August 7-10, 2025

Best of Fest

AN EVENING OF ELEGANT FLAVORS & REFINED PALATES

BEST OF FEST

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
7:00-9:30PM

Like a more intimate Grand Tasting with a curated wine list made up of wines that have either been made in small batches or are 90 points or higher! 

$235

(plus $24.79 in fees)
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Reserve & highly rated bottles will only be pouring at this event.
Gourmet bites compliment the food at the Vail Wine Classic Best of Fest.
There will be live music at Vail Wine Classic BEst of Fest.
Best of Fest is indoors with an outdoor patio featuring fabulous views of the mountains.

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

Vail Wine Classic Best of Fest Wines.

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.

Parking Address: Vail Village Parking Structure 241 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, Co 81657

Venue Address: 

Vail Nordic Center, 1775 Sunburst Dr, Vail, CO 81657