Austin, Texas  ·  830.992.3136

Events

Pop-ups, pickups and release parties.

There is no tasting room. Instead the wines travel: to nurseries, restaurants and shops around Austin and the Hill Country, and to three release parties a year where members pick up their bottles and taste what is new with Rae.

Calendar

Coming up

EventDetailsWhen
October Release Party at Barton Springs NurseryThe October Release, in Austin We're bringing the October release to Barton Springs Nursery, out among the plants and the oaks on Bee Caves Road, for a Sunday afternoon in more1792328400 Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Guests on the brick patio at the La Valentía spring 2026 release party
Release parties

The club, in person.

Three times a year, in March, June and October, La Valentía members pick up their shipment at a release party in Austin. Rae pours the new wines, explains what is in the box and stays for the afternoon. Members get in at reduced rates, and it is the easiest way to skip the shipping charge.

Not a member yet? The next party is a good reason.

Private tastings and pop-ups

Bring the wines to you.

Rae hosts private tastings for small groups and pours at pop-ups for shops, restaurants and events around Texas. If you have a room, a date and people who like wine, write and we will sort out the rest.

Enquiries

info@lavalentiawine.com
830.992.3136

Wine For The People
Austin, Texas

Andrew Sides

Co-Founder, COO & Winegrower

A native of the Texas High Plains, ANDREW SIDES’ path in winemaking began while working at the family farm (vineyard) alongside Uncle Andy Timmons during his high school summer breaks. After earning his degree in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech, Andrew took a 9-5 job in San Antonio but couldn’t resist being pulled back toward the passion he’d cultivated for growing and making wine. In 2012, Andrew and Andy partnered with Troy Ottmers, Andrew’s father-in-law, to launch Lost Draw, a winery focused on growing and sharing wines from the Texas High Plains. Since then, the Lost Draw portfolio has expanded to feature wines from several other Texas AVAs and has captured the attention of local and national press along with many adoring fans.