my favorite things about the world […]
Texas Hill Country wine
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 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Dec. 5 to Dec. 12, 2018
Osteria Pronto–Hosts Orin Swift Wine Dinner on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 6:30 to 10 PM. Enjoy a fabulous five-course meal paired with wines from esteemed St. Helena producer, Orin Swift. Register here. For additional information or to RSVP by phone or email call Joni Grossman at 512-608-4489 or email: Joni.Grossman@whitelodging.com. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts 1/2 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Oct. 3 to Oct. 10, 2018
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy 6 samples of wine and hors-d’oeuvres for $25. The featured region of the month is Argentina. Please call 512-474-1776 to RSVP. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 4-7 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin July 11 to July 18, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Free Wine Tasting on Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Join me, Heather Falvo, certified sommelier for a free tasting of Italian wines on the patio. We will be pouring Prosecco, Soave and Chianti Classico Riserva. Hill Country Galleria–Hosts July Wine Walk on Thursday, July 12, 2018, from […]
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
Summer is coming!!! This pair from Lewis Wines should be on the ready in your fridge. Swim spot is a refreshing blend of Albariño and Blanc du Bois, a grape developed to thrive in the Texas climate and to resist the deadly Pierce’s disease. The 2016 Parr Mourvèdre Rosé is simply delicious and packed with […]
Falvo’s in Flight
Did you ever think you would see a botrytized wine from Texas? Botrytis is utilized throughout the world in order to produce several iconic dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji Aszu. The fungus, also known as “Noble Rot,” causes the skins to become porous and allows the grapes to dehydrate and thus concentrate the […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Feb. 7 to Feb. 14, 2018
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 […]
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 […]