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MARCH 4 - 23, 2025

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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 presented by Frost Bank where the champion wines from the International Wine Competition are served. 

COLLECTOR’S CASE

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

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WINE SELECTION GUIDE

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

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RODEO UNCORKED! DATES

INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

NOVEMBER 15-17, 2025

The 2025 annual International Wine Competition will be held on Nov. 15 – 17, 2024 at NRG Center. Entries will be open from Aug. 1 through Oct. 14, 2024.

The 21st annual Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition was held Nov. 10 – 12, 2023 at NRG Center and featured a total of 2,985 entries from 22 countries. Of the 2,985 entries, the countries with the most entries were the United States, Italy and Chile. In addition, 539 entries came from Texas wineries and the 2024 featured region, Chile, had 161 entries.

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2024 Results
Press Release | Full Winners List

Participation information

ROUNDUP & BEST BITES COMPETITION

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

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 2025 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
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If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

2024 Results
Press Release
2024 Culinary Participants

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CHAMPION WINE AUCTION & DINNER

MARCH 2, 2025

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 $9,000, $12,000 and $25,000 levels.

2024 Results
Press Release

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CHAMPION WINE GARDEN PRESENTED BY FROST BANK

MARCH 4 - 23, 2025

The Champion Wine Garden is an oasis that offers a cheerful atmosphere, top notch entertainment from rising Texas stars and a chance to savor more than 75 award-winning wines. We offer tent and table reservations for those looking to host an event in this popular spot during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.

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2024 AUCTION DONORS

GRAND CHAMPION

Wine: Beau Joie Brut Champagne AOC, NV
Price: $335,000 (Rodeo Record)
Donors: Laura & Matthew Hogue – Hogue Landscape Services, Andrea Bryant, in memory of Bruce, Fidelis New Energy and John M. Cotterell
Rodeo Record: $335,000 (2024)

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Wine: Smith-Madrone Riesling, Spring Mountain District, 2018
Price: $225,000 (Rodeo Record)
Donors: Sire Spirits, J Alan Kent Development – Julie & Alan Kent, Andrea & Scott Fish and Randa & Ray Gilliam
Rodeo Record: $225,000 (2024)

WINE FEATURES

Saddles and Sips: The unlikely dance of Rodeo and wine

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Rodeo announces winners of the Rodeo Uncorked!® Roundup & Best Bites Competition

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2024 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition Champions celebrated at the Champion Wine Auction & Dinner

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Rodeo raises a glass to the 2024 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition Winners

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Ode to the #1 White Grape in Texas and Other Notable Hybrid Grapes

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