Wine Events of the Week–Austin Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, 2018

  • Fixe–Hosts 3rd Anniversary Happy Hour on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 from 5 to 7 PM.  A special tasting of Robert Biale Vineyards wines paired with bites from the kitchen will be offered.  The event will benefit Austin’s Center for Child Protection.  Tickets are $15 with a $15 donation to the Center for Child Protection.  Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 512-888-9133 or booking online.
  • It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Tuscan Sangiovese Tasting on Thursday, February 1, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM.  This free tasting will feature three Sangiovese based wines. 
  • Vine Vault–Hosts Gamble Family Wine Dinner Benefiting Napa Disaster Relief on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.  A four course dinner will be paired with wine from the Gamble Family, who have been farming vines in the Napa Valley for 100 years.  Tickets are  $150 and available in link.
  • La Matta Apertivo Austin–Hosts a tasting of Firriato Wines with Marco Scapagnini on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6 to 7:30 PM.  Welcome the newest Italian sandwich shop to the Eastside and taste some fantastic Italian wines.  RSVP to apertivoaustin@gmail.com.
  • 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.
  • 827 Ray’s Kitchen and Cellar–Hosts Monthly Sensory Wine Experience on Tuesday February 6, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Join sommelier and research scientist Tatiana Short as she instructs on how to use all of the sense to explore different varietals found throughout the world.  Tickets are $40 and available at Eventbrite.
  • III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM.  Enjoy 6 samples of wine from and hors-d’oeuvres for $25.  The featured region of the month is France.  Please call 512-474-1776 to RSVP. 
  • Max’s Wine Dive–Hosts Lorenza Rosé Launch Galentine’s Party on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 5 to 7 PM.  Bring your gal pals and taste Lorenza Rosé brought to you by mother/daughter duo Michelle Kearney and Michelle Ouellet of Lorenza Wines.

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