Wine and Food Week 2019

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Wine and Food Week 2019:
How to Plan Your Tastings! 

Wine and food lovers, guess what time it is? Yes, it’s Houston’s biggest culinary event, the 15th Anniversary Wine and Food Week,  June 3-9, 2019! And, you don’t want to miss out on this 15-year celebration!

Wine & Food Week 2019 returns to The Woodlands for a week-long extravaganza, bringing the best culinary talent and drawing avid foodies and wine enthusiasts from across the region.  Under the direction of Food & Vine Time Productions, Wine & Food Week participants will once again raise a glass to master chefs, winemakers, educators and more, hailing from Houston and across the globe. 

Now is the time to plan your week-long wine and food adventure! Experience national and international wines at wine tastings, wine dinners, seminars, casual events like Sips, Suds & Tacos and the H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street, all culminating in an elaborate Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase. I outlined the 15th Anniversary Wine and Food Week event line up to help you plan your tastings!

15th Anniversary Wine and Food Event Line Up

It’s a Guy Thing – Tuesday, June 4

Gents! Join Wine and Food Week – Tuesday, June 4, 2019, from 7 – 9 p.m at The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course for It’s a Guy Thing.

It’s what a man’s man wants. Big bold wines and craft beer to satisfy every taste to wash down the delicious man’s grub fare from restaurants like Kirby’s, the Silver Whisk, JJ Watt’s personal Chef, Kobe Beef and more.

Meet Houston icon and Master Sommelier, and Wine Wizard 2018 Guy Stout, a giant in the wine industry. Master of wine and founder of MyVinoType.com, Tim Hanni will also be on hand. Try your hand at poker and take a chance at winning fabulous door prizes. Sit down for a shoe shine, puff on a cigar, while soaking in the live music. It’s the perfect “Man’s Man” experience! Tickets are $30 per person, www.wineandfoodweek.com.

Dirt-y Talk with Oregon Wine Person of the Year – Seminar and Tasting – Wednesday, June 5

Join Rudi Marchesi on Wednesday, on June 5 at 5:30 pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center for Dirt-y Talk with Oregon Person of the Year! Oregon’s beloved biodynamic Mentor, President, and Chief Viticulturist at Montinore Estate will discuss farm to glass sustainable, organic and biodynamic winemaking. Guests will also get a tasting profile done by Tim Hanni author of “Why You Like the Wines You Like.” Tickets are$45 per person. 

H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street – Thursday, June 6 

Experience a sip and stroll at H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street – Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. with savory bites, wine, and craft beer and live music by Mango Punch. 💃

Enjoy live music, entertainment, and wines from around the world with wine representatives stationed throughout Market Street. Upgrade to the VIP experience for premium wines, air-conditioned comfort, and great nibbles. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend! 🍷Tickets start at $40, https://www.wineandfoodweek.com/.

Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel & Luncheon – Friday, June 7

Experience an elegant affair with an esteemed panel of women winemakers, owners & experts to guide you behind the bottle.  Lunch begins with tasting stations followed by a multi-course wine meal at The Club at Carlton Woods from noon to 3 pm. Although this event is sold out this year, you’ll want to put a reminder on your calendar to purchase tickets early next year. This is a fan favorite and always sells out early! 

Truth Talk Seminar with Michael David Winery – Friday, June 7

Join the visionary, the operations manager and Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of the year on Friday, June 7 at 7 pm at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. And taste why they won. Meet Visionary Founder, Michael Phillips, Winemaker, Adam Mettler, and Director of Wine Operations Kevin Phillips. Oh yes, taste the wines!  Tickets are $45.

Sips, Suds & Tacos – Friday, June 7

Take your taco tasting to a new level with Sips, Suds & Tacos on Friday, June 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at The Woodlands Marriott Waterway. It’s a taco takedown where tacos of all shapes and sizes are served up with all the fixings and one taco takes all the glory and the quirky taco trophy.  Grab some friends and wind down the week with a fiesta, and enjoy over 100 wines and specialty beer while listening to live Texas music! Tickets are $30, www.wineandfoodweek.com. 

