The People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic

Cotton Belt Railroad District (705 S. Main St.)

Must be 21+  and have a People's Choice ticket to enter.

Discover delicious Texas varietals at the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the United States. Sample a variety of wines from Texas Wineries in 10 categories (White: Dry, Semi-sweet, Sweet, Blends, Blush/Rose; Red: Light, Medium, Bold, Sweet and Red Blends).

Guests at the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic receive a wine reference guide describing the featured wines along with a ballot to select their favorites. Fans of Texas wine and Texas wine novices will experience some of the best wins the state has to offer. Winners of the competition will be announced on Sunday, September 15 at 5 p.m.

VIP People's Choice

People's Choice will host three, 90-minute VIP Tasting Sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. VIP Tasting Sessions will be held in a limited-capacity, private tent with live music for a more intimate experience and include gourmet charcuterie as well as a souvenir wine glass. All guests must be 21+ to enter.

2023 People's Choice Winning Wines

White: Dry

• Gold: Juniper Cove Winery – Petals, 2019
• Silver: Slate Theory – Viognier, 2021
• Bronze: Whiskey Road Winery – Viognier, 2021

White: Off Dry

• Gold: Messina Hof Winery - Tribute Series Riesling, 2021
• Silver: Tara Winery – Blueberry Blanc, 2022
• Bronze: Silver Dollar Winery – Texan Redback Riesling, 2022

White: Sweet

• Gold: Juniper Cove Winery – Peachy Keen, NV
• Silver: Sweet Taste of Paradise Winery – Peach Paradise, NV
• Bronze: Messina Hof Winery – Angel, Late Harvest Riesling, NV

White: Blends

• Gold: Silver Dollar Winery – IM’Peached, 2022
• Silver: Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards – Prima Donna, 2021
• Bronze: Rusty Hook Winery – Caye Verde, 2022

Blush/Rosé

• Gold: Kiepersol – Flight, NV
• Silver: Whiskey Road Winery - Rosé, 2020
• Bronze: Blue Ostrich Winery – Rosato Moscato, NV

Red: Light

• Gold: Messina Hof Winery - GSM, 2021
• Silver: Silver Dollar Winery – Peace Maker Merlot Reserve, 2019
• Bronze: Bull Lion Ranch – Sangiovese, 2020

Red: Medium

• Gold: Bull Lion Ranch – Montepluciano, 2020
• Silver: Whiskey Road Winery – Black Spanish, 2021
• Bronze: Rowdy Creek Ranch Vineyards – Merlot, 2022

Red: Bold

• Gold: Bull Lion Ranch – Tempranillo, 2019
• Silver: Landon Winery – The Texan, 2021
• Bronze: Whiskey Road Winery – Tempranillo, 2020

Red: Sweet

• Gold: Silver Dollar Winery – Boot Scootin’ Boogie Chocolate, 2021
• Silver: Sweet Taste of Paradise Winery – Acai Raspberry, NV
• Bronze: Texas Legato – The Eyes of Texas Sweet Surrender, NV

Red: Blends

• Gold: Bull Lion Ranch – Texianti, 2019
• Silver: Blue Ostrich Winery – Table One, 2021 
• Bronze: Llano Estacado Winery – Meritage Red Blend, 2018