Media Contacts:
Marilyn Miller or
CJ Davies
Tel. 303 664-5700
Email: info@denverwinefest.com
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
