The Wine Guide: 011 - The Dog Days

The dog days of summer… The best part about August in Austin? It just might be a crisp, cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We're working on a few things behind the scenes to get you connected with our favorite spots in ways that'll make your wallet (and your palate) happy. In the meantime, we’ll see you out there.

This Weekend's Pick: Grapes for Good - ATX Somms Flood Relief Event

Sunday, August 10th | 6-9pm | Wanderlust East

This Sunday, Austin's wine community is coming together for Kerr County flood relief. Over 30 of the city's top sommeliers are pouring wines they're genuinely passionate about, with 100% of proceeds going directly to flood relief efforts through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

What You Get:

• Curated pours from Austin's best wine professionals

• Stories behind each selection from the somms themselves

• Silent auction with exclusive wine lots and culinary experiences

• Food from standouts like Foreign & Domestic, Emmer & Rye, and Ezov

Pricing:

• General Admission: $75 (early bird) / $100 (day of)

• VIP: $200 (early bird) / $250 (day of) - includes exclusive Champagne and Piedmont pours

This is wine with purpose. We’ll see you there.

Tickets: atxsomms.com

Can't make it? You can still contribute directly at givebutter.com/IQLgRF

Texas Wine Goes Boxed.

Ron Yates just launched The Get Together, the first Texas premium boxed wine. This isn't Franzia from our college days. It's a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (49%), and Petit Verdot (2%) from the Texas High Plains, crafted by the award-winning team at Spicewood Vineyards.

The 3-liter box equals four bottles, stays fresh for up to four weeks, and costs $50. It's made with 100% Texas grapes, no multi-region blending or compromise on quality. The move to bag-in-box isn't about cutting corners. As Yates puts it: "The Get Together box takes waste worries away while also reducing our costs of corks, bottles and capsules, savings we pass along to our customers."

Available now at Ron Yates Wines and Spicewood Vineyards, with limited quantities online at GetTogetherWine.com. Official launch party is Labor Day weekend, and each box purchase includes two free unbreakable stemless glasses.

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