Wine Events of the Week–Austin Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, 2017

  • Italic–Hosts Italian Wine Social on Wednesday October 25, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM.  Enjoy Italian wine selections, Aperol Spritz cocktails, pizza and mini foccacia sandwiches.  Tickets are $15 at Eventbrite prior to event or $20 at the door. 
  • Antonelli’s–Hosts Public Event for Women: Wine & Cheese Tasting at Antonelli’s sponsored by the Junior Austin Woman’s Club on Wednesday October 25, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  Multiple tasting of cheese and wine will be offered for $20 for JAWC members and $20 for non-members.  RSVP and payment information available on Facebook event.
  • Texas Reds and Whites Tasting Room–Hosts Fall Creek Vineyards–“An evening with Sergio Cuadra” on Wednesday October 25, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM.  Sergio is the director of winemaking at Fall Creek Vineyards and will be presenting six of his wines.  Contact Martha Fischer 737-703-5540, info@texasredsandwhites.com for additional information.
  • It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Italian Gems Wine Tasting on Thursday October 26, 2017 from 5-7 PM.  Certified Sommelier, Heather Falvo (me!) will be pouring three Italian wines from various regions.  Free. 
  • The University of Texas Club–Hosts Cakebread Wine Dinner on Thursday October 26, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  A five course, chef prepared dinner will be paired with Cakebread wines.  $65 per person, reservations required. Call 512.477.5800 to RSVP.
  • Mattie’s–Hosts Hirsch Vineyards Fall Wine Dinner on Thursday October 26, 2017 at 7 PM.  Jasmine Hirsch will guide a five course dinner paired with Hirsch Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.  $165 per person.  Advance tickets required via link. 
  • III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts Texas Wine Tasting on Thursday October 26, 2017 from 7 to 10 PM.  40+ Texas wines will be available for tasting with appetizers.  $40 per person.  Call to RSVP: (512) 474-1776.
  • Tony C’s Avery Ranch–Hosts Bertani Italian Wine Dinner on Thursday October 26, 2017 from 7 to 10 PM.  A four course meal will be served with pairings by Bertani wines.  Call 512-255-9463 for reservations. Dinner is $55 per person.
  • The ABGB–Hosts Wine & Cheese Pairing at Fermentation Fest on Saturday October 28, 2017 from 3 to 4 PM.  Enjoy a guided wine and cheese tasting with Sommelier Kelsie Pennington of Republic National Distributing and cheese mongers from Antonelli’s Cheese.  Cost is $20 per person and tickets are available in link.
  • 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.
  • It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Sunday Brunch with Firriato on Sunday October 29 from 11 AM  to 3 PM.  Enjoy Sunday brunch with a guided pairing by the COO of Firriato Wines, Federico Lombardo di Monte Iato. 
  • Nightcap–Hosts Burgers and Burgundy on Sunday October 29, 2017 from 5 to 10 PM.  Made to order burgers will be paired with a selection of Burgundies.  Also offering $6 glasses of house wine. 

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