THAT’S A WRAP on our 4th annual SOLD OUT Winter Fest, which after 2 years was a welcomed celebration of all things culinary! Thanks to the support of our partners, founders, advisors, volunteers and friends, Winter Fest delivered four distinct and delicious food and beverage events on the slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village.
The weekend roundup brought together guest chef Ryo Hasegawa and team of Nobu Downtown, New York, Huneeus Vintners, along with the West Bank’s culinary community, celebrated wine makers, cocktail and beer experts and tastemakers. 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!
Thanks for joining us for a truly special few days and stay tuned for event highlights and official dates for Winter Fest 2023. If you enjoyed Winter Fest, we hope you will attend our fifth-annual Summer Festival, June 23-25, 2022. Tickets for the summer go on sale April 20th!
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 - BIG WINES, SMALL PLATES
Winter Fest kicked off with Big Wines, Small Plates presented by Westside Wine & Spirits and hosted by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort featuring culinary storytelling at its finest!
Our panelists took us on an incredible journey of inspired food and beverage stories that influenced an exceptional five-course tasting menu prepared by outstanding Chef Michael Britton of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and assisted by Chef Ryo Hasegawa and team of Nobu Downtown, New York. Chefs took inspiration from each culinary memory and beverage pairing to create this fabulous meal.
Guests enjoyed stories from panelists including Drew Nieporent, Owner, Myriad Restaurant Group; Jeff Drew, Managing Partner, Snake River Grill; Nick Graber, Huneeus Vintners; Rhonda Ashton, Pastry Chef, Four Season Resort & Residences Jackson Hole, and Matt Holtgreve, Edrington Spirits. The dynamic panel and stories shared throughout the evening truly made this dinner come alive!
BEVERAGE LIST
J Vineyards Cuvée 20 NV
Durin Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2017
Maison Frédéric Magnien Bourgogne Blanc 2018
Flowers Sea View Ridge Pinot Noir 2017
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2017
Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Photo Credit: Lindley Rust Photography
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 - TASTE OF TETON VILLAGE
300 Winter Fest-goers filled the house Friday night as we celebrated the return of Taste of Teton Village presented by First Republic Bank and hosted by Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole. Our champagne sponsor, J Vineyards & Winery welcomed guests with a delicious glass of J Vineyards California Cuvée to get things off to the right start!
DJ Rocky Vertone pumped a fun mix of crowd favorites throughout the night while guests enjoyed a diverse sampling of over 65 wines, beers and cocktails and winter inspired dishes from 12 top West Bank restaurants.
Our premium sponsor booths including Edrington Spirits served up an incredible cocktail along with some delicious neat pours of Highland Park, Macallan and Noble Oak, along with First Republic, who highlighted an extraordinary selection of wines ranging from Billecart-Salmon Champagne to the delectable Dunn Vinyards Cabernet Sauvignon... just to name a few!
A Winter Fest photo booth featuring a fun background of the tram with ski gear props provided an entertaining way to capture this festive evening. We are already looking forward to next year!
Photo Credit: Sarah Averill
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 - PAPPY HOUR
Two intimate Winter Fest events topped off the final day of the festival with Pappy Hour in the afternoon followed by an elegant Wine Dinner at 9000 FT.
Preston Van Winkle of Old Rip Van Winkle lead attendees through a special flight of neat pours featuring the 10yr, 12yr, 15yr, 20yr and 23yr. Guests sipped and enjoyed some delicious bites from Spur Catering while Preston shared stories about these iconic whiskies creating the ultimate bourbon tasting. A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Dan Visosky Real Estate and our host Hotel Terra for supporting this incredible afternoon!
Photo Credit: Sarah Averill
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 - WINE DINNER AT 9000FT
That evening, guests were treated to a one-of-a-kind dining experience prepared by renowned sushi chef Ryo Hasegawa, George Tang and Li Quanrong of Nobu Downtown, NYC, presented by Aero and hosted by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Guests enjoyed a scenic ride up the Bridger Gondola complete with a glass of J Vineyards Cuvée 20 followed by Chef Hasegawa and his team's incredible menu of Japanese inspired cuisine that paired perfectly with the exquisite wines of Huneeus Vintners.
Drew Nieporent, owner of Nobu Downtown and Nick Graber of Huneeus Vintners entertained the guests with stories and anecdotes as they introduced each pairing of this extraordinary four-course menu. Guests were also treated to a special dessert course prepared by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Executive Chef Michael Britton paired with the 20yr. Old Rip Van Winkle presented by Preston Van Winkle. To conclude the evening, guests enjoyed YETI mugs filled with warm hot chocolate to assure a cozy ride down. It was an evening we will soon not forget!
BEVERAGE LIST
J Vineyards Cuvée 20 NV
Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Flowers Rosé Sonoma Coast 2020
Faust The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Old Rip Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon
Photo Credit: Lindley Rust Photography
