Pouring Perfection: Park City Wine Festival Returns October 3-5
Photo courtesy of Team Player Productions
Tickets for Grand Tastings, Wine Is Blind and brand new Rarities & Reserve are on sale now
PARK CITY (April 23, 2024) - The highly anticipated Fifth Annual Park City Wine Festival, the ultimate food and wine festival that brings wine experts and epicurean lovers together every year in beautiful Park City, returns October 3-5. After its inaugural smash success last year, Wine is Blind is returning and the festival is introducing another brand new event – Rarities & Reserve – which brings exclusive, hard-to-find wines to attendees. Due to the popularity of the all-inclusive wine tastings, Park City Wine Festival is continuing to host a second Grand Tasting session on Saturday. Tickets for the Grand Tastings, Best of Fest, Wine Is Blind and Rarities & Reserve are on sale now via Eventbrite. Paired wine lunches and dinners, somm-led hikes, and other add-on experiences will be announced in June.
Park City Wine Festival allows imbibers to sip, swirl, and savor wine from more than 100 international wineries from California to France at the Grand Tastings, while taking in breathtaking views of Park City’s fall beauty. Mix and mingle with winemakers and vintners, immerse yourself in the world of wine during expertly paired lunches and dinners throughout the weekend, add some adventure with a paired wine hike, and participate in events like Wine Is Blind, a new collective experience that reveals your favorite wine without preconceived notions.
“Every year, visitors show off that they’re hungry – and thirsty – for more Park City Wine Festival activations. We’ve added on new sessions and large-scale events to accommodate the growing demand. As always, the event does sell out, so we recommend buying your tickets ASAP,” said Park City Wine Festival Events Director Kristen Slater.
The following Park City Wine Festival experiences are on sale now:
Best of Fest
Friday, Oct. 4 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Red Pine Lodge (4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098)
The Best of Fest features the gems of the festival during an all-inclusive evening tasting at this unique on-mountain venue at 8,000 feet. Wineries select the finest reserve bottles to sip, swirl and savor. Wines that make the cut for this premier event average over $100 per bottle and are 90+ point rated. Paired with exquisite small bites, the Best of Fest wine tasting is the can't-miss event of the weekend for serious wine enthusiasts.
($275)
Wine is Blind
Friday, Oct. 4 from 8-10 p.m.at Pendry Park City - 2417 W High Mountain Rd, Park City, UT 84098
How well do you know your favorite wines? Could you identify them during a blind tasting? We're putting your taste buds to the test at the Park City Wine Festival event Wine Is Blind. During this Friday night, blind wine tasting, you'll get to know mystery wines and vote for your favorite based on the flavor profile alone. The wines presented will be concealed in mystery bags. Each guest will be given a tasting card at the beginning of the tasting to take notes on the mystery wines. While you taste, there will be decadent desserts and a live DJ during this cocktail-themed party. The night will end with a wine reveal so that you can meet your "wine" in a million.
($129)
Rarities & Reserve
Saturday, October 5 from 7-9:30 p.m.at Red Pine Lodge
Indulge your senses in an exclusive journey through the world of small-batch and boutique wines, where each sip tells a unique story of craftsmanship and dedication to wine making. Discover the passion and artistry behind limited production wines as you sample from a curated selection handpicked by experts. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, this small batch and boutique wine tasting promises an unforgettable experience filled with discovery, delight and the pure pleasure of exceptional wines.
($255)
The Grand Tasting
Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5 at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain Resort (4000 Canyons Resort Dr. Park City, UT 84098)
The Grand Tasting remains Park City’s signature event. Enjoy wines from 100+ wineries during the Grand Tasting. Try wines from all over the world while taking in scenic mountain views, dancing to live music and snacking on delectable small bites. Explore everything from fruit-forward sauvignon blancs and pinots, to rich cabernets and zinfandels. In addition to an impressive, curated selection of wine, the Grand Tasting has hand crafted cocktails and local beer. Tickets are all-inclusive and cover the cost of all drinks and snacks.
The Grand Tasting sessions and ticket types include:
October 4, early entry session ($179) from 2:30-5 p.m.
October 4, general admission session ($144) from 3-5 p.m.
October 5, early entry session 1 ($179) from 12-2:30 p.m.
October 5, general admission session 1 ($144) from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
October 5, early entry session 2 ($179) from 3:30-6 p.m.
October 5, general admission session 2 ($144) from 4-6 p.m.
“There’s only one Park City Wine Festival - the ability to customize a wine-filled weekend that is as serious or as carefree as you want it to be is unparalleled. We encourage everyone to consider adding on an event (or two!) to your Grand Tasting as it very well could become a tradition that you look forward to year after year,” said Slater.
For more information about the Park City Wine Festival, visit ParkCityWineFest.com. Sign up for the Park City Wine Festival newsletter to be kept in the loop.
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About Park City Wine Festival
The Park City Wine Festival is a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats, and our distinguished guests gather to play, wine, and dine in beautiful Park City, UT. Experience more than 100 wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience at Canyons Village Resort. Whether you are a full-fledged foodie or an emerging gourmand, you are sure to find more than one event to whet your appetite at the Wine Festival. There is something for everyone – from food and wine tastings, to seminars and luncheons, to outdoor adventures with food & wine influences, there are tastes and temptations at every turn. For more information, including a full schedule of events, visit https://parkcitywinefest.com or follow @parkcitywinefestival on Instagram and @parkcitywinefestival on Facebook.
About Team Player Productions
Founded more than 25 years ago in Denver, Team Player Productions (TPP) has produced and managed more than 400 events around the country, raising more than $2 million for its various nonprofit partners. TPP has created and continues to produce beloved annual events including Vail Wine Classic, Breckenridge Wine Classic and Vail Craft Beer Classic, and adopted others, such as Denver Burger Battle and Boulder Creek Festival. The company was also the originator of events including Taste of Fort Collins, Steamboat Wine Festival and Park City Food & Wine Classic. TPP consults and produces events for a portfolio of clients as well, such as Goose Island Beer Co., Blue Point Brewing Co., Great Divide Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, Red Bull, City of Centennial, Anheuser-Busch, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and City of Littleton. For more information, visit TPPEvents.com, or follow @TPPEvents on Facebook and @TeamPlayerProductions on Instagram.