WINEMAKER LUNCHEON  $100
Acorn Restaurant in Telluride
ELKS’ LODGE- 472 WEST PACIFIC AVE
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 1:00-2:30PM

Since 2013, Acorn Restaurant, located in a reclaimed 1880’s foundry turned new epicurean marketplace in Denver’s River North District, has been critically acclaimed for its seasonal, ever-changing menu of craveable, family-style small plates and entrées. Chef Ian Palazzola’s eclectic, contemporary American cooking in an approachable, family-friendly format, coupled with Bryan Dayton’s seasonal ingredient-driven cocktails, and handpicked selection of artisan wines and beers has kept Acorn on the 25 Best Restaurants list since they opened their doors in 2013.  Join them here in Telluride as they create a four-course family-style luncheon paired with sumptuous Tamber Bey wines from the Oakville Appellation of Napa Valley.

HOST- BRYAN DAYTON
CHEF: Ian Palazzola, Acorn Restaurant, Denver, CO
WINERY: Tamber Bey, Napa Valley, CA
WINEMAKER/PROPRIETOR: Barry Waitte, Winemaker/Proprietor

SOLD OUT!

WINEMAKER LUNCHEON  $120
Corrida presents: Spain in Telluride
ELKS’ LODGE- 472 WEST PACIFIC AVE
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 1:00-2:30PM

Voted one of the 25 Best Denver Restaurants in 2018, Corrida Restaurant has been called “A fine-dining temple designed for special occasions with an awesome view of the Flatirons”.
Longtime Front Range beverage pro Bryan Dayton (Oak at Fourteenth, Brider, Acorn) and chef Amos Watts (formerly of Old Major) create a dazzling Basque-inspired menu that caters to your every whim—that is, if your whims include creamy-centered ham croquettes, lively tuna crudo with pickled ramps and salmorejo sauce, and a concise menu of carefully raised and aged cuts of beef, impeccably grilled and presented with a simply dressed green salad to cut through the steak’s richness.

Join us as they recreate their award-winning food here in Telluride paired with the exquisite Spanish varietals of Bodega de Edgar.

HOST- BRYAN DAYTON
CHEF: Amos Watts-CorridaCorrida Restaurant, Boulder, CO
WINERY: Bodega de Edgar, Paso Robles
WINEMAKER/PROPRIETOR: Edgar Torres, Winemaker/Proprietor

SEMINAR   $60
BUBBLES & STILLS: Building a Bridge between Champagne and New World Varietals
RIDGE CLUB GREAT ROOM, TOP OF THE GONDOLA AT SAN SOFIA STATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 11:00am – 12:00PM

As one of the most prized brands of the Champagne region of France, Laurent-Perrier has developed its own signature Methode Champenoise style for crafting the finest sparkling wines with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes since 1812. Over the past half century, those grape varieties have blossomed in the form of still wines made in the New World as well. Join us for this fun, educational seminar to taste the magnificent sparkling gems with Camille Cox of Laurent-Perrier next to still wine versions selected by National Wine Writer and TWF Head Sommelier Chris Sawyer and special guests from prestigious California wineries who have built a virtual bridge between Champagne and the New World by working with these distinctive grape varieties.

HOST: CHRISTOPHER SAWYER
Wineries: Laurent-Perrier, Pellet Estate, Carpenter Wines, Bouchaine Vineyards
Winemakers/Proprietors: Camille Cox, Champagne Laurent-Perrier; Eric Risch, Pellet Estate; Laura Hawkes, Carpenter Wines

WINEMAKER LUNCHEON  $150
CANARD VINEYARD LIBRARY AND RESERVE WINES LUNCHEON
LA MARMOTTE RESTAURANT, 150 WEST SAN JUAN AVE
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 1:00PM – 2:30PM 

HOST: ADAM FOX, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CANARD VINEYARDS
GUEST CHEF: CHEF WILL NOLAN
WINERY: Canard Vineyards, Napa Valley

LUNCHEON $150
Turnbull Wines at the New Sheridan Chophouse 
NEW SHERIDAN CHOPHOUSE, 233 W COLORADO AVE
THURSDAY, JUNE 28 12:30PM – 2:00PM

This luncheon is one of the Telluride Wine Festival’s most beloved events and for good reason. Located at the historic New Sheridan Hotel’s Chophouse, diners feast in historic old town splendour on fine cuisine prepared by classically-trained Chophouse Chef de Cuisine, Miguel Rego and Telluride Wine Festival’s top Chef, James Reaux, owner of five restaurants in the Southeast.  This four course luncheon, paired with  the exquisite wines of Turnbull Wine Cellars of the Appellation in Napa is an annual highlight of the Festival and sells out quickly. get your tickets now.

