Wanderlust Wine Co. - Shady Lane

Wanderlust Wine Company Is Opening a Second Location in East Austin | Eater Austin

"Opening a second location in East Austin’s Govalle neighborhood at 702 Shady Lane (opened July 19), this spacious, half-acre taproom occupies the 13,000-square-foot space vacated in 2020 by a previous winery. The new outpost mirrors the original downtown spot with around 80 wines on tap—many offered self-pour—plus two to three rotating food trucks and a relaxed, walkable layout that lets guests carry drinks and food between the taproom and the adjacent lot, which will house a coffee roaster serving beer, coffee, and cocktails using Progress Coffee. Owner Sammy Lam launched the business in April 2020 with wine-to-go and online classes, restored self-serve service in May 2020, and has used initiatives like a founder’s club (a daily free glass for members) while deferring plans to produce his own wine to focus on expanding taprooms; he also hopes to grow into neighboring properties such as Hi-Sign Brewing and a forthcoming cocktail bar on 7th. Initial hours are 3–9 p.m., with plans to extend them by mid-September." - Erin Russell