The 7th annual Jackson Hole Food & Wine Summer Festival has come to a close. We celebrated all things culinary in beautiful Jackson Hole with three extraordinary days of events all while supporting Hole Food Rescue.
The Festival returned with a dynamic roster of local and visiting chefs, restaurants, artisans and beverage pros offering one-of-a-kind food and beverage experiences at some of Jackson Hole’s most picturesque locations.
The Summer Festival featured several special guests, including chef Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn, Houston; Andy Chabot, SVP, Food & Beverage, Blackberry Farm; Cassidee Dabney, Executive Chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm; Pitmaster Hector Garate of Palmira Barbecue, Charleston, SC; Chef Mei Lin of daybird, Los Angeles; Pitmaster Don Nguyen of Khói Barbecue, Houston; Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams of Seattle’s Tomo; North Berkeley Imports’ Proprietor Billy Weiss; Brand Winemaker Gianna Ghilarducci of The Spire Collection; and Owner & Winemaker Sashi Moorman of Evening Land Seven Springs Estate, Domaine de la Côte, Sandhi, and Piedrasassi wines.
Please see below for a day-by-day recap and some images from the festivities.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 - CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE VS
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
The Summer Festival began with an unforgettable wine seminar with North Berkeley Imports Owner & Importer Billy Weiss and Blackberry Farm Wine Director Andy Chabot! Guests explored 6 world-class Sangiovese wines from Tuscany and the delightful personalities found in this historic red grape. Billy and Andy shared their rich experiences and knowledge, making it an educational and fun tasting session. It was an afternoon of exquisitie wines and great company. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Vylla and Carrington Family of Businesses and to the Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole for hosting this spectacular event.
Guests were welcomed with a glass of 2021 Murgo Brut Metodo Classico to awaken their palates!
Wines provided by North Berkeley Imports.
WINE LIST
Castello Monsanto ‘Vigna Il Poggio’ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
Fontodi ‘Vigna del Sorbo’ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
Rocca di Montegrossi ‘Vigneto San Marcellino’ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Pietroso Brunello di Montalcino 2019
San Carlo Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Photo Credit: Lindley Rust Photogaphy
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 - TASTE OF JACKSON HOLE
We kicked off the first night of summer with an incredible night up at Taste of Jackson Hole! 525 guests filled Rendezvous Lodge as we celebrated all things culinary with delicous bites and good sips! Thank you to our presenting sponsor MLD and to our gracious hosts Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Guests were welcomed with a custom Summer Festival glass filled with Viarae Prosecco to get the night started!
Our featured spirits booths Wild Common and Wyoming Whiskey served up some incredible craft cocktails. Guests were loving Wild Common's refreshing Paloma La Matera made with their Still Strength Tequila - the prefect summer cocktail! Wyoming Whiskey was shaking and stirring all sorts of unique cocktails that are featured at select Jackson Hole restaurants including the Smoked Old Fashioned created by the bartenders at Piste Mountain Bistro.
Guests enjoyed an array of food from 17 booths featuring local restaurants throughout Jackson Hole and exhibitors Bona Furtuna and Kerrygold. Everyone went above and beyond displaying their impressive culinary talents with each and every dish. Our beneificary Hole Food Rescue was also in the house educating guests on their incredible mission while serving up a delicious rescued dish of beet hummus on toasted baguette. No one went thirsty with over 16 beverage booths featuring beer, wine, and spirits. Also, a big thank you to New West Knifeworks for helping guests sharpen their tomahawk throwing skills!
To cap off the night, guests lined up for the photo booth to capture this festive evening. We are already looking forward to next year!
