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 Sicilia DOC red.  FREE.
  • Antonelli’s Cheese Shop–hosts a Cheese Date Night class.  They will offer a guided tasting of cheese, charcuterie and chocolate.  And, it’s BYOB!  They will have a list of suggested pairings in the shop.  $4 for the set ups or corkage for beverages.  Tickets are $110 each and available in link.  Friday April 21, 2017 from 6-8PM.
  • House Wine–hosts happy hour and wine tasting with sommelier Blake Ethridge.  Happy hour from 5-7 PM Friday April 21, 2017.  A flight of three wines will be served with complimentary charcuterie and cheese.  $7 glasses also available during happy hour.
  • Austin Wine Merchant–hosts free tastings every Saturday from 12-3 PM with occasional weekday tastings.  Sign up for their mailing list to receive regular updates.  Highly recommended to expand your wine knowledge.

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