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Each year The Steamboat Wine Festival (SWF) features hundreds of wines from the everyday to the esoteric. From three days of bliss including, Thursday's Kickoff Celebration, Friday's Stroll and Saturday's Grand Tasting, to enticing seminars and haute cuisine, the festival offers many ways to make your weekend experience Grand Tastingmemorable. You'll choose from a unique cross-section of fine wines from a multitude of suppliers. Wine, beer, and spirits galore - that's what you'll find at this year's Steamboat Wine Festival.

The success of this event is due, in no small part, to our wonderful wineries, spirits and breweries. If you find something you like and want to add to your collection, visit their web site listed here. It's a great way to enjoy consistent quality every time. We thank these suppliers for the knowledge they will impart to you and their participation. Learn more about the Steamboat Wine Festival by viewing our 2012 Wine List

Are you a winery or spirit producer interested in participating in the 2013 Festival? Please contact us directly to receive registration information.

2013 Participants

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
- For 35 years, Alexander Valley Vineyards has produced an array of estate wines that continually win accolades from critics, restaurateurs and wine lovers across the country. The family-owned and operated winery is located in the heart of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, on the historic property originally settled in the 19th century by Cyrus Alexander, the valley's namesake.  We take seriously our responsibility to be stewards of the land that produces our grapes and practice sustainable techniques in the vineyard and use solar power to operate the winery. 

Art Farm Wine

Art + Farm Wine:
Rob & Kat McDonald grow grapes and make wine both in Rob's native Australia and here in California. Over the past 15 years they introduced some of Australia's finest wines to America. Matt Stone started working in the wine business in the late 60's when his family was involved with the founding of Sterling Vineyards. We wanted to have fun and do some good... it's simple: When you buy our wines direct from us, we send a check for a specified amount per bottle to the non-profit of your choice.
 
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August Wine Group - August Wine Group supports small, environmentally responsible growers, and exceptional winemaking from world-class producers in both well-established and up-and-coming wine regions. Small Vineyards, Largo Wines, and Bocelli Family Wines are brands and subsidiaries of August Wine Group, a wine company specializing in the import, distribution, education and sales of high-quality wines of distinct character from the Mediterranean.
 
 
Aveniu
 

Aveniu Brands - Aveníu Brands is a privately held sales and marketing company specializing in the importation, distribution and marketing of fine wines and spirits. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Grupo Codorníu, a Barcelona, Spain-based global producer of wines, and the world's largest producer of the Spanish sparkling wine known as "Cava." In addition to its Cava business, Codorníu owns 11 wineries around the world, including the widely acclaimed Artesa winery in Napa Valley, California and the Bodega Septima winery in Mendoza, Argentina.

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ocelli Family Wines - Long before Andrea Bocelli was famous for music,
the Bocelli family has been known for wine. For over 130 years, spanning 3 generations, they have made classic Italian wines
on their small estate in Tuscany.

Bronco Wine Company

Bronco Wine Company
- We are committed to growing, producing and selling the finest quality wines of the highest value to our customers. Bronco's diverse family of brands are sold in over 65 countries worldwide in addition to being distributed throughout the United States. Bronco Wine Company has become a major varietal wine source to the California wine industry and is currently recognized as the fourth largest winery in the United States.

Brown Forman

Brown-Forman
- At Brown-Forman, we enrich the experience of life, in our own way, by responsibly building beverage alcohol brands that thrive and endure for generations. Our vision is to be the best brand builder in the industry, and in order to accomplish that vision, we focus on five strategic imperatives that drive our actions.

Cameron Hughes

Cameron Hughes Wines
- Cameron Hughes Wine is an American négociant that makes, imports, and distributes ultra-premium wine under five wine brands; The Lot Series, The Flying Winemaker, Hughes Wellman, Frunza, and Zin Your Face. We are nationally distributed and carried in chains, grocery, broad market, on premise and online at our vertically integrated web store.

 
Central Park Liquor

Central Park Liquor
- Central Park Liquor has been one of the premier retailer's of beer, wine, and spirits on the Western Slope for over 25 years. The store has grown with an extensive selection of beer, wine and spirits, and our extraordinarily competitive pricing. Covering over 8,600 square feet, our store includes 52 cooler doors filled with your favorite chilled beverages. We have over 400 types of beer from around the world; over 2,400 wine labels from box wines to the finest Bordeaux; and 60,000 bottles in stock! We also carry an extensive selection of spirits to meet any price point and quality level you're looking for.

