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| LADV - Napa Mountain AVAs, wine tasting and dinner |
| When: | Oct 01, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 AM | | Cost: | $70 members & $75 non-members (all inclusive) | | Phone: | 512-925-3985 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gypsy, 78704 |
| | Les Amis du Vin (LADV) is Austin's longest-running organization for consumers of fine wine. We present a forum for the appreciation and enjoyment of wine, by holding a wide array of events with themes including wine education, food and wine pairing, surveys of great wines currently available, and more; all held in friend...
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| Vino100 Cedar Park Opening |
| When: | Oct 01, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | free | | Phone: | 512-259-8467 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vino100 Cedar Park, 78613 |
| | New Vino100 Cedar Park first day opening. Complimentary tasting 5:00 pm to 7pm ...
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| Driftwood Winery Wine Dinner |
| When: | Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $59 plus tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 512-961-6151 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Green Pastures, 78704 |
| | Winemaker Gary Elliot will be pouring his wines and we will serve them with a delicious Four Course Dinner preared by Chef Charles Bloemsma.
Shrimp Gazpacheo
Boneless Shortrib with Coffee, Lamb with Avocado
Cashew Crusted Salmon and Braised Pork with Garlic and Citrus
Texas Venison with Black Berries, Quail Breast with Pole...
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| Central Market Westgate A22 Wine Bar Class-No Way, Rose! |
| When: | Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Back by popular demand, David will guide you through the many, excellent selections of Roses, a perfect transition to autumn!...
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| Texas Wine Month Passport Trail |
| When: | Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) to
Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | | Cost: | $35 | | Phone: | 1-866-621-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Texas Hill Country Wineries, 78730 |
| | 2008 Texas Wine Month Passport Trail • Oct 1-31
October is Texas Wine Month and the annual 2008 Passport Trail Celebrates for 31 days, now with new incentives!
There are five trails throughout the year where Hill Country Wineries welcome droves of wine enthusiast through their arbors and doors. The '08 Texas Wine Month Pas...
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| Fredricksburg Oktoberfest |
| When: | Oct 03, 2008 (Fri) to
Oct 05, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $6.00 $1.00 for children 6-12, and under 6 free. 2 day pass $10.00. 3 day pass $15.00 | | Phone: | 830-997-4810 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Marktplatz, 78624 |
| | The sound of oompah, the aroma of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of Gemütlichkeit once again herald the arrival of Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas. For three full days, the whole world is invited to sing, toast and dance at one of Fredericksburg’s favorite festivals, celebrating its 28th Anniversary!
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| Texas Two Sip Tasting |
| When: | Oct 03, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $45 | | Phone: | 512.542.2340 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whole Foods Market Culinary Center, 78703 |
| | Whole Foods Market regional wine expert and sommelier Devon Broglie will talk about varietals that are emerging as Texas’ signature grapes, from Tempranillo and Sangiovese to Viognier. Participants will blind taste Texas wines with wines from all over the world. The class costs $45.
Go here to sign up: http://wholecateri...
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| Last Sunset, Live Music & Wine Evening of the Year |
| When: | Oct 04, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 Wine Tasting ~ Wine Sold by the Glass & Bottle | | Phone: | (512) 692-6229 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Driftwood Vineyards, 78619 |
| | Driftwood Vineyards last Sunset, Live Music & Wine Evening until Spring of 2009. We will stay open late so that you and your special someone can view the stunning sunset over the vineyard. Pat McCann will be playing from 6 pm until 8 pm. Wine is sold by the glass and bottle. Bring a picnic or snack on meat and cheese tr...
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| 3rd Annual Eat. Drink. Experience! Fundraiser |
| When: | Oct 04, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 512.328.3935 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Texas Culinary Academy, 78758 |
| | Eat, Drink, and Experience!
Les Dames d’ Escoffier of Austin invite you to a seat at the chef’s table
The third annual Les Dames d’ Escoffier fundraiser for culinary scholarships will be held at the Texas Culinary Academy on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 7pm. Part feast, part culinary demonstration, and all fun, this festiv...
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| Salami, Beer & Wine Class at Central Market Westgate |
| When: | Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Jeremy will take you on a sensory journey of handcrafted Italian Salami by Creminelli, a tradition dating back over 2000 years. Samplings will include such diverse salamis as Felino, Cacciatore, Barolo, Piccante, Casalingo, Tartufo & Sopressata. ...
