October 20, 2010, Denver, Colorado, Wine Country Network, Inc, producers of the Denver International Wine Festival have announced the list of chefs and restaurants that will compete at the festival's signature foodie event, The 2010 Taste of Elegance. As many as 16 Wine Savvy Chefs compete to 32 make custom paired epicurean delights with Gold medal winning wines from the Denver International Wine Competition. Denver' premier annual foodie event has been graced by Colorado master chefs, including Top Chef Season 5 winner Hosea Rosenberg, who returns this year as a celebrity judge and host.
Cost: $100 (includes logo glass & plate) Portion of the proceeds of ticket and auction sales benefit the Help America Hear Program.
- Key Private Bank
- Electrolux Major Appliances North America
- Anheuser-Busch Belgium Beers(Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe)
- Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk
- Muir Glen
- Mountain High Appliance
- Red Bird Farms
- The Broadmoor
- The Omni Interlocken Resort
- Outdoor Kitchen
- The Big Green Egg
CHARITY: The Foundation For Sight and Sound, Help America Hear Program.
The Denver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce that in 2010, we will again partner with The Foundation For Sight and Sound, a 501(c)3 non profit organization and their Help America Hear Program, which provides hearing aides to disadvantaged people with a hearing disability.
The 2010 Denver International Wine Festival will donate a portion of ticket sales and 100% of the proceeds of all silent and live auctions to the Foundation for Sight and Sound. The Help America Hear Program was created in January 2009 and has since fitted 120 men, women & children nationwide with hearing aids. With the minimum cost of a hearing aid averaging $2,000, many individuals are unable to afford this necessary tool for improving their quality of life.
DENVER HEARING AID MISSION
On Wednesday November 3, 2010 the Foundation For Sight & Sound’s Help America Hear Program will be fitting 11 Denver area residents with hearing aids. This Hearing Medical Mission will take place at the
Lakewood Hearing & Speech Center,
3110 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite # 107,
Lakewood, CO 80227
10:00 am.
Randall D. Smith, co-founder and president, a hearing instruments specialist, is assisting with Mitchell Shapiro & Dave Carr, the co-founders of the Help America Hear Program in fitting the recipients.
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About Wine Country Network: Established in 2003, Wine Country Network is a multi-platform media and event company. The company publishes Wine Country International® magazine and Vinotasting, a quarterly newsletter consisting of wine tasting notes .
The company also produces Travel. Wine and Cuisine Radio and several international wine and beer competitions and festivals.
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For Immediate Release
Results of The 2010 Denver International Wine Competition Announced
50% increase in wine submittals received. 170 medals awarded!
Denver, Colorado, Wine Country Network, Inc, the producers of the Denver
International Wine Festival and Competition have announced the winners for
the 6th Annual Denver International Wine Competition. The competition was
held on September 11 & 12, 2010 at The Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield,
Colorado.
Eighteen industry professionals participated in this two-day double blind
competition. Approximately 120 consumers also attended a rare "Consumer's
Choice" tasting of more than 180 of the competition's first day wines.
In it's 6th year, the Denver International Wine Competition receives wine
entries from around the globe. 2010 entries represented a 50% increase over
2009. The judges awarded 170 medals, including double gold, gold, silver and
bronze distinctions. The 2010 "Best of Show" winner was Cinquain Chardonnay
2009 California, Monterey. The "Best Red Wine" award was tied by Coiled
Wines Syrah, Snake River, Idaho and Andretti Winery's Dolcetto, Napa,
California. The "Best Wine Label" winner was Cliff Family Winery for it's
"The Climber" Sauvignon Blanc label. The full list of 2010 winners may be
viewed at Denverwinecomp.com
Gold medal winning wines will be showcased at The Denver International Wine
Festival- Taste of Elegance Chef's Food & Wine Pairing Competition on
Thursday November 4, 2010 at The Mile High Station, Denver. Sixteen master
chefs will create 32 custom paired dishes for the winning wines. Food
critics and all attendees cast their votes for their favorite chefs. Bravo's
Top Chef Season 5 Winning Chef Hosea Rosenberg, returns as celebrity judge
and host. Tickets on sale now! $100 per person (limit 400). Benefits the
Help America Hear Program. Tickets and info: www.denverwinefest.com
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ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF THE 2009 DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE
COMPETITION
Denver, Colorado, September 22, 2009, Wine Country
Network, Inc, has announced the results of the 2008 Denver International
Wine Competition.The competition is the largest professional wine
competition in the Rocky Mountain region. The winning results from
this competition influences the purchasing decisions of thousands
of retailers and wine enthusiasts.
The
full list of 2009 winners may be viewed at
www.denverwinecomp.com/2009results.html
The
2009 Denver International Wine Competition was conducted at the
Warwick
Denver Hotel, Denver, Colorado on September 12 & 13, 2009.