HOST: Carey Marvin, Turnbull Wine Cellars
Guest Chef: James Reaux
Wineries: Turnbull Wine Cellars,
Winemakers/Proprietors: Carey Marvin

GRAND TASTING  $90
HERITAGE PLAZA/POND PLAZA, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 4:00PM – 7:00PM

No matter what wine you love, find it here: an afternoon of wine tasting, food sampling and enjoying the beautiful Marketplace at the Mountain Village. Taste, chat with your favorite winemaker, and find a new varietal to call your own. Beers, cider, and local distillers will round out the afternoon, along with restaurants from across the region accompanied by our Top Chefs who will be serving up bites from our BBQ trailer.

Live music will get you dancing as you browse the offerings of our curated market. Watch local artist, Eunika Rogers paint with wine. Sample spirits, limoncello and cider while strolling amongst the winery tents, then down to Pond Plaza to visit Bootdoctors and our Bubbles Pavilion. This will be an incredible afternoon of epicurean delights!

Stemless Crystal wine glass included. Special Sommelier Tours start at 4:30 pm (you must purchase a separate ticket for this)

SEMINAR: $45
THE MORNING AFTER…COCKTAILS
LOCATION: The National Restaurant, 100 E Colorado Ave Suite B
“Behind the Last Dollar Saloon”
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 10:00AM-11:00AM

Wipe the sleep from your eyes, throw on some fresh clothes, pop a few Aleve, and grab your cocktail shaker – it’s time for some hair of the dog! Join some of our favorite mixologists as you stave off a hangover and learn how to whisk up some unique concoctions that any brunch table would be proud to present. Coffee will be served!

HOST:  Bryan Dayton-Acorn/Oak/Corrida, Fred Dexheimer, MS and guests

WINEMAKER LUNCHEON  $100
Pasta Pairs- Your call!
ELKS’ LODGE- 472 WEST PACIFIC AVE
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 1:00-2:30PM
“My first love – cooking Italian cuisine. To me it’s about the simplicity and the use of the great ingredients. It’s rustic – with no pretension.”  Guest Chef Ben McPherson incorporates this into his craft, as he is constantly learning while taking a humble approach to his cuisine. He will demonstrate his passion for exquisite pasta, including plenty of recent inspiration from his extended 2018 “R&D” trip to Italy at this luncheon.

Our guest Somms will each choose an alcoholic beverage to pair with each luncheon course.  You will decide what you like, and Tim Hanni will help you to understand “Why you like the wine you like..”

HOST- TIM HANNI
GUEST SOMMS: Fred Dexheimer MS vs Christopher Sawyer
CHEF: Ben McPherson- BOH Pasta & Pizza, Houston TX
WINERIES: TO BE CHOSEN

SEMINAR   $60
Perfect Matches: Grape and Place
A Celebration of Alpha Omega Wines

RIDGE CLUB GREAT ROOM, TOP OF THE GONDOLA AT SAN SOFIA STATION
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Master Sommelier Bob Bath of the Culinary Institute in Napa and TWF Wine Director, Christopher Sawyer  will lead a tasting of wines from California and Spain.  The distinct AVA characteristics will be discussed with tastings of unique wines from the Alpha Omega family and special, hand-selected wines from Pellet Estate, JLohr and Cedarville that will tantalize your taste buds.

