THAT’S A WRAP on our 5th annual SOLD OUT Winter Fest 2023! We welcomed another celebration of all things culinary! Thanks to the support of our partners, founders, advisors, volunteers and participants; Winter Fest delivered five 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 Sarah Grueneberg and team of Monteverde, Chicago; Sarah Quider of Foley Food & Wine Society; caviar expert Markus Draxler of Solex Fine Foods; Jon Feuersanger of The Macallan, and wine expert Anthony Giglio. 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 Four Seasons.
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 2024. If you enjoyed Winter Fest, we hope you will attend our 6th-annual Summer Festival, June 22-24, 2023. Tickets for the summer go on sale April 19th!
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR
Winter Fest kicked off with Champagne & Caviar presented by Westside Wine & Spirits and hosted by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort featuring five of the finest caviar selections from Solex Fine Foods paired with special Champagnes curated by Westside Wine & Spirits.
Markus Draxler of Solex Fine Foods and Anthony Giglio were an exceptional duo who walked us through each pairing that was more luxurious and delicious than the next! They taught us how to taste and enjoy caviar and how Champagne highlights the flavors!
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Executive Chef Steven De Bruyn presented an incredible selection of hors d’oeuvres featuring some gourmet specialties from Solex Fine Foods. His selections included a Purée of Cauliflower topped with Blini, Dill Crème Fraîche, Vodka-Dill Salmon and Tsar-Cut Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream and Salmon Roe. Bravo!
The dynamic dialogue and stories shared throughout the evening along with these outstanding pairings made for one memorable evening!
TASTING MENU
Petit & Bajan Nuit Blanche
1
Trout Roe, Denmark
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
2
Paddlefish, Arkansas
Gaston Chiquet Brut NV
3
Supreme White Sturgeon, Sterling Farm, California
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
4
Grand Cru Kaluga, Kaluga Queen, China
Jean Vesselle L’Expression Nature
5
Royal Belgium Ossetra, Royal Belgium, Belgium
Lancelot-Royer Blanc de Blanc 2013
PHOTOGRAPHER: LINDLEY RUST
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
THE MACALLAN TASTING
Day two of Winter Fest started with The Macallan Tasting presented by Edrington Spirits and hosted by Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole. The event was held in their cozy library, the perfect space for sipping the finest scotch!
Jon Feuersanger, The Macallan's Brand Specialist led guests through a carefully curated selection of some of their most sought after whiskies! One of the highlights was being able to taste The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask. This bottle is one-of-a-kind and not available for purchase and was a treat to sample!
Jon gave incredible insight to the dedication, craft and passion that goes into every bottle of The Macallan. It was the perfect way to warm up on a snowy day and uncover the nuances of this beloved whisky!
BEVERAGE LIST
The Macallan 18yr
The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica
The Macallan Rare Cask
The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask
PHOTOGRAPHER: JAY NEL-MCINTOSH
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
WINE DINNER AT 9000FT
That evening, guests were treated to a one-of-a-kind dining experience prepared by renowned chef Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde, Chicago, presented by First Republic and hosted by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Guests enjoyed a scenic ride up the Bridger Gondola complete with an aperol spritz followed by Chef Grueneberg and her team's incredible menu of Italian inspired dishes. Sarah Quider of Foley Food & Wine Society complemented each course with an exquisite pairing of wines.
Guests were swooning for Chef Grueneberg's Braised Rabbit Risotto and Parmigiano Reggiano. You could taste the love that went into this dish making it out of this world delicious! It was paired with the El Pino Club High Haven Pinot Noir 2020 which highlighted the dish beautifully.
Guests were also treated to a special dessert course prepared by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Pastry Chef Rachel Lapestra. It was chef Lapestra's take on Chocolate Pana Cotta and was a work of art and was absolutely spectacular!
To conclude the evening; guests departed with a YETI mug filled with warm hot chocolate; cookies courtesy of First Republic and a personalized copy of Chef Sarah Grueneberg's cooking Listen to Your Vegetables.
It was an evening we will soon not forget!
BEVERAGE LIST
Foley Somoma Winemaker Series Brut Sparkling, Russian River Valley 2018
Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill 2021
El Pino Club High Haven Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2020
Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages Red Blend, Sonoma County 2017
Silverado GEO Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville 2018
Amaro Montenegro
PHOTOGRAPHER: JAY NEL-MCINTOSH
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
COOKING DEMO + LUNCH WITH CHEF SARAH GRUENEBERG
Chef Sarah Grueneberg brought the fun + flavor as she shared recipes and practical cooking tips from her new cookbook Listen To Your Vegetables. Guests got to experience first hand the passion chef has for cooking and her incredible ability to share her talent with others. Sarah Quider of Foley Food & Wine Society provided the wines for this outstanding lunch hosted byFine Dining Restaurant Group.
