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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
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:
-
Grand Vintners Dinner-Wednesday November 3, 2010-Restaurant
to be
determined.
-
Taste
of Elegance Chef's Food & Wine Competition-Thursday
November 4, 2010
-
Grand Tasting of International Wine & Food-Friday November
5, 2010
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New! Vintner Hosted Luncheons-Saturday November 6, 2010-Various
restaurants
-
New!
Denver's first ever Fine Wine Auction and Brunch-Sunday
November 7, 2010
For more
details and updates visit www.denverwinefest.com
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
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENVER
INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL TASTE OF ELEGANCE WINNING CHEFS
ANNOUNCED
Denver, Colorado (November 17, 2009)-Wine Country Network, Inc,
producers of
the Denver International Wine Festival, have
announced the winners from The
Taste of Elegance Chef's Food and Wine Competition.
During a ceremony held on Thursday November 12, 2009 at The
Mile High Station in Denver, winners in three categories were
announced. Chef Hosea Rosenberg, Bravo's Top
Chef Season 5 Winner and Executive Chef at Jax Fish House in
Boulder, hosted the ceremony.
2009
Taste of Elegance Winners:
Best
Chef: Michael Long, Chef/Owner, Opus Restaurant, Littleton
Most
Creative Chef: Robert N. Corey, Executive Chef, Sandoval's
Kitchen, Denver
People's
Choice Chef: Jean-Luc Voegele, Executive Chef, The
Westin Tabor
Center
The Best
Chef and Most Creative categories
were determined by a panel of
industry professionals that included:
-
Hosea
Rosenberg, Top Chef Season 5 Winner
-
Amanda
M. Faison, Senior Editor, 5280 Magazine
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Claire Walter,
Food Critic & Author of "Culinary Colorado"
-
Teresa Farney,
Food Editor, The Gazette, Colorado Springs
The People's
Choice award results were compiled from ballots completed
by
the event’s 400 consumer attendees.
Established
in 2006, The Taste of Elegance Competition
has been fondly referred to as "Iron Chef®
meets wine.” Chefs are assigned their wines just
one week before the event. While all wines are gold medal winners,
chefs have no advanced knowledge of which wines they will be
assigned. This leaves just one week to devise a wine paired
recipe and produce the culinary creation for 400
wine-savvy foodies.
All winners
received a custom made, personalized award plate and various
prizes including a professional photography session, new restaurant
website or a Big Green deluxe BBQ/Smoker outfit.
There are no cash awards.
For details
visit www.denverwinefest.com
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Editors:
High resolution professional photographs are available for publication
usage. Contact Christopher J Davies, cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
Chef
interviews & television appearances arranged:
For overall
coordination, contact Christopher J Davies,
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
Mobile
(720) 302-3666.
For individual
chef appearances contact their respective PR managers:
For Chef
Michael Long, Opus Restaurant
Contact:
Aubrey Cornelius
Sprocket Communications
303.495.2883 - Office
303.229.4431 - Mobile
Email:aubrey@sprocketcommunications.com
For Chef
Robert Corey, Sandoval's Kitchen
Contact:
Lesley Weiss
Director of Marketing and PR
Richard Sandoval Restaurants
Email: lweiss@richardsandoval.com
Tel. 646.285.0796 x306
For Chef
Jean-Luc Voegelle, The Westin Tabor Center, Denver
Contact:
Susan Stiff
Denver Area Director of Public Relations
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
C. (303) 598-0104
O. (303) 572-7208
Email: susan.stiff@westin.com
PRESS
CONTACT
Marilyn Miller
(303) 664-5700, Ext. 110
info@winecountrynetwork.com
CJ
Davies
Tel. 720 302-3666
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5TH
ANNUAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL WINES THROUGH DENVER
NOVEMBER, 12 & 13, 200
Denver, Colorado, November 9, 2009
Denver's
International Wine Festival, produced by Wine
Country Network, keeps getting better! If you love
great wines and delicious food, the annual
Denver International Wine Festival (DIWF) is
not to be missed. The DIWF showcases wineries
from around the globe, Colorado's master chefs, artisan producers
and fine art. Mayor John Hickenlooper has officially
proclaimed the week of the DIWF as "Denver Wine
Week". It is no wonder that serious wine enthusiasts
and foodies from Colorado and beyond swarm to the Mile High
City to savor the experience.
