20230405 Get Bent Newsletter Volume 2023-04
Tasting Room Open on Easter
We hope you have a wonderful holiday and don't forget to pick up wine for dinner! We have several wine package selections below that are the perfect pairings for your Easter dinner! We'll be open so stop on by on your way to the family Easter dinner to pick up that special wine!
April Wine Club Release & Pick Up Party Next Week
We'll be serving up Gourmet Ham sandwiches and Greek Salad hitting both Western and Eastern Orthodox Easters. Please join us at 1 of the Greek-themed parties below for food, wine, song, friendship, and door prizes (of course). Let us know, at WineClub@BentOakWinery.com, if you and/or your guest want to come but not eat so we can make sure you have a place to sit!
Saturday, April 15th, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Saturday, April 15th, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Saturday, April 15th, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Sunday, April 16th, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Sunday, April 16th, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Sunday, Apr 16th, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Note: If you do not want to attend the pick up party you can pick your release during any of the party time slots or Wednesday, April 12th through Sunday, May 28th from the tasting room or curbside: Wednesday-Saturday 1:00-7:00 or Sunday 12:30-5:00.
Texas Hill Country Road Show in Austin @ Q2
Join us for an evening of Hill Country Wine in Austin! Texas Hill Country Wineries is bringing 29 wineries and over 80 wines from the Hill Country to Austin for an evening tasting experience. Come meet winery personalities including owners, winemakers, vineyard managers and more in the beautiful Lexus Club at Q2 Stadium.
Join us for an evening of Hill Country Wine in Austin! Texas Hill Country Wineries is bringing 29 wineries and over 80 wines from the Hill Country to Austin for an evening tasting experience. Come meet winery personalities including owners, winemakers, vineyard managers and more in the beautiful Lexus Club at Q2 Stadium.
Guests will experience Texas Hill Country wines at a walk-around tasting from 6-8pm featuring hand picked wines from each participating winery. You’ll learn about what’s happening in the vineyard, taste new wines and meet the heart and soul behind the Texas wineries right in your backyard.
Ticket includes wine, charcuterie and an event wine glass to take home.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE ($75 Tasting/$30 Designated Driver)
Dinner and Wine Pairing Tuesday April 18th 7PM @ Tuscano Italian Restaurant for $85
We invite you to join us for a evening of fun, food, and friends at Tuscano Italian Restaurant of Cedar Park. Enjoy a 5-course dinner seamlessly paired with our award-winning wines.
GET TICKETS HERE $85
Save the Date: Sip n Shop April 22nd
Grab your friends and come on by for wine, shopping, and fun in the sun! Email events@BentOakWinery.com if you would like to "showcase your wares" at the Sip n Shop. Hurry, there are just a few booths left.
Craft Night: Painting with Paper - Bluebonnets Monday April 24th
Everyone will receive a glass of wine, snacks, and a paper painting kit including instructions to take home.
Monday, April 24th. Doors open at 6:15. The class starts at 6:30 and goes until about 8:30 pm.
NOTE: $5 discount for members will display in the shopping cart. 48-hour cancellation policy.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE ($40 Members/$45 Non-Members)
March Madness Winners
WOW, what a crazy tourament this year! Everyone's bracket got bombed early with all the upsets and Cinderella stories! Thanks to everyone for playing and hopefully you had a good time watching!
I'm sorry to say that I won this year with a random draw that was lucky enough to pick Connecticut to win it all! We are awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners as follows:
- 1st Debbie Bruce - Bottle of Pinot Noir
- 2nd Jeff Hoskins - Bottle of Riesling
- 3rd Laura Brown (with a tiebreaker) - Bottle of Wild Eye Red
Now we can start thinking about football again!
Specials
Bryan is making us an Easter dish that is sure to please - Cheese Tortellini with mushroom sauce! Oh, I can't wait for the wine pairing!
Food
Specials for Friday through Sunday:
- $ 8 Cheese Tortellini with mushroom sauce
- $12 Cheese Tortellini with Wine Pairing
- $15 Cheese Tortellini with Reserve Wine Pairing
Wine
Changes to the wines by the glass and added a new Easter package!
Tasting Menu::
- 2019 Trebbiano TX (bottle retail $28)
- 2018 Roussanne TX (bottle retail $32)
- 2019 Wild Eye Red Blend TX (bottle retail $24)
- 2019 Barbera TX (bottle retail $34)
- 2019 Pinot Noir Reserve CA (bottle retail $62)
Tastings:
- $20 Tasting of the 5 wines above
Glasses:
- $ 9 2018 Roussanne TX (retail $12)
- $ 9 2019 Barbera TX (retail $12) - Wine of the Month
- $12 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve (retail $18)
Packages (Get Ready for Easter with Extra $5 off Easter Packs):
- $ 65
$70Easter Lamb Dinner 2-Pack (retail $102): 2019 Zin Reserve CA, 2018 Chardonnay CA - $ 70
$75Easter Ham Dinner 2-Pack (retail $106): 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve CA, 2019 Viognier CA - $130
$135Bunny Hop 4-Pack (retail $192): 2018 Lone Star Cuvee, 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve CA, 2019 Viognier TX, 2018 Zinfandel - $120 Tasting Fab 5 (retail $180): 2019 Trebbiano TX, 2018 Roussanne, 2019 Wild Eye Red Blend TX, 2019 Barbera TX, 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve CA
Wine of the Month:2019 Barbera
Bottle $22 (retail $34) 35% discount
Case $240 (retail $408 - 41% discount ($20 per bottle)
Barbera is a wonderful Italian varietal black grape that has found a home in the Texas High Plains, our Barbera grapes coming from Paka Vineyards in Brownfield, Texas.
Tasting Notes: Light tannins with notes of cherry and raspberry
Recommended Food Pairings: braised pork, lamb, and pizza.
Recipe of the Month: Outrageous Warm Chicken Nachos
Awards: Silver from 2021 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition and Bronze from 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Upcoming Dates
Check out these important dates!
Special Events at the Winery:
April 22nd (1:00 - 6:00pm), Spring Fling Sip n Shop
April 24th (6:30 - 8:30pm), Craft Night: Painting with Paper - Bluebonnets
Special Events in the Local Area:
April 8th, Brewfest
April 18th 7:00pm, Dinner and Wine Pairing @ Tuscano Italian Restaurant
Smooth Sax Sunday (2:00-4:45):
April 9th, Rodney Howell
Sunday Afternoons with Ella (2:00-4:45):
April 30th, Ella Reid
Wine Down Fridays (3:30-6:30):
April 7th, Heath Ham
April 14th, Trevor Helt
April 21st, Jazz Daddies
April 28th, Shelley Mier
Upcoming Wine Club Release Pick Up Parties:
2023 Q2 - April 15th-16th
2023 Q3 - July 8th-9th
2023 Q4 - October 28th-29th
Reservations are recommended to ensure you get a table, but walk-ins are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Online ordering with contactless curbside pickup remains available.
- WED-SAT 1:00-7:00 PM
- SUN 12:30-5:00 PM
We hope you find this email informative and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Cheers,