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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Denver International Beer Competition- Call for Beer Entries!
Deadline April 9, 2012
Broomfield, CO‹ The 3rd Annual Denver International Beer Competition‹
America's most food friendly, beer competition is now accepting entries from all domestic and international breweries with US importation.
The Denver International Beer Competition is owned and run by Wine Country Network, Inc, a leading producer of blind beverage competitions and wine andnculinary festivals.
The Denver International Beer Competition (DIBC) has been officially
sanctioned by the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program). At the 2011
competition, nineteen certified beer judges participated in a blind tasting
of more than 180 domestic and international beer entries from more than 20nUS states and 6 countries. The judges awarded 46 medals for 16 beer
categories, including the coveted title,"Best Of Show.²
The 2012 DIBC has more than 70 categories for food friendly beers. "As
entries for this year increase, we are planning to expand our award levels
with new best of show awards and double-gold awards", commented Christopher J. Davies, CEO of Wine Country Network.
The DIBC is the only professionally conducted beer competition that includes a culinary competition that celebrates the gold medal winning beers. Gold Medal winners will be featured in Wine Country Network's signature foodie event, Pairsine: The Taste of Elegance Chefs Food & Beer Pairing Competition. Pairsine will be held on Tuesday June 12, 2012 from 6 to 9pm at the Omni Interlocken Resort's Outdoor Pavilion. Some of the nations most talented chefs, including Bravo's Top Chef Season 5 Winner, Hosea Rosenberg, have competed and won awards at past events.
For tickets and information visit: DenverBeerComp.Com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wine Country Network, Inc, producer of the 7th annual Denver International
Wine Festival presented by Key Private Bank, has announced a major
expansion for this year. The festival is moving to The Wings Over the
Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver on the site of the former Lowry Air
Force Base. The main hangar floor space offers over 44,000 square feet of
open event space surrounded by an extensive collection of historical
aircraft and aerospace exhibits.
The 2011 Pairsine-Denver Chefs Food & Wine Pairing Competition (Formerly The
Taste Of Elegance) takes place on Thursday November 3, 2011 from 6 to 9pm.
This delicious event will be hosted by Top Chef Season 5 Winner Hosea
Rosenberg. More than 15 Colorado Chefs will compete to create 30
custom-paired dishes with the gold medal winning wines from The Denver
International Wine Competition. A prestigious panel of food industry judges
and all consumer attendees will vote for the Best Chef, Most Creative and
People's Choice Chef Awards. New for 2011 is an early-access VIP ticket
benefiting the Eat Denver Independent Restaurant Association.
Denver's premier International Wine & Food Grand Tasting on Friday November
4, 2011, showcases more than 400 International wines from 18 countries. A
"Zin Zone" sponsored by ZAP will showcase Zinfandel from 12 different
producers. Other beverages include selected spirits, Sake, and a Belgium
Beer Garden featuring food samplings and cooking demonstrations featuring
the latest Thermador Kitchen Appliances by Belgium Chef Daniel Joly of
Mirabelle, Beaver Creek, paired with Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe
beers, served in their custom glassware. There will also be food samplings,
produce and food products by Colorado Proud producers and Wisconsin Cheese,
exhibits by Luxury Travel Destinations, Lifestyle products, fine art and
wine paraphernalia. Several food vendors will also offer food for sale.
A portion of ticket sales and 100% of all auction proceeds benefit The
Foundation For Sight and Sound's Help America Hear Program.
