Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo

Wine Blogger, Writer & Social Media Influencer; WSET: Level 2 in Wines Rodeo Uncorked! Judge: 6 Years Favorite Part of Judging Rodeo Uncorked!: The annual reunion with collegues like the Wine Student Alumni from the Texas Wine School; and learning from other wine...
Tessa Butterfield

Tessa Butterfield

11-15 years in the beverage industry; Supplier; Retailer; Beverage Educator; Introduction Sommelier; WSET: Level 3 in Wines; Texas Wine Specialist Rodeo Uncorked! Judge: 0 Years Favorite Part of Judging Rodeo Uncorked!: This will be my first year to judge Best...
Patrick Bayne

Patrick Bayne

20+ years in the beverage industry; Certified Wine Specialist; WSET: Level 3 in Wines Rodeo Uncorked! Judge: 4 Years Favorite Part of Judging Rodeo Uncorked!: I enjoy sampling wines from different regions and the comraderie with other wine industry personnel Most...
Mike Batek

Mike Batek

11-15 years in the beverage industry; Winemaker; Professor at Texas Tech Rodeo Uncorked! Judge: 5 Years Favorite Part of Judging Rodeo Uncorked!: Getting to taste beside fellow professionals and compare palets, which leads to new insights and friendship Favorite Wine...
Melinda “Mel” Reeves

Melinda “Mel” Reeves

As chief volunteer and HR officer, Melinda Reeves is responsible for maintaining a positive and collaborative environment at the Rodeo. She oversees the Rodeo’s 120-plus staff and 35,000 volunteers, managing the hiring, training, professional development and...