Schedule
Events September 12-15, 2019
The Breckenridge Wine Classic offers a variety of experiences on the mountain, in restaurants, classrooms, and around town. Enrich your mind with new knowledge and enjoy food and wine while experiencing all that Breckenridge has to offer for your mountain weekend.
All events, prices, personalities, performances, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. No one under 21 will be admitted, including infants or children, and you must show valid photo ID. The Classic urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.
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Here's A Taste of What You Can Expect
Breck Uncorked: Beaver Run Resort
More Info: Age 21+ | Seated Dinner | Indoor | Wine
A celebration of local food and fine wine! The Breckenridge Wine Classic is proud to kickoff a weekend of great wine and food with a series of wine dinners at local establishments all over Breckenridge. This dinner at Sauce on the Maggie presents an artfully crafted five course meal and Northern Italian wine pairing with William Davis, CWE CSS Advanced Sommelier, of Wilson Daniels. Seats are limited.
*Please note, the dinner is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Breck Uncorked: Sauce on the Maggie
More Info: Age 21+ | Seated Dinner | Indoor | Wine
A celebration of local food and fine wine! The Breckenridge Wine Classic is proud to kickoff a weekend of great wine and food with a series of wine dinners at local establishments all over Breckenridge. This dinner at Sauce on the Maggie presents an artfully crafted five course meal and Northern Italian wine pairing with William Davis, CWE CSS Advanced Sommelier, of Wilson Daniels. Seats are limited.
*Please note, the dinner is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Breck Uncorked: Carboy Winery
More Info: Age 21+ | Seated Dinner | Indoor | Wine
A celebration of local food and fine wine! The Breckenridge Wine Classic is proud to kickoff a weekend of great wine and food with a series of wine dinners at local establishments all over Breckenridge. This dinner at Sauce on the Maggie presents an artfully crafted five course meal and Northern Italian wine pairing with William Davis, CWE CSS Advanced Sommelier, of Wilson Daniels. Seats are limited.
*Please note, the dinner is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Breck Uncorked: Legends Steaks & Italian
More Info: Age 21+ | Seated Dinner | Indoor | Wine
A celebration of local food and fine wine! The Breckenridge Wine Classic is proud to kickoff a weekend of great wine and food with a series of wine dinners at local establishments all over Breckenridge. This dinner at Legends presents an artfully crafted five course meal and wine pairing with the fine wines from Shelley Sale, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits of Colorado. Seats are limited.
*Please note, the dinner is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Women in Wine Luncheon
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Lunch & Tasting | Wine
Wine has long been a male-dominated business—of the more than 3,700 wineries in California, only about 10 percent have a female lead winemaker. Slowly that paradigm is changing and a new generation of women are taking the industry, and winemaking, by storm. Join Shelley Sale of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits of Colorado to celebrate fine wine made by great women. Hearthstone’s incredible cuisine will pair to make this luncheon one you’ll not forget.
Preview the Menu
Hand Passed Appetizers
Mas Dame Rose Du Mas and Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc
La queria prosciutto wrapped mission figs; haystack mountain snow drop cheese organic Scottish salmon tataki; pickled palisade plums
First Plated Course
Far Niente Chardonnay
Cowgirl Creamery triple brie; palisade peach compote arugula
Second Plated Course
Legende Pauillac
Rosen ranch lamb braised osso bucco; organic hazell dell mushrooms; hickory smoked colorado yukon gold masters; snap pea shoots
Dessert
Mas Dame la Gourmande RG
Palisade peach and mascarpone panna cotta; spiced marcona almonds
*Please note, the lunch is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
The Children of Pinot
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Lunch & Tasting | Wine
Pinot Noir, for many aficionados of wine, is considered the pinnacle grape variety on Earth. However, it is one of the oldest varieties on Earth, and part of a larger group, more ancient than most varieties we know and consume today. Join William Davis, CWE, CSS as he pairs a wonderful lunch at The Living Room at Breck Resort with some of the more known children and siblings of Pinot, along with a few surprise varieties that you may never have known derived from this grape!
*Please note, the lunch is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Italy's Best Luncheon
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Lunch & Tasting | Wine
Master Sommeliers Sean Razee and Damon Ornowski take you on an Italian tour through the regions of Barolo, Brunello and Bolgheri. You will learn what differentiates these three “B” wines, and why they are synonymous with high-quality reds. Legends Executive Chef will have delectable small plates to pair with the wines from these great regions.
*Please note, the lunch is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Stroll Breckenridge
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Walk-Around Tasting | Wine, Beer, Spirits only
Stroll down Breckenridge’s delightfully preserved old mining town main street to savor a wide collection of wine, beer and spirits. The Stroll Stop venues include art galleries, tasting rooms, and other historic spaces. At each stop, a subset of wine, beer and spirit representatives will sample their favorites, as well as provide as much detail as you want to learn! The focus of this tasting is the libations, and we end the event right in time to make your dinner reservation at one of Breck’s excellent restaurants. As you stroll through town, note the restored structures and take in the beautiful art at the galleries! This is much more than your usual art walk with as many as 10-15 wines, beers, or spirits to sample at each stop.