Tickets now on sale at Denverwinefest.com
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EVENT BACKGROUNDER
Pairsine/ Taste Of Elegance Chefs Food & Wine Competition
Thursday November 3, 2011
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum, Denver, CO
VIP Access: 4:30 to 9:00pm Tickets: $175
General Admission: 6 to 9pm Tickets: $100
PARTICIPATING CHEFS & RESTAURANTS:
- Paul C. Reilly- Encore on Colfax
- Geoffrey Groditski- The Fort
- Robert N. Corey- 12 Seasons
- Tim Payne- Terroir Restaurant
- Elise Wiggins- Panzano
- Daniel Joly-Restaurant Mirabelle
- David Oliveri- Farraddays' Isle Casino Black Hawk
- Daniel Asher- Root Down & Linger
- Matt Mine- The Oceanaire Seafood Room
- Joseph Hsu-Simms Steak House
- David Harker & Mario Clapes- The Meritage at The Omni Interlocken Resort
- Michael Long-Aria Restaurant
- Lon Symensma-Cholon Modern Asian Bistro
- Jensen Cummings-Row 14
- Will Cisa-The Corner Office Restaurant & Martini Bar
- Jeff Bolton-Second Home Restaurant & Bar
- Jeremy Thomas- Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar
PARTICIPATING JUDGES
- Chef Hosea Rosenberg, Top Chef Season 5 Champion
- Chef Kelly Liken, Restaurant Kelly Liken, Top Chef & Iron Chef Contestant
- Alex Seidel,Chef/Owner, Fruition Restaurant, Denver
- Jorge de la Torre, Dean of Culinary Education, Johnson & Wales University
- Amanda Faison, Food Editor, 5280 Magazine
- Lori Midson, Cafe Society Editor, Westword
- Claire Walter, Food Critic & Author of "Culinary Colorado"
- Tom Spilman, District President, KeyBank
- Elizabeth Woessner, Executive Director, Eat Denver
- Jean-luc Voegele, Executive Chef, The Westin Denver Downtown
- Liz Thorpe, VP of Murray's Cheese
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Grand Tasting Of International Wine & Food
Friday November 4, 2011
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum, Denver, CO
VIP Access: 2:00 to 9:00pm Tickets: $150
General Admission: 5 to 9pm Tickets: $ 85
*Trade & Media Only: 4 to 5pm- Free admission
*Trade & Media Access: 5 to 9pm- Free admission
* Pre registration required
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS & GUIDED TASTINGS
- Educational Seminars 45-60 minute educational programs / Guided tastings
provided by top Experts in their fields Friday November 4, 2011, 2 to 7pm
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum, Denver
Note: Seminar admission requires a ticket to The Grand Tasting.
Cheese 101- Liz Thorpe, VP of Murray's Cheese
2 to 3pm: $30
- Jordan Vertical Tasting by Chris Avery
3 to 4pm: $40
- Hungary's Wine Evolution by Nimród Kovács
5 to 6pm: $40
- Grand Cru Beer by Keith Villa of Blue Moon Brewing
6 to 7pm: $30
- Moscato, Surrender to the Sweet, By Andrew Quady, The Muscat King
7 to 8pm: $30
EXHIBITORS LIST:
WINERIES, IMPORTERS
Gauchezco
Paoletti Estates Winery
Quady Winery
Banfi Vintners
Mediterranean Vintners Alliance
Argot Wines
Balistreri Vineyards
Amizetta Estates Vineyards & Winery
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Bronco Wine CO- Antares Wine Division
Domaine Napa Wine CO
Van Ruiten Winery
Family Vineyards
Michael-David Winery
Hook & Ladder Winery
Diamond Distributors
Kovacs Nimrod Winery
Jeff Gordon Gellars
Fourteen Hands Winery
Western Distributing
Peirano Estate Vineyards
Moet Chandon
CRAVEIRO Importers of Premium Beverages
Opolo Vineyards
Mad Housewife Wines/ Rainier Wines
Deerfield Ranch & Arroba
Cap Rock Winery
Coyote Canyon Winery
Club W
Clif Family Winery
ZAP-Zinfandel Advocates & Producers
Cycles Gladiator
Accademia dei Racemi (Italy)
Barefoot
Cline Cellars
Delicato Brands:
Bota Box
Brazin
Gnarly Head
Twisted
Dogwood Cellars
J. Rickards Vineyards & Winery
Michael-David Wines
Peachy Canyon Winery
BEER
Anheuser-Busch Inc Belgium Beer Garden
Stella Artois
Hoegaarden
Leffe
SAKE
Gekkeikan
SPIRITS
Sydney Frank Importing
Jagermeister
JC Cognac
Michael Collins
Roundhouse Spirits
APPLIANCE VENDOR
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
(Thermador & Bosch)
Mountain High Appliance
ART
Wine Stave Designs
Christopher Davies Photography
FOOD VENDORS
Snow Creek Ranch
Red Bird Farms
Garlic Expressions
Gourmet Blends
Tender Belly
Wisconsin Cheese Marketing Board
Murray's Cheese
LIFESTYLE
Miche Bags & Bandals
Kosmima European Jewelry
Human Touch
Copper Mountain
WINE ACCESSORIES
Labeloff
MEDIA
Wine Country International® magazine
Vinotasting
Denver Life Magazine
Indulge in Boulder
Restaurant News of the Rockies
FAREWELL EVENT!