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| von Strasser Dinner with Asst. Winemaker Andre Tcheistcheff |
| When: | Oct 08, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 AM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 512-478-2783 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Taste Select Wines, 78701 |
| | von Strasser with Andre Tcheistcheff
October 8, 2008
Course 1
Braised Monk Fish with roasted escarole
von Strasser Rose ’06 Napa. California
Course 2
Roasted Pheasant Breast with braised leg & cabbage
von Strasser Diamond mountian District Cabernet Sauvignon ’05, Napa, California
Course 3
Kobe Style Strip loin with roasted...
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| Salami, Beer & Wine Class at Central Market Westgate |
| When: | Oct 09, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Jeremy will take you on a sensory journey of handcrafted Italian Salami by Creminelli, a tradition dating back over 2000 years. Samplings will include such diverse salamis as Felino, Cacciatore, Barolo, Piccante, Casalingo, Tartufo & Sopressata. ...
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| The 22nd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest |
| When: | Oct 10, 2008 (Fri) to
Oct 12, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Visit www.gruenemusicandwinefest.com for ticket info | | Phone: | (830) 629-5077 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gruene Historic District at New Braunfels, Texas, 78130 |
| | This Americana event benefiting local charities features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All three days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine & food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction. Visit www.gruenehall.com; call (830) 629-5077 or toll ...
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| 76th Annual Mediterranean Festival |
| When: | Oct 10, 2008 (Fri) to
Oct 11, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 512.476.2314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Full City Block on 11th Street, 78701 |
| | Three generations of Central Texas families are bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to Austin. For 76 years, the Jabour, Dagar and Attal families have been the driving force behind the annual Mediterranean Festival, a gathering of authentic Mediterranean food, music and dance, Scheduled this year for October 10-11, the ev...
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| Central Market Wine Class-Red Wine Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignons! |
| When: | Oct 14, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Of all the red wine varietals, none is better recognized the world over than Cabs! To illustrate this well known fact, there will be samplings from diverse places such as Europe, USA, South Africa, South America and Australia....
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| La Dolce Vita |
| When: | Oct 16, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $100.00 | | Phone: | 512-495-9224 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | 19th Annual La Dolce Vita, 78703 |
| | Date: October 16, 2008
Time: 6-9pm
Event Name: 19th Annual La Dolce Vita
Organizer: Austin Museum of Art
Venue: AMOA-Laguna Gloria, 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Theme: Bacchus
Dress: Austin chic
Cost: $100
How to snag an invite:
online at amoa.org/ladolcevita or call 512.495.9224, ext. 223
Why go?
Voted “Best ...
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| Central Market Wine Class-Red Wine Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignons! |
| When: | Oct 16, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Of all the red wine varietals, none is better recognized the world over than Cabs! To illustrate this well known fact, there will be samplings from diverse places such as Europe, USA, South Africa, South America and Australia....
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| Grand Reception, Wine tasting, chocolate pairings, Vip night |
| When: | Oct 17, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Complimentary | | Phone: | 254-793-3363 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Vineyard at Florence, 76527 |
| | Come enjoy some lite bites, wine tastings and chocolates. Opening night for VIPs at Villa Firenze at the Vineyard at Florence, the only vineyard in Texas that you can live on. On site cafe, spa, polo fields, event space and exceptional culinary commercial kitchen for cooking classes. Just 35 minutes North of Austin....
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| A Perfect Pairing of Wine & Art |
| When: | Oct 18, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 19, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 Wine Tasting ~ Wine Sold by the Glass & Bottle | | Phone: | (512) 692-6229 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Driftwood Vineyards, 78619 |
| | Take a moment while enjoying Texas Wine Month Events to meet the 20 artists from the Wimberley Valley Art League who will display their art at the scenic Driftwood Vineyards Event Center. Selected Artists will be on site Saturday and Sunday demonstrating their individual styles. You can contact Laura in the office (512) 692...
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| Wine and Tapas |
| When: | Oct 18, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | | Cost: | $10.00 | | Phone: | 837-2665 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Texas Culinary Academy, 78759 |
| | "Wine and Tapas"
Join "Miss Jane", The Wine Educator at The Texas Culinary Academy, in a delicious, delightful tasting of seven outrageous Spanish Wines paired up with an array of authentic Spanish Tapas produced by TCA Chefs. This event is offered as part of TCA's "Med Fest" which will be going on at the TCA Campus from 1...