HOSTS: Bob Bath MS; TWF Wine Director, Christopher Sawyer
Wineries: Alpha Omega, Tolosa, San Louis Obisbo; Perinet, Priorat Spain; Cedarville Vineyard, El Dorado; Pellet Estate, Napa Valley, JLohr,
Winemakers/Proprietors: Eric Risch, Pellet Estates

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2HAWK VINEYARD AND WINERY; MEDFORD, OREGON
Our mission at 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery is simple: to be the best we can be. Period. The pursuit of quality guides everything we do in growing fruit making wine and providing exceptional guest experiences. Combining over 50 years of experience in agriculture winemaking and customer service Owners Ross and Jen Allen along with Winemaker Kiley Evans have propelled 2Hawk to the forefront of wine quality, site stewardship, and hospitality. This drive for excellence consistently produces wines that earn 90+ points Gold Double Gold and Best in Class distinctions.

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Bodega de Edgar; Paso Robles, CA
Edgar Torres, born in Michoacan Mexico, came to California when he was 8 and grew up in the small coastal town of Cambria. While waiting tables in local restaurants & saving for college, he was introduced to wines from all over the world, which sparked his passion for Spanish Varieties. Beginning as a ‘cellar rat’ when he was 22, Edgar worked his way up, learning how to make wine and develop his own style and flare. In 2005, Edgar decided to take his college savings, buy 4 barrels, and make his first batch of wine – Grenache from Denner Vineyard. This experimental project started it all, and Bodega de Edgar was officially launched in 2007 by Edgar and his wife Erika. Beginning with only a few barrels, Bodega de Edgar now makes 2500 cases, and opened a Paso Robles tasting room in 2015. Edgar’s winemaking philosophy centers around producing wines as naturally as possible. Great wine starts in the vineyard, so he uses all sustainably farmed vineyards to let the natural character of the grapes showcase themselves. Specializing in Spanish Varieties, including Albarino & Tempranillo, Bodega de Edgar also makes unique, eclectic, bold blends.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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Château d’Esclans; France
Château d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.

In 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).

The primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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KINSELLA ESTATES; HEALDSBURG, CA
From a high, sun-drenched private valley in the western foothills of Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley comes exquisite cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel.
Hand crafted with the ultimate expertise and care by legendary winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown.

BELHARRA; CARNEROS, CA
Winemakers Anne Fogerty and Camille Gaio offer unique, single-vineyard, Northern California wines at an affordable price.
Working daily to produce some of the most sought-after wines in Napa has led to opportunities to make expressive wines with elegance and character. Belharra has grown in it’s 7 vintages to a 500-case brand, with a breadth of varietals. Focus remains on producing wines that show vintage and site, and are meant to be shared with food and friends.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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Llamas Family Wines; Napa, CA
Alejandro Castillo Llamas
Alex grew up in the fields. As migrant workers, his parents followed an annual migratory route from Guadalajara, MX all the way up to Portland, Oregon. Along the way they would harvest fields, orchards and vineyards – everything from Thompson Seedless and Concord grapes in the Coachella Valley to pears, olives and Cherries throughout northern California and Oregon. Although only a child, Alex, like many migrant children, worked side by side with his parents before and after school. His early exposure to the cultivation of crops helped to instill a sense of connection to the land.

When Alex’s family finally settled in Napa, his father and many of his uncles took jobs working the vineyards of Napa Valley – ultimately planting and managing the first acres of what would later become the famed Stagecoach Vineyard which they still oversee today. Alex continued to work alongside and learned firsthand the meaning of terroir and the effect of the environment and management practices on wine grape quality.

Driven to take his experience in the fields a step further, Alex began exploring the world of wine and developed a love for fine dining. Working at restaurants such as The French Laundry and Per Se, Alex learned the importance of precision, care and detail and was exposed to some of the great wines of the world. His passion for wine ignited, Alex decided to pursue his own winemaking venture along with his uncle Oscar Llamas and his wife Lola. Alex honors his heritage by exclusively sourcing grapes from vineyards farmed by his family. In his free time, Alex can be found fishing; hanging out with Chapala, his beautiful Blue Heeler; cooking gourmet meals for his wife, Michelle; and drinking incredible wines!

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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OAKVILLE EAST EXPOSURE; OAKVILLE AVA, NAPA, CA
Elliot and Harry represent the third and fourth generation of Stern’s in the wine business. Our family has been involved in making wine since the 2004 vintage with grapes grown on the “Magic Mountain” in east Oakville,, CA. The grapes are organically and biodynamically farmed and Marie Laure Ammons is the head winemaker. Our neighborhood represents some of the most sought after wines from the Napa Valley: Rudd, Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Phelps Bacchus, Sir Peter Michael, and Plump Jack to name a few, and we have some of the oldest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the steep terraced rocky iron oxide rich soil which makes up Oakville East.

