Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival

3:00pm MDT

High Desert Wines of Argentina LIMITED

Thursday July 17, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Wooden Nickel @ 222 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Journey to the breathtaking high-altitude vineyards of Argentina in this immersive wine seminar led by Aaron Tomcak. Explore how the extreme elevations, sun-drenched days, and cool Andean nights shape the country’s most expressive wines. From the bold, structured Malbecs of Mendoza to the aromatic Torrontés of Salta, we’ll dive into the unique terroir, winemaking traditions, and innovative producers defining Argentina’s high desert wine regions.

Speakers

Aaron Tomcak

Mountain Spirits Liquors

Meet Aaron Tomcak, the easygoing proprietor of Mountain Spirits Liquors, whose journey into the world of wine began when he took ownership of his liquor store in 2004. Since then, Aaron's path has been filled with exploration and tastings, affording him the opportunity to refine his... Read More →

Thursday July 17, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Wooden Nickel

Seminar, High Desert Wines of Argentina

5:00pm MDT

Bar Takeover: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Banville LIMITED

Thursday July 17, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm MDT

Wooden Nickel @ 222 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Speakers

Lucas Holub

Banville Wine Merchants

With a heart both deeply in love with the Mountain West and the expansive category of Old World wines, Lucas has been on a journeyman adventure in the wine trade for over 15 years. Most recently, a kindling interest in indigenous Italian grape varieties has erupted into a full-blown... Read More →

Thursday July 17, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Wooden Nickel

Bar Takeovers, Bar Takeover: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Banville

12:00pm MDT

Couch Crusher Wine and Snack Pairings with your NO SNOB SOMM! FILLING

Friday July 18, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Wooden Nickel @ 222 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Sam Somm, known for her bold stance on making wine fun and approachable for any level of wine enthusiast, will walk you through some fun and delicious budget friendly wine pairings that you can easily pick up any day of the week!

Speakers

Samantha Capaldi

Samantha Sommelier + Faff Wine Co.

CEO of Samantha Sommelier and Samantha Sommelier Wine Club! Sam is also the co founder of her wine label Faff Wine Co. Sam is a “no snob somm” who has extensive knowledge of wine and is a certified sommelier through the court of master sommeliers. She has been featured on Good... Read More →

Friday July 18, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Wooden Nickel

Seminar, Couch Crusher Wine and Snack Pairings with your NO SNOB SOMM!

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