Grapes for Good

GRAPES FOR GOOD 2026

Benefitting Good Work Austin

When: Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Time: 6-9pm

Where: Wanderlust Shady Lane 702 Shady Ln, Austin, TX 78702

Ticket Links: 

$75 General Admission (Early Bird)

$100 Day Of

$200 VIP (Early Bird)

$225 Day Of

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We are thrilled to now make this an annual event!

Over 20 of Austin’s top wine professionals and sommeliers come together to pour wines they are truly passionate about — all in support of Good Work Austin. Each guest will have 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 benefit:

Good Work Austin. GWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports Austin’s independent restaurants, bars, and hospitality workers through workforce development, advocacy, education, and healthcare initiatives for the service industry. By partnering with over 200 local hospitality businesses, GWA helps create a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable future for the people who make Austin’s food and beverage community thrive

In addition to sommelier-selected wines, the event will feature bites from local restaurants, wine ring toss, a silent auction, exclusive retail selections, and a live vinyl DJ.

Need something to carry your goodies? Get an ATX Somms four-bottle wine tote here. Want us to put goodies in the tote for you? Purchase a four-bottle curated pack at Neighborhood Vintner.

Producers:

Ali Schmidt, Emmer & Rye Hospitality

Brian Phillips, Wilson Daniels

Casie Wiginton, Wine Educator & Antonelli’s Cheese

Kelli Cordovez, Wine Educator & Wine Consultant

Krista Church, Neighborhood Vintner

Mandi Nelson, Communal Wines & Spirits

Sammy Lam, Wanderlust Wine Co.

Wine Stars:

Alex Bell, Midnight in the Garden

Amber Goodwin, Emmer & Rye

Amin Alavi, The Guest House

Bjorn Taylor, Oddbird NA Wines

Charity Sadoy, Il Brutto

Craig Collins, Caliche Wine Co.

Derek Mizell, Aris Mediterranean Steakhouse

Denise Clarke, TX Fine Wine

Jenny Radar, Sammie's Italian

Kat Long

Lynn Becker

Malon Lemoins, Blurred Vines

Mark Rashap, Broadbent Selections/Another Bottle Down Podcast

Micheal Grealey, Horseshoe Bay Resort

Traci Velebil, The Wine Cellar