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Peachy Canyon, Paso Robles
Founding vintner and proprietor Doug Beckett expressed his own enthusiasm about Peachy Canyon’s change, saying:

“The Beckett family is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Henson as Winemaker for Peachy Canyon Winery. It’s an opportunity that does not often occur to have someone with such experience and skill join our team. The entire team is eager to work with Robert, and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”

This addition to the Peachy Canyon team comes at an exciting time for the winery, which was just named one of the Top 101 Wineries in America by The Daily Meal for the second year in a row. This is in addition to its most recent vintage of multi-award winning wines, including its gold medal winning, multi-accolade 95, 93 and 92 point Zinfandels and Best of Class, gold medal premium Bordeaux-style blend, “Para Siempre.”

Henson brings decades of experience in the food and wine industries to Peachy Canyon. Prior to his stint with Tooth and Nail, Henson worked on his craft with critically acclaimed veteran winemaker Michael Michaud (well known from his time as winemaker for Chalone Vineyards preceding launching Michaud Vineyard in Monterey County). Following his time with Michaud, Henson served as Winemaker for at a small winery in Santa Cruz Mountains where he amassed accolades for a few years before turning his attentions to Central Coast wine country.

When asked Henson expressed his enthusiasm, saying that it’s not every day the opportunity comes along to work for one of Paso Robles’ founding family owned wineries. With a winemaking philosophy that hinges on balance in all things — from art versus science of winemaking techniques to the holy quadrant of sugars, acid, tannin and fruit in the finished product — Henson plans on applying his passions for balance, varietally-correct, and terroir-driven winemaking to Peachy Canyon’s existing award winning wine program beginning with the upcoming 2015 harvest.

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 Pellet Estate; Napa, CA
Pellet Estate® is a rare, authentically grown, and classically made wine. Henry Pellet was one of the original pioneers of the Napa Valley – his vineyard was first planted during the Civil War in 1863, and is the second oldest commercial vineyard in Napa Valley. We are known for our highly acclaimed and limited production Cabernet Sauvignon from our heritage Pellet Vineyard® in St. Helena, and our Chardonnays from the Sun Chase Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap.

Winemaker Tom Rinaldi is celebrating his 43rd harvest this year, which began in 1978 as the founding winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards for the first 22 years. Eric Risch, who oversees the winemaking direction, portfolio and day to day winery operations & sales and marketing will be on hand to discuss the newest AVA, the Petaluma Gap, and his passion for wine and food.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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 Tamber Bey Vineyards; Calistoga, Napa, CA
Tamber Bey is a ultra-premium winery specializing in Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals located in Calistoga, Napa Valley. Founded in 1999 by Barry Waitte, with origional winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, the winery makes over 12 different wines from estate grown fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Chardonnay in vineyards in the the Oakville and Yountville AVA’s, and sourced Pinot Noir fruit from the Sonoma Coast and Petaluma Gap AVA’s. The winery facility is located at the Sundance Ranch, a full working horse ranch that specializes in horse rescue and training high performance Arabian horses, and is open to the public in an appointment only basis.

Andy Jones is Tamber Bey’s main winemaker, and is a Thomas Rivers Brown protege having working for Thomas for nine years as an Assistant Winemaker before taking the full winemaker duties at Tamber Bey. Andy is a native of Jackson, Wyoming and ventured into winemaking after years as Beverage Manager at Solage in Calistoga. Thomas is still very involved at Tamber Bey as the Director of winemaking, where he also makes wines for himself and many of his clients

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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 Turnbull Wines; Napa, CA
Our small, family owned and operated winery has been rooted in the culture and history of the Napa Valley for nearly 40 years. As collectors of some of the very best parcels of land in this esteemed valley, we are guided by the long view principle of sustainability in everything we do, so that our legacy can be passed down by future generations. We consider ourselves very lucky to have the support of a team of passion and pursuit-driven individuals as committed as we are to preserving the essence of our family-owned, estate-grown business, a somewhat rare opportunity in this ever-changing Valley.

