Thank you to all who joined us to make Savor Big Sky a festival to remember. We hope to see you again next year!
June 29th - July 2nd, 2023 | Big Sky, Montana
Savor Big Sky is a celebration of food, wine, + spirits set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, Montana. Join us for an experience where you'll expand your palate through the long weekend and beyond, shaped by world-renowned chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirits purveyors paired with the best local ingredients. Big Sky's grand setting will not be lost on you as you hike to brunch, sip a glass of wine with live music, or stargaze with spirits in hand.
Experience Big Sky
Big Sky is your summer basecamp to the wonders of Yellowstone National Park and beyond. Home to wide-open spaces, blue-ribbon trout rivers, endless miles of trails, and fascinating mountain vistas, Big Sky welcomes you.
Whether you're looking to push the limits on rugged mountain adventures or escape from the bustle of high-paced life, you'll find solace in Big Sky. With Lone Peak as your backdrop, explore our summer adventure hub with lift-serviced mountain biking trails, unmatched hiking, world-class golf, and so much more.
Getting to Big Sky
Located a scenic hour-long drive through the Gallatin National Forest south of Bozeman, Big Sky has never been easier to access. With over 30 nonstop flights, Big Sky is the best-served mountain destination in the country. Extend your trip and explore all that the area has to offer, including Yellowstone National Park.
2023 Talent, Wineries, & Vendors
Chefs & Speakers
Daniel Cox, Chef
Featured Event: Trailhead TastingsWorking in high-end restaurant and hotel kitchens for over 15 years, Daniel Cox brings attention to detail, professionalism, passion, and a five-star experience to every occasion. Daniel cooks confidently with his vast training in Spanish, French, Italian, modern American cuisines, as well as whole animal butchery, plant-based and gluten-free dishes.
Grant Jennings, Sommelier, Piattelli
Featured Event: Andesite(s) + SipAs a Certified Sommelier, WSET Level III, and Certified Specialist of Wine, Grant Jennings has a goal to share exceptional wines and tell the stories in each of those bottles. Now, he represents the Piatelli Argentinian wines throughout the world, working for a family that is passionate about perfection in liquid form.
Don Jost, Certified Italian Wine Professional
Featured Event: Wine Tour of Italy SeminarDon has been a proud Italian wine nerd for over a quarter century. He first immersed himself while working at some of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco, which led to him opening SF’s first Italian wine bar, Ottimista Enoteca. After moving to Montana, Don had the good fortune to be able to help curate the diverse wine programs at Big Sky Resort.
Kellie Martin, Sommelier, SommSchool
Featured Events: Rosé All Day Seminar, Brunch Bites + Big SightsKellie Martin has been creating and leading top-rated wine educations since 2013. She is a Certified Sommelier (CS), a Certified Specialist in Wine (CSW), and a Certified Specialist in Spirits (CSS). Taking a beautifully complex topic like wine and making it easily understandable and enjoyable is her passion.
Scott Myers, Chef
Featured Event: Better Off Red Farm-To-Table DinnerClassically trained Private Chef based in Bozeman, Montana. Twenty-five years of culinary experience, specializing in Montana-inspired cuisine. Graduate of the esteemed New England Culinary Institute. Former Executive Chef, Gallatin River Lodge, Bozeman, MT.
Steve Reynolds, Sommelier
Featured Event: Better Off Red Farm-To-Table DinnerWine has always played a large role in Steve’s life — from the time he was a teenager, tasting his way across Europe, to the moment, 20 years ago, when he decided to quit his day job and transform a dilapidated chicken ranch into a Tuscan-inspired winery. Reynolds Family Wines has since launched three ground-breaking brands.
Pierson Shields, Chef
Featured Event: Brunch Bites + Big SightsAs the Executive Chef at St. Regis Deer Valley, Chef Pierson Shields prides himself on a passion for creative food, consistent technique, and a desire to establish strong ties with local artisans and farmers to bring people together over a delicious meal. He has expansive and impressive experience cooking in kitchens across the country including in Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, and Vail.
Steve White, National Sales Manager, Durham Cellars
Featured Event: Celebrate the Northwest Wine SeminarSteve has worked in beverage education and sales since 1985. His first 20 years of experience were focused on restaurant service, management, and ownership. In 2013, Steve commenced work with Winebow Imports representing fine wine producers from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. In 2022 he was pleased to return to his Washington roots as the National Sales Manager for Dunham Cellars of Walla Walla.
music
Amanda Stewart, Welcome PartyWith her soul residing in Montana, Amanda Stewart channels a bare-bones, stylistically diverse Americana sound. Characterized by mellifluous vocals intertwined with a harmonious fusion of sharp and gentle qualities, her lyrics probe towards life’s melancholic and pensive experiences yet find unbashful moments to amp up and rock out.
Tsunami Funk, Grand TastingLocal Bozeman band Tsunami Funk is a dynamic group that brings the party with its infectious blend of funk and R&B tunes. With influences ranging from Bruno Mars to Bob Marley and James Brown, Tsunami Funk has created a sound that is both contemporary and classic.
Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
19 Crimes
The Arsonist
Black Foot River Brewing
Bozeman Spirits
Chasing Venus
Dark Star Imports
Dry Hills Distillery
Dunham Cellars
Enovation Brands
Farmstead Cider
Ghostwood Distilling Co.
Gruet
House of Smith
Inkblot
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
K Vintners
Komé Collective
MAP Brewing
Matchbook Wine Company
Michael David Winery
Natalie's Estate
New Hokkaido Brewing
Oak Ridge Winery
Piattelli Vineyards
Revelry Vinters
Reynolds Family Winery
ROCO Winery
Rombauer Vineyards
Round Pond Estate
Sacred Thirst Selections
Santa Margherita
Sonoma Cutrer
Spotted Bear Spirits
Sterling Vineyards
Treasury Wine Estates
VinCru USA
Vine Connections
Willie's Distillery
Wine Bridge Imports
Grand Tasting Vendors & Restaurants
Block 3
Bucks T4
Genuine Ice Cream
Horn & Cantle
Montage Big Sky
Thorn Apple Baking Co.
Partners & Sponsors
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Official Beverage Partner
Coca-Cola is the official beverage partner of Boyne Resorts and offers a complete line-up to ensure you are refreshed and replenished while hard at work on the slopes. Have fun skiing, riding, playing and enjoying the many Coca-Cola products offered across Boyne Resorts.
