This past weekend, Wine Chips made a splash at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic 2024. We were thrilled to partner once again with Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor for Food & Wine Magazine. Ray has long been a fan of Wine Chips, using them to highlight specific flavors that pair perfectly with his selected wines at this prestigious event. This year, he continued to help attendees understand and vividly experience the magical interaction of food and wine on their palates.
Our collaboration with Ray and our esteemed Board of Master Sommeliers at Wine Chips resulted in an eye-opening experience for all. Ray identified a few custom and existing Wine Chips flavors that would work well with his curated wines and we were off to the races!
Wine Chips was not only featured with Ray at his seminar but also became a star of the Grand Tasting event, where hundreds of attendees sampled our Wine Chips. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing newfound appreciation for the art of pairing the right flavor notes with the right wines. We made many connections and forged a few lifelong partnerships.
For those who couldn't attend, we’ve recreated the experience with The Aspen Tasting Kit. This exclusive kit features the same flavors that wowed the Aspen Food & Wine Classic attendees and includes a comprehensive 8x10 pairing card (The actual cards used by Ray in his exclusive seminar). The wine pairing suggestions on the card were specific for the event, but you can easily substitute the recommended wines with broader options that are close to Ray's pairings. Of course, the closer you get to the specific wines paired with the Wine Chips on the card, the more accurate and authentic the experience will be, just as if you were at the seminar with us!
The Aspen Tasting Kit Includes six 1oz. bags:
(1) Sel Gris
(1) Salt & Vinegar
(1) Asiago
(1) White Cheddar Peppercorn
(1) Billionaire's Bacon
(1) Smoked Gouda
Indulge in the sensory journey that captivated so many at Aspen and discover the perfect harmony of Wine Chips and fine wines.