THAT’S A WRAP on our 6th annual Winter Fest 2024! What a weekend, what a place, what a CELEBRATION of food and wine! From the top of the Bridger Gondola to the base of Teton Village we enjoyed every minute alongside our incredible guests and partners.
The weekend roundup brought together guests chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski and team of State Bird Provisions, The Progress and The Anchovy Bar of San Francisco, CA; local chef Steven De Bruyn of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort; Matt and Sara Licklider of LIOCO Wine Co.; caviar expert Markus Draxler of Solex Fine Foods; David DeFazio of Wyoming Whiskey, and master sommelier Chris Tanghe.
The events were a great platform to highlight numerous West Bank restaurants and some favorite local beverage producers. Several guest wineries from around the country also shared some of their tops wines at Taste of Teton Village at the Four Seasons Residences Jackson Hole.
A portion of proceeds from the Winter Fest weekend will support Hole Food Rescue. We are honored to be able to support this incredible organization that gives so much to our community!
Thanks for joining us for an incredible few days and stay tuned for official dates for Winter Fest 2025. If you enjoyed Winter Fest, we hope you will join us for our 6th-Annual Summer Festival, June 20-22, 2024. Tickets go on sale March 20 at 10am!
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR DINNER
Oh, what a night! Winter Fest commenced at Solitude Station with an unforgettable Champagne and Caviar Dinner hosted by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and presented by Westside Wine and Spirits.
Guests were greeted off of Sweetwater Gondola with a welcome drink and a caviar “bump” of Siberian Caviar served out of a 1 kg tin!
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Executive Chef Steve De Bruyn presented a series of lavish dishes featuring a special collection of caviar from Markus Draxler of Solex Catsmo and paired with a magnificent selection of champagnes from @westsidewineandspirits. Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe shared his insights about the different Champagnes and encouraged guests to think less about the complexities and more “about how each wine makes you feel.”
It was a wonderful evening and the perfect start to Winter Fest!
BEVERAGE LIST
Caviar Martini Featuring Komos Tequila
Marc Hebrart “Mes Favorites” 1er Cru VV Brut
Roger Coulon “L’hommee” 1er Cru Extra Brut
Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Benoît et Mélanie Tarlant Brut Nature “Zero”
Francis Orban Brut Rosé
Photographer: Jay Nel-McIntosh
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
WYOMING WHISKEY TASTING
Day Two of Winter Fest featured a cozy afternoon with a Wyoming Whiskey Tasting presented by Edrington! Guests were greeted with two mini cocktails that included a Wyoming Whiskey Mule and an Old-Fashioned along with some light bites from Four Seasons Resort.
Co-Founder David DeFazio led guests through a special flight of pours featuring a vertical of Wyoming Whiskey’s most sought after releases including National Parks No. 1, National Parks No. 2, National Parks No. 3 and The Grand Barrel No. 2707.
Participants learned about Wyoming Whiskey’s local origins and how these spirits pay homage to our beloved National Parks!
Thank you to Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole for hosting this exclusive tasting.
Photographer: Jay Nel-McIntosh
WINE DINNER AT 9000FT
Safe to say we’re all still thinking about the Wine Dinner at 9,000 FT. Michelin starred chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski of State Bird Provisions, The Progress, and The Anchovy Bar took guests to new heights with an unforgettable multi-course menu. Dishes were perfectly paired with wines from Matt and Sara Licklider of LIOCO.
Guests were swooning for Chef Stuart’s Black Garlic BBQ Rack of Lamb with Guava & Kiwi. The combination of all those unique flavors made for an outstandind dish. It was paired with the LIOCO 2021 Mendocino County, Sativa Carignan which highlighted the dish beautifully.
Guests were also treated to a special dessert pairing featuring an elevated Old Fashioned featuring a fat washed, sous vide Wyoming Whiskey and a vanilla bean semifreddo, damson plum jam, cocoa nibs and burnt meringue. Our palates will remember this meal forever!
Thank you to our host Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and to YETI for keeping guests warm with a mug of hot cocoa on the gondola ride down to the base!
BEVERAGE LIST
Cava Dibon Brut Rosé
2023 Rosé of Carignan
2021 Casa Seca Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay
2021 Edmeades Vineyard, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
2021 Mendocino County, Sativa Carignan
Wyoming Whiskey Fat-Washed Old Fashioned
Photographer: Jay Nel-McIntosh
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
COOKING DEMO + LUNCH
We are still relishing in the fun had with the Cooking Demo + Lunch with chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski of State Bird Provisions, The Progress and the Anchovy Bar of San Francisco, CA.
Nicole and Stuart guided participants step by step through a delicious three-course lunch using favorite recipes from their award winning restaurants.
Chefs shared the following recipes from the State Bird Provisions Cookbook:
1st COURSE
Heart of Palm Salad with Chili Tahini, Citrus & Yuba
2nd COURSE
Bacon, Kimchi & Dungeness Crab ‘Stir Fry’
DESSERT
Honey-Thyme Floating Island Blood Orange Sorbet, Hazelnuts & Aged Balsamic
Dishes were elevated by Bona Furtuna’s 100% Estate Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil and an impeccable LIOCO wine pairing. Thank you to Hotel Terra for hosting and to our guests for participating in this interactive event!
BEVERAGE LIST
2022 LIOCO Lolonis Vineyard, Redwood Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
2022 LIOCO Ojo de Perdiz Rosé
2021 LIOCO Estero Chardonnay
Photographer: Jay Nel-McIntosh
TASTE OF TETON VILLAGE
400 Winter Fest-goers filled the house Saturday night as we celebrated our signature event, Taste of Teton Village hosted by Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole. We are still savoring every moment from that night, from delicous bites to good sips and rockin’ tunes!
