MAY 2008
May 2, Spring Concert Series, Lone Oak Winery, Burleson
Enjoy the acoustic jazz combo, Texas Gypsies. For more information and the complete schedule visit www.loneoakwinery.com .
May 3, New Braunfels Wine Festival, Historic Downtown New Braunfels
A unique festival featuring Texas wine, music, arts and more.For more information call (830) 221-4091 or visit www.nbjumpin.com .
May 4, Celebrate Mom - Fashion Show Wine Brunch @ Flat Creek Estates, Marble Falls
Wine...shoes...brunch...purses...clothes...shopping, what more could a woman ask for?
Ladies, we invite you and your girlfriends to join us on Sunday, May 4 at 11:00am for a Fashion Show Brunch like you've never seen. Let your mouth enjoy a gourmet brunch paired with Flat Creek Estate wines while your eyes enjoy the beautiful sytles from Ciao Bella of Marble Falls.
Immediately following brunch and the fashion show you are invited to an exclusive, private shopping experience at Ciao Bella.
Tickets: $45 Estate Club Members, $50 Friends of Flat Creek & $55 General Reservations (tax not included). Limited seating available. Please call us at 512-267-6310 to make your reservations by April 23. Reservations are non-refundable but are transferable. www.flatcreekestate.com
May 7, Wine & Cheese: Nature's Perfect Pair, La Buena Vida Vineyards, Grapevine
Over the centuries, humans have learned topreserve nature's seasonal bounty for the times when nature is not so generous. The abundant milk that a cow gives in summer becomes cheese for the winter months. Fresh grapes become wine forfuture enjoyment. Join us on an international tour of cheeses with plenty of delightful side trips to explore pairings with wines and themed cheese platter suggestions. From excellent Vermont-made Cheddar to aromatic, pungent Danish Blue to Italy's famed Grana Padano, you're sure to appreciate the delightful balance of textures, flavors, and colors. Try these perfect examples of various styles and varieties of one of the greatest pleasures in life. The wines will be available for sale in our tasting room located in historic downtown Grapevine. Class size is limited, so be sure to purchase your tickets early by contacting Adam Artho at (817) 481-9463 or adam@labuenavida.com
May 16, Davies Grape Day (Region 2), Saint Jo
Join Howard Davies and Amy Sterling for Davies Grape Day, the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Region 2 Meeting. This is a must attend outing or Region 2 growers and growers in parts of regions 1 and 3 could also benefit.
May 16 - 18, Main Street Days, Historic Main Street Grapevine
Grapevine is the perfect spot for active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts, and the 24th Annual Main Street Days will showcase Grapevine’s adventurous side and natural resources through various outdoor and recreational activities. Festivities include an outdoor exhibition featuring demonstrations, education, and interactive activities. Festival guests will have the chance to watch and/or participate in a variety of adventures!
www.grapevinetexasusa.com
May 17 - 18, Becker Vineyards' 10th Annual Lavender Fest, Stonewall
Enjoy vendors, Lavender cooking demonstrations, Lavender luncheons, wine tasting, speakers and demonstrations. For more information visit the Web site at www.beckervineyards.com or call 830-644-2681.
May 18, Spring Concert Series, Lone Oak Winery, Burleson
Enjoy blues with Tiffany Blue. For more information and the complete schedule visit www.loneoakwinery.com .
May 22, Region 4 Meeting, TBD
Region 4 Meeting with Teresa Burns and Jacy Lewis discussing viticulture practices for west Texas plus a vineyard and winery tour. Details to be annouced at a later date.
May 24 - 25, Rockport Festival of Wine and Food, Rockport
The festival benefits the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport, the official state maritime museum. Festivalgoers from the Coastal Bend along with repeat visitors from the East and West coasts savor the classic event that has become "The Toast of the Coast". The Festival attracts over 3,000 wine and food enthusiasts. For more information contact Suzan McLallen, Publicity Chairman at 361-729-5460 or Kathy Roberts-Douglass, Chief Executive Officer, Texas Maritime Museum at klrd@pelicancoast.net or 361-729-1271.
May 24-26, Austin Wine Festival,The Domain, Austin
A uniquely Austin 3-day Texas wine celebration - RAIN OR SHINE! Wineries from Lampasas to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg to Dripping Springs have bloomed from a pioneering few, into an internationally awarded and recognized wine region... The number 2 wine destination in the nation, second only to Napa! Together they have created the now 2nd annual Austin Wine Festival, the first of its kind in Texas
Experience a truly Austin event and celebrate Texas wines. For more information visit www.austinwinefestival.com .
JUNE 2008
June 2 -3, Lone Star International Wine Competition, Grapevine
The competition has been refocused to help wine makers enter the trade in the DFW area by selecting judges almost exclusively from wine retail business and distribution trade. After the blind judging has completed, participating judges and other retail and distribution trade professionals will have access to non-blind wine samples of gold and silver medal winning wines with corresponding ordering and wholesale pricing information.
Each wine placing bronze, silver or gold in the competition will receive the corresponding Lone Star International Wine Competition medal. All Grand Star winning wines will receive the Grand Star Cowboy Boot any tasting room would be proud to display!
For competition rules, regulations and entry forms, visit www.txwines.org/industry
Important dates to remember:
May 16th - Competition Entry Forms Deadline
May 23rd - Competition Wine Received Deadline
June 2-3 - Competition Held in Grapevine, Texas
June 2-8, Wine and Food Week in the Woodlands, The Woodlands, Houston
A premier wine and food festival. For more information visit www.wineandfoodweek.com .June 15, Spring Concert Series, Lone Oak Winery, Burleson
Enjoy the 5 piece jazz band, Cornerpocket. For more information and the complete schedule visit www.loneoakwinery.com .