Saturday November 5, 2011, 9:30am to 4:00pm
VIP Tour of Front Range Wineries & Distillery
Hosted by Wine Country International Magazine
Includes 3 Front Range wineries, 1 distillery & lunch: $125
ABOUT:
The Denver International Wine Festival was established in 2005 by Wine
Country Network, Inc. Conducted annually every fall, the DIWF is the
largest, internationally focused wine & food festival in The Rocky
Mountains.
The 2011 Denver International Wine Festival Title Sponsor Is Wine Country
International ® magazine and presented by Key Private Bank, a leading
provider of objective wealth management advice and solutions. Other major
sponsors include Theramdor & Bosch Major Appliances, Stella Artois, ZAP
(Zinfandel Advocates & Producers), Wisconsin Cheese Marketing Board and
VinoTasting.com.
The Denver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce that in 2011
we will again partner with The Foundation For Sight and Sound, a 501(c)3
nonprofit organization and their Help America Hear Program that provides
hearing aides to disadvantaged people with a hearing disability.
www.foundationforsightandsound.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF ELEGANCE CHEFS FOOD & BEER COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Broomfield, Colorado, Wine Country Network, producers of the Denver
International Beer Competition Taste Of Elegance Chefs Competition has
announced the 2011 winning chefs.
This year's sold-out competition was held at the Omni Interlocken Resort on June 7, 2011, with more than 300 guests in attendendance. Thirteen Colorado Chefs competed to create 22 gourmet food pairings with 22 award winning beers from The 2011 Denver International Beer Competition.
Winning Chefs:
Best Chef 2011:
- Chef Robert Corey, 12 Seasons Catering
Most Creative Chefs:
- Chef David Harker and Chef Mario Clapes of
The Omni Interlocken Resort
Most Original Chefs:
- Chef Michael Long, Aria Restaurant
- Ian Kleinman, The Inventing Room Catering
People's Choice Chef:
- Chef Alicia Prescott, Blue Star and Nosh Restaurants
Main sponsors included Key Private Bank, The Omni Interlocken Resort, Bosch, Stella Artois, Roundhouse Spirits, Cured Boulder, Tender Belly, Red Bird Farms, Snow Creek Ranch and Aspen Pure Water.
A portion of the proceeds and 100% of the auction revenue benefited the
Foundation For Sight and Sound.
For details visit: Denverbeercomp.com
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Attn: Editors
High resolution professional photos are available for publication usage.
For photos contact Christopher Davies cdavies@winecountrynetwork.co
2011 TASTE OF ELEGANCE MENU'S:
Chef Robert Corey "Best Chef 2011"
12 Seasons
POTLATCH DEGUSTATION
Pacific Kumamoto Oyster/Sea Salt/Smoky Mirror Mirror Mignonette
Cedar-Planked Wild Chinook Salmon/Potato/Crème Fraiche/Cucumber/Caviar/Dill Dungeness Crab Beignet/ Sel Gris/Pea Puree/Lobster Coral Emulsion/Chervil Foie Gras Mousse/Crouton/Fresh Apricot/Cider Aspic/Crisp Apple/Fleur de Sel/Pansy. Duck Confit Hash/61 Degree Quail Egg/
Truffled Hollandaise/Micro-Parsley
Beer Pairing: Deschutes Brewery Mirror Mirror
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NUTS & BERRIES
Oregon Blueberry Brioche Pudding/Obsidian Caramel/Raspberry
Gastrique/Espresso Semi-Freddo/Cocoa Nibs/Candied Walnut/Compressed Rhubarb/Currants/ Bing Cherry/Berry ‘Caviar’/Hazelnut Cookie
Beer Pairing: Deschutes Brewery Obsidian Stout
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Chef David Harker & Chef Mario Clapes "2011 Most Creative Chefs"
The Meritage & Tap Room@ The Omni Interlocken Resort
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Sweet Two Row Malt Caramel and Liquid Nitrogen Fat Head “Head Hunter IPA” and Fruition Farms Goats Milk Ricotta Gelato
Beer Pairing: Fat Head’s Brewery Head Hunter IPA
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HOUSE MADE WILD BOAR BRATWURST SLIDER
Bavarian Pretzel Bread, Hacker Pschorr Beer Mustard, Charred Onion, Braised Apples and Kraut
Beer Pairing: Hacker Pschorr Original Oktoberfest
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Chef Michael Long Aria, Cherry Creek "2011 Most Original Chefs"
Chef Ian Kleinman, The Inventing Room
Smoke Roasted Turducken Breasts
with watermelon, radish and poultry jus
Beer Pairing: Full Sail Brewing Company Session
