Killington Wine Festival
The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region's signature summer events. Over the past ten years, the festival has grown immensely, and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 wineries from around the world. Come enjoy a nice July weekend tasting fine wines with Killington Peak and the Green Mountains of Vermont as a scenic backdrop.
Dates
July 20-22, 2012
Location
Killington Grand Resort Hotel, K-1 Lodge and the Killington Region
Schedule
| Friday, July 20, 2012 | |
| 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Estate Wine Tasting, Poolside, Killington Grand Resort Hotel |
| Saturday, July 21, 2012 | |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Grand Tasting VIP Early Admission, Outdoor tent, K-1 Lodge |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Grand Tasting, Outdoor tent, K-1 Lodge |
| Sunday, July 22, 2012 | |
| 3:00-6:00 p.m. | Wine and Nine, Green Mountain National Golf Course |
*All information, dates and times are subject to change.
Event Details
Estate Wine Tasting, $65*
The Estate Wine Tasting kicks off the Festival on Friday night. The Estate Tasting features a sampling of approximately 60 estate and reserve wine selections from the world's leading wine makers. Meet vintners and wine representatives on the poolside patio while enjoying light hors d'oeuvres and the finest wines of the weekend.
Grand Tasting
Held on Saturday afternoon, the Grand Tasting is the signature event of the Killington Wine Festival. This year, the Grand Tasting will take place outdoors under a large, festive tent with Killington Peak serving as a scenic backdrop. Choose from an exciting selection of over 450 wines on your sampling adventure. Guests are invited to pair wines with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and samples of Vermont specialty products including cheese, chocolates and more and take in Vermont's natural beauty with a roundtrip ride on the K-1 Gondola to the top of Killington Peak (4,241 feet elevation).
| Grand Tasting | $55 |
| Grand Tasting VIP Early Admission | $75* |
All Grand Tasting tickets include unlimited tastings, round-trip gondola ride, wine guide and a 2012 wine glass and tote.
Wine and Nine, $50
Close out your Killington Wine Festival weekend with Wine and Nine, a special golf outing at the Green Mountain National Golf Course, which was voted the #1 Public Golf Course by Golf Digest. Enjoy specially selected "Golf Friendly" wines, 9 holes of golf with friends (scramble format, cart included), a light dinner and awards based on your "prowess" on the links.
Please make reservations with Green Mountain National Golf Course by calling 802-422-4653.
Gourmet Wine Dinners, Tastings & Bubbly Brunch
Throughout the weekend, many area restaurants host special culinary events ranging from wine tastings and pairings to five-course gourmet dinners. Many of these events are accompanied by special guests from wineries who pour at the Estate and Grand Tastings. Space is limited at these events so you are encouraged to make reservations directly with restaurants.
Stay tuned for more information!
*Included in a Patron Ticket.
Tickets
Ticketing for the Killington Wine Festival will begin in early June. Lodging packages and specials will also be advertised at that time.
Patron Ticket, $125
Experience all that the Killington Wine Festival has to offer! The Patron Ticket packages together a ticket to the Estate Wine Tasting on Friday evening and a VIP Early Admission Ticket to the Grand Tasting on Saturday afternoon, offering wine lovers a savings of $15.
