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A unique experience in the tasting rooms at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
About The Periwinkle Foundation
ABOUT
Periwinkle
The Periwinkle Foundation develops and provides programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital.
2025 Iron Sommelier
2024 IRON SOMMELIER WINNERS
Congratulations
Iron Sommelier 2025 Co-Champions
John Mason, The Coronado Club
Zachary Newman, Pappas Bros Steakhouse
1st Runner Up
Kelly Rau, AOC Selections & The Texas Wine School
2nd Runner Up
Coleman Mason, The Marigold Club
People’s Choice
Zachary Newman, Pappas Bros Steakhouse
Best Theme
Marcus Gausepohl, Brennan’s Houston
Best Wine
Harold Houpt, 13 Celsius Wine Bar
Iron Sommelier 2025 Judges
Jim Clarke – Wines of South Africa
Eugenio Jardim, Wines of Portugal
Jesse Katz, Aperture Cellars
James Tidwell, MS, Texsom
Each Iron Sommelier contestant brought three wines and were rated on wine choice, presentation, creativity and knowledge of their wine selections.
Iron Sommelier Champions
PREVIOUS IRON SOMMELIER CHAMPIONS
2024
Matthew McLaughlin
2023
Chris Havens
2022
Adele Corrigan Wade
2021
Justin Vann
2020
Evan Turner
2019
Andres Blanco
2018
Julie Dalton
2017
Andres Blanco
2016
Christian Varas
2015
Evan Turner
2014
Steven McDonald
2013
Christian Varas
2012
Ben Roberts
2011
Sean Beck
2009
Sean Beck
2007
Sean Beck
CONTACT
3400 Bissonnet St. Suite 185, Houston, Texas 77005
713. 807.0191 – The Periwinkle Foundation