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SPICED GRAB WITH COMPRESSED VEGETABLES
Smoked Olive Oil with Yudu Dots
Beer Pairing: Ska Brewing Company Buster Nut Brown
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Chef Alicia Prescott "2011 People's Choice Chef"
The Blue Star and Nosh, Colorado Springs
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB COBBLER
Pink peppercorn basil ice cream, whipped creme fraiche
Beer Pairing: New Belgium Brewing La Folie
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TRIO OF SOFT PRETZELS
Herb Pretzel, blue cheese sauce
Oat Pretzel, whipped orange honey
Fennel Pretzel, apple butter
Beer Pairing: Full Sail Brewing Full Sail IPA
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Chef Daniel Asher
Root Down/Linger
MILK CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER BACON
Milk Chocolate & Dale’s Pale Ale Peanut Butter Dipped
Tender Belly Bacon
Beer Pairing: Oskar Blues Brewery Dale’s Pale Ale
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12 HOUR BRAISED KOBE SHORT RIB TACOS
12 Hour Ten FIDY Imperial Stout Braised Kobe Short Rib Tacos, Smoked Mezcal Guacamole & Chipotle Whipped Cream Paired with Oskar Blue’s Ten Fidy Imperial Stout
Beer Pairing: Oskar Blues Brewery Ten Fidy
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Chef Leo Harvey
Big Game Restaurant and Lounge
JOHN SCOTCH ALE WITH KIEV STYLE FISH N’ CHIPS
Kiev Style Fish n’ Chips with Brandade Potatoes, Lemon Butter, Malt vinegar Aioli, Caper Oil, Grain Mustard
Beer Pairing: Madison River Brewing Company Copper
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DARK CHERRY AND FIG GLAZED SHORT RIB
Dark Cherry and Fig Glazed Short rib, Toasted Pistachios, Slaw of Radicchio, Brussel Sprouts and Black Radish
Beer Pairing: Unibroue Terrible
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Chef Jean-Luc Voegele
The Westin Downtown, Denver
PETITE DRUMSTICK IN CURRY SAUCE
Slow roasted Chicken drumstick with red Thai vanilla curry sauce Purple
sweet potatoes, green onions micros cilantro
Beer Pairing: Dry Dock Brewing Hefeweizen
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GORGONZOLA AND MINI PEARS TARTINE
Wild Arugula topped with whipped Gorgonzola and fresh herbs, caramelized pears and Figs jam Balsamic-Port Wine Reduction
Beer Pairing: Unibroue Trios Pistoles
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Chef David Oliveri
Farradday’s Steakhouse,
Isle Casino, Blackhawk
STEAK SALAD
Petite tender, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, micro greens
and fine herbs
Beer Pairing: Firestone Walker Brewery Double Jack
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ASIAN TACOS
Korean bbq ribeye, with pineapple salsa, avocado sour cream and sweet
siracha sauce
Beer Pairing: Firestone Walker Pale 31
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Chef Geoffrey Groditski
The Fort, Morrison
PORK & BEANS
Applewood smoked honey and ale braised pork belly
with campfire beans, maple syrup and chile oil
Beer Pairing: Figueroa Mountain Davy Brown Ale
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GRILLED CHEESE
Grilled Halumi cheese on multigrain toast with smoked corn tomato and carica salad
Beer Pairing: Figueroa Mountain Paradise Road Pilsner
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Chef Jeff Bolton
Second Home Kitchen & Bar, Denver
COFFEE BRAISED SHORT RIB WITH MCEWEN SONS GRITS
Beer Pairing: Breckenridge Brewery Vanilla Porter
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BAJA STYLE SHRIMP TOSTADA WITH NAPA CABBAGE AND JALAPEÑO
Beer Pairing: Breckenridge Brewery Agave Wheat
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Chef Chris Blackwood
The Westend Tavern, Boulder
BBQ PORK BELLY HAMA HAMA OYSTERS
Beer Pairing: Alaskan Brewing Company Summer Ale
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BOURBON CURED BEEF BRISKET WITH MINI DEVILED POTATOES
Beer Pairing: Samuel Adams Double Bock
Media Contact
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION APPOINTS WINE COUNTRY NETWORK TO DEVELOP WINE FESTIVALS NATIONWIDE
February 10, 2011
Broomfield, Colorado-The Folds of Honor Foundation has appointed Wine
Country Network, Inc, the producers of the 7th Annual Denver International
Wine Festival, to develop a series of wine festivals throughout the United
States.
