Wine Events of the Week-Austin Feb.12 to Feb. 19, 2017

Austin Wine Merchant–offers tastings of dry red Wines from the Douro River Valley in Portugal on Saturday February 18, 2017. 12-3 PM, FREE.
Olive and June–features a three or five course pasta tasting menu to celebrate their fifth anniversary through February 28. Free glass of bubbles included with each purchase. Reservations available via link.
The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas–sponsors an educational tasting of Loire Valley Wines on Wednesday, February 15 from 4 to 7:30 PM. $40 for members and $55 for non-members. Tickets available via link.
Bubbles and Buckets–at the TRIO restaurant Four Seasons. Every Thursday through March 2, 2017. Enjoy their juicy fried chicken paired with a split of Champagne and side of compressed watermelon for $25.
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.