TASTE OF JACKSON HOLE BEVERAGE LIST
WELCOME DRINK
Viarae Prosecco
DUCKHORN PORTFOLIO
2021 Duckhorn Cabernet Napa Valley
2021 Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley
2022 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc North Coast
2022 Goldeneye Pinot Noir
2022 Calera Chardonnay
2023 Decoy Rosé
EVENING LAND SEVEN SPRINGS ESTATE | SANDHI
Featured Wine Partner
2021 Sandhi “Rinconada Vineyard” Chardonnay\
2021 Sandhi “Sanford & Benedict Vineyard” Pinot Noir
2022 Evening Land Seven Springs Estate “Summum” Chardonnay
2022 Evening Land Seven Springs Estate “Summum” Pinot Noir
GRAND TETON DISTILLERY
HUCKLEBERRY HOUND
Grand Teton Huckleberry Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon
LES TROIS TETONS
Grand Teton Potato Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Raspberry Liqueur
SCREAMING COUGAR
Catamount Whiskey, Simple Syrup, Ancho Reyes Verde, Bitters
JACKSON HOLE STILL WORKS
LOST YOUR TURN
JH Still Works Vodka, Pineapple, Ginger, Serrano
MIDNIGHT SUMMIT
Absaroka Double Cask Gin, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Fresh Lime
JH GIN & COSMIC
Great Grey Gin, Sichuan Peppercorn, Sage, Tonic
JACKSON HOLE WINERY | PREMONITION CELLARS
2021 Pinot Noir, Jackson Hole Winery, Armagh Vineyards, Petaluma Gap, CA
2022 Chardonnay, Jackson Hole Winery, Armagh Vineyards, Petaluma Gap, CA
2021 Rendezvous Red, Jackson Hole Winery, Horse Heaven Hills, WA
2023 Alpine Glow, Rosé, Jackson Hole Winery, Russian River Valley, CA
2021 Zinfandel, Premonition Cellars, Russian River Valley, CA
2021 Pinot Noir, Premonition Cellars, Russian River Valley, CA
IL BORRO | IL PALAZZONE
2023 Il Borro Lamelle
2020 Il Borro Pian di Nova
2020 Il Borro Polissena
2020 Il Borro
NV Il Palazzone Rosso del Palazzone
2019 Il Palazzone Brunello Di Montalcino
MOËT HENNESSY
2023 Whispering Angel Rosé
2022 Rock Angel Rosé
2023 Minuty M Rosé
2023 Minuty ‘Prestige’ Rosé
Chandon Brut Rosé
MLD
Presenting Sponsor
AMERICANO
Snake River Roasting White Spider Espresso
LATTE
Snake River Roasting White Spider Espresso
ESPRESSO
Snake River Roasting White Spider Espresso
AFFOGOTO
Snake River Roasting White Spider Cold Brew
MT. BRAVE
Featured Wine Partner
2021 La Jota ‘W.S. Keyes’ Chardonnay
2019 La Jota Merlot
2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc
2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon
NORTH BERKELEY IMPORTS
Featured Wine Partner
2022 Domaine Blanchet Pouilly-Fumé Vieilles Vignes
2022 Fratelli Alessandria Langhe Favorita
2022 Domaine Barraud Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru ‘En France’
2020 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio
2022 Domaine Philippe Gavignet NSG 1er Cru ‘Aux Bousselots’
2021 Domaine la Bouissière Gigondas
PURE MADNESS BREWERY GROUP
Roadhouse Brewing : Highwayman Pilsner
Roadhouse Brewing: PLASMA - Hazy IPA
Roadhouse Brewing : Surreal Kush - IPA
Melvin Brewing : Heyzeus - Mexican Style Lager
Melvin Brewing : Pils Boutique - West Coast Style Pilsner
Melvin Brewing: Melvin IPA
TALBOTT VINEYARDS
2022 Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay
2021 Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir
2022 Talbott Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay
2021 Talbott Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir
URLARI WINES
2018 Pervale
2020 L’Urlo
VINTUS
NV Langlois Crémant Brut, Loire, FR
2022 Attems Pinot Grigio, Friuli, IT
2023 Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé, Provence, FR
2022 Ponzi Laurelwood Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
2021 Marietta Cristo, North Coast, CA
2020 Far Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Valley, CA
WENTWORTH VINEYARD & RANCH
2022 Nash Mill Vineyard Chardonnay, Anderson Valley
2021 Wentworth Vineyard Pinot Noir, Mendocino Ridge
2021 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
WILD COMMON
Featured Spirits Partner
WILD COMMON MARGARITA
Wild Common Blanco, Lime, Agave Syrup
PALOMA LA MATERA
Wild Common Still Strength, Yerba Mate Concentrate, Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Yerba Mate Syrup
CASK AGED OAXACAN NEGRONI
Wild Common Ensamble Mezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
WYOMING WHISKEY
Featured Spirits Partner
OPEN SESAME (Created by Taylor Cedarholm, Kampai)
Sesame Oil Washed Wyoming Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Kanbara Aged Sake, Cinnamon Syrup
GOLD RUSH (Created by Owen Worth, Cowboy Bar)
Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup
SMOKED PEACH OLD FASHIONED (Created by Piste Mountain Bistro)
Wyoming Whiskey, Charred Peach Syrup, Fee Brothers Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Charred Peach Slice and Peach Smoke
PAPER PLANE (Created by Matt Howard, Local)
Wyoming Whiskey Integrity, Capalletti, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist
Photo Credit: Jay Nel-McIntosh
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 - DINNER SERIES ONE
On Friday evening, Tennessee guest chef Cassidee Dabney of The Barn at Blackberry Farm, a James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurant presented a dazzling 5-course menu inspired by local flavors and summer ingredients some coming straight from Blackberry Farm. The food was delicously paired with rare and exquisite wines personally selected by Billy Weiss, a four-time winner of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s “Importer of the Year” and Andy Chabot, SVP of Food & Beverage, Blackberry Farm. This memorable evening was presented by J.P. Morgan and hosted at the stunning new headquarters of WRJ Design. The ambience and decor made for a spectacular evening!