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to
empower deserving military families with educational support and
opportunities. FHF provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the
spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of
their military service to our great nation.
Wine Country Network, the publishers of several nationally distributed wine,
food & travel publications, will develop 4-American wine focused, one day
wine festivals in 2011 under the "Wine for Heroes" brand. Festivals will be
conducted during the same weeks that the Folds of Honor conducts its Golf
Tournament Fundraisers.
While the series is currently under development, dates for two festivals
have been secured:
May 29, 2011- Tulsa, Oklahoma
August 19, 2011-Kansas City, Kansas
Wine Country Network will provide turn-key event development and management,
sponsorship sales and onsite management. Fundraising auctions will be
provided by Third Coast Collectibles.
Please contact Wine Country Network at 303 664-5700 for information about
sponsorships and or exhibitor opportunities.
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Attn: Editors
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to
empower deserving military families with educational support and
opportunities. FHF provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the
spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of
their military service to our great nation.
To date Folds of Honor has raised $8.7 million and awarded over 1611
scholarships to deserving military families.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALL FOR BEER ENTRIES! 2011 DENVER INTERNATIONAL BEER COMPETITION
December 10, 2010, Denver, Colorado--Wine Country Network, Inc, producers of Wine Country International magazine, the Denver International Wine Festival, and The Denver International Beer Competition, have announced today a call for beer entries for the 2nd Annual Denver International Beer Competition.
Effective immediately domestic and International brewers, importers and distributors may download entry forms for the Denver International Beer Competition at Denverbeercomp.com.
Entries may be submitted from December 10, 2010 to March 30, 2011. Brewers who submit their entry forms in December may enjoy a $10 early bird discount on entry fees. Beer deliveries will be made during the week of April 25, 2010 at the address of the official host sponsor, The Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield, CO.
All beers will be tasted blind by a panel of certified beer judges on April, 30 to May 1, 2011 at The Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield, Colorado. Medals for Gold, Silver & Bronze winners will be awarded. All winners will be notified within 72 hours of the competition.
Gold Medal winners will be featured in a signature foodie event, The Taste of Elegance Chefs Food & Beer Pairing Competition, to be held on Tuesday June 7. 2011, 6 to 9pm at the Omni Interlocken Resort's Outdoor Pavilion. Some of the nations most talented chefs, including Bravo’s Top Chef Season Winner, Hosea Rosenberg have competed and won awards at The Taste of Elegance.
For information visit: www.denverbeercomp.com or call 303 664-5700.
Media Contact Marilyn Miller
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLORADO CHEFS WILL PROVE THEY ARE WINE SAVVY ON NOV 4th! Taste of Elegance Food & Wine Competition comes to the Mile High Station, Denver.
