Hosting a Wine Tasting: A Guide for the Confused Consumer

"..."shelf talker" label flapping mysteriously in the wind of wine-consumer flurry. "Herbal black currant and mint aromas with lush..."

April 30, 1999 Food Feature

Best In-store Wine Tasting

Whole Foods Market

"...gained in popularity and attendance all year long. Savvy wine buyer April Lowe chooses her programs well, offering excellent..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Best of Austin Feature

Best In-store Wine Tasting Series

The Cellar

"...The casual, informal weekly wine tastings at this pleasant suburban wine shop are one..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Best of Austin Feature

October is Texas Wine Month

Festivities begin all over the state this weekend

"...of Lometa, about an hour-and-a-half outside of Austin, Fiesta Winery lead the way into Texas Wine Month with a..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

The Wine Enthusiast

June Rodil's passion for wine has shaped her career and the way Austin drinks

"...and putting away dozens upon dozens of bottles of wine. This particular day marks two and a half weeks..."

June 27, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Weekend Wine

A lovely Zin for a fair price

"...Austin has a wine tasting group that call themselves “The Original Zinners.” Back..."

Dec. 16, 2021 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Food for Every Wine, Wine for Every Food

Central Market kicks off summer wine event

"...Wednesday night, we attended the first wine dinner at Central Market's week-long Food for Every Wine..."

July 12, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Event Schedule

If you've got the money, you've got a great time in store.

"...at the Four Seasons Hotel throughout the festival. Call 542-WINE for more information, or visit www.texaswineandfood.org...."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

Austin Food & Wine Festival Preview

Second annual fest moves to Butler Park

"...year's debut, organizers of this year's Austin Food & Wine Festival have made some important adjustments that should increase..."

April 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Eric Asimov Explains How to Love Wine

Former Austinite says wine is accessible to everyone

"..."Wine is earthy. It’s got blood. It’s got guts. It’s..."

Dec. 4, 2012 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

2013 Austin Food & Wine Festival

Huge improvements over last year, but still a few wrinkles

"...The 2013 Austin Food & Wine Festival has come and gone. Everyone we spoke with..."

April 29, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

How Do I Food & Wine Festival?

An Austin Food & Wine Fest newbie retraces her steps

"...of its existence, I watched the Austin Food & Wine Festival from afar, mildly jealous of those folks with..."

April 28, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Digesting the Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit

What happened during a weekend in heaven

"...the best parties in Texas with the Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit. Tom is internationally known for his..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

AAPI Foodways FTW, Dos Olivos in Dripping Springs, Wine All Over Town, Genuine Joe’s Gotta Go, and Treaty Oak’s Peach Julep Will Refresh Your Palate All Summer Long

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...goods from Texas and Spain, local, national, and international wine and beer selections, beverage tastings, and more – is..."

May 11, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Wine Experts Rank 48 Canned Wines Available in Austin

Good wine comes in cans, too

"...drinkers who'd always prefer to order a glass of wine. Over the past few years, savvy marketers at some..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part Two

Innovative vegetables and vertical integration

"...festival goers lined up outside the Austin Food & Wine Festival gates in anticipation of the 11am start time...."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

More Vignettes from 2013 Austin Food & Wine Fest

This year's edition a big improvement over rocky debut last spring.

"...of dog park dust in our eyes and our wine glasses, we got the soft green grass of Butler..."

April 30, 2013 Food Post by Claudia Alarcón

Third Annual Austin Food & Wine Festival Schedule Announced

Texas talent will appear alongside national culinary stars

"...The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Butler Park from April 25-27 with..."

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

Wine(s) of the Week(s)

Tasting American wines with French winemakers

"...of events, there just happened to be three French winemakers also in attendance. There were about 50 American wines..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Local wines are just over the next hill

"...learn that Austin is surrounded by more than 30 wineries. Hitting them all would take over a week, but..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part One

Savory tidbits and sweet treats

"...refurbishment of the lakeside park, the Austin Food and Wine Festival moved back to Auditorium Shores this year with..."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction

A fun and classy start to a new tradition

"...The inaugural Texas Wine Auction took place on Saturday, April 9, at Vista..."

May 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eric Wareheim of Tim & Eric Brings His New Wine to Austin

Las Jaras wines – “Sweet Berry Wine” – comes to town this spring

"...Fans of the Las Jaras wine label fall into two camps: Those who know the..."

March 29, 2019 Food Post by Tom Thornton

Inside the Texas Wine Trade

Four Texas wineries are joining to launch Texas Fine Wine

"...Over the last 10 years, the quality of Texas wines has been on an exponential upward arc. At the..."

March 21, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Truck by Truckwest Tasting Tour Kicks Off Tonight

Pick up tasting badges at Trailer Food Tuesday for culinary tour

"...from 5-9pm tonight to get a Truck by Truckwest tasting badge...."

Oct. 29, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Wine of the Week

The best wine deals in Downtown

"...5-7pm) is one of Austin's finest restaurants, and the wine bar is always a great bargain. During happy hour..."

March 19, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Superior Wine and Fine Food for a Great Charity

"...InterContinental Stephen F. Austin hotel, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Foundation will be offering Austinites a bargain..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...feature here is that Rose Hill serves as the wine tasting room for both Alamosa Cellars and Pilar Bluff..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Weekend Wine: French Bubbly Without the Champagne Price

'Tis the season for all things sparkling

"...In order for a wine to be called Champagne, it must be from a..."

Dec. 28, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Alamosa Wine Cellars Is For Sale

Warm-weather varietal pioneers are ready to retire

"...Alamosa Wine Cellars owners Jim and Karen Johnson announced their retirement..."

July 8, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

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