The
Taste of Elegance Chef's Food and Wine Competition
kicks off on Thursday, November 12 from 6 to 9pm.
14 Master Colorado Chefs will create custom paired dishes to
taste with Gold Medal wines from the 2009
Denver International Wine Competition. This event has
been fondly referred to as "Iron Chef® meets
wine." Special celebrity Judge and three-time
champion, Bravo Top Chef Season 5 Winner Hosea Rosenberg
will lead a panel of food critics. All ticket holders will cast
their votes for the "People's Choice Chef."
Tickets: $100
The
VIP Tour of Colorado's Front Range Wineries on Friday
November 13, 2009, promises to showcase the regions
most promising boutique wineries. The Editors of Wine Country
International magazine specially created the
itinerary. An expert guide and sommelier featuring 3 wineries,
lunch and a bonus tour of Celestial Seasonings will host the
tour. Tickets:
$125
The
Grand Tasting of International Wine & Food
on Friday November 13, 2009 is Denver’s
premier International Wine & Food Tasting showcasing more
than
400 International wines from 18 countries! Other beverages include
selected spirits, Sake, Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbons
and Blue Moon Beers. There will also be a Belgium
Beer Garden featuring food samplings created by
Belgium Chef Daniel Joly of Mirabelle, Beaver Creek,
paired with Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe
beers, served in their custom glassware.
The event includes food samplings of produce and food products
by Colorado Proud producers, exhibits by luxury
travel destinations, fine art and wine paraphernalia. Optional
Educational Seminars will be conducted during the day.
TICKET
HOLDER BONUS: All ticket purchases include a souvenir
logo glass
VIP
TICKETS (7 hours! limited to 120 tickets) $140
GENERAL
ADMISSION TICKETS (4 hours! 5 to 9 pm) $75
NEW!
5280 3-HOUR TASTERS TICKET (3 hours! 6 to 9pm) only $52.80
100%
of the proceeds from live and silent auctions held during the
events
will benefit the Help America Hear Program.
Information and online orders:
www.denverwinefest.com
or call 303 664-5700
Media
Contacts
Marilyn Miller
Tel 303 664-5700
info@winecountrynetwork.com
CJ Davies
Tel. 720 302-3666
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINE
COUNTRY NETWORK EMPLOYS "TIPS TRAINING" FOR FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEERS
Denver, Colorado, October 8, 2009
Wine
Country Network, Inc, producer of The Denver International Wine
Festival, has announced that all festival volunteers will be
"TIPS" Certified.Christopher Davies, CEO stated "Wine
Country Network has arranged to provide
TIPS
Training for all of our festival volunteers beginning with the
upcoming
Denver International Wine Festival. While we are all for people
having fun,
this program will will help reduce liability for all participating
wineries
and distributors".TIPS: Preventing Alcohol Tragedies Through
Better Skills and Increased Confidence TIPS trains servers,
sellers, and consumers of alcohol how to prevent intoxication,
drunk driving, and underage drinking. Proven effective through
independent research, TIPS is the only program that can meet
all your alcohol training needs. With over 3 million certified
individuals across the
US and beyond, many businesses already enjoy the benefits of
TIPS.
All
"Tips Certified" volunteers will receive a 3 year
Tips Certification Card.
For
additional information visit:
http://www.gettips.com/learn.shtml
Media
Contacts
Marilyn Miller
Tel 303 664-5700
info@winecountrynetwork.com
CJ Davies
Tel. 720 302-3666
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TOP CHEF SEASON 5 WINNER HOSEA ROSENBERG RETURNS TO THE TASTE
OF ELEGANCE ON NOVEMBER 12, 2009
Denver International Wine Festival’s Must-Attend Foodie
Event!
Denver, Colorado, September 20, 2009--Wine Country Network,
Inc, producer of
The Denver International Wine Festival, has announced that Hosea
Rosenberg,
Chef at Jax Fish House Boulder and Bravo’s Top Chef Season
5 Winner, will
return to the Denver International Wine Festival “Taste
of Elegance” Chef’s
Food & Wine Competition as a Celebrity Judge.
Mr. Rosenberg gained International fame earlier this year when
he won Bravo’s
Top Chef Season 5. Rosenberg is also a three-time champion of
the DIWF
Taste of Elegance:
-
2006 Best Chef of The Denver International Wine Festival TOE
-
2007
Best Chef of The Denver International Wine Festival TOE
-
2008
People’s Choice Chef of The Denver International Wine
Festival TOE
Rosenberg will return to the Taste of Elegance as celebrity
Judge where he
will lead the tasting panel in their selection of Best Chef
and Most Creative Chef of the 2009 Denver International Wine
Festival.
