Wanderlust Wine

Wanderlust Wine Co. is a family-owned winery and event venue based in Austin, Texas, recognized as the largest self-pour wine on tap winery in the world. Founded in 2020 by owner and sommelier Sammy Lam during the pandemic, the company emerged from his passion for wine and decade of industry expertise, including a Master of Science in Wine Manageme... nt. Wanderlust operates multiple locations across Austin, including a flagship Barton Springs location, a downtown venue, and a Shady Lane location, offering over 56 wines on tap from around the world served through an innovative self-pour system. The company is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility by utilizing reusable stainless steel kegs instead of traditional bottles, significantly reducing carbon footprint and waste. Wanderlust features unique experiences including a hidden speakeasy wine cave accessed through a secret bookshelf, a vintage 1970s Airstream for private tastings, curated sommelier-led wine experiences, and partnerships with local food vendors. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, drag brunches, Broadway sing-along bars, and SXSW activations, accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to 200 guests. Wanderlust Wine Co. has been honored as Best Winery by the Austin Chronicle in 2022 and 2023, and founder Sammy Lam was recognized as Businessman of the Year by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.Read More