SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — Snowshoe Mountain is preparing for another elegant and delicious weekend. The annual Food, Wine and Jazz Festival, which will take place Aug 8-10, has quickly become a classic regional event and one of Snowshoe’s most popular summertime gatherings. Now in its 9th year, the Taste of the Mountains attracts some of the top wine providers from around the world, as well as providing delicious food offerings and wonderful live jazz entertainment all weekend.
Now in its second year, the Friday evening Dessert and Champagne reception is a delectable addition to this event. This season the gathering finds a new home in beautiful Soaring Eagle Lodge. One of the resort’s most luxurious accommodations, Soaring Eagle provides breathtaking vistas from an elegant setting. After an ideal start to the weekend, guests can study-up on the perfect glass of wine during Saturday afternoon’s tasting seminars. Held for both red and white wine, the seminars are a great way for first-time tasters to get the most out of the weekend, or for experienced tasters to brush up on profiles and pairings.
Saturday night’s main tasting event is a spectacular arrangement of more than 100 wine providers and delicious edible options. Held in the spacious Expo, this event is 100 percent weather-proof, ensuring the elegant live jazz entertainment won’t be disturbed by Mother Nature. After the event’s signature Grand Tasting, the fun continues at Snowshoe’s newest establishment, Moonshine. Live jazz will continue until 10pm, while guests enjoy the distinctive West Virginian ending to the night. Sunday morning’s classic brunch offering concludes this tasty weekend.
In addition to the weekend’s delicious food, wine and jazz offerings, this weekend will also serve as the grand opening event for Sawmill Village, the mountain’s newest community. This gated, ski-in/ski-out neighborhood of luxurious single family homes has more than 30 home sites available, all providing breathtaking views from their mountaintop location. Sawmill Village is also home to the 2009 Country Living Home of the Year, which will debut later this summer. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Snowshoe Mountain Homes at 1-888-489-1943.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, August 8
Taste of the Village - 5pm-9pm - Enjoy dinner at any of the Village restaurants and taste wines paired with delicious dishes unique to each eatery.
Dessert & Champagne Reception – 8pm-10pm – Now in its second year, this get-together is a delight for anyone's sweet tooth. This soiree will highlight mouthwatering desserts presented by local restaurateurs, while the Bob Thompson Unit performs their signature jazzy hits. Plus, champagne will be served to attendees throughout this casually elegant affair
Saturday, August 9
White Wine 101 Seminar – 12pm - 1pm - Begin your weekend by educating your palate on the finer points of white wine. Wine experts will be present to lead you through this casual tasting.
Red Wine 101 Seminar – 1:30pm - 2:30pm - Attendees of this wine seminar will enjoy both delicate and bold wine samples. Regional wine purveyors will help you uncover the profiles of a perfect glass of red.
Grand Tasting Event – 2pm-6:30pm – Connoisseurs relish this happening for its massive scale of offerings. Guests can mingle with wine distributors showcasing over 100 different wines from around the world. Delectable edibles will balance the wine offerings, and the entire venue will be set to a jazzy atmosphere with live entertainment all evening.
Moonshine Soiree- 6:30pm-10pm - Don't let the party end after the Grand Tasting! Hop over to our newest watering hole, Moonshine, for spirits and the sounds of jazz singer Barbara Martin.
Sunday, August 10
Sunday Brunch – 10am - 1pm – Sleep-in after your night of food, wine and jazz and awake to brunch at the Junction.
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