The Taste of Elegance will showcase culinary creations from
16 Colorado
Master Chefs, paired with Gold Medal wines from The Denver International
Wine Competition.
The
event will be held on Thursday November 12, 2009, 6 to 9 pm
at The Mile High Station, Denver, Colorado. Tickets: $100
For
online orders and info visit: www.denverwinefest.com
or call 866 946-3268.
Media
Contacts:
Marilyn Miller or
CJ Davies
Tel. 303 664-5700
Email: info@denverwinefest.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Denver Mayor Hickenlooper Issues Official “Denver
Wine Week” Proclamation
City will celebrate “Denver Wine Week” November 9
to 15, 2009
Denver, Colorado, August 17, 2009--Wine Country Network, Inc.,
producers of
The Denver International Wine Festival, have announced today that
Denver
Mayor John Hickenlooper issued an official proclamation for “Denver
Wine Week”.
In celebration of the 5th annual Denver International Wine Festival,
“Denver
Wine Week” takes place from November 9 to 15, 2009. Christopher
Davies, CEO
of Wine Country Network, said “with many world-class vintners
and winemakers
in town for the DIWF, we will encourage wine retailers, restaurants
and
front range wineries to create special promotions, wine dinners,
incentives
and discounts to increase wine sales during “Denver Wine
Week.”
Denver has more than 2000 restaurants, which is more per capita
than
Manhattan. Industry data predicts that Denver restaurant sales
will reflect
an increase even in this difficult economy. Denver’s wine
sales are
respectable at more than 2.6 million cases, close behind Miami
in overall
sales volume.
The 2009 Denver Wine Week Grand Sponsor is Loire Valley Wines
of France.
Loire Valley wines, from the geographical heart of France, are
diverse and
distinctive with leaders in every category: white, red, sparkling
and sweet.
They are renowned for their exceptional quality, variety and affordability.
For details visit: www.denverwinefest.com
or call Tel. 303 664-5700.
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EDITORS INFORMATION: NOT FOR PUBLICATION!
See official text for 2009 Denver Wine Week Proclamation attached
Press Contacts:
Marilyn M. Miller
Tel 303 664-5700
info@denverwinefest.com
Christopher J. Davies, Festival Co-founder
Tel. 303 664-5700
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
The Denver International Wine Festival website is #9 worldwide
for the
natural search term “Wine Festival” on Google.
High-resolution photos of the 2008 DIWF are available for publication
use.
For exhibit and sponsorship opportunities contact Roger White
at Wine
Country Network, Inc. at Tel. 303 664-5700 or
email info@denverwinefest.com
About Wine Country Network:
Wine Country Network, Inc. (WCN) is a multi-platform media &
event company
that publishes the nationally distributed Wine Country International®
(WCI)
magazine, hosts “Travel, Wine and Cuisine” radio,
operates the
value-oriented Wine Country Network Club and produces regional
and
International wine festivals and corporate events.
www.winecountrynetwork.com
OFFICIAL TEXT FROM 2009 DENVER WINE WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Denver is a delicious Internationally
known food & wine city
with more than 2000 restaurants and rates as the 22nd top ranking
US
metropolitan area for wine sales. In 2003, the region consumed
more than 2.7
million cases of wine.
WHEREAS, Denver is home to some of the nation’s
largest, most successful
retailers and distributors of premium wine.
WHEREAS, Wine is an excellent representative
of the agricultural community of Colorado. Winemaking began on
Colorado's Western Slope more than a century ago. With the advent
of Prohibition, however, the early vineyards were uprooted and
replaced with orchards. Modern vineyards featuring the world's
classic wine-grape varieties have been reestablished in the area's
fertile climes, and once again the art of winemaking is flourishing
in Colorado.
WHEREAS, The Denver International Wine Festival,
Denver’s fifth-annual
international wine festival, will be held November 12 & 13,
2009 at The Mile
High Station, Denver.
This two-day festival will feature award-winning wines from the
Denver International Wine Competition, The Taste of Elegance Chef’s
Wine & Food Competition, Vintners Dinners, multi cultural
exhibits and educational seminars. A portion of the proceeds will
benefit Help America Hear providing hearing aids for needy Denver
residents.