October 20, 2010, Denver, Colorado, Wine Country Network, Inc, producers of the Denver International Wine Festival have announced the list of chefs and restaurants that will compete at the festival's signature foodie event, The 2010 Taste of Elegance. As many as 16 Wine Savvy Chefs compete to 32 make custom paired epicurean delights with Gold medal winning wines from the Denver International Wine Competition. Denver' premier annual foodie event has been graced by Colorado master chefs, including Top Chef Season 5 winner Hosea Rosenberg, who returns this year as a celebrity judge and host.
2010 Participating Chefs
- Geoffrey Groditski, Executive Chef, The Fort
- David Harker, Exec Chef The Meritage @ The Omni Interlocken Resort
with Mario Clapes, Chef De Cuisine
- David Oliveri, Executive Chef, Farradday's Steakhouse, Blackhawk
- Daniel Joly, Chef/Owner, Mirabelle, Beaver Creek
- Robert N. Corey, 12 Seasons Personal Chef and Sommelier Services
- Leo Harvey, Executive Chef, Big Game Restaurant and Lounge, Denver
- Jean-Luc Voegele, Executive Chef, The Westin Tabor Center, Denver
- DeWayne Lieurance, Chef & Consultant, Denver
- Eliza Gavin, Chef/Owner, 221 South Oak Bistro, Telluride
- Kelly Yepello, Chocolatier, Yepello Chocolates and Confections,
Steamboat Springs
- Eric Rivera, Chef, Lala's Wine Bar & Pizzeria, Denver
- David Davis, Executive Chef, Bridgewater Grill at The Golden Hotel
*This list is building and will be updated often
A panel of notable food and wine critics/experts will select the "Best Chef" and "Most Creative" Chef winners.
All consumer attendees also get to cast their votes for the "People's Choice" award.
Tickets are now on sale!
Cost: $100 (includes logo glass & plate) Portion of the proceeds of ticket and auction sales benefit the Help America Hear Program.
Visit:www.denverwinefest.com/order.html
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DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL BACKGROUNDER 2010 Taste of Elegance Judges:
- Hosea Rosenberg, Top Chef Season 5 Winner
- Claire Walter, Food Critic & Author of "Culinary Colorado"
- Wes Marshall, Wine Writer and Author of "What's a Wine lover To Do?"
- Lori Midson, Cafe Society Editor, Westword
- Tom Spilman, District President, KeyBank
2010 Denver International Wine Competition Winning Wine List:
www.denverwinecomp.com/2010results.html
Venue:
Mile High Station
2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
Tel. 720 946-7721
Established: 2005
Event Producers:
Wine Country Network, Inc
PO Box 6023
Broomfield, CO 80021
Tel 303 664-5700
Fax 303 648-4199
Email: info@denverwinefest.com
Main contacts:
Christopher J. Davies & Darcy R. Davies
Festival website: www.denverwinefest.com
Taste of Elegance event info webpage:
www.denverwinefest.com/taste_of_elegance.html
2010 Denver International Wine Festival Major Sponsors
- Key Private Bank
- Electrolux Major Appliances North America
- Anheuser-Busch Belgium Beers(Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe)
- Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk
- Muir Glen
- Mountain High Appliance
- Red Bird Farms
- The Broadmoor
- The Omni Interlocken Resort
- Outdoor Kitchen
- The Big Green Egg
CHARITY: The Foundation For Sight and Sound, Help America Hear Program.
The Denver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce that in 2010, we will again partner with The Foundation For Sight and Sound, a 501(c)3 non profit organization and their Help America Hear Program, which provides hearing aides to disadvantaged people with a hearing disability.
The 2010 Denver International Wine Festival will donate a portion of ticket sales and 100% of the proceeds of all silent and live auctions to the Foundation for Sight and Sound. The Help America Hear Program was created in January 2009 and has since fitted 120 men, women & children nationwide with hearing aids. With the minimum cost of a hearing aid averaging $2,000, many individuals are unable to afford this necessary tool for improving their quality of life.
DENVER HEARING AID MISSION
On Wednesday November 3, 2010 the Foundation For Sight & Sound’s Help America Hear Program will be fitting 11 Denver area residents with hearing aids. This Hearing Medical Mission will take place at the
Lakewood Hearing & Speech Center,
3110 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite # 107,
Lakewood, CO 80227
10:00 am.
