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Wine Wednesday: 5 New Events Added to PC Food & Wine Classic

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When the Park City Food & Wine Classic returns from July 9 thru 12, five new seminars/tastings/events will be added to the already-announced roster:

BETTER OFF RED LUNCHEON
Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fletchers on Main, $95
Join Fletchers on Main executive chef Scott Boberek and master sommelier Ron Mumford as they share sensational small plates expertly paired with a red wines from around the world. 

MOONSHINE IN THE MOUNTAINS
Friday, July 10, from 12 to 2:30 p.m.
Distillery at Blue Sky Ranch, $95
Food and wine pairings have been the rage for years, but why does wine get to have all the fun? Everything goes well with whiskey – especially if it’s from High West. Join proprietor and head distiller David Perkins for an afternoon at High West’s new distillery and refectory at Blue Sky Ranch. Sample single malts, bourbons, rye whiskeys and “bou-ryes,” each paired with a sensational small plate crafted by the culinary team at High West. Then after the luncheon, enjoy a VIP tour of High West’s new state of the art whiskey facility.

WINE & NINE & DINE
Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Victory Ranch, $175
Rising above the scenic Upper Provo River and Woodland Valley with views of the Jordanelle Reservoir and Uinta Mountains, Victory Ranch is one of Utah’s most celebrated private golf courses. Rated the No. 2 course in Utah by Golf Digest, the 400-foot elevation change will test your game while the dramatic scenery tests your focus. After your round, enjoy the 19th hole with a lunch and wine tasting with Jack Gregor of Francis Ford Coppola Winery on the patio of the clubhouse.

PEDAL & POUR
Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
St. Regis Deer Valley, $95
Jump on and clip-in for this unique event combining two of Park City’s top world-class activities: biking and dining. Led by mountain bike enthusiast and executive chef Chip McMullin, the ride will follow Park City and Deer Valley’s premier single-track terrain, with trails available for either expert- or intermediate-level riders. After the ride, enjoy a showcased lunch by Chef Chip at J&G Grill, complemented with wines from Michael David Winery and winemaker Scott Ferry.

BRUNCH BRUNCH BABY
Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Salt Lake Culinary Center, $95
The classic comes to a close with this interactive brunch experience. Whether you love to cook – or simply love to eat – brunch is the order of the day and cooking skills are no obstacle. The culinary center’s chef instructors will lead guests through a hands-on cooking experience preparing brioche French toast with fresh berries and mascarpone, baked eggs with spinach, prosciutto and parmigiano-reggiano, and sweet potato-pork belly hash. Special cocktails will be provided by Wine Academy of Utah owner and sommelier James Santangelo.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the People’s Health Clinic, a nonprofit that provides healthcare for uninsured individuals and families in Utah’s Summit and Wasatch counties. Last year, the classic raised more than $30,000 for the clinic.