Starting June 1st you will be able to purchase tickets at HEB stores for the HEB Wine Walk at Market Street, Value Wines Happy Hour, and Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Italian Chef Showcase.
The Making of Perfect Wines
June 18, 2007 | 5:30 PM
Now a tradition, the first Wine & Food Week event is the ultimate wine lover's tasting and seminar with the official 2007 Wine Wizard. This year's Wine Wizard, Daniel Schuster, serves as special guest and event host throughout the week. An esteemed international wine consultant to the most prominent wineries and author, the New Zealander is widely respected for his contributions to the wine industry. This exclusive seminar is sought after by both the public and members of the wine industry.
Jasper's Gourmet Backyard Cuisine
June 18, 2007 | 6:30 PM
With visiting Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein.
Dine on the Waterway Perfect Pairings
June 19, 2007 | 5:30 PM
Perfect Pairings! Corporate Executive Chef Daniel Nemec of Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse joins Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier, as he explains his very practical and easy approach to take the guess work of selecting the right wine to go with the right dish or conversely the right recipe to pair with your favorite wine. You’ll discover new favorite foods and new favorite wines.
It’s a Guy Thing Hard Hat Event
June 19, 2007 | 7:00 PM
Hard Hat Event at new Américas Waterway still under construction as Master Sommelier Guy Stout welcomes Wine Wizard Master of Ceremonies Danny Schuster from New Zealand, Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, Alfonso Cevola, Italian Wine Director, Glazer's Family of Companies and Super Tuscan Icon Lionello Marchesi.
Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
June 19, 2007 | 7:00 PM
Presents a dinner with Gallo Family Vineyards
Hess Collection on the Waterway Tour
June 20, 2007 | 5:30 PM
Swiss born founder, Donald M. Hess, followed a family tradition of nine generations. The philosophy has been to deal only in natural products. He did so on Mt. Veeder as well as at Bodega Colomé in Argentina, Glen Carlou in the Paarl Valley, The Hess Collection Winery in the Napa Valley and Glen Carlou in South Africa. Take a world tour through Hess Collection Wines on the Hess Collection Wines on the Waterway Tour.
Gio's Italian Grill
June 20, 2007 | 7:00 PM
Welcomes Moet Hennessy Italian Wine Selections
Kirby's Prime Steakhouse Wine Dinner
June 20, 2007 | 7:00 PM
With Italian Winemaker Lionello Marchesi
Banfi Vintner Wine Dinner
June 20, 2007 | 7:00 PM
Banfi Vintner Dinner with Sorrento's Food Pairings
Way of the Shark Waterway Tour
June 21, 2007 | 4:30 PM
"The Way of the Shark" Lessons in Life, Lessons in Wine. Join Angie Balboa as she guides attendees through the lessons in life of Greg Norman as they taste through the selections of his wines.
XYZin Wines on the Waterway Tour
June 21, 2007 | 4:30 PM
XYZin - 100 Years in the Making. Ondine Chattan, Head Winemaker of XYZin and Assistant Winemaker for Geyser peak winery will be conducting an A to Z seminar on Zinfandel featuring XYZin 10 Year Old Vine, 50 Year Old Vine and 100 Year Old Vine wines.
Tour About Texas Waterway Tour
June 21, 2007 | 4:45 PM
Tour about Texas - Wines Big Enough for Texas. Did you know? With a total economic impact of more than $170 million a year, the Texas wine industry is deeply rooted in the Lone Star State's future. Wine operations extend from the Panhandle to the sandy shores of the Gulf Coast. Currently, Texas has more than 100 wineries and is the nation's fifth largest wine producing state.
HEB Wine Walk at Market Street
June 21, 2007 | 6:00 PM
Stroll Market Street enjoying wines from around the world, interactive and live entertainment. Participating retailers welcome wine industry representatives featuring their selections as attendees shop , sip and stroll and enjoy Artist and Author Alley as well as cooking demonstrations and entertainment.
Delectable Duo After Party
June 21, 2007 | 8:30 PM
Last year's sell out proves there's no better way to end an evening than with two perfectly paired tastes. Sparkling wine and chocolates are truly a "delectable duo". Led by Kirby's Executive Chef Daniel Nemec and Banfi Vintners Director of Wine Education and grandson of the founder, Bill Whiting, guests can savor heavenly treats personally prepared and paired by Chef Nemec. A free shuttle is available to take guests to Kirby's after the Wine Walk.