Randall D. Smith, co-founder and president, a hearing instruments specialist, is assisting with Mitchell Shapiro & Dave Carr, the co-founders of the Help America Hear Program in fitting the recipients.
www.denverwinefest.com/beneficiary.html
About Wine Country Network: Established in 2003, Wine Country Network is a multi-platform media and event company. The company publishes Wine Country International® magazine and Vinotasting, a quarterly newsletter consisting of wine tasting notes .
The company also produces Travel. Wine and Cuisine Radio and several international wine and beer competitions and festivals.
Photos Available! High-resolution professional photos of food and past events available.
Contact: C J Davies at 303 664-5700.
Media Contact:
Marilyn Miller
303 664-5700
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Christopher Davies
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cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
For Immediate Release
Long Island Wine Country.COM featured as one of 10 World's Top Wine Tours by Travel & Leisure Magazine
August 24, 2010, New York, New York, LongIslandWineCountry.Com, a premium wine tour and event management company, specializing in public and corporate wine tours has announced today that it has been featured as one of 10 World's Top Wine Tours by Travel & Leisure Magazine in their September 2010 issue. The company's annual Harvest Fest event on Sunday September 26th at Laurel Lake Vineyards has been selected as the "Best For Picking Grapes".
The comprehensive article by T+L’s wine and spirits editor Bruce Schoenfeld reviewed wine tours in Napa, Paso Robles, Austria, Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. LongIslandWineCountry.Com was the only tour company from the East Coast that was featured.
Tickets are now on sale for Long Island Wine Country.com's Harvest Fest on Sunday September 26, 2010. Cost is $139 per person with roundtrip luxury motor coach transportation from Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. An optional blend your own bottle of Meritage-style wine activity is also offered for $45 per person.
For info and orders visit www.longislandwinecountry.com
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Editors: High resolution professional quality photographs are available for
publication usage.
Additional information about the Meritage-style wine blending is available
at this webpage: www.longislandwinecountry.com/blend.html
Long Island Wine Country.Com is wholly owned by nIdea Corporation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Taste of Elegance Chefs Food & Beer Competition Winners Announced!
Broomfield, CO, Wine Country Network, Inc, announced the results of it's first ever, Taste of Elegance Chefs Food & Beer Competition which was held on Wednesday June 9, 2010 at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colorado.
The sold-out event showcased 20 award winning beers from the 2010 Denver International Beer Competition with culinary creations prepared by ten master Colorado chefs. The chefs competed for three awards. Their dishes were evaluated for food quality,plating design, originality and compatibility with the assigned beer.
2010 Chef Winners
- David Harker, Executive Chef, The Omni Interlocken Resort: "2010 People's Choice Chef".
- Michael Long, Opus Restaurant, Littleton, CO: "Best Chef"
- Jean-Luc Voegele, Executive Chef, The Westin Tabor Center "Most Creative Chef" Tie
- Ian Kleinman, The Inventing Room Catering, "Most Creative Chef" Tie
2010 Food & Beer Judges
- Claire Walter, Food Critic & Author of "Culinary Colorado"
- Keith Villa, Brewmaster at Blue Moon Brewing Company
- Lori Midson, Cafe Society Editor, Westword
- Dan Rabin, Journalist and Beer Judge
Main sponsors included Electrolux Major Appliances North America, Mountain
High Appliance, Red Bird Farms, Snow Creek Ranch, Aspen Pure Water and The Omni Interlocken Resort.
For more information & photos visit: Denverbeercomp.com
Media Contact
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February 9, 2010
WINE COUNTRY NETWORK LAUNCHES VINOTASTING NEWSLETTER FOR WINE AFICIONADOS
Denver, Colorado--Wine Country Network, Inc., producers of Wine Country International magazine and the Denver International Wine Festival, today announced the launch of “Vinotasting,” a full-color print and online wine-tasting newsletter aimed at sophisticated wine aficionados.
Despite the weak economy, 2009 was the 16th straight year of growth in wine sales, up 1.5%, with 276 million cases compared with 205 million in 2000. Today there are more than 6,100 wineries in the United States and more than 40,000 International wineries. The US wine market is evolving into the largest market for wines in the world.
"Vinotasting” aims to help consumers find exceptional wine values.
