It’s Rodeo Time

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VineSleuth

By Amy Gross – 

Giddy up y’all, its Rodeo time in Houston! And I’m sure that means Champion Wine Garden time for most of you, right? Well, it should!

I had the pleasure of serving with 99 other judges to select the most delicious wines to be awarded Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLS&R) medals and be served not only at the Best Bites competition, but also at the HLS&R Champion Wine Garden. And you thought the Rodeo was just about the livestock, concerts, jeans and boots. For me, it’s all about my favorite agricultural product – wine!

I have often shared that one of the best ways to learn which wines you like is to taste a lot of wines. Where else can you taste so many award-winning wines in one place, all while contributing to agriculture scholarships for kids? Does it get any better than that?

Admission to the Champion Wine Garden is free with a Rodeo ticket or NRG park admission. It is open every day of the Rodeo, Monday through Thursday 4 to 11 pm, Fridays 4 pm to midnight, Saturdays 11 am to midnight and Sundays noon to 10 pm.

Do you want to enjoy delicious HLS&R wines at home? Check out the list of top winners this year.

Swing by your favorite grocery store or wine shop, grab a few bottles, pop a few corks and enjoy.