International Wine Competition

Champion Wine Auction and Dinner

The 2010 Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Show began with the seventh annual International Wine Competition on Nov. 14 and 15. This private judging event determined the wines that will be featured at the 2010 Roundup and Best Bites Competition Feb. 21, 2010. Top winners will be awarded with custom-made saddles, chaps and buckles and auctioned at the Champion Wine Auction on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

1,761 wines from 583 wineries were vying for the prestigious title of Grand Champion Best of Show, and our wine experts awarded 1,250 medals to the group.

For more information on competing in the International Wine Competition visit our Wine Show Exhibitor Access page.

2010 Results

2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition Champions

Grand Champion Best of Show – Davis Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2005
Reserve Grand Champion Best of Show – Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Nadia Red Bordeaux Blend, Arroyo Grande Valley, 2005
Top Texas Wine – Flat Creek Estate, Mistella, Texas, NV
Top All-Around Winery – d’Arenberg, Australia
Top Argentina Wine – Bodega Elvira Calle, Ca’de Calle Malbec, Mendoza, 2008
Top Sparkling Wine – Domaine Ste. Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley, NV
Top White Wine – Kallfelz Estate, Single Vineyard Riesling, Mosel, 2007
Top Red Wine – Sequoia Grove, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006
Top Sweet Wine – Hopler Eiswein, Riesling, Austria, 2004
Top Value Wine – Napa Landing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Click HERE to view the complete list of winning wines from the 2010 International Wine Competition.
Click HERE to view the 2010 International Wine Competition results press release.

Archive: For a look back at past Champions of medal-winning wines click on the year below.