We stand for exceptional, quality wine and a true Napa Valley wine experience, as it should be. We believe in the opportunity to pause, explore, and discover something new every day, and for us, wine should be no exception.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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VGS Chateau Potelle; Napa, CA
Jean-Noel Fourmeaux is a 35-year veteran of the wine industry in Napa Valley, yet his winery, VGS Chateau Potelle, is known only by those who search for wines that have dimension, subtlety and definitive character. Their assertiveness is all in the layers of nuances; not in the over ripeness of fruit. “To make mainstream wines has never been my calling!” proclaims Fourmeaux..

Sent to the Napa Valley by the French government in 1980 to “spy” for 6 months, this son of Bordeaux sent a telegram home “Looks good, I stay”.
Jean-Noel loved his home country of France, but felt stifled by the numerous traditions and strict rules. He was inspired by the freedom the lack of rules gave to California winemakers allowing and cultivating great creativity and expression.
Chateau Potelle’s first vintage was 1983. Over the next seven years, Fourmeaux purchased and planted his own 200-acre estate atop Mount Veeder in Napa Valley, and refined his own wine style. In 1990, Chatelu Potelle released the first VGS designated wines. These wines: VGS Cabernet Sauvignon, VGS Chardonnay, VGS Zinfandel and VGS Syrah gained immediate press and consumer acclaim. They were, and still are, different.

The vision at Chateau Potelle is to produce wines of style and character that are representative of their birthplace, just as one’s roots provide each person with a unique culture, set of mores and traditions. Formeaux believes that his job as winemaker is to respect, exploit and enhance the unique qualities of the region’s terrior and to craft wines with a sense of place.
In April 2013, Fourmeaux descended the mountain to open a brand new concept in Napa Valley hospitality. He opened the VGS Tasting House & Garden in St. Helena, the first hospitality center to offer an unparallelled food & wine experience, showcasing VGS wines thoughtfully paired with food bites from the acclaimed Michelin-starred La Toque Restaurant. “We invite our guests to come to a place that reflects the style of our wines … elegant, restrained and extremely well-done in all details. A place in which our attitude resonates throughout … super high quality in a fun, easy, sometimes irreverent but never pretentious ambiance.”

VGS Chateau Potelle wines are available exclusively at the winery, and to taste in Telluride.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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Zinke Wines, SANTA YNEZ, CA
We make unapologetic, site-specific wines that represent the land they come from. But at the end of the day, wine is best shared over a good meal with those you love. We just want you to have as much fun enjoying our wines as we do making them.

All that separates you from your dream is an email address found on the back of a wine bottle. Just ask Michael Zinke. After falling in love with the Santa Ynez Valley as a weekend escape while attending culinary school in LA, Michael moved to Los Olivos by way of Tulsa to work a harvest internship. After mentoring under some of the Central Coast’s premier winemakers, he started Zinke Wine Co. in 2012. The rest is history in the making.

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Alpha Omega Collective; The World
The distance from Alpha Omega in Napa Valley to Tolosa in San Luis Obispo to Perinet in Spain’s Priorat may be immense, yet common threads bind these three boutique wineries together to form a cohesive and complementary triangle. Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett ensure philosophical continuity across these sister properties. While each winery is situated in a region where the influence of the sea and stunning, rock-laden soils combine to produce world-class wine, each estate produces wines that are reflective of their respective terroirs and showcase personalities unique to their regions. Alpha Omega’s Bordeaux-inspired releases, Tolosa’s Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, and Perinet’s Mediterranean reds each embody a sense of place from where they originate. In an age of winemaking homogeny, it is unique to experience the distinctive accents of each region while still appreciating the trio’s harmonic familial relationship.

*Each tasting is limited to 20ppl.

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Expertly curated to provide you with the quintessential festival experience. Access to four days of events, private seminars, and more.

SAVEUR PASS

The curated ticket- for the budget-conscious gourmet.
Our curated Saveur Pass this year will be curated by Tim Hanni who will give you a weekend of “Why you Like the Wines You Like” by teaching you about how to taste, how to un-pair food and wine, and what those Robert Parker numbers mean? By the end of the weekend, you will know your palate and why it is that you are drawn to the foods and wines that you like, and the science behind it all.

