THAT'S A WRAP! The 4th annual Jackson Hole Food & Wine Summer Festival came to a close last Saturday. We celebrated all things culinary in beautiful Jackson Hole with three extraordinary days of events all while supporting Hole Food Rescue.
After a challenging 2020, we were so excited to gather again and host an extraordinary weekend of food and beverages with so many wonderful supporters. This year's intimate festival was a perfect mix of new events and returning fan-favorites, stirred up with Jackson Hole’s welcoming hospitality and fun flare as local chefs, mixologists, and winemakers welcomed a group of hand-picked talent to share in the celebration.
Spread out among some of our favorite stunning Jackson Hole locations, over 400 guests enjoyed 3 events, serviced by 7 guest chefs, 8 local restuarants and multiple local and visiting beverage professionals.
Please see below for a day-by-day recap and a few images of the festivities.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24 - SIPS OF SUMMER!
On Thursday, we kicked off the festival with Sips of Summer presented by Kobrand Wine & Spirits and sponsored by Westside Wine & Spirits. Guests joined wine expert Katie Ellsweig at Rendezvous Lodge for an exclusive wine tasting featuring a special selection of wines perfect for those warm summer days. The wines were paired with a series of delicious small plates prepared by executive chef Michael Britton of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The food and wine pairings complimented each other beautifully.
SIPS OF SUMMER BEVERAGE LIST
Yuzu Sake Spritz featuring Poema Cava Brut and Joto Yuzu Sake
Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française NV
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020
AIX Rosé 2020
Chateau des Jacques Beaujolais Crus Moulin-à-Vent 2016
Mullan Road Cellars Columbia Valley Red Wine 2016
Photo Credit: Lindley Rust
FRIDAY, JUNE 25 - WINE DINNER AT 9000FT
On Friday evening, Guest Chef Evan Funke and team presented an oustanding meal filled with Italian tradition that transported you straight to Italy. Held atop Rendezvous Mountain at Piste Mountain Bistro, chef Funke presented a dinner menu reflecting his amazing craft honed after a tenure in Italy with an exquisite wine pairing from Almaviva and Michele Chiarlo.
Guests arrived via Bridger Gondola and enjoyed stunning views from the top of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This once-in-a-lifetime dinner was presented by First Republic Bank. It was a truly a night to remember!
WINE DINNER AT 9000FT WINE LIST
Bouvet-Ladubay Crémant de Loire 2018
Michele Chiarlo Le Marne Gavi DOCG 2019
Almaviva Vintage 2018
Almaviva Vintage 2011
Almaviva Vintage 2007
Nivole Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2020
Photo Credit: Lindley Rust
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - SAVOR
Jackson’s stunning Mead Ranch was the perfect setting for our last event of the weekend. SAVOR presented by First Republic Bank and sponsored by YETI, was the ultimate party on a ranch! Guests were welcomed with Poema Cava Brut Rosé in a custom Jackson Hole Food & Wine YETI wine tumbler.
Guest dove into an incredible selection of bites from guest chefs including Evan Funke, Michael Leonard, and Hannah Martin-Duarte of FELIX in LA; YETI Chef Ambassadors Adam Perry Lang, South Fork Lodge, ID; Chef Tuffy Stone, Cool Smoke, Richmond, VA; and Brittany Cassidy and Marcus Lewis of Los Angeles, CA. Top local chefs rounded out the event featuring some local flavor from Bill Boney, Dining In Catering; Pastry Chef Rhonda Ashton, Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole; Josh Claus, Gather; Edgar Vargas, Glorietta; Jeremy Williamson, Old Yellowstone Garage; Roger Freedman, The Bistro; and Suchada Johnson, Teton Thai.
Everyone relaxed in the great outdoors with yard games, mountain views and groovin’ live tunes from One Ton Pig. No western party would be complete without a fun keepsake captured from the old timey photo booth. It was an amazing evening under beautiful Wyoming skies!
Photo Credit: Jay-Nel McIntosh
SAVOR BEVERAGE LIST
FIRST REPUBLIC
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV
Keenan, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018
Cristom, Mt. Jefferson Cuvée, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019
Hayfork, Lewelling Ranch, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
JACKSON FAMILY WINES
Gran Moraine Chardonnay, Yamhill-Carlton 2017
La Crema “Sealift” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2017
Captûre Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Mountain 2017
JACKSON HOLE STILL WORKS
HONEY HOUND SLOSHIE
Jackson Hole Still Works Vodka, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Honey, Simple Syrup, Orange Blossom Water
SOUTH SIDE SLOSHIE
Great Grey Gin, Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup
JACKSON HOLE WINERY
Viognier 2020
Alpine Glow Rosé 2020
Catch & Release, Zinfandel 2019
MERCER WINE
Mercer Bros Chardonnay 2019
Mercer Estates Rosé 2020
Mercer Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
KOBRAND WINE & SPIRITS
St. Francis Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Rebellious Red Wine 2018
ROADHOUSE BREWING CO.
Walrus Hazy IPA
Highwayman Pilsner
Wilson Mountain Style IPA
Seltzy Craft Seltzer The Crush Huckleberry Lingonberry
Seltzy Craft Seltzer The Chill Ginger Lime
Seltzy Craft Seltzer Kicked Back Cucumber Lychee
URLARI WINES
Pervale 2013
L’Urlo 2015
Ritasso 2013
WYOMING WHISKEY
WILD WEST WATERMELON COOLER
Small Batch Bourbon, Fresh Watermelon Juice, Honey Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice
WYOMING WESTSIDE FIZZ
Small Batch Bourbon, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint, Soda Water