If The Wine Matters, So Does the Glass
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Education & Tasting | Wine
Riedel and the Breckenridge Wine Classic come together to offer guests a unique and authentic experience – Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Workshop. To showcase wine in its finest form, Riedel’s varietal-specific glasses enhance the aromas and taste components, while finding a wine’s maximum complexity by featuring the best possible harmony. When all these elements are in place, the glass becomes the wine’s ‘loudspeaker,’ transmitting the message of the beverage to the human senses. Discover the effect of shape and size on the perception of wine in a glass & wine tasting tutorial. Guests will enjoy tasting four different varietals and the stemware best suited for each. Guests who attend this seminar receive Riedel Veritas Tasting Kit with four glasses (suggested retail of $119) to take home. This is an experience that a true wine lover should not miss!
The Pinot Experience
More Info: Age 21+ | Outdoor & Indoor | Lunch & Tasting | Wine | Mountain Hiking Attire
Hit the trails with the Breckenridge Wine Classic in a guided tour that explores the breathtaking backcountry of Breckenridge along Burro Trail on Peak 9. After you take in the panoramic views of the Tenmile Range and Resort, enjoy a delicious wine paired lunch at Beaver Run at the base of the mountain. Alex Wright, of Hahn Family Winery, will lead your next tour with a special Santa Lucia Highlands North to South tasting, showcasing single vineyard Pinot Noirs and how the Santa Lucia Highlands is the best PN AVA you have never heard of!This hike is approximately 2 miles long. Please allow up to three hours for the hike and seminar.
*Please note, the lunch is a fixed paired menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests.
Diversity of Northern and Southern Rhône Valleys
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Lunch & Tasting | Wine
The Northern and Southern Rhone share the moderating effects of the Rhone River, but in terms of climate, soils, terrain and wine styles, are quite different. Master Sommeliers Damon Ornowski and Sean Razee delve into the world famous Rhone Valley of France through eight different wines to showcase how this one valley can be so diverse. Special small plates prepared by Executive Head Chef Todd Nelson of Giampietro’s will make this paired luncheon one of a kind.
Rosé All Day
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Education & Tasting | Wine
Rosé has taken over the US market recently, exploding in popularity. In France, it now surpasses the sale of white wine and, coincidentally enough happens to be the perfect wine for sipping on a patio. Despite its adoration, most of us don’t know how rosé is made or where some of the most consistent rosés comes from. Join William Davis, CWE, CSS as he shares the roses and pairs a wonderful lunch with Sauce on the Maggie.
*Please note, the lunch is a fixed menu and we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Wines and courses are subject to change, but only for the better.
Blind Tasting Hacks
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Education | Wine
The “10,000-Hour Rule” claims that the key to achieving world-class expertise in any skill is a matter of practicing the correct way for a total of around 10,000 hours. Along the way, master tasters learn to rely on several “codes” presented in a wine’s make-up. In this seminar, Master Sommelier Sean Razee will guide you through a handful of the defining wine characteristics used by Master Sommeliers to decode a wine’s true nature, forming the clues to great blind tasting.
VIP - The Grand Tasting
More Info: Age 21+ | Outdoor | Wine | Beer | Spirits | Small Food Samples
Receive celebrity treatment to this year’s Grand Tasting during the VIP hour. Skip the lines, receive a glass upgrade and plate, and enjoy one full hour of early access to wines and gourmet food without the crowds. Sniff, swirl and taste your favorite wines and cocktails in advance of general admission. The VIP hour begins at 2:00pm with limited tickets available to maintain exclusivity. Located in the heart of Breckenridge at the Riverwalk Center, prepare for a unique sensory immersion at the grand finale of the weekend.
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The Grand Tasting
More Info: Age 21+ | Outdoor | Wine | Beer | Spirits | Small Food Samples
Don’t miss the grand finale and largest gathering of the weekend! The Grand Tasting culminates with an impressive selection of hundreds of domestic and international wines, premium craft beer and spirits, and gourmet local food purveyors. Located in the heart of Breckenridge at the Riverwalk Center, prepare for a unique sensory immersion.
N'amaste For A Beer
More Info: Age 21+ | Indoor | Brunch | Beers | Yoga Attire
Rise and shine with this refreshing yoga session and brunch. Relax and unwind from the weekend with a 60 minute yoga session led by Breckenridge’s Meta Yoga Studio. Afterwards, enjoy a special brunch crafted by Beaver Run Resort. Elevation Beer Co. will be serving creative breakfast beers, beermosa’s, and beer cocktails. What better way to round out the weekend than with deep breaths, beer and bacon?
Beerunch - Presented by the Wall Street Journal
Age 21+ | Indoor | Brunch | Beers
Rise and shine with a special brunch crafted by Sevens at Breck Resort. Breckenridge Brewery will have their specialty beers on hand for your hair of the dog. What better way to round out the weekend than with beer and bacon?
Hair Of The Dog
More Info: Age 21+ | Outdoor & Indoor | Brunch | Beers | Bike Attire
Sweat out those toxins and end your weekend right. Led by local bike enthusiasts from Ridden, riders will embark on an intermediate mountain bike tour through scenic Breckenridge and Summit County. Enjoy a delicious brunch from Beaver Run Resort following the ride and some creative breakfast beers, beermosa’s, and beer cocktails from Elevation Brewery. A great end to an indulgent weekend!
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