WHEREAS, The Denver International Wine Festival
will bring wine and food
lovers to the city, promoting tourism, retail sales and fine dining.
WHEREAS, It is appropriate that a week be set
aside to encourage
residents and tourists to recognize Denver as major city for premium
wines.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN W. HICKENLOOPER, MAYOR
of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, by virtue of the authority
vested in me; do hereby
officially proclaim the week of November 9 to 15, 2009 to be known
as:
“ DENVER WINE WEEK”
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the official seal of the City and County of Denver
to be affixed this seventh day of August
2009.Mayor John Hickenlooper
Media
Contacts:
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CJ Davies
Tel. 303 664-5700
Email: info@denverwinefest.com
(Note revised dates and venue! Please list on all event/festival
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAVE THE DATE! 5TH ANNUAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
November 12 and 13, 2009
Denver's Premier International Wine & Culinary Festival takes
place during
Denver Wine Week!
Denver, Colorado, August 10, 2009--Wine Country Network, Inc.,
producers of
The Denver International Wine Festival, have announced modified
dates and a
new venue for the 5th annual Denver International Wine Festival,
November 12
and 13, 2009. The festival is pleased to announce its return to
The Mile
High Station.
Christopher J. Davies, CEO of Wine Country Network, commented,
"We are
excited to be conducting our 5th Annual DIWF. Our festival’s
International
status, premium wine producers and award-winning Colorado Chefs
make this
event a must attend for every wine and food enthusiast in Colorado
and
beyond. With soft economic times, we are holding ticket prices
to 2006
levels, making the DIWF substantially more affordable when compared
to
similar events in Aspen, Miami and Maui."
Location:
The Mile High Station
2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
Charities:
•The Foundation for Sight & Sound
•Help America Hear Program
Main Festival Events:
•TASTE OF ELEGANCE CHEF’S WINE AND FOOD COMPETITION/AUCTION
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6PM to 9 PM
Hailed by many as Denver's premier wine and food pairing competition,
the
Taste of Elegance features samplings of expertly created cuisine
paired with
gold medal winning wines from the 2009 Denver International Wine
Competition. This event showcases culinary creations from 16 of
Colorado’s
most talented chefs.
A professional panel of food critics will cast their votes for
“Best Chef”
and “Most Creative Chef”. All consumer attendees cast
their votes for “The
People’s Choice” chef. Chef Hosea Rosenberg of Jax
Fishouse in Boulder was
three-time champion of the Taste of Elegance before winning Bravo’s
Top
Chef, Season 5. Tickets: $100 per person (Limit 400)
•COLORADO VIP WINERY DAY TOUR & CHEF’S
DEMO
Friday, November 13, 2009, 9AM to 4PM.
Includes expert tour guide, tasting & tours at three (3) Front
Range
wineries, luxury transportation, gourmet lunch and Chef’s
Demo (50 limit)
Tickets: $125.00 per person (all-inclusive)
•GRAND TASTING OF INTERNATIONAL WINES & FOOD
Friday, November 13, 2009, 2PM to 9PM (time varies by ticket type)
Over 450 imported and domestic wines, beers & spirits showcased
by 100
wineries from 18 countries. The "Grand Tasting" will
include foods created
by gourmet producers and Colorado restaurants. A variety of optional
Educational Seminars will also be offered throughout the day.
Tickets: $140 (VIP) & $75 (General Admission)
For details and tickets visit: www.denverwinefest.com
or call Tel. 303 664-5700.
Media
Contacts:
Marilyn Miller or
CJ Davies
Tel. 303 664-5700
Email: info@denverwinefest.com
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Denver International Wine Festival Announces
2008 Taste of Elegance Chef Competition Winners!
October
31, 2008, Denver, Colorado, Wine Country Network, the producers
of the Denver International Wine Festival have announced that
the following Chefs/Restaurants have been selected as winners
of the 2008 Taste of Elegance Chefs Food & Wine Competition,
which took place at The University of Denver's Hotel, Restaurant
and Tourism School on Thursday October 30, 2008.
