Weinstein University is an area dedicated to wine education, including food and wine demonstrations, with 30 minute seminars throughout the day. Come for one, or stay all day!

2013 Weinstein University

Session Line Up

12:30-1:00pm How to be Wine Savvy, Not Snobby! Kat Roll, Republic National Distribution Company

1:15-1:45pm Cooking with Wine Nicole Washington, HEB

2:00-2:30pm Texas Wines Brandon Hoff, Llano Estacado Winery

2:45-3:15pm Pairing Wines with your Favorite Food Nicole Washington,HEB

3:30-4:00pm The Wine Challenge... A Game Show for Wine Enthusiasts!

Chef Showdown

The friendliest rivalry in town! Watch amateur chef teams compete in two heats to create the best dishes from a mystery basket of ingredients.

With celebrity judges Mayor Gale Pospisil, Olivier Bourgion (The Wine Guy) and Chef Mark Segovia (Buttermilk Cafe). Commentary by radio personality David Ferguson.

The Showdown pits eight amateur competitors against each other in two heats (four chefs per heat). Each team is asked to prepare a dish using a gas grill to cook mystery ingredients in twenty minutes. Teams have access to a common pantry to complete their meals. Dishes are judged on taste, creativity, presentation, wine pairing and performance under pressure.