Guests were welcomed with a custom Winter Fest glass filled with a 2022 Follador XZero Extra Brut Prosecco Valdobiaddene Superiore DOCG to get the night started!
DJ Rocky Vertone pumped a fun mix of crowd favorites throughout the night while guests enjoyed a diverse sampling of over 60 wines, beers, cocktails and mocktails and winter inspired dishes from 13 top West Bank restaurants.
NEW this year were our exhibitor booths including; Kerrygold, Bona Furtuna, Solex Catsmo and Snake River Roasting Co. They served up some delicious bites and coffee!!
Guests got the chance to learn about our inspiring beneficiary Hole Food Rescue and enjoy a smoothie powered by their bike blender! A little retail therapy was also available as guests got to peruse the world-class knives at the New West KnifeWorks booth.
Our premium spirits sponsor Wyoming Whiskey was busy mixing up an incredible selection of cocktails! Some of our favorites were the Brown Derby and the Espresso Martini - YUM!
To cap off the night, guests lined up for the winter inspired photo booth to capture this festive evening. We are already counting down the days until next year!
BEVERAGE LIST
M IMPORTS | WELCOME DRINK
2022 Follador XZero Extra Brut Prosecco Valdobiaddene Superiore DOCG
DEUTSCH FAMILY WINE AND SPIRITS
2021 Girard Artistry Red Blend
2020 Honest Thief Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
NV Beau Joie Brut
2022 Force & Grace Carneros Chardonnay
2021 The Calling Russian River Pinot Noir
2021 Josh Cellars Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
FAMILIA TORRES
2022 Familia Torres Properties-Pazo das Bruxas Albarino
2020 Familia Torres Properties-Celeste Crianza
2020 Familia Torres Secret del Priorat
2018 Familia Torres Salmos
2019 Familia Torres Gran Coronas
2017 Familia Torres Mas La Plana
HOLE FOOD RESCUE
Blend your own smoothie via the Hole Food Rescue bike blender
JACKSON HOLE STILL WORKS
FIRST TRACKS
JH Still Works Vodka, Snake River Roasting Co. Cold Brew, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Snake River Roasting Co. Coffee Bean
GOLDEN BEAR
Absaroka Double Cask Gin, Fresh Lemon, Local Honey Simple Syrup, Lemon Twist
TRAM JAM
Great Grey Gin, Luxardo, Fresh Lime, Fresh Grapefruit
JACKSON HOLE WINERY
2021 Reserve Pinot Noir, Olivet Road, Russian River, Sonoma, CA
2022 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Lot 20 Rendezvous Red, Cabernet Franc & Syrah Blend, Horse Heaven Hills, WA
Lot 20 The Outlaw, Cabernet Savignon, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
LIOCO | FEATURED WINES
2022 Ojo de Perdiz Rosé, Sonoma Coast
2022 Lolonis Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Redwood Valley
2021 Estero Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
2021 La Selva Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
2021 Sativa Carignan, Mendocino County
M IMPORTS
2022 Maior de Mendoza Albarino on Lees Rias Baixas DO
2021 Casa da Passarella Branco Dao DOC
2021 Periquita Reserva Tinto Setubal DOC
2020 Quinta do Portal Reserva Tinto Douro DOC
2018 Casa da Passarella Abanico Reserva Tinto Dao DOC
2019 Carchelo Altico Monastrell Jumilla DO
MAHALA BOTANICALS - NON-ALCOHOLIC
THE MAHALA OLD FASHIONED
Mahala Amber, Bitters, Sugar Syrup, Splash of Water
MAHALA TIKI
Mahala Botanical, Lemon Juice, Liber and Co. Orgeat, Aromatic Bitters, Lady Bird Club Soda
PREMONITION CELLARS
2018 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
2019 Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
PURE MADNESS BREWERY GROUP
Roadhouse Brewing Highwayman Pilsner
Roadhouse Brewing Loose Boots Après IPA
Roadhouse Brewing The Walrus Hazy IPA
Melvin American IPA
Melvin Heyzeus Mexican Style Lager
Roadhouse Brewing/Odell Brewing Co. Sublime Kush Super Heady IPA
ORSI FAMILY VINEYARDS
2021 Orsi Family Montepulciano
2021 Orsi Family Schioppettino
2022 Orsi Family Biancolella d’ Ischia
2021 Orsi Family Barbera
2019 Orsi Family Aglianico
ROMBAUER VINEYARDS
2022 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay
2022 Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Rombauer Napa Valley Cabernet
2021 Rombauer Zinfandel
WILD COMMON TEQUILA
Wild Common Tequila Blanco, 42% ABV
Wild Common Tequila Reposado, 43% ABV
Wild Common Still Strength Tequila Blanco, 50% ABV
Wild Common Mezcal Ensamble, 46% ABV
Wild Common Mezcal Cuishe, 46% ABV
Wild Common Mezcal Espadín, 47% ABV
WYOMING WHISKEY | PREMIUM SPIRITS SPONSOR
PAPER PLANE
Wyoming Whiskey National Parks Edition No.3 Bourbon, Amaro, Aperol, Lemon Juice, Aquafaba, Bona Furtuna Bee Pollen
WYOMING WHISKEY BARREL AGED OUTRYDER MANHATTAN
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Antica Sweet Vermouth, Aromatic Bitters, Luxardo Cherry
OUTRYDER AFFOGATO
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Sweet Cream, Snake River Roasting Co. Espresso, Coffee Beans
OUTRYDER ESPRESSO MARTINI
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Amaro, Snake River Roasting Co. Espresso, Honey Simple Syrup
OUTRYDER BROWN DERBY
Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch, Grapefruit Juice, Honey Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice
Photographer: Jay Nel-McIntosh
