The Grand Tasting will feature sought-after wines with creations by bright stars of the culinary arts scene. Featured chefs have included Randy Evans of Haven, David and Michael Cordúa of Churrascos, Kelly Liken of Restaurant Kelly Liken in Vail, Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar, David Grossman of Branch Water Tavern, Jonathan Gelman of The Driskill Grill in Austin, Mark DeNittis of Il Mondo Vecchio – Salumeria in Denver and Shanna and Brian O'Hea of Academe Restaurant at Maine's Kennebunk Inn.

The Grand Auction, which benefits The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment for students at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, includes large-format wine bottles, exotic dining experiences and other wine-related goodies.