Unlike at other festivals, the people pouring wine at Taste of Vail are either winemakers or winery owners, encouraging an atmosphere of learning about wine and wine trends from the vintners themselves, says Kristin Yantis, spokeswoman for Taste of Vail. The events most anticipated high is the mountaintop picnic, taking place Saturday in a hand-built snow arena, 10,350 feet above sea level. Sampler passes, which include the lamb cook-off, picnic and grand tasting on Saturday night, are $350 per person; to get yours, visit www.tasteofvail.com, or call 970-926-5665.
April 7-9, 2011