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Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Events

Rodeo Uncorked! highlights wine production in agriculture. Before the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, the Rodeo hosts an International Wine Competition, a food competition and wine auction. During the Rodeo, visit the Champion Wine Garden where the champion wines from the International Wine Competition are served.

Double-Barrel Sampler Case

Great for your cellar or as a gift! This 12-bottle case of award-winning wines comes in a Rodeo Uncorked! branded commemorative wooden case for $650. Wines are selected following the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition.

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Use the Wine Guide to search the winning wines from the 2021 International Wine Competition.

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Nov.

13-15

International Wine Competition

The 2021 competition was held Nov. 13 – 15 at NRG Center, with health and safety protocols in place throughout its duration. A total of 2,601 entries from 18 countries including wines from Argentina, England, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand and Spain. Texas wines represented 346 entries and 351 entries came from this year’s featured region, Sonoma County, California.

Participation Information 2021 Competition Press Release

2022

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Roundup & Best Bites Competition

The 2021 Roundup & Best Bites Competition has been canceled. The 2022 event date will be posted once available. Customers who purchased tickets to the 2021 event will be offered the option to donate, rollover to 2022 or refund their table and ticket purchase amounts.

Join us to support the Rodeo by participating in one of the world’s largest gourmet food events paired with more than 450 award-winning wines, including the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the International Wine Competition. At the Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites Competition, you will have the opportunity to sample signature dishes from approximately 100 of the area’s top restaurants and culinary institutions, and vote for your favorites in the Best Bites Competition.

For additional information about Best Bites, contact your valued Wine Sales Committeeman or email wine@rodeohouston.com.

2021 Culinary Participants

2020 RESULTS

May

Champion Wine Auction & Dinner

Individuals who purchased tables for the Champion Wine Auction will automatically transfer to the new date.

The Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction and Dinner is an exciting way to kick off the Rodeo season. Begin your evening with an exquisite cocktail hour, including an exciting silent auction where you can bid on unique wines, unforgettable trips, and other great items. Then join us in the ballroom to enjoy a sumptuous seated dinner complemented by champion wines. Following dinner, you and your guest can join the excitement by bidding on award-winning wines to support the Rodeo. Purchased items are available immediately following the auction for you to take home.

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Wine Auction Press Release

2020 Auction Buyers

Grand Champion

Wine: Piper-Heidsieck Brut, Champagne, NV
Price: $220,000
Buyers: Katherine Cornell and Tom Pirtle, Kristina and Paul Somerville, Jennifer and Joe Van Matre, and Sheridan and John Eddie Williams
Rodeo Record: $232,000 (2015)

Reserve Grand Champion

Wine: Cavaliere d’Oro Bellezza Chianti Classico Gran Seleizione DOCG, 2015
Price: $215,000 (Rodeo record)
Buyers: Lisa Blackwood, Abbot Downing, Randa and Ray Gilliam, and The Murski Family Foundation
Rodeo Record: $215,000 (2020)