Tomorrow, February 20, 2022 is the kick off for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. While there, visit Messina Hof Winery at the 2022 Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup and Best Bites Competition at NRG Center. Sip […]
It must have been jubilation for winery owner and winemaker Bobby Cox of Lubbock’s Pheasant Ridge Winery following the 1985 Lone Star State Wine Competition, the winners of which were announced at an awards dinner […]
Lead Photo Credit: Samantha Nicole Tisci RESULTS: At the end of the evening, Justin Vann, Nancy’s Hustle, took home the title of Iron Sommelier 2021 with his “Italian White Wine: Drink it (with your mouth)!” theme. Other awards included: 1st runner up – Austin Farina, March 2nd runner […]
Texas’ only County Fair sanctioned non-commercial wine competition returns with the Austin County Fair on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Coordinated by the Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association, the annual Austin County Fair Wine Show will be held in the American Legion […]
Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association (TWGGA) invites you to participate in our 38th Annual Lone Star International Wine Competition (LSIWC). ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS All entries must be commercially available at the time of judging. Wines […]
Third Annual International Canned Wine Competition Awards Gold to “Aluminum“ Over three hundred canned wines from all over the world flexed their aluminum muscles at the third annual International Canned Wine Competition held July 20-22 […]
If you haven’t experienced the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal or Spain or their wines, the red grape variety Souzao may be new to you. If you have an affliction for French […]
Texas Fine Wine Celebrates Award-Winning Wines Wineries bring home top honors at prestigious international competitions; Bending Branch Winery wins first-ever honor recognizing sustainable practices in both Texas grape growing and winemaking Bending Branch Winery, Brennan […]
Congratulations to Periwinkle Foundation’s Iron Sommelier 2019 – Andres Blanco from Caracol Houston The remaining results from last nights Periwinkle Iron Sommelier Competition held at The Houstonian Hotel are: 1st Runner Up Julie Dalton – Mastro’s […]
Welcome to the Gladiator Pit… (Not Quite) at Iron Sommelier 2019 – Presented by AUTOSOL On Wednesday, October 30th, 6 -10 pm, at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa the Periwinkle Foundation is hosting Iron […]