IRON SOMMELIER FEATURES
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.
Periwinkle – Overview from Lisa Malosky Productions on Vimeo.
2023 Iron Sommelier
2023 IRON SOMMELIER WINNERS
Congratulations to Iron Sommelier 2023
Chris Havens, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
1st Runner Up
Meagan Van Til, AOC Selections
2nd Runner Up
Zach Newman, Georgia James
People’s Choice
Rachel Van Til, The Clubs at Houston Oaks
Best Table Decor
Meagan Van Til, AOC Selections
Best Wine
Cody Vela, March
Iron Sommelier 2023 Judges
Each Iron Sommelier contestant brought three wines and were rated on wine choice, presentation, creativity and knowledge of their wine selections.
Leah Moorhead, Sommelier/Wine Specialist
Joseph Samso – Raventos Winery Americas Ambassador/Director
Alison Smith Story – Co-Founder Smith Story Wine Cellars
Christian A Varas – Southern Glazers/ Iron Sommelier Champion 2013 & 2016
Iron Sommelier Champions
PREVIOUS IRON SOMMELIER CHAMPIONS
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 Bissonneet St. Suite 185, Houston, Texas 77005
713. 807.0191 – The Periwinkle Foundation