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Chilensis
- VIA Wines was established in 1998 as an estate-based winery in the Maule Valley, which aims to be a modern response to the needs of today's international wine markets. VIA owns vineyards in the premier wine regions of Chile: Casablanca, Colchagua, Curico, and Maule Valleys. Chilensis is the true reflection of these diverse terroirs; wines that show the fruit and aromas of Chile, internationally known as a "viticultural paradise."
 
Constellation Wines US

Constellation Wines U.S.
- At Constellation, who we are as a company is as important as what we do. Our growth has been cultivated with great passion for the art of winemaking, great discipline for managing the business and great responsibility for the people and communities that make our success possible.

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 Don & Sons - At Don Sebastiani & Sons, we strive to produce quality wine at an approachable price, regardless of the outcome of a particular growing season. Our winemaker Greg Kitchens works to create great wines that our customers identify as a reliable purchase. Kitchens has developed a distinctive character for each one of our brands. Each wine's individual profile evolves with changes in established vineyard relationships, available fruit and flavor trends in the industry. Our winemaking approach at Don Sebastiani & Sons is to consistently create noteworthy wines in a style which is recognizably our own.
Empson USA

Empson (U.S.A.)
- Empson (U.S.A.), Inc. is a premium wine importer located in the Washington, D.C. metro area with warehouses in both New Jersey and California. We can help you source wine from some of the best estates in Italy, New Zealand & Chile from some of the world's best producers of fine wines. Through its network of the country's pre-eminent wine distributors, We can deliver to any corner of the US market within days.
 
 
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Familia Zuccardi
- At the foot of the Andes Mountains, in the vast desert province of Mendoza, sits Familia Zuccardi, Argentina's largest family-owned winery as well as one of the leading exporters of Argentine wines. For over 40 years, Familia Zuccardi has produced wines of exceptional quality and value from the soils of Maipu and Santa Rosa. Every wine at Familia Zuccardi is from estate-grown, hand-picked fruit and is estate-produced in a state-of-the-art facility.

 
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Gruppo Mezzacorona - Mezzacorona Societa Cooperativa Agricola is the parent company of Gruppo Mezzacorona.  Founded in 1904, it was one of the first growers associations to be organized in Italy. All vineyards are cultivated using "Integrated Farm Management," an approach that seeks to produce quality grapes while respecting the natural balance of the vines. Production is white wine oriented with a special focus on Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay production.  The principal red varietal is Teroldego.

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Hahn Family Wines - Inspired to raise Monterey wines to the highest level, the wines of Hahn Winery are created with a philosophy that all great wines are special, akin to the region they were grown in. The Hahn wines celebrate everything that is Monterey; unique in thought, style and setting. Wines of Monterey Distinction.

 
Heck Estates
 

Heck Estates - Family owned and operated, Heck Estates represents an exclusive portfolio of Sonoma County's finest wine and spirit producers. Each winery is distinct in history and personality, and all are well known for producing varietals that reflect the unique characteristics and style of many of California's world-renowned appellations.

 
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Hoegaarden
 - Hoegaarden wheat beer has a truly unique heritage. From its humble beginnings in a small provincial village during the Middle Ages, it has grown to become a globally recognized brand, known all over the world as the original Belgian wheat beer. Hoegaarden has survived through good times and bad, owing its success to a few special individuals, a resilient Belgian spirit and, of course, a truly unique taste that simply stands the test of time.

Hope Family Wines

Hope Family Wines
- The Hope family arrived in Paso Robles in 1978 in search of land and new opportunity. As they've planted vineyards, grown grapes and made wine over the past 30 years, Paso Robles has become a viticulture region of significance, capable of producing world-class wines. As one of the pioneering families of this distinctive wine community, the Hope family is dedicated to sustainable farming and making wines that are delicious, accessible and memorable.

House of Zin
 

House of Zin - House of Zin is dedicated to producing the finest blends of exceptional Zinfandels from various Appellations of California.

Jessies Grove
Jessie's Grove Winery - Jessie's Grove Winery is nestled between the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Lodi, the perfect environment for growing premium winegrapes and producing premium wines.
 