The pass includes:

THURSDAY
Thursday Luncheon/Picnic OR Friday lunch (your choice)
Saveur intro seminar with Tim Hanni- “Why You Like the Wines You Like”

FRIDAY and SATURDAY
Reserve Friday Tastings
FRIDAY: “Uruguay wines : MASTER CLASS”
SATURDAY: “Somm to Winemaker” seminar
Entrance to the Toast of Telluride, and the Grand Tasting Village

SUNDAY
Sunday Brunch on Main Street
Final seminar with Tim Hanni

Crystal Souvenir Glasses
($800 value) **Only 25 available

Telluride Wine Festival Lunch
Snow Capped Cider
with Cidermakers Kari Williams and Mr. Williams

Friday, June 28th, Noon
$65 per person all-inclusive, limited to 50 guests

PLEASE CALL THE VILLAGE TABLE, 970 728 1117, TO MAKE RESERVATIONS

Amuse Bouche:
Mint cured salmon, cucumber and coriander

First Course:
Local mixed greens with organic chicken salad, mango, brie, avocado, marcona almonds, heirloom tomatoes

Second Course:
Spring onion risotto with Happy Hogs Farm crispy pork belly, duck cracklings, valdeon blue cheese

Dessert:
Rhubarb bread pudding with sweet goat yoghurt, chokecherry dust

SEMINAR $60
THE DOUBLE EDGE – SOMMELIERS TO WINEMAKERS
RIDGE CLUB GREAT ROOM, TOP OF THE GONDOLA AT SAN SOFIA STATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Star Sommeliers and Wine Directors at the top restaurants earn their status for world-class service. They build award-winning wine lists that compliment the flavorful dishes created by the hallowed chefs they work with on a daily basis. For these reasons, it makes it even more unique to meet somms whose passion for wine and working with food lead them to become winemakers! Some have even started their own impressive labels. Join us for this very special seminar led by world-renown Wine Writer/Sommelier Chris Sawyer and an all-star panel of Sommelier/Winemakers. We’ll taste our way through delicious offerings of amazing wines with the rock star wine pros behind each brand.

HOST: CHRISTOPHER SAWYER
WINERIES: Peachy Canyon Winery (Paso Robles, CA), The Storm Cellar (Paonia, CO), 2Hawk Vineyards & Winery (Medford, OR) Skylark Wines (Mendocino County, CA)
GUESTS: Robert Hensen, Peachy Canyon Winery (Paso Robles, CA); Steve Steese & Jayme Marie Henderson, The Storm Cellar (Paonia, CO); Kiley Evans, 2Hawk Vineyards & Winery (Medford, OR); John Lancaster, Skylark Wines (Mendocino County, CA)

SUNDAY BRUNCH $100
THIRD ANNUAL- AL FRESCO BRUNCH ON MAIN
COLORADO AVENUE, TELLURIDE
SUNDAY JUNE 30  11:00AM- 1:00PM

Our signature event! Wear your Sunday hat and join us for a gourmet brunch on one of the most beautiful streets in America. Grab your 2019 Chef and Sommelier Telluride Wine Festival souvenir glass of bubbly then stroll to your designated brunch service to the beat of some Dixieland jazz by the After Midnight Jazz Band. Help yourself to a Wood’s High Mountain Vodka Bloody Mary or enjoy a sample of one of your favorite brunch wines from the Wine Festival while enjoying the your meal under the sun. The best culinary artists understand that a magnum opus is only achieved by combining the right ingredients with a touch of visual flair. If this event were a dish, we’re positive it would earn rave reviews in the New York Times and be awarded a James Beard Medal. This is one brunch you’ll want to never end!
*This brunch is held outside with no tents – please wear a hat and sunscreen and dress for the weather. Pick up your glass at Elks Park!

