January 10, 2025 — Nestled within the coronary heart of the historic mining city of Ouray, Colorado, the Ouray Winter Wine Competition is again for its third 12 months, providing an unparalleled expertise for wine fans and lover’s of Colorado’s wealthy culinary and artisan scene. This bespoke competition highlights the very best of the Western Slope’s vineyards, together with native culinary and retail choices amongst the snowcapped peaks of the San Juan Mountains.
Going down on February 15, 2025, the competition invitations attendees to immerse themselves in an intimate ambiance that includes seven wineries, one cidery, and two distilleries, all hailing from Colorado’s Western Slope. Attendees can sip and savor distinctive wine and spirits fireplace, with lounge seating thoughtfully organized all through the venue.
The competition’s distinctive choices prolong past the glass, as attendees may even take pleasure in culinary delights like oysters on the half shell and handcrafted cheesecakes, in addition to interactive retail experiences like everlasting jewellery and glassblowing demonstrations- including an interesting and splendid contact to the occasion.
The Ouray Winter Wine Competition will characteristic two unique classes on February 15, 2025.
- Session 1: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Session 2: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets are priced at $50, with a brand new $25 non-drinker ticket choice designed for designated drivers or those that want to benefit from the competition’s ambiance with out sampling alcohol. Admission features a wine tote, be aware pad and pen for wine tasting notes, and a customized wine glass that attendees can take round to every of the wineries, cidery, and distilleries to pattern product from.
The Ouray Winter Wine Competition will probably be a heat and alluring occasion placed on by Elevation Weddings and Occasions, Sauvage Spectrum and the Wright Opera Home. “The distinctive collaboration between two winemakers, a marriage and occasion planner, and a historic opera home has confirmed to be the proper mixture. Sauvage Spectrum brings business information and crucial connections to the very best wineries and vineyards in Western Colorado. The Wright Opera Home offers a singular venue within the coronary heart of Ouray. And Elevation Weddings and Occasions brings years of occasion planning expertise creating an immersive expertise that engages all senses.” remarks Krysta Cossitt, proprietor and lead planner at Elevation Weddings and Occasions.
This competition is really distinctive in that strictly Western Colorado vineyards are being showcased in addition to different native to the realm companies. Additionally it is an intimate wine competition the place attendance is capped so attendees can expertise the wine on a extra private stage. Patric Matysiewski, co-owner and wine maker of Sauvage Spectrum provides, “Attendees don’t get to simply pattern the wine however, get an intimate expertise with wine makers and representatives to study extra about their technique of wine making.”
Selecting Ouray to showcase the competition was a no brainer. The juxtaposition of snow-capped peaks with typical winery landscapes creates a memorable expertise for competition attendees. Having the competition within the winter additionally gives a distinct perspective on the wine tradition the place most may affiliate wine with Spring and Summer season ingesting. “Internet hosting an upscale competition just like the Ouray Winter Wine Competition is an ideal match for our elegant and historic area.” says Director of Packages for the Wright Opera Home, Kate Jones.
Whether or not you’re a connoisseur, informal fanatic, or just somebody searching for an expensive mountain getaway, the Ouray Winter Wine Competition guarantees an intimate and one-of-a-kind celebration of wine, meals, and Colorado tradition. Mark your calendars for February 15, 2025, and put together for an unforgettable expertise.
Tickets can be found now. Don’t miss your likelihood to be a part of this beautiful occasion!
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