"Best
Chef of The 2008 Denver International Wine Festival"
Jean-Luc Voegele, Executive Chef,
The Westin Tabor Center
"Most
Creative Chef of The 2008 Denver International Wine Festival"
Ian Kleinman, Chef de Cuisine,
O's Steak & Seafood, The Westin Westminster
"People's
Choice Chef of The 2008 Denver International Wine Festival"
Hosea Rosenberg, Executive Chef,
Jax Fish House, Boulder
"Belgium
Beer Paired with Chocolate Cigars"
Daniel Joly, Chef/Owner,
Mirabelle Restaurant, Beaver Creek, Colorado
The
Taste of Elegance showcased more than 35 Gold medal winning wines
from the 2008 Denver International Wine Competition. New for 2008,
was a Belgium Beer Garden, sponsored by Stella Artois, Hoegaarden
and Leff.
Twelve Colorado Chefs participated in creating custom paired culinary
dishes. The panel of Judges included Michael Ledwitz, Publisher
of Denver Magazine, Claire Walter, Author and Food Columnist,
Harold J. Baer, Editor of The Colorado Wine News and Rudi Helvig,
Sommelier and owner of Colorado Wine Country Tours. Approximately
280 consumer attendees cast their vote for the "People's
Choice" Chef.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAVE THE DATE!
The
4th Annual Denver International Wine Festival will be held October
29 to November 1, 2008
Denver's Premier International Wine Festival will increase
its focus on premium wine, cuisine, travel and education!
January 7, 2008, Denver, CO, Wine Country Network, Inc, is pleased
to announce the dates for the 4th annual Denver International
Wine Festival (DIWF):
October 29 to November 1, 2008.
Location:
School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM)
Daniels College of Business
University of Denver
2044 East Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80208
What's New?
This year, we will have approximately 30 "Apprentices",
HRTM students working with us to produce the DIWF. They will be
earning grades for a special DIWF event planning class.
The DIWF will continue in its second year as a "green"
wine festival. All empty bottles will be diverted from a landfill
and transformed into beautiful glassware by The Green
Glass Company of Wisconsin.
Main Festival Activities:
Wednesday October 29: John S Davies Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner
Thursday October 30: "Taste of Elegance" Chefs Food
& Wine Competition Saturday November 1: Grand Tasting of International
Wines plus Seminars
For details and updates visit: www.denverwinefest.com
For exhibit and sponsorship opportunities contact Wine
Country Network, Inc
at Tel. 303 664-5700 or emai:l info@denverwinefest.com
Media
contact:
Marilyn M. Miller
Tel. 303 664-5700
Email:
info@denverwinefest.com
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE BANFI VINTNERS GRAND DINNER AND
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
To
be Hosted by Cristina N. Mariani-May, family proprietor of Banfi
Vintners
Friday November 2, 2007, 6 to 9 PM University of Denver, School
of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management(HRTM)
The
Denver International Wine Festival has announced the addition
of a spectacular multi-course Vintner’s Dinner created by
the HRTM School's Executive Chef to showcase wines from Castello
Banfi.
The
dinner will be hosted by Cristina N. Mariani-May, family proprietor
of Banfi Vintners, America’s leading wine importer, and
the award winning Castello Banfi Vineyard Estate in Montalcino,
Tuscany.100% of the net proceeds will benefit a new scholarship
fund designated for students
of The University of Denver School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
Management (HRTM), Daniels College of Business. This inaugural
fundraiser marks the launch of the John S. Davies Endowment Fund,
a fund that has been created to form a perpetual annual scholarship
benefiting students of the HRTM school.
TICKETS
ON SALE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2007!
Tickets: $150 (limited to only 150 guests)
For details visit www.denverwinefest.com
or call 303 664-5700.
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CRISTINA
N. MARIANI-MAY
Cristina N. Mariani-May is family proprietor of Banfi Vintners,
America’s
leading wine importer, and the award winning Castello Banfi Vineyard
Estate
in Montalcino, Tuscany.
The
youngest daughter of Banfi Chairman John F. Mariani, Cristina
and her cousin James W. Mariani represent the third generation
of family
leadership in the company founded by their grandfather, John F.
Mariani, Sr.
in 1919. The 1978 founding and subsequent development of Castello
Banfi is
perhaps the family’s most ambitious endeavor.
Ms.
Mariani-May is a graduate of Georgetown University and Columbia
University’s Graduate School of Business, where she served
as president of
the student wine society. As an undergraduate, she studied at
Georgetown’s
campus in Florence, Italy and traveled with her father to meet
the company’s
foreign suppliers. She formally joined Banfi in 1993, assisting
in the
firm’s sales, marketing and public relations in order to
gain an overview
with which to develop long-term strategy.
