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 […]
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Washington State Wines Come to Austin
The winemakers of Washington State rolled into Austin today for a trade and media tasting, and what a tasting it was! The day began with a seminar moderated by Sean Sullivan of Wine Enthusiast magazine, presiding over a panel with Master Sommelier Craig Collins, Master Sommelier Greg Harrington, and Winemaker Juan Muñoz-Oca. The takeaway for […]
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. 10 to Jan. 17, 2018
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen Austin–Hosts Women and Wine on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 7 to 9 PM. The gathering will feature tastings of tap wines with food pairings. RSVP to Sarah@napaflats.com or text 512-9707423. $45 per guest. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Free Wine Tasting on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. This […]
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 […]
Falvo’s in Flight
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 […]