Wine & Food Week Returns to The Woodlands in 2018

The 2017 Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands was a huge success, so it will be returning in 2018. This year’s event, which will be held June 4-10 and presented by H-E-B, is an all-inclusive, week long culinary and wine extravaganza for the beginner to the serious wine collector.

Wine & Food Week showcases the culinary excellence in the Houston community alongside national and international wines at wine tastings, wine dinners, seminars, the Celebrity Cruises Platinum Wine Vault Collector’s Tasting, special events, Taco Takedown Competition, and an elaborate Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase featuring the Cadillac VIP Premium Lounge and the Gloria Ferrer Bubbles Cove.

“We are excited to taste the love from around the world this year by bringing in culinary experts from around the globe including the highest rated Chefs in the Caribbean, Mexico, winners from The Food Network and other highly rated culinary shows, along with The New Wines of Ancient Thrace covering nine European countries,” stated Constance McDerby, founder of Food & Vine Time Productions. “Wine & Food Week is a wonderful time for the people of the Houston community to come together and experience this international wine and gastronomy experience, the largest, most comprehensive event from New Orleans to Aspen.”

This year, Wine & Food Week, will again host over 75 chefs, hundreds of wines with well-versed industry representatives including this year’s Gourmet Wizard, Shaun O’Neale and Wine Wizard Master of Ceremonies, Guy Noel Stout.

Shaun O’Neale claimed the title of America’s best home cook and was named Season 7 Champion of MasterChef on FOX in 2016. Shaun became a culinary star with the release of his debut cookbook “My Modern American Table.”

Houston icon and Master Sommelier, Guy Stout is a Master Sommelier (MS) and one of the first in America. He is also a Certified Wine Educator (CWE), Certified Spirits Specialist (CSS), and previous President of the Society of Wine Educators.

This year’s theme is “Taste the Love,” celebrating flavors from all over the globe and Houston’s exploding foodie scene.

This is a listing of the events for the week:

Tuesday, June 5 – It’s a Guy Thing

• Featuring Master Sommelier Guy Stout
• Location: The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course
• Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 – Meeker Vineyard Wine Dinner

• Location: Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse, The Woodlands
• Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 – H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street

• Location: Market Street, The Woodlands
• Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 – Wine Walk VIP

• Location: Market Street, The Woodlands
• Time: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 8 – Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel & Luncheon

• Location: The Club at Carlton Woods
• Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, June 8 – Sips, Suds & Tacos

• Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
• Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 – Platinum Wine Vault Collector’s Tasting

• Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Montgomery Ballroom
• Time: 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 – Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase

• Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
• Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 – Official Wine & Food Week Brunch

• Location: Robard’s Steakhouse
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Photos courtesy of Wine & Food Week