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| 2nd Annual Texas Wine & Song Festival |
| When: | Oct 19, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $30/$35 | | Phone: | 512-750-6541 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Copper Tank Events Center, 78701 |
| | The Gourds and Carolyn Wonderland headline a day-long festival celebrating the finest in regional wines, foods and Austin music. Participating restaurants include Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, TGIFriday’s and others. More than six award-winning Texas wineries will be on hand including Llano Estacado, Messina Hof, F...
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| Celebrate Oktoberfest Beers at Central Market Westgate |
| When: | Oct 20, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Join Richard, our Beer Guru, in learning the history of Oktoberfest and sampling the special brews created just for this holiday season paired with traditional Bavarian foods....
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| Central Market Wine Class-Red Wine Varietals: Pinot Noir! |
| When: | Oct 21, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Pinot Noir, the little, finicky grape with the big appeal! This varietal produces some fantastic wines and great sparkling wines as well. Matt will show you the journey from its origins in France to its global impact today in the wine world....
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| 8minuteDating Wine Tasting for Single Professionals (Ages 40 to 53)! |
| When: | Oct 22, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | 50 | | Phone: | 512.696.8444 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Water 2 Wine, 78704 |
| | Attention wine aficionados! Experience wines from around the world while speed dating with other like-minded singles. Water 2 Wine is an actual operating winery with over 90 low sulphite wines that are always available for tasting. No more uncertainties because you "try it before you buy it"! While we normally have a cash b...
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| Celebrate Oktoberfest Beers at Central Market Westgate |
| When: | Oct 22, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Join Richard, our Beer Guru, in learning the history of Oktoberfest and sampling the special brews created just for this holiday season paired with traditional Bavarian foods....
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| Central Market Wine Class-Red Wine Varietals: Pinot Noir! |
| When: | Oct 23, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Pinot Noir, the little, finicky grape with the big appeal! This varietal produces some fantastic wines and great sparkling wines as well. Matt will show you the journey from its origins in France to its global impact today in the wine world....
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 SOLD-OUT!! 4th Annual Austin Winos Hill Country Wine Tour |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $90 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Texas Hill Country |
| | Austin Winos (www.austinwinos.com) is Austin’s premier non-traditional, wine-drinking society.
As time has gone on, we've both expanded and loosened the rules for our events. We've had 80's parties, small dinner parties, formal dances, bonfires, you name it. The idea is to use wine as a backdrop for meeting people, having a...
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| The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 (21 yrs and up). $5.00 under 21. | | Phone: | 830-997-8515 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Marktplatz, 78624 |
| | The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest will be in its 18th year in 2008. Held in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, on Marktplatz (the 100 block of West Main Street). It is a full-course celebration of Texas food, wine, music, specialty booths, food court, and fun for all.
$20 General Admission includes the following:
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| Central Market Wine Class-Red Wine Varietals: Syrah/Shiraz! |
| When: | Oct 28, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | This jammy varietal is found all over and certainly adopted by the Aussies. Come sample global tastes with regional delights for this popular red wine. ...
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| Central Market Wine Class-Red Wine Varietals: Syrah/Shiraz! |
| When: | Oct 30, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | This jammy varietal is found all over and certainly adopted by the Aussies. Come sample global tastes with regional delights for this popular red wine. ...
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| TxP2P 4th Annual Vine to Wine |
| When: | Oct 30, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 AM | | Cost: | Pre-event tickets $50 per person, On-site tickets $65 per person | | Phone: | 512-458-8600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Grand Lobby, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 78701 |
| | Tasting wines paired with hors d'oeuvres compliments of Republic National Distributing Company and Central Market-Westgate. Silent and live auction includes large format wines, vineyard tours and tastings, Bed & Breakfast packages, golf resorts packages, jewerly, artwork, and more. All proceeds benefit Texas Parent to Par...
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| Scary Wines for a Spirited Halloween at Central Market Westgate |
| When: | Oct 31, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 512-899-4300 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Central Market Westgate, 78745 |
| | Kristopher will surprise you with some spooky wine choices and a trick or treat or two!...
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| Halloween Party and Wine Tasting |
| When: | Oct 31, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 512-428-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Water 2 Wine in South Austin, 78704 |
| | Nothing scary about free wine tasting. Join us Halloween night for music, food and fun while tasting wines from around the world. Prizes for best costume, most "Austin like" costume, "what were you thinking" prize and more. Mention this ad for our holiday specials!...
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