Event Menu
June 25-July 2
By Virginia B. Wood, Fri., June 26, 2009
• Well-heeled aficionados of fine Australian wines will want to check out the annual Penfolds Moonlight Tasting to be held in Austin this year at Max's Wine Dive (207 San Jacinto, 904-0111, www.maxswinedive.com). The event will feature food, tastings of the newly released Grange vintage and other Penfolds wines, a wine auction, and a live simulcast of the tasting from the winery in Australia. Seating is limited, and $100 nonrefundable credit-card reservation deposits can be applied to the purchase of any Penfolds wine during the party. E-mail nicole@maxswinedive.com to make reservations. Sunday, June 28, 9pm.
• Zax Pints & Plates (312 Barton Springs Rd., 481-0100, www.zaxaustin.com) co-owners Mike Baldwin and Jeffrey Lynd want to demonstrate their gratitude for six successful years in business with a customer appreciation party featuring special prices on selected menu items and draft beers. Kick off your holiday weekend with them. Thursday, July 2, 4-10pm.