Champion Wine Auction and Dinner

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

A reception and the pairing of the champion wines with a special seated dinner began the exciting evening of bidding for the award-winning wines from the competition. The historically sold-out event starts with a reception, featuring the award-winning wines, and a silent auction followed by an elegant, seated dinner.

Results

The 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Champion Wine Auction total gross proceeds were $703.650. Click HERE for complete results from the 2010 Champion Wine Auction.

2010 GRAND CHAMPION BEST OF SHOW

Wine: Davis Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2005
Price: $120,000
Buyers: George and Marilyn DeMontrond, Virgil and June Waggonner, Raye G. White, and John Eddie and Sheridan Williams
Record price: $201,000 in 2008

2010 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BEST OF SHOW

Wine: Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Nadia Red Bordeaux Blend, Arroyo Grande Valley, 2005
Price: $90,000
Buyer: Pete and Melinda Ruman, Jerrol and Pam Springer, Joe Van Matre and Jennifer Currey, and Jim and Lynda Winne
Record price: $126,000 in 2008

2009 Results

GRAND CHAMPION BEST OF SHOW

Wine: Vino Robles Suendero, Pasa Robles, 2006
Price: $100,000
Buyers: Marilyn and George DeMontrond, Brad Fish, Chuck Simmons, and Raye G. White
Record price: $201,000 in 2008

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BEST OF SHOW

Wine: McManis Family Vineyards Petite Syrah, 2007
Price: $55,000
Buyer: Pete and Melinda Ruman, Pam and Jerrol Springer, Joe Van Matre and Shannon O’Neill, and Jim and Lynda Winne
Record price: $126,000 in 2008