The Peekytoe Crab Salad with Forest Mushrooms, Parsnip Crème Fraîchee, Verjus, Pecans and Herbs paired with the 2016 Vacheron Sancerre Blanc ‘Les Romains’ was pure perfection!
WINE LIST
NV Andre Robert Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru ‘Les Jardins du Mesnil’
2022 Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru ‘Les Loachausses’
2020 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ‘La Réserve’
2010 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ‘La Réserve’
2012 Rocca di Montegrossi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Photo Credit: Jay Nel-McIntosh
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 - DINNER SERIES TWO
We held a second Dinner Series event in a spectacular private home on Friday evening hosted by Rolf & Nancy Engh!
Houston chef Aaron Bludorn and team prepared a stunning 5-course meal in a beautiful location overlooking the Tetons. The New American, French-inspired meal was superbly paired with wines from Evening Land Seven Springs Estate, Domaine de la Côte, and Sandhi Wines presented by winemaker Sashi Moorman. These beautiful wines come from the major wine-growing regions of Seven Springs Estate in Oregon and Sta. Rita Hills in California.
The food and wine pairings were out of this world! We are still dreaming about the second course pairing with the Crawfish Risotto and the Evening Land Seven Springs Estate ‘Summum’ Pinot Noir 2021...YUM!
WINE LIST
Sandhi ‘Romance’ Chardonnay 2021
Evening Land Seven Springs Estate ‘Summum’ Chardonnay 2017
Evening Land Seven Springs Estate ‘Summum’ Pinot Noir 2021
Domaine de la Côte “Sous Le Chêne” (magnum) 2022
Piedrasassi Arroyo Grande Valley ‘Rim Rock Vineyard’ Syrah 2015
Piedrasassi Vin Santo NV
Photo Credit: Lindley Rust Photogaphy
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 - DINNER SERIES THREE
The third dinner of the night was held at Snake River Sporting Club, a private sanctuary bordered only by river and wilderness creating the perfect location for a rustic summer dinner presented by YETI!
YETI guest chefs Mei Lin and Brady Ishiwata Williams prepared a dynamic multi-course meal reflective of the chefs’ diverse heritage and culinary points of view, accompanied by a superb collection of wines from the Spire Collection presented by Gianna Ghilarducci.
Guests are still raving about the fourth course pairing with the Char Siu Snake River Farms Wagyu Short Rib San Choy Bao and the side by side pairing of the 2015 Caladan Cabernet Franc and the 2015 Cardinale. To cap off the evening Wyoming Whiskey prepared a delicious old-fashioned cocktail to accompany the Hong Kong Milk Tea Crème Brûlée.
WINE LIST
Gran Moraine Brut Rosé
2021 Intrada Sauvignon Blanc
2021 La Jota W.S. Keyes Chardonnay
2012 La Jota Merlot
2015 Caladan Cabernet Franc
2015 Cardinale
Wyoming Whiskey Integrity Old Fashioned: Wyoming only release “Integrity” Bourbon, Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, Orange and Aromatic Bitters, Orange Twist
Photo Credit: Sarah Averill Photography
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 - SAVOR
Jackson’s stunning Mead Ranch was the perfect setting for our last event of the weekend. This ultmate party on a ranch was presented by J.P. Morgan and sponsored by YETI.
Guests were welcomed with a splash of Château d’Esclans “Garrus” Rosé 2021in a custom Jackson Hole Food & Wine YETI wine tumbler.
