Wine in the Pines is a two-day extravaganza that draws an audience from coast to coast opens on Friday evening with the spectacular "Reflections of Silver” Winemaker’s Dinner featuring Banfi Vintners Reserve Wines. The premier sponsor party is held at the Keystone Ranch Restaurant. Those privileged enough to attend the dinner will immediately see why the Ranch is a AAA Four Diamond™ restaurant, Wine Spectator DiRoNa winner, and has been recognized as the Best Restaurant in Colorado by the prestigious Zagat Survey® for three consecutive years. The evening begins with fine Champagne and hors d’oeuvres by the fireplace in the warm rustic elegance of this original 1930s ranch homestead. Genius Head Chef Steve Nguyen will demonstrate an exquisite balance of flavours and textures paired with exquisite Banfi Vintners Reserve Wines. This Two Thousand Eight spectacular five course dining experience will characterize the evening phenomenon. In recognition of twenty five remarkable years, please dress the occasion with silver abundance partnered with denim.

On Saturday, the 25th of October at 6:00 PM, the grand ballroom doors will once again open to the renowned Gourmet Food and International Wine Tasting at the Keystone Conference Center. Guests will be in awe of the unmistakable Wine in the Pines atmosphere, complete with glitz and glamour, as we toast to 25 years of excellence at this very special Silver Anniversary Extravaganza. Join us as we WINE, DINE & DANCE the night away! Once again, expect the most savory cuisine, over 500 international wines, a dessert spread that is as artful as it is sumptuous, live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment by Jazz Diva, Tina Navarro.

Also, for the first time ever, Wine in the Pines will round out the evening with an after-party, complete with dancing and live entertainment provided by the renowned musical performance group, The Nacho Men! Join in as they sing, dance, and entertain us with crazy stage antics and side-splitting humor, combined with music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond…the perfect ending to the perfect weekend!

Capacity attendance of 1,000 guests will celebrate at the Gourmet Food and International Wine Tasting. It is advised to get reservations without delay. Keystone Resort will offer promotional room rates at Keystone Lodge and at The Inn at Keystone. For more information or reservations please call (303) 691-9339.

“Wine in the Pines is my favorite event…there’s nothing else that compares.”
Lynne Hudson
Jim Hudson Chevrolet

“I came to Wine in the Pines because Cerebral Palsy of Colorado is such a good cause. What I have found here is the best wines AND the best food ever!"
Heather Lemon
Slifer, Smith & Frampton

“From the moment we entered the door until the last sip of wine we felt special. Not only is the food exceptional so is CP of Colorado. I had no idea everything they do and how many people they take care of. Take your time enjoy this wonderful dining experience."
Steven Pope and wife Carolyn
Publisher-Vail Daily
General Manager-Colorado Mountain News Media