Kenwood
 

Kenwood Vineyards - Ideally located in Sonoma Valley, Kenwood Vineyards, from its very first vintage, has been committed to producing premium varietal wines that reflect Sonoma County's finest vineyards in their character and style. Kenwood Vineyards sits on a beautiful, twenty-two acre-producing estate. The winery also produces wines from fruit sourced from some of Sonoma County's best vineyards. Using the "Cuvee" winemaking method, the harvest from each vineyard is handled separately to preserve its individuality and true character. Such "small lot" winemaking allows our winemaker to bring each lot of wine to its fullest potential.

Klinker Brick
 

Klinker Brick Winery - Steve and Lori Felten, fifth generation grape growers in the Lodi region, continue the tradition of cultivating "Old Vine" Zinfandel vineyards that their ancestors planted in the early 1900s. In 2000, Steve and Lori made the decision to start their own winery with the mission to produce exceptional Zinfandel. They continue to make wine from all of the vineyard blocks, culling only the very best lots for bottling Klinker Brick and designated vineyard wines. They produced their first Syrah in 2001. They have one goal...to produce world-class wine.

 
Lake Sonoma
 

Lake Sonoma Winery - Lake Sonoma Winery is dedicated to creating the ultimate expression of our Sonoma sub-appellation vineyards. Quality over quantity is our guide. The owner, Gary Heck, said, "If in one season the climate is such that the grapes are not to our quality standards, we won't make Lake Sonoma wine from them."

Lange Twins

Lange Twins Winery and Vineyards
- As a fifth generation farm family in Lodi, California, we are dedicated to improving our techniques in the vineyard and winery to make the best sustainable wines possible.

Leffe


Leffe
- Leffe is a beer brand owned by InBev Belgium, the European operating arm of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev brewery giant. There are several beers in the range, and they are marketed as Abbey beers. They are brewed in large quantities and are widely distributed.

 
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Left Coast Cellars - Left Coast Cellars is situated directly on the 45th parallel. Our sustainably farmed 100 acres of Estate vineyards are planted on fractured stone soils with varying slopes, orientations and elevations. The union of these various microclimates contributes to the complexities and subtleties in all of our wines. The cool Pacific Ocean breezes that are driven into the Willamette Valley through the Van Duzer Corridor, ending just west of our vineyards, moderate our sunny summer days. It is this precise combination of geography and geology that gives our wines a distinct sense of place.

Lucas and Lewellen

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
- The vineyards of Lucas & Lewellen are located in the three principal wine grape growing regions of Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley, the Los Alamos Valley, and the Santa Ynez Valley. These valleys all run west from the coastal mountains to the Pacific Ocean, allowing warm days and cool nights to produce a long, gentle growing season.

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 Luna Vineyards - When co-founders George Vare and Mike Moone first laid eyes on the Luna property in 1995, they instantly recognized the magic, and the amazing potential of its estate vineyard. Plus, it was perfectly located along the Silverado Trail. So they bought the property and followed their dream, building a winery that paid tribute to the varietals that set Napa Valley apart. They planted the visionary varietal Pinot Grigio on the estate vineyard.
 
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McCay Cellars - With great consideration, our wines are handcrafted from start to finish. From the field to the bottle, we monitor every detail to make sure our wines are of the finest quality. In our opinion, Lodi has California's best climate for producing wine grapes. The Mokelumne Rivers's sandy loam soil along with the Delta's cool breezes provide the perfect and unique environment for growing the best wine grapes in the world. McCay Cellars produces small case lots, typically less than two hundred cases per lot, all in French Oak barrels. McCay Cellars is a small, boutique, family-owned winery that takes great pride in producing California's best wines.

 
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Michael David Winery - These days, Michael and David Phillips represent the fifth generation of growers in Lodi, and things are changing. With 650 acres of premium wine grapes, there is plenty of room for experimentation and innovation. The vineyards are irrigated by the Mokelumne River, which carries crystal-clear water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, depositing minerals into the rich soils upon which the grapes thrive. Though not certified organic, Michael David Winery strives to use all natural methods including integrated pest management, beneficial insects for pest control, trellising, leaf pulling and natural mined sulfur for mildew control.