The following industry professionals participated as judges in the
double-blind competition:
Randy Caparoso, Journalist & Wine Consultant,
Formerly of Roy's
Rudi Helvig, Sommelier and Co-Owner, Colorado Wine
Country Tours
Michelle Bainbridge, Marketing Manager, Cru Wine
Nathan J Lorne, Sommelier and Manager of Opus Restaurant
Timothy Baldwin, Director of Wine. The Broadmoor
Paul David, Owner of Wine Pairings, Wine Concierge
Service
Andrew Killham, Sommelier, Denver Country Club
Keith Miller, Mile High Wine & Spirits, WineGuysTV.Com
Rafael B Craveiro de Sa, Wine Director, Rodizio
Grill
Dana Eastman, Wine Director of The Omni Interlocken
Resort
Ben Weinberg, Journalist
Bryan Criswell, Journalist & Co-Owner WineGuysTV.Com
Bob Meyer, Owner of Captain Vino, Bailli, Chaine
des Rotisseurs
Christopher Davies, Editor & Publisher, Wine
Country International
The
Gold Medal winning wineries will be showcased at the Denver
International Wine Festival's "Taste of Elegance"
Chef's Food & Wine Pairing
Competition on Thursday November 12, 2009. The event will showcase
culinary
creations from 16 Colorado Master Chefs. Tickets are now
on sale at $100.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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ANNOUNCING
RESULTS OF THE 2008 DENVER INTL WINE COMPETITION
Denver, Colorado,
September 22, 2008, Wine Country Network, Inc, has
announced the results of the 2008 Denver International Wine Competition.
The full list of winners may be viewed at www.denverwinecomp.com
The 2008 Denver
International Wine Competition was conducted at the Warwick
Denver Hotel, Denver, Colorado on September 13 & 14, 2008.
The following
industry professionals participated as judges in the
double-blind competition:
Michelle Bainbridge,
Sales Manager, Superior Brands/Baum Imports
Timothy Baldwin, Director of Wine. The Broadmoor
Derek Bennington, Wine Director, Baur's Ristorante, Denver
Brian Brandt, Beverage Manager, Sommelier, Palm Restaurant, Denver
Randy Caparoso, Journalist & Wine Consultant, Formerly of Roy's
Doug Caskey, Executive Director, Colorado Wine Industry Dev Board
Sheryl Czipot, Owner of Wine Complements, Denver, CO
Rebeka Daugherty, F&B Consultant & Writer
Paul David, Owner of Wine Pairings, Wine Concierge Service
Andy Devine, PHD & Professor Emeritus, University of Denver,
HRTM School
Bradford E Dempsey, Sommelier & Attorney, Holme Roberts &
Owen LLP
Michael Ditch, Division Manager, Republic National Distributing
Co
George Hanna, F&B Director, St. Julien Hotel, Boulder
Michael Heintz, Senior Manager Public Relations, EJ Gallo Winery
Christopher Jones, Sommelier, Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Denver
Andrew Killham, Sommelier, Denver Country Club
Albin Madurel, Food & Beverage Consultant
Scott McBride, Restaurant Manager, Randolph's, Denver, CO
Keith Miller, Mile High Wine & Spirits, ColoradoVine.Com
Sean Razee, Beverage Director, Spago, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor
Gulch
Jean Paul Sicotte, Panelist for The Colorado Wine News
Peter Tengerdy, Proprietor, St. Gyorgy Vineyards, Hungary
This year's
Judges tasted more than 515 wines combined and awarded 142 medals.
The Gold Medal winning wineries will be showcased at the Denver
International Wine Festival's "Taste of Elegance" Chef's
Food & Wine Pairing Competition on Thursday October 30, 2008.
Tickets are now on sale at $85.
For details
and orders visit www.denverwinefest.com
Wine entries
were received from more than 18 countries. Several Colorado wineries
scored impressive results amongst the International lineup:
- Balistreri
Vineyards of Denver won a Gold Medal for their 2006 Talbot's
Vineyard Zinfandel, a Bronze Medal for their 2006 Late Harvest
Red and a
Bronze Medal for their American Port.
- Two Rivers
Winery of Grand Junction, won a Gold Medal for their 2006 Syrah
and a Silver Medal for their 2006 Merlot.
- Creekside
Cellars of Evergreen won a Bronze Medal for their 2004 Cabernet
Sauvignon
- Bijou Creek,
Fort Morgan, won a Bronze Medal for their 2006 Cabernet Franc.
- Waters 2
Wine, Denver won a Silver Medal for their 2008 Viognier.
For full results
visit: www.denverwinecomp.com
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FOR WINE ENTRIES!
4TH ANNUAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
June 1,2008, Denver, Colorado
The 4Th Annual
Denver International Wine Competition is now open for business,
accepting wine entries from domestic and International wineries.
This competition and it's preceding, Denver International Wine Festival
are produced by Wine Country Network,Inc.
The Denver International
Wine Competition is the premier international wine competition in
the Rockies. Wines are tasted “double-blind” by a distinguished
panel of judges including nationally known wine columnists, wine
critics, retailers, food & beverage directors, wine industry
members and experienced sommeliers.
The 2008 Denver
International Wine Competition is pleased to announce that The Warwick
Denver Hotel and Randolph’s Restaurant & Bar have graciously
agreed again to be the official hosts of this year’s competition.
The Denver International
Wine Competition blind tasting will be held September 13-14, 2008.
The tasting is private and only open to our judges, staff and select
members of the news media. Official entry forms and submission guidelines
are now posted as PDF’s on this website.
In addition
to competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for the best wines
in more than 5o categories, wineries may enter a Wine Label Design
Contest. Designs are judged by a prestigious panel of artists, retailers
and marketing experts.
Wine entries
must be received no later than Friday August 15, 2008. Winners are
announced within 48 hours of the judges tasting and posted on the
official website.
A selection
of the Gold medal winning wines will be previewed at "The Taste
of Elegance" Chef's Wine & Food Pairing Competition &
Auction on Thursday October 30,2008, 6 to 9pm at The University
of Denver, Hotel, Restaurant & Travel School (HRTM). 100% of
the live and silent auction proceeds will benefit a newly formed
scholarship fund.
Taste of Elegance
Tickets cost $85. Order online at
www.denverwinefest.com
or call 303 664-5700
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