The 9th Annual Big Reds & Bubbles was, as usual, a beautiful evening filled with festive spirits and smiles! The clock hit the chimes, and the red carpet rolled out. In one of Austin’s most distinguished hotels, The Driskill on 6th Street – one can only but imagine walking from the lively, student and tourist filled [not to mention the bars] street and sidewalk into this gorgeous building of architectural presence.

As guests walked up the stairs onto the second level, they were greeted by “Mademoiselle Champagne de Pompadour” – a Diva in a starry attire and surrounded by flute glasses, ready to serve the thirsty bacchalans, promising a night filled with great bubbles, and more!

Those who attended were treated to delicious tasty bites from over 20 Austin chefs and wine samples galore. Master Sommelier Devon Broglie, with Glazer’s Master Somms Guy Stout and Craig Collins, Master candidate Daniel Kelada of Gusto Tastings along with Exec. Sommeliers Oscar A. Montes Iga & Shawn Croft and Sommelier Bill Elsey with Wines.com, and many other colleagues partook in this adventure.

The Dylan Jones trio provided an interesting set of background music that could have hypnotized those who had their hands in the sweet nectar of the vines –  and guests bid for unique items at the silent auction. One guest took home a bottle of 1955 port with their winning big!

As always, The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, with the creative mind of Jennifer Grathwohl made this a fantastic sold out event!

Keep your head up for the 10th Anniversary of Big Reds & Bubbles, as it will surely be in every aficionado’s list to attend, so don’t miss out on your ticket!