Platinum Wine Vault Ultra-Premium Tasting – Saturday, June 8

Experience a luxurious affair with highly allocated wines for discriminating collectors and enthusiasts on Saturday, June 8 at 4:30 pm.  Premiere tasting leads into the Grand Tasting with access to the VIP Premium Lounge.

Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase – Saturday, June 8

Celebrate all things food & wine at the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase on Saturday, June 8 from  7:00 – 10:00 pm at The Woodlands Marriott Waterway! Slip into your finest attire and be in the company of serious wine enthusiasts and outstanding culinary talent. Over 500 wines featured along with foods prepared by over 60 renowned Chefs from around the globe serving their finest to compete for the Waterford Crystal Chef of Chefs Award presented by GOYA Foods. Enjoy after dinner creations in the Just Desserts Zone and Coffee Lounge.  

Feeling a little extra? Upgrade your Grand Tasting ticket for access to the luxurious VIP Lounge featuring esteemed guests and premium wine selections for the serious aficionado who lives life large!

Sunday Sundown Closeout Concert, Poetry Reading at Sunset at Bernhardt Winery, June 9

End your Sunday Funday on the rolling hills of Bernhardt Winery for a toast and poetry reading at sunset followed by a live band.

HEB Wine and Food Week Featured VIPs

In addition to planning your wine and food tastings, you’ll want to meet VIPs in the culinary field!

• Meet former White House Executive Chef John Moeller, Wizard Gourmet from 2014, who presided over the White House kitchen during President George W. Bush’s second term. He served in the White House from September of 1992 until 2005—one of the longest-tenured chefs across three Administrations. Moeller said, “One of my greatest satisfactions as a chef is presenting a first-class meal and seeing the enjoyment that it brings to the diners and the goodwill and friendship that it promotes.” Chef Moeller has detailed his journey and White House experience in a book, Dining at the White House—From the President’s Table to Yours. During his tenure, he helped create and prepare meals for the First Families, for world leaders like Tony Blair and Nelson Mandela, for famous guests like Julia Child and Sophia Loren, and for holiday parties and trips to Camp David.
• Meet two of the Caribbean’s top chefs.  Erwin Husken, Owner and Executive Chef of Screaming Eagle, and Chef and Owner Urvin Croes of The Kitchen Table by White ranked as TripAdvisor #1 Caribbean fine dining traveler’s choice. Both chefs will be featured at the Grand Tasting event on Saturday, June 8, as well as in the Aruba Culinary Center booth on the Wine Walk on Thursday, June 6.
• Meet former Bravo TV’S Top Chef contender Ron Duprat who’ll be cooking up a signature dish combining his rich Caribbean heritage flavors with French Accents at the Grand Tasting.  Chef Ron Duprat is best known as one of the top competitors on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” and now resides in New York as a private Chef.  Huffington Post recognized him as one of the 10 Black Chefs That Are Changing the Food World. His larger than life personality will be on full display Saturday, June 8 during the Grand Tasting.
• Meet Wine Wizard 2013 Tim Hanni, one of the first two resident Americans to successfully complete the examination and earn the title Master of Wine. He is a Certified Wine Educator accredited by the Society of Wine Educators and co-founder and Chief Advocate of MyVinotype, which helps people understand what kind of wines they like to drink.  Find out “Why You Like the Wines You Like” as written by Hanni and have your tongue painted blue to reveal your taste buds.  

You don’t want to miss the best wine and food event of the year! So gather your friends and plan your tastings for the 15th Anniversary Wine and Food Week in The Woodlands! I attended the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase last year and had a blast! I highly recommend booking a room to enjoy the festivities. 

To purchase tickets, book a hotel room, sign up to volunteer and for more general information, please visit www.wineandfoodweek.com.

Lastly, by supporting Wine & Food Week, you will help several charitable organizations such as New Danville; The Woodlands Arts Council, Montgomery County Food Bank; just to name a few. Food & Vine Time Productions has raised well over a million dollars through various channels for local charities over the years.

Taste & See Life friends, I hope to see you at the 15th Anniversary Wine & Food Week, June 3-9! I will be attending the Sips, Suds & Tacos and Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase! I hope to see you there too! 

Also, be sure to follow Taste and See Life on Instagram and Facebook to win General Admission tickets to the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase!

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