Friday, June 6, 2025

11:30 am – 3:00 pm
The Club at Carlton Woods
1 Carlton Woods Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382

Ladies of the Vine
Tasting, Panel & Luncheon

Friday
June 7, 2024
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

The Club at Carlton Woods

1 Carlton Woods Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382

Balanced, Bright, Complex, Nouveau, Unfiltered, Haute…
All words that are used to describe incredible wines and incredible women. Join the bright women of the wine world, sharing their complex talents and in an unfiltered panel discussion with an intimate glimpse on their personal journey with wine.

Join Kelly Limbaugh, Vice Chairman-Admissions for the Winery Relations Committee at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoâ„¢ as she moderates an awesome and diverse panel of females from various walks of wine including winery owners, national Vice President of Sales from a major wine group, trailblazing entrepreneurs who share their personal journey with wine as they speak to their pairings. Intimate experience with reception tasting stations followed by a multi-course wine meal. Opulent door prizes and generous swag bags for all.

The reception starts at 11:30 am and doors to the main dining room open at 1pm.

ATTIRE
Country Club chic

IMPORTANT INFO
Tickets are all-inclusive. All food and beverage tastings are included in ticket price.
Must be 21+ to attend.

Tickets

Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel & Luncheon

General Admission Tickets

Enjoy an intimate experience with some of the most knowledgeable and fun ladies in the industry. Start with a reception wine tasting. Then a multi-course luncheon perfectly paired with panelist’s selections.
$165 +Online Convenience Fee: $7.30 + tax

Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel & Luncheon

Table

Table package includes: All Inclusive Access to the event.
Plus, 6 tickets to the event and a reserved premium placement table.
$3,300 + Online Convenience Fee: $79.58 + tax

2025 Special Guests

Kelly Limbaugh

Vice Chairman- Administration, Winery Relations Committee
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoâ„¢
Moderator

Cynthia Lohr

Co-Owner/Chief Brand Officer
J. Lohr
Panelist

Roberta Ceretto

3rd Generation Family Member
Ceretto Winery
Panelist

Laura Oskwarek

Director of Winemaking
Silver Oak Cellars

Panelist

Melissa Phillips Stroud

Vice President
Michael David Winery
Panelist

2025 Luncheon Menu

Menu subject to change. Dietary restriction modifications can be made upon request in advance.

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

A5 Wagyu Beef Nigiri, Black Flake Salt

Mini Caviar Cornets, Crème Fraiche

Fresh Heirloom Tomato Relish Canape, Brioche Coin

First Course

Feta & Baby Aquaponics Bouquet
Pesto marinated feta block, cucumber wrapped baby aquaponics, sweet fig &
bacon jam,
shaved red onions, confit garlic tomatoes, focaccia crostini, balsamic dressing
Gluten Free– No Crostini  |  Vegetarian– No Bacon Jam  |  Vegan– No Feta/Bacon Jam

Paired Wine TBA

Second Course

Grilled Asparagus & Blue Crab Oscar
Hollandaise espuma, candied bacon, toasted garlic chips, smoked paprika, lemon dressed macro salad
Vegetarian– Grilled Asparagus, Hollandaise Espuma, Toasted Garlic Chips, Smoked Paprika, Lemon Dressed Macro Salad
Vegan-Grilled Asparagus, Toasted Garlic Chips, Smoked Paprika, Lemon Dressed Macro Salad, Cherry Balsamic Glaze
Shellfish– Grilled Asparagus, Hollandaise Espuma, Candied Bacon, Toasted Garlic Chips, Smoked Paprika, Lemon Dressed Macro Salad

Paired Wine TBA

Third Course

Cast Iron Beef Tenderloin Montpensier
Herb buttered asparagus tips, horseradish whipped potatoes, buttered brioche crouton, veal glace, black truffle, tendrils
Gluten Free– Beef Tenderloin Montpensier, Herb Buttered Asparagus Tips, Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Veal Glace, Black Truffle, Tendrils
Vegetarian/Vegan– Grilled Portobella Mushroom Cap, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Pepper Asparagus, Cherry Balsamic Glaze
Pescatarian– Mkt Fish, Herb Buttered Asparagus, Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Buttered Brioche Crouton, Beurre Blanc, Black Truffle

Paired Wine TBA

Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Pavlova
Strawberry inspiration mousse, white chocolate milk crumb, strawberry fluid gel, baby basil
Vegetarian/Vegan– Coconut Sorbet, Pineapple Ribbons, Toasted Coconut

Paired Wine TBA

 

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