It might seem the difference between a wine connoisseur and a wino is the amount said drinker will shell out for his vino. If that’s true, then lovers of Cháteau Mouton Rothschild and Two-Buck Chuck will have plenty to savor during Wine & Food Week 2010, which features quality libations in every price range. The more than 25 events taking place in and around The Woodlands during the weeklong celebration include vineyard dinners, tastings, lectures, more tastings, walking tours and, ah, did we mention tastings? New this year will be the Sips, Suds & Sliders (a Texas-themed celebration with live music, specialty beers and wines and a gourmet slider competition).
This year’s official wine wizard is Eric Arnold, the irreverent wine writer for Forbes magazine and former stand-up comic. In his memoir First Big Crush, he describes a tasting of 20 samples as “like having sex 20 times in a row for analytical purposes…not only devoid of fun but also difficult.” And that’s without bringing the corkscrew into it. Events are scheduled June 14 through 20. Locations vary. For information, call 713-557-5732 or visit www.wineandfoodweek.com. Prices vary.
June 14-20, 2010
This article appears in Jun 10-16, 2010.
