THE 4TH ANNUAL DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE EVENTS

THURSDAY                FRIDAY               SATURDAY

Wednesday, May 5th:

"Wine to Water"Benefit
Dinner       6:00pm                                   Henry Strater Theatre
Join Chef Safari from South Africa and and special winery guests to benefit  the non-profit, Wine to Water. Travel to Africa, France, New Zealand, Italy, South America and Spain via six wne and food pairing stations. Cost: $40 per person

Thursday, May 6th:

DWE Event Office Open
                    12:00pm-5:00pm                  Strater Hotel Lobby 
699 Main Ave.
Vendor Registration, Ticketing & Will Call

Welcome Reception                           5:00pm-6:30pm                    Steamworks Brewing Co
For our trade partners, Platinum Package holders and sponsors. Hosted by your Durango Wine Experience committee! Still gives you plenty of time to step out for dinner at one of our fine Durango restaurants.

Winemaker's Dinners                       
TBD                                         TBD

Hosted by various Durango restaurants.

THURSDAY                FRIDAY               SATURDAY

Friday, May 7th:

DWE Event Office Open
                     9:00pm-6:00pm                     Strater Hotel Lobby 
699 Main Ave.
Vendor Registration, Ticketing & Will Call

Chocolate & Wine Pairing                 1:00pm-2:00pm                    Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Josh Galloway of Silverton Chocolates
& wineries TBD.

Walk-About Durango                          4:00pm - 7:00pm                  Main & 2nd Ave Locations
Hundreds of wines featured with light appetizers at these seven downtown Durango locations: Azul Gallery, Sorrel Sky Gallery, Rain Dance Gallery, Coldwell Banker, the Rochester Hotel, Steamworks Brewing Co & the Durango Arts Center.

Winemaker's Dinners                  
      TBD                                         TBD

Hosted by various Durango restaurants.

THURSDAY                FRIDAY               SATURDAY

Saturday, May 8th:

DWE Event Office Open                      9:00am-3:00pm                   Strater Hotel Lobby     
699 Main Ave.
After 3pm, Ticketing & Will Call will relocate to the Grand Tasting tent.

Bubbles Seminar                                 11:00am-12:00pm               TBD
Champagne & Sparkling Wines  A panel of wine experts will delight you with Sparkling wines from around the world! Can you think of a better way to start the day? Light appetizers included.

Spanish Wine &
Tapas Luncheon                                  12:15pm-1:30pm   
             The Palace Restaurant
Our panel of Spanish experts will pair many of the indigenous varietals of Spain with our tapas, including Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albariño We will also taste some up-and-comers like Mencía, Monastrell and Verdejo.

Wine Blending Seminar                     2:00pm-3:00pm                   The Office Spiritorium
Join our winery experts as we break down the art of wine blending. See how the grapes taste on their own, versus together. Play winemaker for an hour as you experiment with cask samples to make your own award winning blend.
Light appetizers included

The Grand Tasting                               4:00pm - 6:30pm
                  First National Bank of Durango
Under the tent in the First National Bank parking lot. Hundreds of wines. Wine friendly food presented by Durango's finest restaurants.

Winemaker's Dinners                        TBD                                         TBD

Hosted by various Durango restaurants.

THURSDAY                FRIDAY               SATURDAY

Sunday, May 9th:
Sleep in, have brunch, then enjoy Durango. See you next year!


Tickets are now availiable online!
or
Tickets may be purchased in person at Durango Liquor,
1145 Camino del Rio, Durango, CO.
or
Tickets may also be purchased at the DWE event office located in the lobby of the Strater Hotel.
The DWE event office hours:
12p-5p Thursday May 6th
9a-6p    Friday      May 7th
9a-3p   Saturday  May 8th

No tickets will be mailed.
You must show an ID and be over 21 years of age to pick up tickets. 

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