How Women Are Changing the World of Wine by Reclaiming the Vine

Wonder Women of Wine advocates for gender equality and diversity in the wine industry

"...lead sommelier on the opening team, under wine director Vilma Mazaite. She proceeded to work as a Four Seasons..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

How Austin Restaurants Are Leading the Trump Era Resistance

Economically culture-jamming the new administration

"...Barley Swine, Abby Love of Dai Due, and sommelier Vilma Mazaite) to benefit SAFE Austin, a coalition of nonprofits..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...Food + Wine’s executive wine editor Ray Isle, sommelier Vilma Mazaite, and author Mark Oldman. Tickets for the festival..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

New Staff at laV, Sunday Roast at Gardner

Daily Austin food news

"...Nell in Aspen. Former head sommelier Nick Barb replaces Vilma Mazaite (also an alumna of The Little Nell) as..."

Nov. 11, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The Take-Out

All the same

"...have been announced led by former laV wine director Vilma Mazaite and barbecue wizard Aaron Franklin. They are sure..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Food Column by Brandon Watson

Chef Shuffles at Texas French Bread, laV

Today's local food news

"...for the all-female team of wine director and sommelier Vilma Mazaite, executive chef Allison Jenkins, and Janina O'Leary, laV..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Apis and Congress Get Truffled

Today's Austin food news

"...Vilma Mazaite is getting a new gig and Austin is..."

Oct. 20, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...on the Green: Be sure to congratulate wine director Vilma Mazaite and interim executive chef Janina O'Leary of laV..."

July 18, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Via 313 and laV Receive National Honors

Local temples to pizza, wine named best in America

"...serious wine destination under the leadership of advanced sommelier Vilma Mazaite. In the August issue of Wine Enthusiast, laV..."

June 30, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Monday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news: Cinco de Mayo edition

"...all female executive team of beverage director and sommelier Vilma Mazaite, executive chef Allison Jenkins, and pastry chef Janina..."

May 4, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part Two

Innovative vegetables and vertical integration

"...Ranch 616, we lined up in hopes of seeing Vilma Mazaite (master sommelier at laV) and her seminar on..."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...friend and mentor of laV sommelier and managing partner, Vilma Mazaite. Tickets are $115; make necessary reservations by phone..."

March 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food and Wine Festival Talent Announced

Tickets for foodie fête go on sale today

"...& Wine executive wine editor Ray Isle, laV sommelier Vilma Mazaite, and author Mark Oldman..."

Jan. 21, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Janina O'Leary, paired with reasonably-priced pours chosen by sommelier Vilma Mazaite. Relax in the wine bar for an event..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Take-Out: August 8

Your guide to the weekend's best bites

"...Resorts; Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due; Allison Jenkins and Vilma Mazaite of LaV; Daniel Olivella of Barlata; Casey Wilcox..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Life Is Sweet

Three talented restaurant professionals run the show at LaV

"...Vilma Mazaite stands before a sea of onlookers, preparing her..."

May 9, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

LaV

A new contender for Austin’s best restaurant

May 9, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Citywide 86'd Preliminary Rounds Complete

Four cooks move forward into final round

"...The judges for this round were Vilma Mazaite, advanced sommelier and managing partner of LaV; Home..."

May 6, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

The scoop at AF&WF, and sad news for breakfast taco lovers

"...panels. Same with Paul Qui, Bryce Gilmore, David Bull, Vilma Mazaite, Allison Jenkins, Aaron Franklin, Janina O'Leary, David Alan..."

May 2, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2014 Austin Food & Wine Festival Recap

Only one thing missing from the best fest yet

"...LaV sommelier Vilma Mazaite was not only full of pertinent information but..."

May 1, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

How Do I Food & Wine Festival?

An Austin Food & Wine Fest newbie retraces her steps

"...de Femme,” a seminar on female winemakers led by Vilma Mazaite, the sommelier and managing partner at LaV. She..."

April 28, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Top Picks for Oenophiles at AF&WF

Wine gurus Mark Oldman and Ray Isle sure to attract big crowds

"...adult beverage presentations will be presented by local experts. Vilma Mazaite of laV will talk about women in the..."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Restaurants scramble to open in time for SXSW

"...(1501 E. Seventh) last Friday. Since last spring, sommelier Vilma Mazaite and chef Allison Jenkins have been the local..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Third Annual Austin Food & Wine Festival Schedule Announced

Texas talent will appear alongside national culinary stars

"...locals will offer panels on current hot topics: sommeliers Vilma Mazaite, Craig Collins, and Devon Brogle; bartending stars David..."

Feb. 26, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Looking ahead to the most anticipated restaurant openings of early 2014

"...Burnet Rd.) will open later in the month. Sommelier Vilma Mazaite and Executive Chef Allison Jenkins hope to have..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Oct. 3-10

"...live demo of the Master Sommelier exam featuring locals Vilma Mazaite, Bill Elsey, Mark Sayre, and Nathan Prater, proctored..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Local food trailers get in on the Fun Fun Fun

"...the upcoming restaurant, chef Allison Jenkins and managing partner Vilma Mazaite, are introducing their French- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine via..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood