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. […]
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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 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 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Dec. 6 to Dec. 13, 2017
The Austin Winery–Hosts Date Night on Wednesday December 6, 2017 from 4 to 10 PM. Get a cheese plate, a bottle of select wine and a sweet treat for $30. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Tour D’Italia Wine Tasting on Thursday December 7, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. This free tasting will feature wines from Sicily, […]
Falvo’s in Flight
I first met these luscious Texas whites at Texsom courtesy of Matt McGinnis and Mike McHenry, owner of Wedding Oak wine. I fell in love pronto. I’m a sucker for a Rhône white and you couldn’t make me happier than to give me a gorgeous full bodied Roussane and tell me that it’s from Texas. […]
Falvo’s in Flight
We discovered this Botani Old Vines Moscatel at G’Raj Mahal and paired it last night with a spicy clam sauce pasta and melon and prosciutto. This is a fascinating, fully dry Moscatel from Malaga. The nose reminded me of the pink plastic container of facial powder with a big puff inside that my grandmother had […]
Spicewood Vineyards–Texas Hill Country
If you are a wine lover in Central Texas, you need to make a visit to Spicewood Vineyards. Spicewood is less than an hour’s drive from Austin and makes for a sweet way to spend an afternoon. The property sits just off highway 71 in Spicewood, Texas and includes 32 acres planted with vines. The […]