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September 12, 2006
Wine, Cuisine, and Jazz create unbeatable fall festival in Snowmass
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Colorado:
(SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO) – The word “Harvest” means to gather in a crop, and on September 16, the Snowmass Village Rotary gathers in an incredible edible fall crop of food and wine from around the world for tasting at its annual Wine & Jazz Celebration. The Snowmass Village Mall is the place to be on Saturday afternoon for a fine autumn afternoon of wine and culinary tastings to the sounds of favorite local group Network.
The Snowmass Village Rotary hosts this annual fundraiser to increase grant opportunities for local non-profits and youth organizations. "This is a true local event with a splendid mix of fine wines, music, and a showcase of local eateries at a great price," said event organizer and rotarian Martha O’Keefe. "For only $50 you can sample over 50 wines and 15 restaurants, all for a good cause."
This year’s event on the Snowmass Village Mall runs from 1– 5 p.m. Over 50 wineries are pouring, while 15 of the Roaring Fork Valley’s favorite restaurants and caterers offer tastings of their culinary specialties. Favorite local band “Network” promises to create a jazzy atmosphere on the Mall playing from 2- 5 p.m. A silent auction with over 150 items ranging from jewelry to vacations will be set up in the ticket pavilion as well.
The Snowmass Village Rotary annually gives $8,000 - $10,000 in grants to local nonprofit groups and international projects. Last year this event raised over $13,000 and was granted to youth organizations.
The $50 tickets for this event can be purchased at Sundance Drug and Liquor, Daly Bottle Shop, the Grog Shop and El Jebeverage next to City Market in El Jebel or by contacting event organizer Martha O’Keefe at 970.379.6577 or mokeefe@fentonconstruct.com. Tickets also will be available at the door in the Snowmass Mall. Please note: Due to an overwhelming response, the wine dinner scheduled for Friday, September 15th at the Stonebridge Inn is sold out.
Wineries represented at the Snowmass Wine & Jazz Fest
2 Brothers
Acacia
Alamos
Argiolas
Barnard Griffin
Benziger Family
Beringer
Betts & Scholl
Bodegas Salentein
Borgo Magredo
Cambria
Camelot
Canoe Ridge
Catena
Charles Cimicky
Chasseur
Chateau Compugeot
Chateau St. Jean
Cinnabar
Cousino Macul
Da Vinci
Dancing Bull
DiMajo
Ecco Domani
Edna Valley
Falesco
Fleur
Folie a deux
Gabbiano
Glen Carlou
Grand Bateau
Grand Pacific
Groom
Gundlach Bundschu
Heathccot
Hess
J.B. Adam
Jean Luc Colombo
Kendall Jackson Highland Estates
Kendall-Jackson
Kris
La Crema
Laforet
Louis Martini
MacMurray Ranch
Marshall Family
Matua
Mirassou
Montevina
Mr. Riggs
Nobilo
Palagioni
Pendulum
Penfolds
Peter Lehman
Provenance
Prunotto
Rancho Zabaco
Red Bicyclette
RobertMondavi Napa
Rosemount
Rutherford Ranch
Samantha Starr
Sbragia
Sebastiani
Shimmer
Shingleback
Silverado Vineyards
Solex
Stella
Tamas Estates
Three Thieves
Torre Rosazza
Torres
Trinchero
Twisted Oak
Ventana
Verso
Vignaggio
Vina Vera
Wente
Whitehaven
Wolfblass
Woop Woop
Yabb Lake
Zardetto
Zenato
Restaurants Represented
The Artisan
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
Butch’s Lobster bar
Conundrum Catering
Epicurious
Fuel
Il Poggio
Mountain Dragon
Plato’s
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sage Bistro
Snowmass Catering
Stew Pot
Taster’s
Snowmass Village Rotary was organized in 1991 with Rick Griffin as the first President. The other major fundraiser is the Ski Poker Run held in February on Snowmass Mountain. The club meets every Wednesday at 7am at the Snowmass Club. Guests or prospective members are always welcome.
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Posted by jmidthun at September 12, 2006 02:02 PM
