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Clink Different’s German and Bordeaux Wines Shine at Festivals Across CA, TX and FL

Throughout the year, Clink Different brought two iconic wine regions – Germany and Bordeaux – to life at six consumer festivals across California, Texas and Florida, with each stop offering a unique celebration of wine, culture and community.

Photo credit: Crystal Swass 

With consumers gravitating towards diverse, sustainable and high-quality wines, these festivals provide the ideal stage to highlight the rich heritage and range of styles that German and Bordeaux wines have to offer.  Read on for a closer look at some of the key highlights from Clink Different’s time at the six festivals, along with a list of the wines poured at each event, so you can revisit your favorites and recreate delicious food and wine pairings at home! 

California 

L.A. Times Food Bowl 

For the second year in a row, Clink Different joined over 100 local restaurants, wineries and chef presentations on the Paramount Pictures backlot for the L.A. Times Food Bowl in September. More than 6,000 attendees had the chance to taste our lineup of luscious German reds, crisp Bordeaux whites and tantalizing sparkling wines (both Crémant and Sekt)!  

With a changing lineup of food vendors each day, the three-day festival was a culinary adventure of flavor and culture. Clink Different poured eight wines to pair with the local cuisine.  

From the decadent seafood dishes inspired by flavors from coastal Mexico to comfort classics like smashburgers and hot honey pepperoni pizza, these bottles from Bordeaux and Germany paired with every featured dish, and they’re sure to shine alongside whatever you’re craving at home: 

Texas 

Photo credit: Charles Reagan 

Austin Food & Wine Festival 

In November, Clink Different participated in the Austin Food & Wine Festival, held from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, November 3. The festival was a vibrant celebration of food and wine, featuring delicious bites and drinks from local chefs and restaurants, as well as cooking and wine-tasting demonstrations from both local talent and visiting chefs and sommeliers. 

Clink Different delighted the over 6,000 festival attendees with a curated selection of six unique wines from Germany and Bordeaux, offering a diverse range of varieties and styles for consumers to explore: 

Clink Different also hosted a Wine Tasting Session on Sunday, led by Austin native Alicia Schmidt, Advanced Sommelier and Wine Director for Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, which operates popular restaurants across central Texas. During the session, attendees had the opportunity to sample a selection of four wines—two from Bordeaux and two from Germany: 

Florida 

Photo credit: Crystal Swass 

Savor SoFLO 

Held in May, Savor SoFLO was Clink Different’s first festival of 2024! Culinary-inspired attendees had the chance to enjoy eight unique wines from Germany and Bordeaux, along with creations from local chef ‘rock stars’ with views of the ocean from the breathtaking Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. At Savor SoFLO, Clink Different poured: 

Heritage Fire Tour Across CA, TX & FL 

The Heritage Fire Tour brings live-fire cooking events across the country, enhancing awareness of heritage breed livestock and heirloom produce. The feasts of thoughtful bites prepared by renowned local kitchens—made with products from locally-sourced farms and partners—paired perfectly with Clink Different’s sustainable German and Bordeaux wine selections.  

Clink Different was a sponsor at three Heritage Fire events in Los Angeles, Austin and Miami, where local chefs whipped up some seriously scrumptious dishes to pair with our stellar list of wines.  

Take some inspiration from our curated pairings and reimagine them at home:  

  • Scallop & Pork Belly Yakitori (Japanese Skewered Meat) with a Charred Allium Tare (charred onions, garlic and shallots in a sweet, umami sauce)  
  • Smoked Texas Quail 
  • Carnitas-topped white pizza with mushroom, red onion, gruyere and scallions  

See below for the full list of wines poured at each event: 

Los Angeles: 

Austin: 

Miami: 

Replay the Highlights 

Planning to attend a wine & food festival next year? Let our influencer partners take you behind the scenes, where they captured the energy, flavors and food pairings that made each event unforgettable. Explore the best moments through the eyes of those who know how to Clink Different: 

Keep an eye out for upcoming festival announcements, in-store tastings, and more chances to raise a glass with Clink Different! For the latest updates and opportunities to taste the wines of Germany and Bordeaux, be sure to visit our Events page and follow @ClinkDifferent on Instagram and Facebook.