The Summer Festival’s featured guest chefs, including Aaron Bludorn, Cassidee Dabney, and acclaimed pitmasters Don Nyugen and Hector Garate teamed up with a few of Jackson Hole's finest chefs and restaurants, including Blue Collar Restuarant Group; Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole; Gather; Snake River Grill; and The Kitchen creating an incredible tasting event. We were also excited to welcome exhibitors Bona Furtuna and Kerrygold that showcased their gourmet fine foods and cheeses.
We loved watching the pitmasters cook up a Sovieto Whole Hog (provided by Late Bloomer Ranch in Driggs, Idaho) on their one-of-a-kind Cen-Tex Smoker that delivered some delicous barbecue filled with tons of flavor! Chef Aaron Bludorn and his team grilled up some mouth-watering beef short ribs on the Cowboy Cauldron creating an exciting live-fire cooking experience.
350 guests soaked up a beautiful sunny day playing yard games; kicking back with live bluegrass from One Ton Pig; and enjoying delcious food and beverages. Wild Common and Wyoming Whiskey highlighted their incredible spirits selections in two fun and unique bar spaces that served up delicious Tequila and Whiskey cocktails.
Lastly, no western party would be complete without getting outfitted with a custom fitted palm leaf hat at Sing Hat Co. booth. It was an incredible evening of gourmet indulgence and fantastic company!
Until next year...Happy Trails!
THANK YOU TO OUR GRILL SPONSOR - WEBER!
SAVOR BEVERAGE LIST
MOËT HENNESSY
2022 Château d’Esclans Rosé
EVENING LAND | SANDHI WINES
Featured Wine Partner
2021 Sandhi “Rinconada Vineyard” Chardonnay
2021 Sandhi “Sanford & Benedict Vineyard” Pinot Noir
2022 Evening Land Seven Springs Estate “Summum” Chardonnay
2022 Evening Land Seven Springs Estate “Summum” Pinot Noir
MOËT HENNESSY
2021 Chateau d’Esclans “Garrus” Rosé
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Veuve Clicquot Rosé
Moet & Chandon Imperial
Moet & Chandon Rosé Imperial
MT. BRAVE
Featured Wine Partner
2021 La Jota ‘W.S. Keyes’ Chardonnay
2022 Intrada
2019 Mt. Brave Malbec
2019 Cardinale
NORTH BERKELEY IMPORTS
Featured Wine Partner
2020 Piero Busso Langhe Sauvignon ‘Arbe’
2022 Domaine Etienne Delarche Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru ‘Creux de la Net’
2019 Diego Conterno Barolo
2019 Christophe Billon Côte-Rôtie ‘Les Elotins’
PURE MADNESS BREWERY GROUP
Roadhouse Brewing : Surreal Kush - IPA
Roadhouse Brewing : Highwayman Pilsner
Roadhouse Brewing: PLASMA - Hazy IPA
Melvin Brewing : Heyzeus - Mexican Style Lager
Melvin Brewing : Pils Boutique - West Coast Style Pilsner
Melvin Brewing: Melvin IPA
SNAKE RIVER ROASTING CO.
ICED DIRTY HORCHATA
House Made Horchata, Double Shot of Espresso
POMELLO COLD BREW
Grapefruit, Lemon Syrup, “White Spider” Cold Brew
HONEY CIRTRUS SUNRISE
Turbinado Sugar, Burnt Honey, Orange Zest, Double Shot of Espresso, Coconut Milk
VINTUS
NV Bollinger Special Cuvée, Champagne, FR
2023 Roseblood d’Estoublon Rose, Provence, FR
2021 Gary Farrell Chardonnay, Russian River, CA
2019 Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, IT
WILD COMMON
Featured Spirits Partner
PIÑA HIGHBALL
Wild Common Blanco, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Orange Bitters, Soda Water
WILD WYOMING
Wild Common Reposado, Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Simple Syrup
CASK AGED OAXACAN NEGRONI
Wild Common Ensamble Mezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
WYOMING WHISKEY
Featured Spirits Partner
BARREL AGED OUTRYDER OLD FASHIONED
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Demerara Simple Syrup, Orange and Aromatic Bitters, Barrel Aged for 6 Weeks
OUTRYDER SAZERAC
Wyoming Whiskey Outrdyer, Simple Syrup, Absinthe Rinse, Peychaud Bitters, Expressed Lemon Peel
BLACKBERRY SMASH
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, Lemon Juice, Mint Leaves, Blackberries, Simple Syrup, Club Soda
Photo Credit: Jay Nel-McIntosh
