Buffalo Gap, just out side of Abilene Texas isn’t one of the places that comes to mind when you think about a world class wine summit. As out of place as it seems it has been the location for the Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit for the last 11 years. Founded by Tom Perinni (Perinni Steak House), Dr. Richard Becker (Becker Vineyards) the late Fess Parker (Fess Parker Winery/Vinyards) It has become one of the premier wine events in Texas.

Mind the Gap: 5 Takeaways From A First-Timer At The Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit – Texas Monthly

Clear skies and cool breezes provided the perfect conditions for the twelfth annual Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit last weekend. Despite its longevity, the festival is perhaps one of the state’s best kept secrets.