
20230531 Get Bent Newsletter Volume 2023-06
April Wine Club Release Pick Up
Last Week Before Shipping Begins
Members: For those of you who still have not picked up your April Release Wine, you can pick up anytime in the Tasting Room or curbside during normal operating hours now through Sunday, June 4th. If you cannot remember if you still need to pick up, you will be receiving a reminder email tomorrow night.
- You can make a RESERVATION to visit the tasting room Wednesday through Saturday 1:00-7:00 PM and Sunday 12:30-5:00 PM.
- Schedule a Curbside Pickup during normal curbside hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1:00-7:00 PM and Sunday 12:30-5:00 PM. You can schedule your pick up date and time by clicking PICK UP and remain in your car when you arrive in the parking lot. Call or text us at 512-673-8250 and we will deliver your order to your car.
Craft Night coming June 19th
Stayed tune as we finalize the details for our craft night with Zenovia. Details and tickets will be available later this week.
Specials
Join us this week in the tasting room for one of the customer favorites: bread and olive oil infused with dipping spices
Food
Specials for Friday through Sunday:
- $ 8 Bread & Olive Oil infused with Dipping Spices
- $12 Bread & Olive Oil with Wine Pairing
- $15 Bread & Olive Oil with Reserve Wine Pairing
Wine
This is the last week for this tasting menu. Better get your favorites this week!
Tasting Menu::
- 2021 Riesling TX (bottle retail $28)
- 2019 Blanc du Bois TX (bottle retail $28)
- 2019 Trebbiano TX (bottle retail $28)
- 2019 Sangiovese TX (bottle retail $36)
- 2018 Zinfandel CA (bottle retail $50)
Tastings:
- $20 Tasting of the 5 wines above
Glasses:
- $ 9 2019 Trebbiano TX (retail $12) - Wine of the Month (starting 6/1)
- $ 9 2019 Sangiovese TX (retail $12)
- $ 9 2019 Sauvignon Blanc TX (retail $12) - Wine of the Month (5/31st only)
Packages:
- $ 40 TX Do-Si-Do (retail $62): 2019 Blanc du Bois TX, 2019 Barbera TX
- $ 45 Twin Gold (retail $70): 2019 Sangiovese, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc TX
- $ 62 BBQ Buddies (retail $96): 2019 Dolcetto, 2019 Tempranillo, 2019 Wild Eye Red
- $ 73 Zin to Win (retail $112): 2018 Zinfandel CA, 2019 Zinfandel Reserve CA
- $110 Tasting Fab 5 (retail $170): 2021 Riesling TX, 2019 Blanc du Bois TX, 2019 Trebbiano TX, 2019 Sangiovese TX, 2018 Zinfandel CA
Last Day for this Wine of the Month: 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle $22 (retail $34) 35% discount
Case $240 (retail $408 - 41% discount ($20 per bottle)
Our Sauvignon Blanc comes to us from Paka Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. 2019 was a good year for Sauvignon Blanc in the High Plains with moderate temperatures producing a wine with firm acidity and minerality.
Tasting Notes: Lemongrass aroma and distinct citrus notes
Recommended Food Pairings: Light fish, sushi, fresh peas, asparagus, spiced chicken breast
Recipe of the Month: Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Awards:
Platinum - 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards
Gold:
- 2021 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition
- 2021 San Francisco Chronicle
- 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- 2023 San Francisco Chronicle
Silver
- 2021 Lone Star International Wine Competition
- 2021 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
- 2021 Texas International Wine Competition
- 2022 Lone Star International Wine Competition
- 2022 San Francisco Chronicle
- 2023 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition - Texas Class Champion
- 2023 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition - Texas Reserve Class Champion
Bronze
- 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
June Wine of the Month: 2019 Trebbiano
Bottle $18 (retail $28) 36% discount
Case $192 (retail $336 - 43% discount ($16 per bottle)
Trebbiano is one of the most widely grown white grapes in the world. It is extensively used for blending as it produces a balanced white wine. We source our fruit from Bingham Family Vineyards in Meadow, Texas. Our Trebbiano has a balanced green grape and earthy nose and is light on the palate with hints of green apple and Bosc pear.
Tasting Notes: Balanced green grape and earthy nose that is light on the palate with hints of green apple and Bosc pear.
Recommended Food Pairings: Light salads, shellfish, light fish, chicken, light cheeses, and tapas.
Recipe of the Month: Spaghetti with Seafood
Awards:
Gold:
- 2023 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition - Texas Class Champion
- 2021 San Francisco Chronicle
- 2021 Texas International Wine Competition
Silver
- 2020 San Francisco INternational
- 2021 Lone Star International Wine Competition
- 2021 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
- 2021 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition
- 2022 Lone Star International Wine Competition
- 2022 San Francisco Chronicle
- 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition - Texas Reserve Class Champion
- 2023 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition
Bronze
- 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- 2020 Lone Star International Wine Competition & Rodeo International Wine Competition
- 2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- 2021 TEXSOM & International Wine Competition
- 2023 San Francisco Chronicle & Rodeo International Wine Competition
Upcoming Dates
Check out these important dates!
Special Events at the Winery:
June 19th (6:30 - 8:30pm), Craft Night
Smooth Jazz Sunday (2:00-4:45):
June 11th, Rodney Howell
Sunday Afternoons with Ella (2:00-4:45):
June 25th, Ella Reid
Wine Down Fridays (3:30-6:30):
June 2nd, Heath Ham
June 9th, Trevor Helt
June 16th, Jim Monk
June 23rd, Mark and Ariana
Upcoming Wine Club Release Pick Up Parties:
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,
The Bent Oak Winery Team