Twin Liquors

When most people hear “Beaujolais”, sadly their only notion is that of the nouveau wine. True wine lovers, on the other hand, think first of the “cru” wines of the region, and thrill at the names of Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Juliénas, Saint Amour, Morgon, and Moulin à Vent. The better grapes undergo a ‘n...ormal’ winemaking process, to produce what the French consider to be “Burgundy light”. The Beaujolais appellation, which adjoins the southern border of Burgundy, produces fabulous medium-bodied wines from the Gamay (not to be confused with California-produced “Napa Gamay” which must now be legally labeled as “Valdeguié”). And, like its cousin the Pinot Noir, the vine is sensitive to its terroir and produces wines with characteristics that change depending on which of the ten sub-regions it originates from. Because they are not as well-known, these wines also tend to be great bargains. One needs to know and drink these wines, so let’s do it.

We will begin the evening casually, sampling three different 2009 nouveau bottlings alongside appetizers. The main course will be accompanied by a variety of three fairly-recent cru Beaujolais wines, chosen to demonstrate the range of aromas and flavors that spring from the differing cru terroirs which bore them. And, just to show you that these are, in fact, ‘real’ wines, we will wrap-up with a nice cheese course served alongside Beaujolais with a few mores years of aging.

Tickets: $70 LADV Members, $75 non-members
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“A Holiday Tasting of Champagne, Sparkling & Big Reds”
Raise a glass with The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas as we ring in the 2009 holiday season with our annual Big Reds & Bubbles. Held at the historic Driskill Hotel, Big Reds & Bubbles features over 50 champagnes and red wines as well as a select group of Austin che...fs showcasing their finest holiday cuisine. This event will also feature a unique silent auction, the perfect way to commence your holiday shopping.


Tickets: $75 for Foundation Members, $90 General Admission, RSVP required, tickets non-refundable (contact 512/327-7555 or murray@winefoodfoundation.org)Read More

Help Clifford Help Kids 2009

Help Clifford Help Kids 2009 will take place on Thursday, November 12 from 6 pm - 11 pm at the Austin Music Hall and feature live music by Grammy nominated Latin rockers, Grupo Fantasma! If you are interested in learning more or would like to buy a table, seats, or tickets to this year's Hel...p Clifford Help Kids event, please email Jenny Burch (jburch@americanyouthworks.org) or call her at 512.705.7240.

You may also donate money, buy a table for 10, or buy individual ticket(s) to this year's Help Clifford Help Kids by clicking on the Donate button.

Tables of 10 cost: $7,500 for a Rhythm Table, $5,000 for a Blues Table, $2,500 for a Soul Table

Individual tickets cost: $250 per ticket

Please specify in the comments section whether your payment is for a general donation, a table, or an individual ticket.

To purchase $15 music only tickets to see Grammy nominated Grupo Fantasma, visit www.gettix.net.

About Help Clifford Help Kids

Help Clifford Help Kids is American YouthWork's annual fundraising event. It was started in 2001 by Clifford Antone, together with his sister Susan Antone and several of their civic minded friends to combine Clifford's passion for music and his devotion to helping kids in need. For the past 8 years, Help Clifford Help Kids has raised over $1,000,000 for American YouthWorks. This has enabled our students to receive the services and educational opportunities they need to succeed.

Each year the event features well known musical acts, delicious food from Austin's best restaurants, and an exciting silent and live auction. Past musical acts have included Marcia Ball, Ray Benson, Booker T. and the MG's, James Cotton, Del Castillo, Delbert McClinton, Monte Montgomery, Maceo Parker, Toni Price, Bob Schneider, Billy Joe Shaver, Vallejo, Jimmie Vaughan, and more. Read More