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News Release
| 7/13/07 - Celebrate the Senses at the Steamboat Wine Festival |
Summary: ResortQuest, the lodging sponsor of the Steamboat Wine Festival, announces a private wine tasting exclusively for their guests at the Torian Plum and Trappeur’s Crossing Resort.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado. – July 13, 2007. ResortQuest Steamboat, the lodging sponsor of the Steamboat Wine Festival, announces a private wine tasting exclusively for their guests at the Torian Plum and Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, August 2, 4-6pm.
In its fourth year, The Steamboat Wine Festival, August 2-5, 2007, is fast becoming one of Colorado’s most popular summer events, attracting nearly 2,500 attendees, over 100 international and domestic wineries and top-notch chefs from around the nation. This celebration of culinary delights, wine tastings, outdoor activities, arts and entertainment offers visitors to Steamboat Springs the opportunity to sniff, swirl and sip their way through a glorious summer weekend.
Some of the festival’s signature events include an Opening Reception at the top of Thunderhead and a Grand Tasting on the Torian Plum lawns at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area with live entertainment and a Steel Chef Competition. Attendees can stroll down Steamboat’s main street and throughout downtown while sampling more than 250 wines and an array of culinary delights as part of the Stroll of Steamboat. Plus, with a comprehensive seminar program featuring some of the world’s greatest wine experts, an all-star celebrity chef line-up, vintner dinners and much more, the 2007 Steamboat Wine Festival is a can’t-miss weekend.
This year, the Steamboat Wine Festival is excited to welcome two of the most popular chefs from the mega-hit reality series “Top Chef” to this year’s event. During its first season, Stephen Asprinio and Dave Martin became two of the most-followed stars of the show and successfully established themselves as dynamic, key players in the culinary world.
Dave Martin, “Chef Dave,” has won the hearts and palates of millions of people worldwide with his approachable yet sophisticated take on old classics like his signature Black Truffle Mac ‘n’ Cheese. After an appearance on “The Today Show” (aired May 18, 2006), Martin had officially secured his place on the A-list of celebrity chefs. Not only has Martin been spotted on the Red Carpet with Charlize Theron, Russell Simmons, Ivanka Trump and Rachel Bilson, he has also cooked for celebrity celebrations like Mary Kate and Ashley Olson’s 20th birthday party.
Stephan Asprinio is both an established Sommelier and esteemed chef, and has become an influential member of the hospitality industry. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and apprenticing under Iron Chef Masuhara Morimoto at Nobu in New York City, Asprinio went on to earn his degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. As a certified Sommelier, Asprinio has worked as Wine Director for NobHill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and as head Sommelier at Caesar’s Palace, and believes that his vast knowledge of wines makes him a more valuable chef. Stephen will be setting down his knife to pick up a shaker and join the rest of our master mixologists during the “Your Signature Cocktail” seminar.
To commence the festivities, ResortQuest is inviting their Torian Plum and Trappeur’s Crossing Resort guests to an intimate, private wine tasting, featuring artisan cheeses provided by Steamboat’s renowned Vidalia Market. These wine tastings are complimentary and coupled with special Steamboat Wine Festival lodging rates, starting at $159 per night.
Torian Plum Wine Tasting
4-6pm, Torian Creekside Guest Reception Lounge
The Torian Plum and Opici wine company are proud to present four award-winning wineries from Italy and Spain. Matt Sharpe from Opici wine company will discuss the individual philosophies of each winery and some of the strides they are taking to make a difference in the world of wine such as: Solar powered Barbarescos; Restoration of 16th century Amelia castle (Umbria); Organinc and spectacular Priorat (Spain); and 60-90 year old Mourvedre from Jumilla, Spain.
Trappeur’s Crossing Resort Wine Tasting
4-6pm, Trappeur’s Guest Reception Lounge
Trappeur’s Crossing Resort and Old Bridge Cellars stage a group of Australian winemakers who retain their belief in artisan winemaking. Respecting the land and with minimal intervention in the winery, their wines remain true to the soils from which they come. Chris Rowe from Old Bridge Cellars invites ResortQuest’s guests to come and savor some of Australia’s finest McLaren Vale, Rutherglen, South Australian wines and more.
ResortQuest’s Steamboat Wine Festival lodging package can be booked with one toll-free call to (866) 634-9616 or local call to (970) 879-8811, or book online at www.ResortQuestSteamboat.com.
In Steamboat, ResortQuest’s luxury accommodations are accompanied with premier guest services including 24-hour front desk service and daily housekeeping. We offer an experienced concierge to attend to our guests' every need. From coordinating pre-arrival grocery delivery, to arranging premium tee-times, to booking extraordinary activities and distinctive Steamboat restaurants - we take pride in delivering exceptional guest services.
ResortQuest, the nation’s leading vacation property management company, provides a one-stop lodging resource in North America’s premier resort destinations (www.resortquest.com). ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S. and Canada, based on a portfolio of nearly 17,000 vacation rental properties with a combined real estate value estimated at approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit www.resortquest.com.
Steamboat Wine Festival Events:
Kickoff Reception - Thunderhead (Top of the Gondola)
Thursday Aug 2, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Thunderhead, at the top of the Steamboat Ski Resort gondola, is an idyllic venue nestled in the heart of the mountains overlooking the picturesque Yampa Valley. The Kickoff Celebration is sure to please any palate, featuring a wonderful combination of reserve wines and everyday selections. This event allows attendees a bit more time to discuss wines with their favorite winery.
Stroll of Steamboat Grand Tasting
Friday Aug. 3, 4pm-7pm
Meander up-and-down Steamboat Springs Main Street as you sample great wines and fabulous food samples at eight different locations around downtown. The Stroll offers a different variety of wines and delicious culinary treats, allowing patrons to familiarize themselves with the many restaurants, galleries and retailers Steamboat Springs has to offer.
The Steamboat Wine Festival Grand Tasting at The Torian Plum Lawns
Saturday Aug. 4, 3-6pm
The grand finale of the weekend! The Toast on the Torian Plum Lawns features nearly 100 wineries, each pouring a delightful selection from their cellars (nearly 700 wines) Enjoy live music, a silent auction, cooking demonstrations and the ever-popular Viking Steel Chef culinary competition.
Wine Makers Dinners, Seminars and so much more…
With a comprehensive seminar program featuring some of the world’s greatest wine experts, an all-star celebrity chef line-up, vintner dinners and much more, the 2007 Steamboat Wine Festival is a can’t-miss weekend. Come Celebrate the Senses with us this August 2– 5. An updated list of wine makers’ dinners and seminars can be found on-line at www.SteamboatWineFestival.com
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