Ladies of the Vine Luncheon
June 22, 2007 | 12:00 PM
Join Danny Schuster as he moderates a panel of women winemakers, owners and experts as they guide you behind the bottle... what it takes to get it to your taste buds. Intimate experience with reception tasting stations followed by a luxurios multi-course wine meal. The Club at Carlton Woods.
Kim Crawford Wines on the Waterway Tour
June 22, 2007 | 4:15 PM
Kim Crawford Wines was conceptualised over a glass of wine and founded because of a couple of babies. The glass of wine was in London, the night big and the company good. Kim and Erica Crawford and David Gleave MW pondered wine styles of the world with youthful self-righteousness and decided the world needed a clean, top quality, fruit driven Chardonnay devoid of the heavy oak used at the time. The two babies who arrived shortly after propelled Kim and Erica to realise the notion and Kim Crawford Wines was established in 1996. Four thousand cases of wine were produced.
Value Wines Happy Hour
June 22, 2007 | 5:30 PM
A community style Happy Hour event where value wines retailing for under $15 are showcased in a fun & casual environment. Perfect for those just entering the world of wine, friends out on the town or the enthusiast who are looking for the everyday finds. Mix, mingle, and wines.
BBQ & Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais
June 22, 2007 | 7:00 PM
This quirky Texas event was a huge hit in 2006 and the grills are heating up for 2007. While not a traditional wine pairing, it is a taste treat that fits perfectly in the Texas summer. Special guest Aygline Pechdo, national brand manager for Georges Duboeuf, will select the wines and share her vast knowledge of Beaujolais and other French wines.
Kidz R Cooking with 3-A-Day
June 23, 2007 | 11:00 AM
Author and Chef Debbie Meyer-Gore will teach aspiring young chefs the keys to cooking in a hands-on, family-friendly setting. She will teach the children how to explore flavors while preparing tasty food. Lively fun for the whole family, the classes are designed for children ages 5 - 12. (An adult must join the child for the class.)
Brunch in the Southern Hemisphere
June 23, 2007 | 11:30 AM
Take a tour through the rich heritage and flavours of South America. Life is rich in the other hemisphere. Your tour guides are Bill Whiting, Wine Education Manger for Banfi Vintners along side with Chef David Cordua of Américas.
ABC Wine & Dine Luncheon, Perry's Steakhouse
June 23, 2007 | 12:00 PM
Anything but Chardonnay and Cabernet will be served at this fun and whimsical event featuring the finest of Perry’s selection with lesser known but delightful wine varietals.
Kidz R Cooking with 3-A-Day
June 23, 2007 | 1:00 PM
Author and Chef Debbie Meyer-Gore will teach aspiring young chefs the keys to cooking in a hands-on, family-friendly setting. She will teach the children how to explore flavors while preparing tasty food. Lively fun for the whole family, the classes are designed for children ages 5 - 12. (An adult must join the child for the class.)
Kidz R Cooking with 3-A-Day
June 23, 2007 | 3:00 PM
Author and Chef Debbie Meyer-Gore will teach aspiring young chefs the keys to cooking in a hands-on, family-friendly setting. She will teach the children how to explore flavors while preparing tasty food. Lively fun for the whole family, the classes are designed for children ages 5 - 12. (An adult must join the child for the class.)
The Art of Italian Gastronomy
June 23, 2007 | 3:00 PM
Live the life of Italian luxury through your sense of smell, sight and taste. This seminar will guide you through the best of the best featuring pecorino, parmigiano, salame, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Taste every one!
A Casual Twist on Sonoma
June 23, 2007 | 3:30 PM
Come play with us at Mia's Playground where we feature the best of Sonoma County's sub appellations.
Covey Run Seminar
June 23, 2007 | 3:30 PM
Named for the coveys of quails that frequent the prized vineyards in the Columbia and Yakima Valleys of Washington State, Covey Run crafts a wide range of award-winning wines.