FEATURED CHEFS:
Chophouse- Miguel Rego/Guest Chef James Reaux
High Pie-Angel Barragan, Renato Perrig
Floradora Restaurant-Roscoe Kane
Alpinist and the Goat/Grey Wolf Resort-Guest Chef Nathan Rockwell

WINERIES:Laurent Perrier, Turnbull, Belharra, Pellet Estates, 2Hawk, etc… 

SPONSORED BY:
Wood’s High Mountain Distillery- Official Bloody Mary Sponsor
Chef and Sommelier glassware
Castor and Pollux
Jammit Jam
Rocky Mountain Organic Farms

WINEMAKER LUNCHEON  $150
FRENCH EXPERIENCE
COSMOPOLITAN RESTAURANT AT HOTEL COLUMBIA, 301 Gus’s Way
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Set in a former grand saloon, the Cosmopolitan is run and owned by James Beard House invitee, Chad Scothorn, whose knack for grafting Asian culinary traditions over American fine-dining fare is unrivaled. Join us as Chef Scothorn and Maître Cuisinier de France, Bernard Guillas prepare a French lunch of delectable dishes each course paired with Kinsella wines. This lunch sells out every year.  Get your tickets now.
**Limited seats available.

GUEST CHEF: Bernard Guillas, The Marine Room, La Jolla, California
Wineries: Chateaux d’Esclans, Kinsella Estates
Winemakers/Proprietors: Paul Chevalier, Chateau d’Esclans; Richard Smock, Kinsella Estates

TASTING  $75
38^thTOAST OF TELLURIDE
TOWN OF TELLURIDE – PICK UP YOUR TASTING GLASS AT ELK’S PARK
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Join us in the Town of Telluride for the 38^thAnnual progressive tasting of wines and nibbles.

From 5PM – 7PM hop from shop-to-shop, and amble from gallery-to-gallery and restaurant-to-restaurant to savour wines and the bustle about town while  meeting our  winemakers eager to share their stories and their wines with you.

Tasting and a vintage festival wine glass are included in the price of the ticket. Pick up your vintage wine glass at the Hospitality tent at Elks Park, listen to our free Tim Hanni seminar and start your tasting experience.

SEMINAR   $60 NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME!
Uruguay among the Vines: MASTER CLASS
ELKS LODGE
THURSDAY, JUNE 28 4:00PM – 5:30PM

For almost 160 years the Tannat grape has identified Uruguayan Viticulture. Immigrants from the Basque Country and northern Italy are part of the winemaking tradition of a country with less than 3.5 million people. Tannat is considered the “national grape” of Uruguay. Forbes magazine just called Uruguay the “new destination for a luxurious wine trip!”

Be part of a unique Master Class tasting one of the most powerful tannin driven varietals, Tannat, as well as other traditional wines. We’re lucky to have Master Sommelier Charlie Arturaola, a native of Uruguay as our guide on this wine journey. So join us to sip & travel thru a great glass of white or Uruguayan Tintos with character!! You’ll be surprised and your taste buds will be delighted.  Delicious and surprisingly affordable!

We’ll be showcasing some of the best-known families and their most critically-acclaimed wines.

HOST: Charlie Arturaola
Wineries: Artesana, Bracco Bosca, Bodega Bouza, Bodega Garzon, Familia Deicas, Narbona

An Evening in Argentina  $200*
SECRET RANCH LOCATION
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 6:00PM –  

“Asado”are the techniques and the social event of having or attending a barbecue in various South American countries, where it is a traditional celebration. An asado usually consists of beef, pork, chicken, lamb and quail which are cooked on a parrilla, or an open fire. This meat is prepared by the assigned asador.

Don your cowboy duds and join us (no high heels or spurs, please) for our elegant take on a South American tradition.  You will be shuttled from either Telluride or Mountain Village to the secret entrance where upon arrival, you will receive  some welcome cheer with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne in a specially-designed Chef and Sommelier souvenir glass.  During this first hour from 6-7pm, you can stroll the property, grazing and sampling appetizers from iGourmet paired with champagne, French rosé and specialty cocktails prepared exclusively for this event!

As the band draws you enticingly towards the fire pit stage where our Asadors will be preparing the meats, you will be treated to a demonstration of the artistry of professional Asador, Pablo Liberato and other Top Chefs from across the globe. As dinner hour approaches at 7:30, guests are invited into the Aspen grove for a romantic dinner beneath the trees where roasted meats -fresh from the grill- will be paired with Uruguayan wines and gourmet sides enjoyed to the sound of  flamenco guitar. The sun sets and the twinkling lights in the Aspen grove lead guests out to the courtyard for a final gourmet dessert pairing before being whisked back to the real world.

