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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Selection Guide

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

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Nov.

11 - 13

International Wine Competition

The 20th annual Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition will be held Nov. 11 – 13, 2022 at NRG Center. Last year, a total of 2,862 entries were received from 17 countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Peru, Argentina and South Africa. Of those entries, 480 entries were from Texas wineries, and 203 entries came from last year’s featured region, Washington State, an established wine-growing region with a reputation for excellence in wine production.

Participation Information 2022 Competition Press Release

Feb.

19

Roundup & Best Bites Competition

NRG Center, Halls D and E
Grand Cru Guest Reception: 5:15 p.m.
Table Guests: 6 p.m.
General Admission: 6:30 p.m.

Kick off the 2023 Show season by attending one of the largest gourmet food events in the world. With more than 450 award-winning wines and over 100 signature dishes from the area’s top restaurants and culinary institutions, this is a top destination for wine enthusiasts, food writers and foodies alike. Guests will interact with our chefs and winery representatives and help decide who takes home the “People’s Choice Award” in our Roundup & Best Bites Competition.

Prices
  • Grand Cru tables (seats 10): $5,000
  • Premium tables (seats 10): $2,500
  • Reserved tables (seats 10): $2,000
  • Individual tickets: $165
2022 RESULTS

Feb.

26

CHAMPION WINE AUCTION & DINNER

  • Reception & Silent Auction: 5 p.m.
  • Dinner: 6 p.m.
  • Live Auction: 7 p.m.

As one of the leading charitable wine auctions in the country, the Champion Wine Auction & Dinner features more than 450 award-winning wines from our Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. While supporting one of the state’s strongest charities, guests will enjoy a five-star dinner and cocktail service while bidding on unique items and experiences in our Silent Auction. The live auction bidding showcases our Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and other award-winning wines. All purchased items are available to take home that evening. Purchase commitments and auction table purchase amounts can be applied toward Live Auction purchases.

Auction tables each seat 10 and can be purchased at the $6,000, $9,000, $12,000 and $25,000 levels.



2022 Auction Donors

Grand Champion

  • Wine: J. Lohr Vineyards Cuvee PAU Red, Paso Robles, 2017
  • Price: $250,000 (Rodeo Record)
  • Donors: Andrea and Bruce Bryant, John M. Cotterell, J Alan Kent Development – Julie and Alan Kent, and Kristina and Paul Somerville
  • Rodeo Record: $250,000 (2022)

Reserve Grand Champion

  • Wine: Nice Winery Cabernet Franc, Paicines, 2018
  • Price: $200,000
  • Donors: Amegy Bank of Texas, Lisa M. Blackwood, Fidelis New Energy, LLC, and Randa and Ray Gilliam
  • Rodeo Record: $215,000 (2020)