Christopher Davies, Chairman & CEO of Wine Country Network explains, “Our tasting panel will meet several times monthly to taste wines blind, thus providing unbiased evaluations of the newest wine releases. Our ‘Best Buy’ ratings are given to wines that we feel offer exceptional quality for their price. Most ‘Best Buy’ wines are $20 or less. Our ‘Best Wine’ ratings distinguish exceptional quality wines of any price point when compared with other similar wines."
Harold J. Baer, Jr., the former owner and founder of “The Colorado Wine News,” has joined Wine Country Network as Editor-in-Chief of “Vinotasting.” He brings more than 20 years of experience in wine journalism, judging and overseeing prestigious wine competitions such as the Denver International Wine Competition.
The new “Vinotasting” print newsletter will be published on a quarterly basis and offered to all subscribers of “Wine Country International® “ magazine. A deluxe annual subscription will include 4 newsletters, 2 issues of “Wine Country International®” glossy magazine and membership in the Vinotasting money-saving members club. Cost: $24
Wine Country Network will also publish “Vinotasting” as a stand-alone printed newsletter and offer online, PDF and Kindle versions by subscription.
For additional information visit www.vinotasting.com
PRESS CONTACTS
Marilyn Miller
Tel. (303) 664-5700
info@winecountrynetwork.com
CJ Davies
Tel. (303) 664-5700
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
January 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINE COUNTRY NETWORK'S SIGNATURE CHEFS FOOD & WINE COMPETITIONS TO GO
NATIONWIDE AND TO INCLUDE NEW BEER EVENT!
Denver, Colorado--Wine Country Network, Inc, producers of Wine Country International magazine and the Denver International Wine Festival, today announced that they would add more editions of The Taste of Elegance Chefs Competitions nationwide, including one that will showcase International beers with culinary creations.
The Taste of Elegance has become the signature food and wine event of the Denver International Wine Festival, attracting Colorado's most awarded master chefs. "It has been fondly referred to by many repeat attendees as ‘Iron Chef meets wine’," said Wine Country Network Chairman Christopher
Davies.
Wine Country Network plans to create several new editions of this popular event this year in New York City and Las Vegas. In early January the company also entered into a contract with Spare Parts Media, to develop and co-produce a television show based on The Taste of Elegance.
On June 9, 2010, the company will hold its first ever "The Taste of
Elegance" Chefs Food & Beer Competition in the Pavilion at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colorado. The event will showcase 24 internationally awarded beers with culinary creations made by 12 master chefs. A panel of notable food and beer experts will taste each culinary creation with its assigned beer. All attendees cast their votes for the People’s Choice Chef.
100% of the proceeds of a live auction will benefit the Help America Hear
Program. Tickets: $100, limited to 250 guests.
For info and tickets visit:
www.denverwinefest.com/order.html
Or call 303 664-5700.
PRESS CONTACTS
Marilyn Miller
Tel. (303) 664-5700
info@winecountrynetwork.com
CJ Davies
Tel. (303) 664-5700
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
November 25,
2009
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5TH
ANNUAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL BREAKS ATTENDENCE RECORDS;
2010 FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED
Denver, Colorado--Wine
Country Network, Inc, producers of the Denver International
Wine Festival, today announced that the recent Denver International
Wine Festival had record attendance despite the uncertain economy.
Wine Country
Network CEO Christopher Davies commented, "we were elated that
attendance was up 30% over 2009 levels. This, we believe, was the
result of changing our venue to a more centralized location, increasing
marketing promotions/partnerships and gaining more support from
the trade."
The 2010
Denver International Wine Festival will be held November
3 through November 7, 2010. The main festival events will again
be held at The Mile High Station, Denver.
Events
Planned for the 2010 Denver International Wine Festival include:
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Grand Vintners Dinner-Wednesday November 3, 2010-Restaurant to
be determined.
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Taste
of Elegance Chef's Food & Wine Competition-Thursday
November 4, 2010
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Grand Tasting of International Wine & Food-Friday
November 5, 2010
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New! Vintner Hosted Luncheons-Saturday November 6, 2010-Various
restaurants
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New!
Denver's first ever Fine Wine Auction and Brunch-Sunday
November 7, 2010
