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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLORADO CHEFS WILL PROVE THEY ARE WINE SAVVY ON NOV 4th! Taste of Elegance Food & Wine Competition comes to the Mile High Station, Denver.

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.

2010 Participating Chefs

  • Geoffrey Groditski, Executive Chef, The Fort
  • David Harker, Exec Chef The Meritage @ The Omni Interlocken Resort
    with Mario Clapes, Chef De Cuisine
  • David Oliveri, Executive Chef, Farradday's Steakhouse, Blackhawk
  • Daniel Joly, Chef/Owner, Mirabelle, Beaver Creek
  • Robert N. Corey, 12 Seasons Personal Chef and Sommelier Services
  • Leo Harvey, Executive Chef, Big Game Restaurant and Lounge, Denver
  • Jean-Luc Voegele, Executive Chef, The Westin Tabor Center, Denver
  • DeWayne Lieurance, Chef & Consultant, Denver
  • Eliza Gavin, Chef/Owner, 221 South Oak Bistro, Telluride
  • Kelly Yepello, Chocolatier, Yepello Chocolates and Confections,
    Steamboat Springs
  • Eric Rivera, Chef, Lala's Wine Bar & Pizzeria, Denver
  • David Davis, Executive Chef, Bridgewater Grill at The Golden Hotel

*This list is building and will be updated often

A panel of notable food and wine critics/experts will select the "Best Chef" and "Most Creative" Chef winners.

All consumer attendees also get to cast their votes for the "People's Choice" award.

Tickets are now on sale!

Cost: $100 (includes logo glass & plate) Portion of the proceeds of ticket and auction sales benefit the Help America Hear Program.

Visit:www.denverwinefest.com/order.html

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DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL BACKGROUNDER 2010 Taste of Elegance Judges:

  • Hosea Rosenberg, Top Chef Season 5 Winner
  • Claire Walter, Food Critic & Author of "Culinary Colorado"
  • Wes Marshall, Wine Writer and Author of "What's a Wine lover To Do?"
  • Lori Midson, Cafe Society Editor, Westword
  • Tom Spilman, District President, KeyBank

2010 Denver International Wine Competition Winning Wine List:
www.denverwinecomp.com/2010results.html

Venue:
Mile High Station
2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
Tel. 720 946-7721

Established: 2005

Event Producers:
Wine Country Network, Inc
PO Box 6023
Broomfield, CO 80021
Tel 303 664-5700
Fax 303 648-4199
Email: info@denverwinefest.com

Main contacts:
Christopher J. Davies & Darcy R. Davies
Festival website: www.denverwinefest.com

Taste of Elegance event info webpage:
www.denverwinefest.com/taste_of_elegance.html

2010 Denver International Wine Festival Major Sponsors

    • 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.

      www.denverwinefest.com/beneficiary.html

      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.

      Photos Available! High-resolution professional photos of food and past events available.

      Contact: C J Davies at 303 664-5700.

     


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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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    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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    CALL 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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