Fred Eppright, a Texas businessman rooted in commercial real estate, might seem an unlikely candidate to venture into the wine business. Yet, spurred on by his son Trey Eppright’s passion for wine, Fred and his family found themselves on an unexpected journey into viniculture. Trey’s fascination with wine began early, ignited by a sip of […] The post Parable Wines: Crafting a Narrative in Every Bottle appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Texas winery and full-service custom crush facility Slate Mill Wine Collective and cooking and date night experts, Couple in the Kitchen, have partnered to introduced wines perfect for your next date night at home. The initial release curated by Couple in the Kitchen includes white and rosé wines made with 100 percent Texas-grown grapes. Proceeds from the sale […] The post Slate Mill Wine Collective Introduces Charity Wines by Couple in the Kitchen appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

During the month of March, Austin wine enthusiasts can celebrate and taste women-owned and women-produced wines by participating in the Wonder Women of Wine’s (WWOW) new community initiative supported by more than a dozen local restaurants and businesses. These restaurants will dedicate space on their wine lists for underrepresented winemakers, offering “by the glass” women-made wines, and […] The post Wonder Women of Wine Community Initiative Celebrates Female Winemakers appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Creating an engaging, informative booklet for a food and wine event is an art. It’s not just about listing the dishes and wines on offer, but about telling a story that takes your patrons on a culinary journey.  In Austin, Texas, a city renowned for its vibrant food scene and growing wine culture, crafting the […] The post A Guide to Designing the Perfect Food and Wine Event Booklet in Austin appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Tasting new wines not only helps to establish your personal preferences; it also enlivens your senses (often in beautiful surroundings). Not only that, but it could give you a few ideas about which wines you might like to use alongside your favorite dishes.  Alternatives to booking a tasting session include specialized events such as wine […] The post A First-Timers Guide to Wine Tasting appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Nestled just around the corner from the renowned Salt Lick restaurant, the Hill Country Tasting Room & Event Space has long been a haven for those seeking to savor the authentic tastes of Texas under one roof. Now, with its exciting change in ownership, the establishment is poised to reach new heights, as localvore and […] The post Elizabeth Van Huffel Takes the Helm at a new Hill Country Wine Tasting Room appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Kerrville Hills Winery has officially opened their second tasting  room, “The Hill at Hye,” offering guests tastings of their award-winning wines, with dedicated seatings by appointment. Located in the Texas Hill Country on the famed Wine Road 290, the new tasting room offers guests an opportunity to enjoy the same wines served by winemaker, John […] The post Kerrville Hills Winery Opens The Hill at Hye Tasting Room appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Whether you’re entertaining at home or attending a small gathering with family and friends, below you’ll find great selections of sparkling wine, champagne and unique bubbly options at different price points.   Dom Maria Brazilian Sparkling Wine Having launched in the U.S. via DTC in the summer, Brazilian sparkling wine brand Dom Maria has now officially launched in Texas. […] The post Holiday Gift Guide – Best Sparkling Wines and Bubbles appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Obviously, there’s no such thing as healthy alcohol if you drink too much of it, so be sure to make sure you’re drinking responsibly and don’t have a dependency on it. The post 5 of the Healthiest Alcohol Drinks appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more

Austin Proper has recently hired Monique Wise as the property’s first-ever sommelier.  Born and raised in Austin, Monique returns to her hometown after over six years in NYC, where she began her career in the wine world. After completing her sommelier training at the French Culinary Institute in SoHo, Monique worked with the female-led wine team […] The post The Peacock Restaurant Hires Monique Wise as first Sommelier appeared first on Austin Food Magazine ..read more