Join us for an illuminating exploration of Grenache, one of the world's most planted yet often misunderstood grape varieties that produces wines of remarkable depth, generosity, and distinctive character. In this tasting, we'll trace Grenache's journey from Spain to the Southern Rhône, where it forms the backbone of legendary appellations including Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. We'll also venture to emerging regions…
An AWFF Members-Only perk! Join us for an exclusive bottle-share celebrating the women who are shaping the world of wine.
Celebrate 70 years of Bacigalupi with twin sisters Katey and Nicole Bacigalupi, 3rd-generation vintners in the Russian River Valley of California. This intimate mix and mingle event offers wine enthusiasts a rare opportunity to meet one of California's pioneer winemakers in a relaxed, personal setting.
Join us for an elegant soirée including more than 100 of the best sparkling and red wines from around the world, alongside bites from some of the best restaurants in Austin! Our theme this year is "Midnight Masquerade", so prepare your best Venetian garb, ball gowns, and masks. Early bird pricing is available until January 12.
Our free Member Happy Hour & Bottle Share events enable AWFF members to get together and enjoy some wine, light bites, and great company! We will open a few fun bottles from our inventory and bring some small bites and snacks! Join us at Kappy Co. in East Austin for this edition.
Join us for an intimate tasting with Ramon Palumbo of Shafer Vineyards, one of Napa Valley's most celebrated estates. We'll taste through six wines, including the legendary 2021 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, the bold and brooding 2022 Relentless, and the highly anticipated 2023 Merlot — making its Texas debut. Dinner included.
This class invites you to pack your bags (and your palate) for a global journey through the world of whiskey. With Local spirits educator Sam Hovland as your guide, you’ll explore how a single spirit takes on wildly different personalities across countries, cultures, and centuries.
Join us for an intimate wine dinner with some of Texas's most respected winemakers and Chef Kristian Allen of the Dancing Cricket! Each course of this multi-course seated dinner is paired with a comparative tasting featuring two wines from the same producer, a current release and a library vintage. A V.I.P. tasting panel preceding the event is offered for wine…
Enjoy a sun-drenched afternoon of great wine, delicious food, live music, and good company. Explore warm-weather-friendly wines from across the Mediterranean and beyond, graze through bites from local vendors, and let the music set the mood.
Join us for a members-only evening of Italian wine, great company, and a truly special setting. Our Summer Cellar Salon takes place at the historic Whitley Keltner House.
Experience an unforgettable weekend of culinary excellence and giving back with the Austin Wine & Food Foundation! We're kicking things off Friday with our Featured Winemaker Luncheon, featuring some of the best offerings by our Featured Winemaker Chris Carpenter of Cardinale. Saturday starts with our famous Wine Auction followed by a Gala.