Nexus Wines

Nexus Wines
- The Nexus Wines mission is to bring the wine enthusiast delicious tasting wines at incredible values.  This philosophy has enabled us to earn extensive press including an "Editor's Choice" for our Magness and Sea Mist brands.  We have also earned "Best Buys" and "Editor's Choice" awards for our Insatiable, Sea Mist, Cable Car, Magness, Chime, etc. to name a few.

Old Bridge Cellars

Old Bridge Cellars
- In this age of 'big company' buyouts, increasing consolidation and mass production, Old Bridge Cellars brings you a group of Australian winemakers who retain their belief in artisan winemaking. Respecting the land and with minimal intervention in the winery, their wines remain true to the soils from which they come.

ONeill Vintners

O'Neill Vintners
- O'Neill Vintners was founded in 2004 by Jeff O'Neill, former CEO of Golden State Vintners and third generation member of a California winemaking family with roots dating back to 1934. From grape supply through wine processing to bottling services, O'Neill is recognized as the preferred outsourcing partner for many of the world's leading beverage alcohol companies and brand owners. Today, O'Neill Vintners has grown to become the 8th largest U.S. winery and has earned a reputation as one of the premier custom wine producers in California.
 
One Hope

OneHope Wine
- In a short period of time, ONEHOPE Wine has become one of the most recognizable cause brands in the United States of America. The charitable company has grown rapidly over the past three years due to a respected and positive presence in all charitable fields.

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Oveja Negra
- The wines are made from hand-harvested fruit from our vineyards in the Maule Valley. With Oveja Negra, quality is emphasized over price and their wines are the "black sheep" of Chile. The wines produced by Oveja Negra are quality wines with character and personality.  Oveja Negra produces intriguing wines that challenge you to be yourself.

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Purple Wine Company - Purple Wine Company was founded in 2001 by Derek Benham and is based in Graton, California. Its mission is to create wines that offer outstanding value, are high quality and consistent in style from vintage to vintage. The wines produced via its sister production company, Sonoma Wine Company, are produced using water and energy conservation practices, while reducing Green House Gas emissions. Current brands include Mark West Pinot Noir, Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Bex Riesling, Rock Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc, and Four Vines Zinfandel.

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Parducci
- Founded in 1932 and bonded in 1933, Parducci Wine Cellars is the oldest winery in Mendocino County. Parducci is committed to sustainable winegrowing practices that yield top quality grapes and wines while protecting the environment and supporting our community and local farmers.

 
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Paul Dolan Vineyards - Organic grape growing and wine making are approached as a partnership with nature instead of an exploitation of the land. This takes patience, requiring more time in the vineyard. There are no short cuts or quick fixes with organic farming, but the care invested creates healthy soil, balanced grapes, and elegant wines that are expressive of place. Paul Dolan Vineyards farms without pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers, treating the soil as a living, life-giving system. Using nature as our inspiration and guide, we craft wines of character and purity.

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Quady Winery
- First there were two - Andrew and Laurel Quady left crowded southern California and their jobs in pyrotechnics and merchandising to pursue their dream: a non-urban way of life making wine. Quady Winery specializes in dessert wines from under-appreciated muscat varieties, in ports, and in aperitif wines.

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HRM Rex Goliath - At the turn of the 20th century, HRM Rex Goliath was the treasured attraction of a Texas circus. People came from far and wide to behold the 47 lb. bird, billed as the "World's Largest Rooster." Our label replicates the one-of-a-kind vintage artwork from the circus banner that hung above Rex's roost, and we proudly honor Rex with our premium varietal wines.

 

 
Rodney Strong

Rodney Strong Vineyards
- Sonoma County's potential for excellence was the reason Rodney Strong Vineyards was founded and we continue to fulfill the promise of this exceptional land. Our approach is for the grapes from each vineyard and growing region to express their intrinsic character in the special wines we craft. Gentle handling, careful use of barrel and stainless steel fermentation, and proper oak aging are guided and monitored to enhance the natural characteristics of our fruit.

 
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 Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery - Shannon Ridge is dedicated to crafting luscious, fruit-driven wines that express the distinct characteristics of fruit grown in the high valley region of Lake County. The vineyard is certified sustainable and has won many awards for their wines as well as their farming practices.

Stella Artois


Stella Artois
- This classic European lager is a bottom fermented blond pils with an alcohol content of 5.2% vol. (Belgium). Only the very best barley and the finest hops are selected for this beer. Stella Artois is full-bodied but nonetheless exceptionally thirst quenching, and should be served cold at 3 C.

