Blind Tasting at Green Pastures
Wednesday night, Sept. 24th at 6:45pm (by Reservation Only)
On Sept. 24th we blind taste six Napa Valley wines, served with a selection of exotic/international cheeses that we will also taste blind.
This will be a great opportunity to learn great new wines and cheeses.
The evening begins with a complimentary reception at 6:45 and the tasting beginning at 7:09. The cost is $25 per person and there will be an optional three course dinner following the tasting for $25 additional.
Driftwood Winery Dinner Scheduled for Thursday Oct. 2nd at Green Pastures in South Austin
On Thursday, Sept. 2nd, Wine Bat will host a Winery Dinner with Driftwood Winery owner and winemaker Gary Elliot. This will be a wonderful opportunity to try a range of selections from a single winery and also learn more about the winery. We will have an opening wine and hors d'ouvers reception followed by a four course dinner. All dinners will start promptly at 7:15pm.
The menu for this dinner includes:
Shrimp Gazpacheo
Boneless Shortrib with Coffee, Lamb with Avocado
Cashew Crusted Salmon and Braised Pork with Garlic and Citrus
Texas Venison with Black Berries, Quail Breast with Polenta
Chocolate Goat Cheese Pot Au Creme, Cheddar Apple Empanada with Balsamic
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