Today,
she makes frequent visits to Castello Banfi to review winemaking,
marketing and sales to over 50 countries around the world, including
the
newest markets in Russia, Poland, India and Cambodia. She oversees
ongoing
clonal research on Montalcino’s native Sangiovese grape
for the production
of Brunello di Montalcino, conducted by Castello Banfi in conjunction
with
the University of Milan. Over 160 “presumed clones”
were studied through
experimental vineyards and microvinification over the course of
20 years,
with the field eventually narrowed to an optimal 15. Sharing the
results
with neighboring producers, Banfi registered those clones with
the European
Community, the first producer, as opposed to nursery or university,
to do
so. These clones as well as other varieties are planted on the
estate in a
constellation of single vineyards that were chosen after extensive
study to
match each grape type with its ideal soil and microclimate.
Ms.
Mariani-May has taken great pride in the results, which include
Italy’s
highest wine honor, VinItaly’s Grand Premio Cup, recognizing
Castello Banfi
as the “International Winery of the Year” for an unprecedented
fourth time
and Italy’s top winery for 11 consecutive years. Castello
Banfi has been
named a “Winery of the Year” by both Wine Enthusiast
and Wine & Spirits
magazines, its wines frequently included in the annual “Top
100” selection
of Wine Spectator and given top honors by Italy’s Gambero
Rosso Guide to the
Wines of Italy and the Association of Italian Sommeliers.
Ms.
Mariani-May has championed projects that reinforce Castello Banfi’s
role in the wine world and its importance to the hospitality field.
Recently, she narrated an educational film titled “The Etruscan
Legacy,”
which Banfi produced in conjunction with Cornell University’s
School of
Hotel Administration and National Geographic Magazine. The 8-minute
film
explains how this civilization pioneered winemaking in ancient
times and
compares their efforts with today’s modern techniques.
Each
year, Ms. Mariani-May hosts a group of students at Castello Banfi
for a
series of seminars on the art of Italy’s food and wine.
The curriculum
includes informal dinner discussions with world-renowned restaurateurs,
hoteliers and wine critics. The estate also sponsors “Jazz
Wine,” a summer
concert series held both in Rome and in Montalcino, which pairs
Castello
Banfi wines with the performances of top musicians.
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press
Contact
Marilyn Miller
Tel. 303 664-5700
Email: info@denverwinefest.com
DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL TO EXPAND EDUCATION
WITH SEMINARS AT NEW UNIVERSITY OF DENVER VENUE!
June
8, 2007, Denver, Colorado, Wine Country Network, producers of
the Denver International Wine Festival announced plans to offer
an expanded selection of wine. spirit & food seminars at the
Third Annual Denver International Wine Festival.
"Our
company motto is Your Attitude-Free Passport to Great Wine and
Delicious Food. The University of Denver offers a fantastic platform
for elevating our festival attendees knowledge of wine, spirits
& food".
Commented
Wine Country Network,CEO, Christopher Davies.The 2007 Denver International
will be held at the the University of Denver’s, newly constructed,
School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) and
The Driscoll Center. They have two ultra-modern
seminar rooms with a maximum capacity of 100 persons per room.
The school's cooking demonstration theater is outfitted with modern
plug n'play appliances and rivals Food Network's chef demonstration
studios. All seminar rooms have built-in video cameras, monitors
and sound systems. Wine Country Network is currently negotiating
with high profile/ celebrity level experts to conduct educational
seminars at this year's DIWF.
The
company is planning to offer diversified selection of educational
seminars, guided tastings of rare and coveted premium wines and
cooking demonstrations.
Partial
Seminar line-up:
-
Small
Batch Bourbon's by Frederick Booker Noe III Great-Grandson
of Jim Beam
-
Artisanal Cheese & Wine Tasting Adventure with Barrie
Lynn – The Cheese Impresario
-
Traditional Baja Mexico Cuisine by Chef Antonio de Livier
of Pueblo Bonito Ocean Front Resorts, Cabo San Lucas
Wine
Country Network plans to offer at least 12 different seminars
at the DIWF on Saturday November 3, 2007. The full seminar schedule
will be posted on the DIWF website by July 15, 2007. Seminars
are optional(not included in price of festival) and will cost
$10 to $50 per person.
