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Breckenridge Wine Classic 2026 – August 20-22

Searching for a summer time wine high? The Breckenridge Wine Classic and Aratas Wine invite you to escape to the Rocky Mountains for a weekend of fine wine and mind blowing views. Take in a wine hike or a curated dining events featuring Colorados best Chefs served alongside fine wines from top Vintners. Surrounded by wildlife and mountain flowers, you'll savor a weekend strolling the historic streets of old Breck in search of a little something special, relish a wine lunch or dinner and don't miss the best of the best at two "Grand Tastings". Held on Friday and Saturday, the "Grand Tastings" cap off the weekend highlights and feature live music, dancing, pop-up wine tasting rooms and culinary stations served up by the Town of Breck's top talent.

We'll be looking for you and have a special treats and cellar specials in store for friends of Aratas Wine!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS and INFORMATION HERE:  

www.breckenridgewineclassic.com

Lodging recommendations: The Grand Tasting will be held at Beaver Run Resort 

Grand Timers Lodge offers studio, one, two and three bedroom luxury condos a short walk from the main events and Main Street

Airports: Breckenridge is located less than 2 hours from the Denver Airport (DEN) and 1.25 Hrs from the Eagle Vail airport (EGE). Consider hassle free door to door shuttle service from either airport operated by EPIC Mountain Express shuttles.

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"One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA"

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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen

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"This well-made wine showcases the variety well... concentrated and structured" "Editor's Pick"

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"The top ranked Petite Sirah, first place winner Aratas Wine... a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah"

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"The Aratas Chardonnay leaps from the glass with scents of ripe apricot, lemon meringue and honeycomb..."

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