Grapes for Good

Grapes for Good 2026 2nd edition We are thrilled to now make this an annual event. When: Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Where: Wanderlust Eastside Tickets: $75 General Admission $200 VIP Over 20 of Austin’s top wine professionals and sommeliers come together to pour wines they are truly passionate about—all in support of Kerr County flood relief efforts. Each guest had the chance to sample a curated selection of wines, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy a meaningful night of connection, generosity, and community spirit. Grapes for Good 2025 1st edition Thank you to all our guests, donors, partners and volunteers that made this fundraiser such a success! We were able to raise almost $50K for our neighbors in Kerr County in just a few weeks! The Austin industry community rallied and we couldn't have done it without your support. THANK YOU! ABOUT 2025 Grapes for Good Event Over 30 of Austin’s top wine professionals and sommeliers come together to pour wines they are truly passionate about—all in support of Kerr County flood relief efforts. Each guest had the chance to sample a curated selection of wines, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy a meaningful night of connection, generosity, and community spirit. Proceeds benefited: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund via Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country with 100% of donations managed through ATX Somms, a 501(c)(3). Silent Auction Exclusive wine lots, culinary experiences, and more—offering even more ways to give back. Producers Ali Schmidt, Emmer & Rye Hospitality: Brendel "Young Leon" Sparkling Rose, Napa Valley, 2019 Krista Church, Neighborhood Vintner: Sylvain Pataille Aligoté, Burgundy, France, 2021 Sammy Lam, Wanderlust: Chêne Bleu Rose, Vaucluse, France, 2023 Mandi Nelson, ATX Somms: Quintessa, Rutherford, California, 2021 Food Stars 3 Small Plates Catering Bespoke Catering Ezov Mediterranean Restaurant Foreign & Domestic Kalimotxo Ryan Fox, Knuckle Sandwich Peter D'Souza, Electric Gravy Wine Stars Adam Toon, Camerata: Szigeti Gustav Klimt Blanc de Blancs, Austria, 2018 Alex Bell, Midnight in the Garden: Clau de Nell Cabernet Franc, Anjou, France, 2022 Austin Farina, MML Hospitality: Tyrell's Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley, Australia, 2017 Brian Phillips, Wilson Daniels & ATX Somms: Gaja, Ca'Marcanda, Magari, Bolgheri, Italy, 2023 Casie Wiginton, Texas Wine School: Gusbourne Brut Rosé, Kent, England, 2019 Cat Nguyen, Winebow Imports: Valle Reale "Vigneto di Popli" Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Italy, 2020 Charity Sadoy, Il Brutto: Suavia "Monte Carbonare", Veneto, Italy, 2022 Curtis Bagnoli: Quintessa, Rutherford, California, 2021 Danny Steiner, Serendipity: Can Sumoi Garnatxa Blanca, Catalunya, Spain, 2024 Deb Reeder, Wine Ambassador Boisset: Charles Heidsieck Brut Reservé, Champagne NV Denise Clarke, Texas Fine Wine: Pedernales Cellars "Aletheia Rosé", Texas, 2024 Jessica Dupuy, Wine Journalist & Another Bottle Down: Terlan Vorberg Pinot Bianco, Riserva, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021 Joe Pannenbacker, APT 115: Domaine Nebout "L'Incompris du Tressallier", Loire Valley, France, 2020 Kelli Cordovez, WEST Advanced Consultant: Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, California, 2022 Lynn Becker, Cork 2 Glass: Domaine de la Bretonniere Muscadet Sèvres et Maine, France, 2023 Malon Lemoins, Blurred Vines: Lead Sommelier of VIP WIne Bar Mark Rashap, Broadbent Selections and Another Bottle Down: Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2018 Michael Grealey, Horseshoe Bay Resort: Illumination Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2023 Morgan Perry, Vino Vinyasa: Billicart Salmon "Le Réserve Brut" Champagne NV Nathan Prater, SGWS: Dosnon Pinot Noir ‘Récolte Noire’ Brut Nature, Champagne NV Scott Ota, Hotel Emma: Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut, Champagne, France NV Sid Sundar, WSET Advanced: Raventós Textures de Pedra, Spain, 2020 Skylar Ring, Wilson Daniels: Elena Walch, Ludwig, Pinot Nero, Alto Adige, Italy, 2022 Soncy Chin, Banville: Cordero San Mario Bèch Langhe Nebbiolo Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, 2023 Steve Alley, Classified Wines: Bret Brothers, Macon-Ige, Climat Les Vernayes, Burgundy, France, 2022 Vilma Mazaite, Donnachadh Family Wines: Donnachadh Estate Chardonnay, Santa Barbera, California, 2021