In anticipation of the upcoming 2013 tournament, the Shell Houston Open (SHO) hosts a Par 5 Wine Tasting event at The Tasting Room – Uptown Park location on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The First Tee of Greater Houston.        Tickets to the wine tasting cost $30 and include tastings of five Discovery & Selection wines paired perfectly with popular hors d’oeuvres by The Tasting Room (full menu below). The Wine selection features bottles from the Prodige, Chez Jerome, Amici, Retrospect and Guard Shack labels. Guests may purchase tickets on this site in advance, or at the door. The Tasting Room – Uptown Park is located at 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd. in Houston.       There will also be free golf giveaways, wine specials and more. Plus, guests will have an opportunity to take a free photo with the official SHO trophy.The Shell Houston Open will feature an exclusive ticket offer at the event – guests who purchase one SHO Club 16 ticket or package will get a second SHO Club 16 ticket or package half-price.       The 2013 Shell Houston Open is March 25-31 at Redstone Golf Club in Humble. Tickets for the tournament are available online at ShellHoustonOpen.com. For more information on upcoming events, follow the SHO on Facebook and Twitter.Wine tasting will consist of (5) Discovery & Selection Wines paired with Hors d’oeuvres   PRODIGE BRUT SPARKLING   CHEZ JEROME MARANNE/VIOGNIER   AMICI CHARDONNAY   RETROSPECT CABERNET SAUVIGNON   GUARD SHACK ZINFANDEL     ARTISANAL CHEESE DISPLAY manchego, smoked gouda, brie, cheddar, dried fruits, nuts, grapes, fresh seasonal fruits & sliced baguette   MEDITERRANEAN DISPLAY traditional and black bean hummus, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, mixed olives, pesto marinated feta and grilled pita bread   TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA Crisp baguette, goat cheese, olive oil   FRIED "MAX AND CHEESE" truffled béchamel   Includes tastings of five Discovery & Selection wines and hors d’oeuvres by The Tasting Room. General Admission 30.00