An unforgettable evening staged in a gorgeous setting hosted by Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy and Shimkonis Partners.

Round trip transportation included.

 INCLUDED WITH PATRON PASS, AND BY INVITATION
(*limited tickets available)

GUEST CHEFS: PABLO LIBERATO, CHEF WILL NOLAN, NATHAN DIRNBERGER, JAMES REAUX, ANGELA COVINGTON, AMOS WATTS,
WINERIES: Laurent Perrier, Chateaux d’Esclans, Artesana, Bracco Bosca, Bodega Bouza, Bodega Garzon, Familia Deicas, Narbona and more…
WINEPEOPLE: Charlie Arturaola, Ambassador of Wines of Uruguay; Camille Cox, Laurent Perrier

SPONSORS:
Shimkonis Partners
C and S Glassware
iGourmet
Laurent Perrier
Manchester Farms Quail
Gaucho Ranch
Rocky Mountain Organic Farms
Double LR Ranch

VIP entry- GRAND TASTING  $120
HERITAGE PLAZA/POND PLAZA, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 3:00PM – 7:00PM

VIP entry at 3:00. No matter what wine you love, find it here: an afternoon of wine tasting, food sampling and enjoying the beautiful Marketplace at the Mountain Village. Taste, chat with your favorite winemaker, and find a new varietal to call your own. Beers, cider, and local distillers will round out the afternoon, along with restaurants from across the region accompanied by our Top Chefs who will be serving up bites from our BBQ trailer.

Live music will get you dancing as you browse the offerings of our curated market. Watch local artist, Eunika Rogers paint with wine. Sample spirits, limoncello and cider while strolling amongst the winery tents, then down to Pond Plaza to visit Bootdoctors and our Bubbles Pavilion. This will be an incredible afternoon of epicurean delights!

Stemless Crystal wine glass included. Special Sommelier Tours start at 4:30 pm (you must purchase a separate ticket for this)

For Reservations Call 970-728-1117
John Gerona – Owner

[email protected]

Telluride Wine Festival Dinner with Winemaker Michael Zinke and Zinke wines
Friday, June 30th, 6:30 pm
$130 per person all-inclusive, limited to 60 guests

MENU:
Amuse Bouche
Mint cured salmon, cucumber and coriander

First Course:
Warm goat cheese salad with local organic greens, heirloom tomatoes, Spanish Marcona almonds, figs, Arbequiña olive oil, sherry wine vinaigrette
🡪 Sauv Blanc

Second Course:
Pan-seared monkfish with saffron vanilla beure blanc, Mallorcan tumbet ratatouille, black lentils
🡪 Viognier

Third Course:
Happy Hogs Farm boneless pork chop with local oyster mushrooms, haricot verts, organic quinoa, shallot confit
🡪 Grenache/Syrah

Dessert:
Paonia cherry and peach cobbler with crème fraiche, chokecherry dust
🡪 Rose

WINEMAKER LUNCHEON $FREE
STOP BY THE DEPEND® BOOTH AT ELKS PARK 
A CELEBRATION OF WINE AND WOMEN: BE THERE!
MADELINE HOTEL
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 12:00-2:00PM

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A CELEBRATION OF WINE AND WOMEN: BE THERE!
We’re excited to announce a very special Women in Wine luncheon brought to you by Depend®!

Join our brand partner, Depend®, for a conversation about finding confidence in all of life’s moments with special guests Stephanie Douglas, founder of Aratas Wines, Debra Muccio of Finding Debra, Nancy Johnson Horn of The Mama Maven and others. Enjoy a catered wine and lunch pairing while having an open conversation about being there for all of life’s little moments and living mindfully. Pair the world’s best food and wine while these women share their tips for living an adventurous and fulfilled life.

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HOSTS: Stephanie Douglas, Founder of Aratas Wines, Debra Muccio of Finding Debra, and Nancy Johnson Horn of The Mama Maven
Guest Chef: Angelee Aurillo
Winemakers/Proprietors: Stephanie Douglas, Founder- Aratas Winery; Laura Hawkes Carpenter, Proprietor- Carpenter Wine; Ann W. Fogerty, Owner/Winemaker- Belharra Wines

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