Chef Grueneberg shared the following recipes from her cookbook;
Artichoke Sunchoke Crostini (page 20)
Genovese Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans (page 304)
Porcini Bolognese with Tagliatelle (223)
We are so excited to recreate these dishes at home. If you don't have this cookbook already we can't recommend it enough!
BEVERAGE LIST
Ferrari-Carano 2022 Fumé Blanc, North Coast
Banshee 2021 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
PHOTOGRAPHER: LINDLEY RUST
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
TASTE OF TETON VILLAGE
400 Winter Fest-goers filled the house Saturday night as we celebrated our signature event, Taste of Teton Village presented by First Republic and 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 La Marca Prosecco Rosé 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 and cocktails and winter inspired dishes from 12 top West Bank restaurants.
Guests got the chance to learn about our incredible beneficiary Hole Food Rescue and enjoy a dessert 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 sponsor booths including Edrington Spirits, who served up an incredible Macallan cocktail along with some delicious neat pours of The Macallan, Highland Park, Noble Oak and Naked Malt, 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!
To cap off the night, guests lined up for the photo booth to capture this festive evening. We can't wait until next year!
BEVERAGE LIST
LA MARCA
La Marca Prosecco Rosé NV
EDRINGTON | PREMIUM SPIRIT SPONSOR
DREAMER - The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old, Oloroso Sherry, Pineapple, Lemon, Seltzer
SERVED NEAT
The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year
The Macallan Double Cask 15 Year
Highland Park 12 Year
Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon
Naked Malt
DIVISION WINE CO.
2019 Crémant de Portland, Sparkling, Columbia Valley
2021 Chardonnay “Un” Willamette Valley
2021 Chardonnay “Quatre” Royer Vineyard, Eola Amity Hills
2021 Pinot Noir “Un” Willamette Valley
2021 Pinot Noir “Deux” Eola Springs Vineyard, Eola Amity Hills
2021 Gamay Noir “Gala” Jubilee Vineyard, Eola Amity Hills
FIRST REPUBLIC | PRESENTING SPONSOR
Billecart - Salmon Champagne
2018 Julien Fayard McGAH Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford, CA
2014 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
2018 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
2019 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Chardonnay, CA
2019 Shibumi Knoll Sonoma Pinot Noir, CA
FOLEY FOOD & WINE SOCIETY | FEATURED WINE PARTNER
2022 Acrobat Pinot Gris, Oregon
2021 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Sonoma County
2021 Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
2021 Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
2021 Roth Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
2018 Silverado Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
GRAND TETON DISTILLERY
BARREL AGED GRAND OL’ FASHIONED
Catamount Single Barrel Bourbon, Cointreau, Simple Syrup, Sweet Vermouth
HUCKLEBERRY HOUND
Grand Teton Huckleberrry Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Soda, Mint
MOUNTAIN MULE
Grand Teton Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Seltzer
JACKSON HOLE STILL WORKS
GOLDEN BEE’S
Absaroka Double Cask Gin, Lemon, Honey
MOUNTAINEZ
Great Grey Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo, Angostura, Orange
12:00 APRÈS
JH Still Works Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Cointreau, Grapefruit
JACKSON HOLE WINERY
2020 The Outlaw, American Red Wine
2020 Rendezvous Red, Cabernet Franc, Horse Haven Hills, WA
2021 Old Faithful Sparkling Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA
2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA
JAYSON BY PAHLMEYER
2020 Chardonnay
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 Red Blend
KEENAN WINERY
2020 Spring Mountain Chardonnay
2019 Napa Valley Merlot
2019 Spring Mountain Cabernet Franc
2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 Merlot Reserve, Mailbox Vineyard, Spring Mountain
2018 Mernet Reserve, Spring Mountain
MELVIN BREWING
2x4 Double IPA
Melvin IPA
Heyzeus Mexican Style Lager
PAUL HOBBS SELECTIONS
2020 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay
2019 Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2019 Paul Hobbs Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 Paul Hobbs “Cocodrillo” Red Wine, Argentina
2020 Paul Hobbs “Crocus L’Attelier” Cahors Malbec, France
2020 Paul Hobbs “Felino” Malbec, Argentina
PREMONITION CELLARS
2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
2019 Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
ROADHOUSE BREWING CO.
Highwayman Pilsner
Loose Boots Après IPA
The Walrus Fruited Hazy IPA
TROUBADOUR SELECTIONS
Abigail Adams Wines Onesan Cabernet
Abigail Adams Wines Adi Rosé
Cavus Vineyards Cabernet
Rubia Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay
Calipaso Winery Zinfandel
Calipaso Winery Tempranillo
WYOMING WHISKEY
LIVING IN THE BUBBLE
Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch, Ginger Liqueur, Cranberry Honey, Fresh Lemon Juice
WESTERN INDULGENCE
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream, Nutmeg
PHOTOGRAPHER: JAY NEL-MCINTOSH