'Grapes for Good' Fundraiser for Kerr County

This fundraiser will bring together nearly 30 of Austin’s top wine professionals and sommeliers who will each feature a special wine of the evening – available for tasting, wine by the glass and for bottle purchases, with proceeds going to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for Kerr County flood relief efforts. “The Texas wine community has always been about hospitality, heart and helping our neighbors,” said Mandi Nelson, president and co-founder of ATX Somms. “We invite wine lovers to join us to sample exceptional wines, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy a meaningful night of connection, generosity and community spirit.” In addition to the featured wines, guests will enjoy food generously donated by Mediterranean restaurant Ezov and Knuckle Sandwich by Chef Ryan Fox. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on a silent auction with exclusive wine lots, culinary experiences and more. Tickets are $75 for General Admission, $200 for VIP (exclusive wine bar with back vintage and rare finds from Champagne and Piedmont) and available now. Can’t attend? Donations are welcomed through GIVE BUTTER. Some of the participating Austin wine professionals and sommeliers include: • Adam Toon, Camerata • Alex Bell, Midnight in the Garden • Ali Schmidt, Emmer & Rye • Austin Farina, MML • Brian Phillips, Wilson Daniels • Casie Wiginton, Texas Wine School • Cat Nguyen, Winebow Imports • Charity Sadoy, Il Brutto • Curtis Bagnoli, Huneeus Vintners • Danny Steiner, Serendipity • Denise Clarke, Texas Fine Wine • Jessica Dupuy, Another Bottle Down • Joe Pannenbacker, APT 115 • Kelli Cordovez, WSET Advanced Consultant • Ken Freeman, RNDC • Krista Church, Neighborhood Vintner • Lynn Becker, Cork 2 Glass • Mandi Nelson, ATX Somms • Marcus Childress, RNDC • Mark Rashap, Broadbent Selections and Another Bottle Down • Michael Grealey, Horseshoe Bay Resorts • Morgan Perry, Vino Vinyasa and Morgan Perry PR • Nathan Prater, SGWS • Patrick Olds, Sidecar Hospitality • Sammy Lam, Wanderlust • Scott Ota, Hotel Emma • Sid Sundar, WSET Advanced • Skylar Ring, Wilson Daniels • Steve Alley, Classified Wines • Soncy Chin, Banville • Vilma Mazaite, Donnachadh Family Wines • ATX Somms is a 501(c)3 public service organization committed to education and mentorship for beverage industry professionals in Austin.

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