Inspired TAPAS & WINE
An Epicurian Experience in Old Town Spring
A DESTINATION
Two concepts, one goal: Mesón Sommelier offers a truly special culinary journey, elevating the epicurean experience with a seamless fusion of Spanish tapas and wine culture. Combining an intimate tapas and wine bar experience with modern fine dining in a casual yet elegant atmosphere, it redefines the art of dining. The wine program is unmatched, featuring exclusive, one-of-a-kind wines from around the world that cannot be found anywhere else in Texas. With over 30 years of expertise, our in-house sommelier and winemaker guides guests through a curated wine list, ensuring impeccable pairings to complement every palate and meal.
MENU & RESERVATIONS COMING SOON
THE MENU - FARM FRESH
With fresh organic produce sourced through partnerships with local farmers, our menu reflects the diverse flavors of the seasons. Our handcrafted empanadas and signature chimichurri sauce have become beloved staples and are not to be missed!
THE WINE LIST - TRUELY UNIQUE
Specializing in showcasing boutqiue wineries, our wine program is incredibly unique as we offer one-of-a-kind wines from around the world, (by the glass and bottle) that cannot be purchased anywhere else in the state of Texas.
meet the culinary director
A native El Salvadoran with nearly 30 years in the industry, Thomas Perez, world-class sommelier is owner and Culinary Director of mesón sommelier.
At a young age Perez escaped war-torn El Salvador with the goal to finish middle school. Little did he know that attending a wine tasting, at the renowned Masters of Food & Wine event, while he was working as a busboy at Highlands Inn in Carmel, that his life was about to change. Wine stole his heart and in 2004 Perez graduated from Escuela Superior de Enologia del Pais Vasco, Spain where he received his Masters in Oenology and Viticulture, becoming one of few sommeliers in the world that is also an oenologist.
Perez has engaged his extensive knowledge of winemaking techniques and education from time spent with Fidel Fernández at Bodegas Luis Cañas, Spain, Jean François Coche at Domaine Coche-Dury, France, and with Aubert de Villaine at Domaine de La Romanée-Conti, France, to deliver some of the world’s most exquisite wines. With this experience, he became founding winemaker of Kristi-Lynn Wine where he creates fine wines that showcase the pure identity of the varietals from Santa Maria Valley, California; Willamette Valley, Oregon; Mendoza, Argentina; and La Rioja, Spain.
Monterey County Weekly magazine boasts of Perez’s talents and humility by saying, “they simply do not make many wine whisperers like Thomas Perez. With Perez there’s no ego, only an oenology degree and profound understanding of the connection between how the wine is made and how it acts in the glass. ” It is this deep understanding of wine that has him named one of the three top wine experts in the nation by Men’s Health Magazine in 2010.
Thomas has worked as wine director and sommelier at high-profile properties such as: Aubergine L'Auberge Carmel Relais & Chateaux, Cantinetta Luca and Marinus at Bernardus Lodge, The Inn at Dos Brisas Relais & Chateaux, The Clubs at Houston Oaks, Bandol Wines, La Table and Plane & Level.
Thomas brings is expertise to Old Town Spring, Texas to guides guests through an epicurean experience pairing Spanish-style tapas and unique wines from around the world.