Seminars
A list of all Winefest Seminars for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 16-18, 2011
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FR1 – SEMINAR: Dine, Wine and Vine Experience.
Friday, September 16
12:00noon to 2:00pm
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and unique experience at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade with State Enologist, Dr. Steve Menke. Lunch will be paired with Colorado’s best produce from the harvest and paired with superb Colorado wine. Walk through the vineyards with Steve, and learn and experience the romance of winemaking.
Location: Wine Country Inn, Palisade, CO
Presenter: Dr. Steve Menke
Limited availability.
Cost: $65
FR2 – SEMINAR: Vini, Vidi, Hybrid
Friday, September 16
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Taste and learn about hybrid grapes like Chambourcin, Marechal Foch, and Cayuga from world renowned instructor, Max Ariza in a fun seminar. Compare them to the more known grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.
Presenter: Max Ariza, Sommelier, Instructor, Johnson Wales University.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO
Limited availability.
Cost: $45
SA9 – SEMINAR: Riedel Glass Tasting
Saturday, September 17
11:30pm – 1:00pm
Riedel brings 250 years of glassmaking skill to the finest wineglasses in the world. During this guided journey, taste for yourself how the flavors and aromas of wines are enhanced when a glass shape is designed according to the character of the wine. You get to keep your glasses!
Presenter: Doug Reed, Regional Manager for Riedel Crystal
Location: Seminar Tent next to the VIP tent
Tickets available online or over the phone due to limited seating. Limit 75
Cost: $95 (must be purchased in advance)
SA10 - SEMINAR: Farm to Table Food and Wine Pairing with Kevin and Evan
Saturday, September 17
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wine and Food Pairing Seminar with Kevin and Evan from Boulder’s Salt Bistro
This will be the quintessential pairing seminar with two of the most fun food and wine specialists. Executive Chef Kevin Kidd and Beverage Manager and Colorado wine guru, Evan Faber, will take your senses through a variety of flavors that will compliment certain wines or will challenge your perceptions and your taste buds.
Location: Seminar Tent next to the VIP tent
Tickets available online or over the phone due to limited seating
Cost: $30
SU1 – SEMINAR: Introduction to Grape Growing with CSU Viticulturist, Horst Caspari
Sunday, September 18
9am-12noon
An overview of growing wine grapes on a commercial scale, economics of the business, market forces, and a tour of the CSU vineyards.
Presenter: Dr. Horst Caspari,
State Viticulturist, CSU
Location: CSU Agricultural Station,
3168 B-1/2 Road, Palisade, CO
Tickets available online or over the phone
due to limited seating.
Cost: $45