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2024 “Vail Wine Classic” in the Rocky Mountains

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The mountains are calling! The Vail Wine Classic is a premier destination event where master winemakers and enthusiasts gather for a spectacular wine weekend in the beautiful Vail Valley of Colorado. The Aratas Wine Angels welcome friends from near and far August 8-11, 2024 for a mountainside tasting of high end wines & spirits, inspired cuisine and altitude adventure in the great Rocky Mountains.

This fabulous event is back and we welcome you to discover our home away from home in the charming hamlet of the Vail Village. Sip, savor and hike it all with the Aratas Wine Angels to there to welcome you for 3 days of spectacular events. You'll fall for the high life as you meander cobblestone streets, explore trails through lodge pole pine groves and bask in the charm of North America's most famous European mountain resort.  The setting is a spectacular backdrop for a festival overflowing with unique dining experiences, outdoor adventure, educational seminars and the ultimate... the Grand Tastings.

Click below to buy TICKETS to these fabulous Aratas Events!

Grand Tastings FRIDAY and SATURDAY : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-vail-wine-classic-tickets-790458993127?aff=oddtdtcreator

How to get there: Vail is located 2 hours from DEN airport or 25 minutes from EGE (Eagle Vail). Take in the picturesque landscape dotted with stunning rock formations, big horned sheep and grazing buffalo as you wind along I-70 leading to Vail. This is a mecca of stylish boutiques, charming inns and creekside dining destinations plus a plethora of outdoor adventures including hiking, rafting and horseback riding with of course, wine tasting! Make your reservations for the must do destination weekend of the summer. We'll see ya'll slope side!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS https://vailwineclassic.com/

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