Leave it to Austin to turn a sleepy food and wine festival into a massive party. I had last attended the festival (which was then called the Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival) many years ago when you could still buy an individual ticket to the Grand Taste. It was held on Sunday afternoon […]
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Wine Events of the Week-Austin May 3 to May 10, 2017
Twin Liquors–at Hancock Center will host a “Run for the Rosé” tasting from 5:30-8 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. FREE and open to the public. Central Standard–hosts Dina Mondavi, co-founder of Michael Mondavi Family Estate Wines on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 7 to 10 PM. A five course menu with pairings will be […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Apr. 26 to May 3, 2017
3Ten–hosts the Wine Down on Wednesday April 26, 2017 from 5-8 PM. Dreaming Tree Wines, and bites by Alimentari 28 will be served while Jonathon Terrell plays. Italic–-hosts a FREE Paolo Scavino tasting in the cafe from 4:30-6:30 PM on Thursday April 27, 2017. Four wines from the Scavino Estate in Piedmont, Italy will be […]
Charles Krug Winery-Napa Valley, California
The Charles Krug Winery is truly a Napa Valley institution. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug produced some of California’s first varietally labeled wine, established the St. Helena Viticultural Association and opened the Valley’s first tasting room in 1882. The winery was purchased in 1943 by the family of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi. Brothers Peter Sr. […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Apr. 20 to Apr. 26, 2017
Vespaio–hosts a five course Italian dinner paired with wines from Bruno Rocca of Barbaresco. $150, reservations by phone at 512-441-6100. Thursday April 20, 2017. It’s Italian Market–hosts a Tour D’Italia tasting this Friday April 21, 2017 from 6-8PM at the shop. They will offer samples of Vernaccia DOCG from Tuscany, Montepulciano DOP from Abruzzo, and […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Mar. 4 to Mar. 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. […]