Get your corkscrews out and have your passports ready because The Wine and Food Foundation of Central Texas’ 6th Annual Tour de Vin is right around the corner. On October 7, sip and stroll around the Rooftop Plaza of Whole Foods Market in an event that will take you around the world with the finest international wine and cuisine. Spotlighting selections from Europe and South America, this exotic excursion is not to be missed. New release wines and world-class pairing dishes will be enhanced by the live and exotic musical stylings of local band Cienfuegos under the starry Austin night sky.
The exclusive wine list is presented by Republic National Distributing Company and features wine from Italy, France, Argentina, and Chile. This globetrotting culinary showcase and community favorite brings out a vast selection of sweet and savory bites from twenty Central Texas eateries, including Buenos Aires Café, Cuvee Coffee, Fabi + Rosi, Jack Allen’s Kitchen, Maria Maria, NoRTH, Portabla and many more.
Jumpstart your Tour de Vin experience with the first ever Pre-Tour Tasting. This seminar-style pre-event sit down will feature five top-rated, killer wines and paired hors d’oeuvres by the chefs at the Whole Foods Market Culinary Center. This event is limited seating and will begin at 5:30 pm in the Whole Foods Culinary Center on Bowie Street. Sommeliers will be on hand to speak about critically acclaimed wine from Argentina, Italy and Oregon. Anyone who attends the Pre-Tour Tasting will be let in to the main event without having to wait in line.
Tour de Vin is open to the public, but space is limited and attendees are strongly encouraged to register early. Tickets are $50 per person for Foundation members and $75 per person for the general public. To purchase Tour de Vin tickets, or to become a member, visit www.winefoodfoundation.org or contact the Foundation office at 512-327-7555.
The exclusive event benefits The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas, which aims is to connect their members and the general public with the value, creativity and craftsmanship inherently present in the culinary and viticulture arts. The Foundation funds grants, scholarships and research aimed at elevating the quality, awareness and enjoyment of good food and fine wine. Through educational events and programs, they seek to enhance the quality of life, enriching both the minds and palates of our communities. For more information, click here.
