A look back at the 2007 Schedule of Events:
BECKER’S “BALLINGER VINEYARD” TOUR
1:00PM 
Friday, April 20 Depart from Perini Ranch
New to the Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit! Enjoy wine and cheese as you travel with Dr. and Mrs. Becker to their vineyard in Ballinger. Learn about terroir -
the influence of the location, type of soil, and weather conditions working together to give wine a distinct personality. See those famous Cabernet Sauvignon grapes growing in Texas! A casual,
informal tour. (returning around 4pm)
PYLES vs. PERINI: A COLLISION OF FLAVOR AND STYLE
7:00PM Friday, April 20 Perini Ranch Grounds
Exclusive Patron Event
Prominent chef and restaurateur Stephan Pyles will pit his culinary skills against those of cowboy cook Tom Perini. Watch how these
two opposites create the same, yet surprisingly different, entrées. This “friendly” competition will be judged by
Texas’ most well-known food critics and will return Chef Pyles to his West Texas roots! You will have the opportunity to sample
their food and socialize with leading winemakers from Texas and California. With bragging rights and pride on the line, this is an
event you won’t want to miss!
A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH CHEF STEPHAN PYLES
11:00AM Saturday, April 21 Perini Ranch Grounds
Fifth-generation Texan, founding father of Southwestern Cuisine and a pioneer of New American Cuisine,
Chef Pyles has created 14 restaurants over the past 22 years. The Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit is thrilled to invite you to
join us for an exclusive multi-course luncheon prepared by Chef Stephan Pyles. Chef Pyles will demonstrate the art of pairing food
with remarkable wines and give you a rare “Q&A” opportunity with the chef himself!
TEXAS vs. THE WORLD WINE TASTING
3:00PM Saturday, April 21 Perini Ranch Grounds
It may seem like a lofty undertaking, but Texans are known for their “bigger and better”
attitudes and our pride for Texas Wines is no different. Why not take on the world!? In this blind tasting, moderated by
well-known writer Wes Marshall, you will taste astounding wines from Texas, California, Australia and France in a head to head
taste-off. Marshall will be joined on the panel by winemakers and representatives from the vineyards of each of the wines poured
at this tasting.
COWBOYS, CUISINE & CABERNET
7:00PM Saturday, April 21 Perini Ranch Grounds
Dine and dance the night away under the West Texas sky as you sample some of the regions' finest cuisine
from some of today's hottest chefs. Here the chefs will showcase their cuisine and creativity at their own buffet stations alongside
perfectly paired wines. This unique, intimate event gives you the rare chance to kick up your feet and visit with our top chefs and
winemakers. Western Chic Attire, Valet Parking provided.
BID-ADIEU BRUNCH
9:30AM Sunday, April 22 Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Patio
Exclusive Patron Event
Before you hit the road, make your trails happy ones as we say, "farewell" to our guests with a
traditional Texas brunch. This informal fare will be the perfect end to your weekend.