THE 4TH ANNUAL DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Thursday, May 6th:
4:00pm
Peach Street Distillers Martini Seminar
Bill Graham, co-owner of Peach Street Distillers , located in Palisade, CO, will be on hand to discuss the history and process of making their Goat Vodka and Jackalope Gin. Bill will also be creating delicious martinis for everyone to enjoy!
Location: Moe's Starlight Lounge
937 Main Avenue - Durango, CO 81301
Price: $5 Donation to the SW CO United Way appreciated.
More Info: Contact Rick Carney @ 970.749.7231
Friday, May 7th:
11:00am
Saké Seminar
"Yes, Pete, it is. In fact, it's pronounced Mill-e-wah-que."- Alice Cooper, Wayne's World 1992
Saké, pronounced "Sah-que", is often referred to as rice wine. Learn the basics of Saké, what do Shu, Jumai, Junmai Ginjo mean? Saké is actually brewed, making it more like a beer! Taste several select styles with your guide, Shelley Sale, CSW. Light appetizers will be served. Kanpai!
Location: East by Southwest
160 E. College Dr.- Durango, CO 81301
Price: $25*
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1:00pm
Silverton Chocolate & Gourmet Wine Pairing Seminar
Silverton Chocolates' Josh Galloway will discuss the steps necessary to examine the attributes of fine, small-batch, artisan chocolates and wines from around the world. Learn how best to note the aroma, assess the snap when you break it and check the shine and glossiness of each chocolate. Discover how to note the flavors of both the wine and chocolate as they are released in stages. Pairings will include dark, bitter sweet and semisweet chocolates with full-bodied wines. Lighter wines will be paired up with milk chocolates from varying terroirs. This is a don't miss event as all participants will go home with expert advice, instructions sheet for your own pairing parties and more. Special winery guest Stewart Vandenberg from Alexander Valley Vineyards.
Location: The Rochester Hotel Courtyard
721 E. 2nd Avenue - Durango, CO 81301
Price: $40pp
Tickets: Contact the Rochester Hotel directly @ 970.385.1920
2:00pm
Steamworks Brewery Tour & Tasting
Head brewer Ken Martin will be your guide for a tour of the brewery while covering the beer making process and the raw materials that go into brewing. Ken will then lead you through a sensory analysis tasting of select styles of Steamworks beer in the courtyard.
Location: Steamworks Brewing Co
801 E. 2nd Avenue - Durango, CO 81301
Included in the "All Access Platinum Festival Pass"
Price: $20pp
Saturday, May 8th:
11:00am
Bubbles- Champagne & Sparkling Wines Seminar
Join Shelley Sale, CSW and a panel of wine experts as they delight you with Sparkling wines from around the world! Drappier, Nicolas Feuillate, Gosset, Perrier-Jouët, Saint-Hilaire Cremant, Zardetto Prosecco & Vilarnau Cava. Can you think of a better way to start the day? Hosted by Durango's brand new wine bar ENO. Light appetizers included. Location: ENO
723 E. 2nd Avenue - Durango, CO 81301
Included in the "All Access Platinum Festival Pass" & the "All Saturday Seminar Pass"
Price: $35pp*
*plus $2.00 PayPal Service Fee
12:30pm
Spanish Wines & Tapas Luncheon
What wine will you decide pairs best with the authentic tapas of Spain? Rioja? Rías Baixas? Perhaps a dessert wine from Montilla? Thismuy authentica tapas luncheon explores traditional Spanish tapas paired with the many indigenous varietals of Spain; Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albariño, Monastrell, Viura and Moscatel.
Featured wineries include: Jorge Ordonez & Co., La Cana, Bodegas Muga, Venta Morales, Bodegas Borsao, Juan Gil, Victorino & Alvear.
Hosted by Steve Lewis of Giuliana Imports and Paul Tocco of Synergy Fine Wines.
Location: The Palace Restaurant
505 Main Avenue - Durango, CO 81301
Included in the "All Access Platinum Festival Pass" & the "All Saturday Seminar Pass"
Price: $75pp*
*plus $2.00 PayPal Service Fee
2:00pm
Wine
Blending Seminar
Join Anne Hay, CSW, CWE, WSET Diploma and Ashley Rowe from Majestic Fine Wines as they break down the art of wine blending. See just how different single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon grapes taste on their own, versus together. Five Blocks of Cabernet from Knights Valley, Cougar Ridge, Ram Ridge, Buckeye Vineyard & Stagecoach Vineyard. Play winemaker with pipettes for an hour as you experiment with cask samples to make your own award winning California Cabernet blend.
Chef Dave Cuntz, of the Mahogany Grille, will provide light appetizers.
Location: The Strater Hotel Oak Room
699 Main Avenue - Durango, CO 81301
Included in the "All Access Platinum Festival Pass" & the "All Saturday Seminar Pass"
Price: $45pp*
*plus $2.00 PayPal Service Fee