Dorothy Hamilton Presents: A Chef’s Story
June 23, 2007 | 3:30 PM
Learn from the Master in a rare opportunity to visit with Dorothy Hamilton, Founder & CEO of the French Culinary Institute. Thinking of becoming a Chef? Dorothy will guide you covering topics from cooking school to financial aide to finding your way into the top spot in the kitchen as a Star Chef.
Vineyards of Gold Waterway Tour
June 23, 2007 | 4:00 PM
Sonoma-Cutrer wines are made in the vineyard. With every step of the process, fromt the vineyard to the bottle, Sonoma-Cutrer encourages the wines to speak of origins: the soil, the climate, the vintage. The wines embody the language of finesse. At first taste, they are straight forward and succinct, then evolving and changing in the glass to a finish of exceptional length that is crisp and to the point, with beautifully balanced fruit and acid. The wines express partnership with Nature, resulting in world-class Chardonnays and Pinot Noir. Get back to nature on the Waterway with Sonoma-Cutrer.
Outlaws or Angels Wine Seminar
June 23, 2007 | 4:00 PM
A revolution began a generation ago in the heart of Tuscany. Chianti came under fire for being too traditional & boring. A few visionary Italian winemakers starting producing wine outside of the accepted customs. They fought the law & they won. Now they are seen in some circles as the Angels who delivered Tuscany to the promised land of the world wine stage. Come join Alfonso Cevola as he circles the wagons with these revolutionary red wines.
Life is a Cabernet Waterway Tour
June 23, 2007 | 5:30 PM
In the early 1970s, Silver Oak Cellars emerged as a dream tied to an intrepid idea. The founders—Ray Duncan, an entrepreneur with a sense of adventure, and Justin Meyer, a former winemaker with Christian Brothers—dared to devote every effort toward the pursuit of a single wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. What’s more, they resolved to create a wine with a style all its own—not another hard, tannic red wine requiring years of aging to enjoy, but a wine of fully developed flavors and a velvety soft texture on the day it is released for sale.
A Sparkling Time with Dom Perignon
June 23, 2007 | 5:30 PM
A perfect start to your evening, this seminar will cover the characteristics of and styles of Champagne featuring Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon. Taste through the delicate selections of the finest sparkling wines and champagnes in the world.
Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Italian Chef Showcase
June 23, 2007 | 7:00 PM
The Premiere Event! 2007 Theme - "A Night in Italy" with Italian Chef Showcase. Over 500 wines along with gourmet foods personally prepared by renowned Chefs from around the globe all serving their finest. Featuring, live on-stage Chef Demonstrations and a live auction benefiting New Danville.
Texas Winery Roadtrip
June 24, 2007 | 10:00 AM
A excursion for the senses. Motor Coach departs from Portofino in the City of Shenandoah for a day at one of Texas’ most popular wineries, Messina Hof. The day is filled with Texas-style brunch, vineyard and winery tour, tastings and down to the cellar where Paul Bonarrigo, Proprietor and Winemaker leads a blending exercise seminar. This is educational and fun!
The Marriott Waterway Wine and Wailing Brunch
June 24, 2007 | 11:30 AM
Sparkling wines, mouthwatering selections and live jazz…it’s a great way to begin the day. Wine Week wraps up with great tunes and fine wines at the Wine and Wailing jazz brunch at Restaurante Tuscany at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.
Turn Your World Upside Down Waterway Tour
June 24, 2007 | 2:00 PM
From the tales of South Sea Pirates, comes the likes of Kono Baru’. Thought to be a crude pronunciation of the Latin cornu baro, which roughly translates to horned fool, these wild souls of reckless fortune, couldn’t make heads or tails of a map, often leaving their fate to the sea. While many assumed them to be foolish, like the court jesters of the Royal Empires, beneath the absurd mask of a Kono Baru’, lay clever wit and wisdom. Learn about something new with Kono Baru’.
Don't Get Corked Waterway Tour
June 24, 2007 | 3:30 PM
Don Sebastiani & Sons, the wine company behind brands such as Smoking Loon and Pepperwood Grove, is the first U.S. wine company to seal wines with Zork and Vintegra closures for commercial release. The closures will be used with a new luxury red Napa blend dubbed, "Used Automobile Parts," a name that lampoons the high-end wine business. Have Taste. Have Fun on the Waterway
