The McPherson family shouldn't need an introduction but let's just say that their history stretches as far back as you can go with any current Texas wineries, grape growers or winemakers. While most of us in the Hill Country have seen the explosion of new producers and growers first hand, we really have Doc McPherson to thank for setting the stage for what is now a dynamic and fast-growing industry.

Nonetheless, Kim McPherson hasn't rested on his family's laurels and has continued to innovate and make precise and approachable wines. Our goal is to showcase a broad spectrum of...

To celebrate the arrival of Fall to the Texas Hill Country, La Bergerie (Otto's sister wineshop) presented its first ever wine dinner. We were honored to welcome EIEIO wine maker Jay McDonald for a bountiful four course Texas harvest dinner prepared by La Bergerie's Charcutier Julia Poplawsky. Wines Included EIEIO Swine Wine Pinot Noir, EIEIO Cuvée E Pinot Noir, Saffron Fields Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yates Conwill Chardonnay, EIEIO Cuvée E Chardonnay, and EIEIO Rosé of Pinot Noir.

Our guest enjoyed an evening of exploration of wines from Piedmont {Barolo, Barbaresco, and Arneis to be exact + a few other surprises} with Weston Hoard {aka The Piedmont Guy} at The Grove House. After living for several years in Italy, Weston is an expert guide on the wines of this region and has now started an import agency {The Piedmont Guy} specializing in showcasing some incredible wines being produced in Piedmont. Chef Adam Yoho, Excutive Chef of Otto's, created a...

October, a month synonymous with festive {German} celebrations and lots and lots of beer drinking. While a trio of Oktoberfest brews made their way to the Otto's tap, this year we marked our annual harvest time celebration with an exclusive Austrian reception+wine dinner with Jesse Becker of Winebow. Chef Adam Yoho prepared an Austrian influenced menu that was served al fresco under a century old liveoak on the terrace at The Grove House. This remarkable evening...

Small glimpses of Fall are being seen all of The Hill Country. We are enjoying the cool{er} days and the promise to an end of the Summer scorcher. To celebrate, we gathered at The Grove House for an exclusive Belgian Beer {Pop-Up} Dinner withChristine Celis {yep, she's the daughter of Pierre Celis}. Otto's + Belgian Beer = who could ask for more?!

Otto's welcomed Chef Leslie Washburne for a truly unique Midsummer vegetarian feast from locally sourced produce paired with Texas wine selections curated by Otto's Sommelier Adam Ehmer. You may already know Leslie as the Owner of Hoffman Haus and as the healthy cooking guru at The Peach Basket. Aside from being a quintessential hostess, world traveler, and tastemaker, Leslie...

In honor of the annual German festival that celebrates the bounty of the Fall Harvest {a.k.a Oktoberfest}, Otto's hosted a celebration of food, drink, and Fall along with a few of our friends. Joining us were Pedernales Brewing Company pouring Lobo Oktoberfest, Pontotoc Vineyard showcasing newly released wines, as well as various vendors from the...