 
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Stuhlmuller Vineyards - Stuhlmuller Vineyards is nestled in a unique river bench and hillside location on the southwestern edge of the Alexander Valley, where three of Northern Sonoma County's top appellations come together. There, virtually a stone's throw from Chalk Hill and the Russian River Valley, the vineyard’s ancient soils and perfect microclimate provide the ideal environment for growing exceptional Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel.
Synergy Fine Wines

Synergy Fine Wines
- Synergy Fine Wines is a distribution company that represents some of the finest wines available from around the world.  These top brands represent quality and innovation, and are recognized worldwide as some of the best in their class. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves as a premier distribution company through our knowledge, service and passion for wine.
 
 
Treasury Wine Estates


Treasury Wine Estates
- Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is a unique global wine company with a leading international portfolio of new world wines. With over 11,000 hectares of vineyards, sales totalling over 33 million cases of wine annually, and revenues of about AU$1.8 billion, TWE employs more than 3,500 winemakers, viticulturists, sales, distribution and support staff across 12 countries.

 
Valley of the Moon
 

Valley of the Moon - Valley of the Moon Winery has been in operation longer than any other winery in the Glen Ellen area. The winery is a testament to both vision and rebirth. Since the beginning in 1880, Valley of the Moon Winery has been defined by passion. The technology we employ these days may be new, but the passion remains ever present in our award winning wines.

 
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Van Ruiten Family Winery - World class wine collectors, as well as leading vintners, entrepreneurs, consumers and wine lovers have quickly discovered the distinctiveness and quality available through the old family vineyards in Lodi. They now look for the Lodi, and specifically, the Van Ruiten Family name when patronizing exclusive establishments presenting the best wines of the world to their customers. Three generations of the Van Ruiten family now work together tending the vineyards, managing the winery and bringing the finest wines to market. The Van Ruitens believe that hard work and an uncompromising commitment to excellence are the cornerstones of success today, and for their sixteen grandchildren and the generations to come.

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VIA Wines
-  Authentic. Sustainable. Harmonious. VIA Wines craft innovative wines of the highest quality in harmony with nature and reflect terroir of the Maule Valley estate. Winemakers control the process from grape growing to winemaking. For each vintage, they select the finest fruit with a rich variety of aromas that reflect the diversity of origin.

Vin Divino
Vin Divino - Vin Divino is an importer and national sales and marketing agent for a carefully and strategically selected portfolio of distinctive wines from around the world. All of our brands are real brands, tied to the land, cultivated and nurtured by people for whom making wine is a life choice.
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Vinocopia
- At Vinocopia, we strongly adhere to our mission statement...V.I.P. We offer products and services of VALUE; we conduct business with the utmost INTEGRITY; and we maintain a great PASSION for our products as well as the industry.

 
Vintage Wine Estates
 
Vintage Wine Estates - We are a collective of artisan wineries with small lot productions.
 
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Wein-Bauer, Inc. - Manfred Bauer is the Owner and CEO of Wein-Bauer, Inc., one of the leading importers of Austrian and German wine. Manfred personally travels the globe to bring to the marketplace special wines, beers and spirits that are among the best in the world.

Western Importers

Western Importers
- Western Importers is a family-owned and -operated company based out of Denver, CO. It was born from the desire to bring the family's highly acclaimed Italian wines to Colorado. Through its success the brands are slowly growing into other select markets across the country.

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Winebow - Winebow's comprehensive import and distribution portfolios also feature an impressive array of champagnes, sparkling wines, and fortified and dessert wines. With an unwavering commitment to education, Winebow continues to assemble a portfolio that enjoys a reputation for high quality and good value. Salute!

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Wine Cru - Wine Cru of Colorado has a wonderful list of the finest wines and spirits from around the globe. We partner with the trade across the majority of our beautiful state.

 
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Winesellers Ltd.
- Winesellers Ltd. is a globally recognized importer and marketer of fine wines to the US market. Our portfolio represents the finest quality of wines in their respective price category and has widespread distribution throughout all 50 states. Our team of sales professionals, intimately familiar with their respective regions of the country, make it possible to sell our products to both remote areas and central markets through a network of distributors renowned for excellent account service and market penetratio.