Summer is in full swing and it sure is hot. There are plenty of opportunities to indulge in fun at your favorite winery or discover a new one. Here are a dozen options across the state and be sure to download the free Texas Wine Lover mobile app and search EVENTS to find more options in your area or for a weekend road trip.
Read Between the Wines Edge of the Lake Vineyard official book club, Valley View
Thursday, August 3, 6-8 p.m.
Discuss the book The California Wife with other wine loving readers. No charge and wine is available for purchase. RSVP to be sure there’s space for everyone 940-726-3785.
Longhorn Cellars, Fredericksburg
Thursday, August 3, 6-9 p.m.
Neighborhood Potluck dinner and dance. Everyone is welcome. Bring a covered dish to share and enjoy music and dancing. Wine available for purchase. Water and soft drinks are available as well. Meet and get to know your neighbors and your neighborhood winery with a meal and dance the evening away. No cost. Children welcome.
Kerrville Hills Winery, Kerrville
Thursday, August 3, 6 p.m.
Trivia Night to test your knowledge and have some fun. Register your team of up to 6 people by calling 830-895-4233.
Messina Hof Estate Winery Moonlit Harvest, Bryan
Friday, August 4, 7:30-10 p.m.
Immerse yourself in moonlight and wine as you pick and stomp the grapes to go into award-winning Ports at the Estate vineyard. Receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” T-shirt signed with your own purple footprints! Enjoy a delicious Vineyard Cuisine buffet and great selections from the wine bar as you socialize and dine overlooking the vineyard. Advance tickets required.
Arché Harvest Party, Saint Jo
Saturday, August 5, 7 a.m.
Take part in harvesting Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne grapes with the opportunity to prepurchase these wines you help bring to the bottle. Lunch with wine provided after picking while you watch the processing of the fruit. 18 and older only, wear closed-toe shoes and bring gloves and clippers if you have them. Bring a hat, sunscreen with light-colored, light-weight long sleeves and long pants to stay cool. Save your space by calling 940-900-9463.
Vinovium Texas vs the World, Johnson City
Saturday, August 12th, 7 p.m.
Discover Albariño wines by tasting 12 wines blind, rate your favorites, and see published results. Several Texas winemakers will be present. Compare Texas wines to world wines. $45 with advance purchase. See their website for tickets.
Marker Cellars Grand Opening, Bridgeport
Saturday, August 12th, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Join the Marker crew at 1015 Halsell Street in Bridgeport for the opening of their second location. It’s certain to be a blast! No reservation needed.
10 Mile Productions Tapas Y Vino Tinto, Brownwood
Friday, August 18, 6 p.m.
Spanish tapas-inspired dishes with the release of the newest Tempranillo and Black Spanish wines. RSVP at their website.
Women for WineSense Texas Hill Country Texas Sunset in the Vineyard, Fredericksburg
Friday, August 18, 6 p.m.
Join Pedernales Cellars at Kuhlken Family Vineyard for a walk in the vineyard to learn about what happens during the harvest season while enjoy wine and small bites. RSVP required at their website.
Bent Oak Winery Wine Glass Painting, Cedar Park
Thursday, August 24, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Get in touch with your artistic side as Le Painted Grape guides you in painting a sunflower on your wine glass. No art experience required. $30pp with advance registration at their website.
Lone Star Wine Cellars Comedy Night, McKinney
Friday, August 25, 8 p.m.
Enjoy belly laughs and fine wine at the McKinney Performing Arts Center in history downtown. Charcuterie boxes and snacks are available for purchase. RSVP in advance at their website.
La Vie Estate Steak Night, Blanco
Saturday, August 26, 6 p.m.
Wine and Steak Pairing Dinner featuring Chef Matt Church of Food Church. $55 with advance reservations through [email protected] or call the tasting room at 830-262-0903.
Spicewood Vineyards Sunset Social, Spicewood
Saturday, August 26 open until 9 p.m.
Stay late to enjoy lowering temperatures, great wine, live music, and dinner available from Texas Elite Meat. No reservation required, just stop in and visit with wine lovers.
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