German Wine To Be Paired With Texas BBQ At Hot Luck Fest

AUSTIN, TX — While one wouldn't normally associate Germany with Texas BBQ, that's exactly the combo to be featured during this year's Hot Luck Fest kicking off this weekend.

The event running from May 23-26 aims to show how a wide variety of German wines actually perfectly complements the flaming, smoky-sweet flavors of barbecue. Things kick off at Giddy Up, the welcome party for the Hot Luck family. "All our food heroes get together to swap whopping lies and insider truths about life in the weeds," organizers wrote on the event website.

Attendees can discover things at Hi, How Are You on May 24 at a pouring station featuring five different German wine selections from which to sample. The next day, on May 25, wine can be found at Al Fuego another five wines will be poured, two of which will be curated especially for dishes served by Chef Max Snyder of Pitchfork Pretty and Chef Austin Rocconi of Hotel Ella.

Created by James Beard Award-winner Aaron Franklin, Guerilla Suit principal and Mohawk owner James Moody, and Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast Portland, the event is described as a DIY casserole of the culinary and music world. The 2019 lineup features Aaron, Matty Matheson, Alon Shaya, Gabriel Rucker, Jeremiah Stone, Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson, Chris Bianco, Chris Shepherd, Mason Hereford, Katie Button & more, with music from Lucero, Leftover Salmon, Archers of Loaf and others.

Organizers added that both days will also be complete with tons of fun giveaways, an interactive selfie station, and, most importantly, wine.

For tickets and more information, click here.