For
information visit www.denverwinefest.comwww.denverwinefest.com
or call 303 664-5700.
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ATTN: EDITORS
High resolution, professional quality photographs of last year's
DIWF are
available for publication use.
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
C J Davies
Wine Country Network, Inc
Tel. 303 664-5700
Mobile 631-484-6216
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
THIRD
ANNUAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL MOVES TO UNIVERSITY
OF DENVER, NOVEMBER 1 - 4, 2007
Denver,
Colorado, Wine Country Network, the publishers of Wine Country
International magazine, have announced that they will hold the
3rd Annual Denver International Wine Festival
at The University of Denver School of Hotel, Restaurant
and Tourism Management (HRTM), part of the Daniels
College of Business.
“The
University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business is one
of the highest- ranking business schools in America. Their new
state-of-the art HRTM building and the adjoining Driscoll Center
offer a fantastic venue for holding the events of The Denver International
Wine Festival.” according to Christopher J. Davies,
CEO of Wine Country Network, Inc.
The
Denver International Wine Festival (DIWF) has received
industry and media acclaim for being Denver's first-ever international
wine festival. In 2006, the DIWF Grand Tasting of International
Wines showcased more than 400 wines from 18
countries, and conducted sold-out educational seminars
produced by wine and food industry experts. Gilda’s
Club of Denver was the main beneficiary, receiving 100%
of the proceeds from the DIWF live and silent auctions.Wine Country
Network will expand the 2007 festival to a four-day international
celebration of wine and cuisine. The festival will take place
during the first week of November, which coincides with Denver
Wine Week, as proclaimed by Denver Mayor John
Hickenlooper.
2007 Denver International Wine Festival Main Events:
TASTE OF ELEGANCE CHEF’S WINE AND FOOD COMPETITION/AUCTION
Thursday November 1, 2007, 6 to 9 PM, Tickets: $85
(limited to 400)
A
fabulous wine and food pairing competition, featuring samplings
of expertly created cuisine paired with medal-winning wines from
the upcoming 2007 Denver International Wine Competition
www.denverwinecomp.com
Attendees
will taste Gold Medal winning wines. Competing chefs will create
“Iron Chef” style dishes to pair with the wines. A
live auction will take place prior the award ceremony,
In
2006, fourteen of Colorado's most celebrated chefs competed at
the Taste of Elegance. A panel of industry experts judged the
competition, plus all attendees cast their vote for the People’s
Choice Chef.
These
are the 2006 winners:
Best Chef of 2006 Denver International Wine Festival:
Hosea Rosenberg, Jax Fish House-Boulder
Most
Creative Chef:
BJ Wojtowicz, Restaurant Kevin Taylor,
Denver
People’s Choice Chef:
Duy Pham, Kyoto Asian Fusion, Littleton
NEW!
VINTNERS GRAND DINNER AND SCHOLOARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Friday November 2, 2007, 6 to 9 PM, Tickets: $150
(limited to 150)
A spectacular Vintner’s Dinner created by students will
showcase wines from Colorado. A portion of the proceeds will benefit
a new scholarship fund designated for students of The University
of Denver School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM),
Daniels College of Business.
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GRAND TASTING OF INTERNATIONAL WINES AND FOOD
Saturday November 3, 2007, 11AM to 6PM
(time varies by ticket type)
Over
400 imported and domestic wines will be showcased by more than
100 wineries. Wine Country International magazine’s editors
have personally selected premium wines based on quality, region
and varietal. The “Grand Tasting” will include foods
created by gourmet producers and Colorado restaurants. The festival
will also include exhibits by luxury travel destinations and fine
art. This one-day event will also feature the award-winning wines
from the Denver International Wine Competition and a silent auction.
Optional Educational Seminars will also be offered.TICKET HOLDER
BONUS: All ticket purchases include a one-year subscription to
Wine Country International magazine (value $24), a souvenir logo
glass and collectible food sampler plate.
-
VIP
Ticket (11am to 6pm) Cost: $120
Includes early access to the exclusive VIP Lounge, access
to one educational seminar and a value-packed VIP gift bag
(Limited availability to only 200 guests)
-
General
Admission Ticket (2 to 6 pm) Cost: $75
Includes access to all wine and food tastings and exhibits.
For
updates, information and to purchase tickets visit the official
Denver International Wine Festival Website: www.denverwinefest.com
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