ABOUT
wine tastings in austin
We curate unique wine experiences in Austin, Texas from wine events to private tastings.
SNOOTI believes the best way to experience wine is not only by tasting but by learning a thing or two while you're at it. We aim to enlighten at our wine tastings which often turns into a newfound appreciation and perhaps even love for a wine. We select wine that you can't easily find at your local store or wouldn't know to pick out.
We only serve what we'd spend our own money on. We're committed to finding the best producers with high standards and sharing their wines with you through our wine tastings and pop-up events.
Speaking of standards, at our tastings and events, a certified wine professional will always be present at the event. We believe wine should be approachable and fun to explore - but someone in the room who has studied wine in depth is a non-negotiable for us.
FINDING INSPIRATION FROM
Wines that tell a great story of time and place and varietals that are hard to pronounce.
the founder
ASHLEY
I found myself in Austin, Texas while chasing the sunshine from my hometown in Ohio nearly 10 years ago and haven't looked back.
Ashley's wine journey began in her own kitchen where she became obsessed with pairing wine with her own recipes. What started as a simple wine and food blog and taking trips to wine regions, turned into buying an Airbnb in Fredericksburg, and hosting pop-up wine events and private wine tastings around Austin.
She's the person behind all the details at SNOOTI events. From decor to food pairings, she loves bringing your event visions to life!.
LOVES: SLOW MORNINGS, NEUTRAL PALATES, NEGRONIS, Period pieces, And A well-labeled pantry.
the sommelier
Kelly
What started out as a fun way to meet people in a new city turned into a multifaceted career as a wine educator and consultant.
Kelly’s wine journey kicked off thanks to her husband. After moving to Austin with their two boys in 2019, she took her first wine class through WSET and was hooked. Now, with a WSET Level III Advanced Certification under her belt, she’s deep into studying for her French Wine Scholar certification.
When she’s not dropping wine knowledge, you can find her practicing Reiki, wrangling her kids to all their activities, and sipping wine with her hubby.
LOVES: Lattes, binge-watching Dateline, clothes with pockets, Champagne Sundays, & 80’s love ballads
the sommelier
Kelli
Kelli’s love affair with wine began in 2016 while living the expat life in Munich with her husband.
These years abroad gave her the opportunity to travel to some amazing wine regions throughout the world and launch her academic wine journey to achieve WSET3, Certified Specialist of Wine and Sommelier training. Back in the states, Kelli worked in the sales and distribution side of wine in California before moving to Austin in 2021. She is now an expert wine consultant focusing on education and events.
LOVES: Mediterranean food, 90s grunge music, New England (her roots!), a well-curated flea market, and traveling with her husband & toddler son.
