Houston Area Wine Events in October

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Can you believe October is TOMORROW?!

Whew! Time is flying. If you’re in Houston and enjoy wine, there are lots of great wine events and classes all around town in October. Check ’em out and maybe I’ll see you at one or two…

Here’s what’s going on in wine in October in the Houston area:

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Houston Area Wine Events and Special Offers:

Super Vin Wine Festival at Vintropolis

Event: Come taste wines from all over the well as well as enjoy beer, sake, and food from local food trucks. Ticket price includes tastings (wine, beer, and sake), souvenir wine glass, giveaways and a 5% off coupon for purchases made on festival day.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Vintropolis, City of Wine, 10001 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042
Contact: 713-532-9463
Cost: $35 pre-sale, $40 at the door
Tickets: Purchase advance tickets here.

Inaugural Texas Wine Festival at The Empty Glass

Event: Kick off Texas Wine Month at the Inaugural Texas Wine Festival. The Empty Glass has hand selected area Texas wineries to be on-site, along with local breweries, LIVE music, food vendors and much more!
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Tomball, right across the street from The Empty Glass, 104 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375
Contact: 832-698-4722
Cost: $25 or $75 for VIP
Tickets: Purchase advance tickets here.

Case of the Mondays at Brennan’s

Event: Head to Brennan’s for its monthly “Case of the Mondays” Wine Tasting Class. Each class is limited to 20 participants. Together, the class will taste through an entire case of wine.
Date: Monday, October 6, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77006
Contact: Fern Casio, 713-522-9711
Cost: $20 plus gratuity
Tickets: Register online here.

October Wine and Sausage Trail Weekends on The Bluebonnet Wine Trail

Event: October is Texas Wine Month! Celebrate Texas wine on the October Wine and Sausage Trail, on October 4-6 and 11-12, 2014 along the Bluebonnet Trail. Located just one hour northwest of Houston, the Bluebonnet Wine Trail is home to seven wineries. Your October Wine and Sausage Trail ticket is valid for all for dates and includes two select wine tastings, paired with a unique sausage dish at each winery.
Date: Saturday – Sunday, October 4 – 5 and 11 -12, 2014
Time: during winery hours
Location: at the seven wineries along The Bluebonnet Wine Trail
Contact: 979-778-9463 ext 234
Cost: $30 single ticket, $50 for two tickets
Tickets: Purchase your advance tickets here.

Houston Cellar Classic at The Tasting Room

Event: The Houston Cellar Classic is a celebration of the best food and wine that Houston has to offer. Head to the Grand Tasting Experience to enjoy great wine, delicious food, live music and a little friendly competition among the participating restaurants.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: The Tasting Room, Uptown Park, 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd. Houston, TX 77056
Contact: grandtasting@tastingroomwines.com
Cost: $60 General Admission, $120 VIP Admission
Tickets: Purchase tickets online here or in the store.

Houston Wine Classes

Texas Wine School
If you live in the Houston area and want to learn more about wine, check out these classes in October from The Texas Wine School. It’s a fun, laid-back atmosphere where you can learn about wine from introductory to certification level. We’ve listed the wine tasting and introductory classes below. If you’re interested in different wine certification programs, such as WSET® Certification or French Wine Scholar Certification, check their website for the classes that are available.

Wine Tasting Class: Introduction to Wine

Event: Want to learn more about wine? This class is perfect for beginners and will cover the basics of wine– the different styles of wines, some of the “classic” grape varieties, proper serving and storage, and some basic wine and food pairing principles.
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: 2437 Bartlett Street (Above French Country Wines), Houston, TX 77098
Contact: 713-882-8773
Cost: $60
Tickets: Reserve your spot here.

Wine Tasting Class: Wines of Spain

Event: Explore the wines of Spain! This wine tasting class will give you an overview of Spain’s wine regions, the styles and varieties of each region, common labeling terms, and help you choose wine with confidence.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: 2437 Bartlett Street (Above French Country Wines), Houston, TX 77098
Contact: 713-882-8773
Cost: $60
Tickets: Reserve your spot here.

Introduction to Wine: Wine Foundation Course

Event: Want to learn more about wine? Try this three-part Foundation Course that will introduce you, at a very basic level, to the main styles of wine available, wine storage and service, and the matching of food and wine.
Date: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, & 22, 2014
Time: 6:45 – 9:45 pm
Location: 2437 Bartlett Street (Above French Country Wines), Houston, TX 77098
Contact: 713-882-8773
Cost: $180
Tickets: Reserve your spot here.

Wine Tasting Class: Wines of Rioja

Event: Discover the wines of the Rioja region of Spain. This class will be  structured wine tasting that will cover the different quality levels and styles available in the Texas market. You’ll learn about the region, its history, soils, climate and styles of wine, and wine making.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: 2437 Bartlett Street (Above French Country Wines), Houston, TX 77098
Contact: 713-882-8773
Cost: $60
Tickets: Reserve your spot here.

Wine Tasting Class: Wines of France

Event: France continues to make some of the world’s most intriguing, exotic, and individualistic wines. This class will introduce you to, and taste, these classic grapes and the regions they come from in France. We will also breakdown a French Label and other essentials in order to give you a deeper, more inherent understanding of these delicious wines.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: 2437 Bartlett Street (Above French Country Wines), Houston, TX 77098
Contact: 713-882-8773
Cost: $60
Tickets: Reserve your spot here.

Wine Tasting Class: Taste Wine Like A Pro, Red Wine Edition

Event: This enjoyable wine tasting class gives you a chance to smell classic fruits, spices and flowers of the “classic” red varieties in a neutral base wine. Then, the class will try to see if they can “find” these same characteristics in an actual bottle of that particular grape variety.
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: 2437 Bartlett Street (Above French Country Wines), Houston, TX 77098
Contact: 713-882-8773
Cost: $60
Tickets: Reserve your spot here.

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