Enjoy the sun setting over Vail Valley while sipping on the gem bottles of the Classic at The Best of Fest. This evening event features the high-end wines of the Classic during an all-inclusive tasting. Wineries select the finest reserve bottles to sip, swirl and savor. Wines that make the cut for this premier event average over $100 per bottle or are 90+ point rated. Paired with an exquisite menu, the Best of Fest wine tasting is the can’t miss event of the weekend for wine enthusiasts.
This event is 21+ only.
You can use payment plans to purchase tickets to this event. More details can be found on the FAQ page.
WHAT TO EXPECT
RESERVE & HIGHLY RATED WINES ONLY
We curate our wine list for Best of Fest to only feature the best of the best at the festival.
GUIDED PAIRINGS
Enhance your journey through reserve & highly rated wines with our pairing suggestions that are designed to bring out the best flavors in the wines!
ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH EXPERTS
At this smaller tasting event, get the opportunity to connect with our wineries and ask questions about the wines.
UNBELIEVABLE FLAVOR
Bite into something extraordinary from chefs that cook right in front of you!
LIVE MUSIC
Live music from local musicians complements the wine at this intimate event.
VALLEY VIEWS
World-class views you can only attain in Vail Valley
UPGRADED GLASSES
Enjoy the finer sips in leveled up glasses.
LIVE PAINTING
Watch Monica Fine Art paint a masterpiece as you savor the fine wines.
PAIR LIKE A PRO
Test your knowledge of food and wine pairings with Kellie Martin, Chief Sommelier of SommSchool.
FEATURED WINERIES
GETTING HERE
PARKING DIRECTIONS
We will charter a private bus to take guests to the venue. Please park at the Welcome Center and look for signage and personnel to direct you onto the correct bus. The bus will leave every 15 minutes to take guests to the Nordic Center. After the event, the bus will be available to drop guests off at the Welcome Center.