Atop Keystone Mountain, Wine and Food Tasting Event Dazzles in 31st Year

DENVER - Sept. 26, 2014 - PRLog -- Event Founders Mike and Margaret Smith and Ability Connection Colorado are pleased to announce the 31^st International Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting at Wine in the Pines on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 6PM at the Keystone Conference Center.  This fundraiser features an elegant walk-around tasting with over 500 international wines and cuisine prepared by Keystone’s finest chefs and restaurants as well as live and silent auctions.  This year’s theme is Cirque du Vino and attendees will enjoy the spectacular aerial talents of Imagination Circus Arts high above the ballroom floor along with the musical talents of Jazz Diva, Tina Naylor.

Dress for the event is black tie formal or cocktail attire.  Advance tickets are $125 and available at http://abilityconnectioncolorado.org/special-events/wine-pines/ or by contacting ACCO Special Events Director Terri Armstrong, 303-691-9339.  Tickets will be available at the door for $150. More information about special lodging rates from Keystone for event attendees at the website.

Proceeds benefit the Kelly Smith Employment Center at Ability Connection Colorado, which provides pathways to meaningful, choice-driven employment for people with disabilities and support throughout the job search process.  October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Roth Estate is the official winemaker at this year’s event. Roth library wines will be paired with multiple courses at the sold out Winemaker’s Dinner on Friday, October 17 at Keystone Ranch.

Wine in the Pines is possible thanks to The Smith family’s keen desire to “pay it forward,” as well as the generous support of our sponsors Circle K Southwest, Keystone, Dillon Ridge Liquors, and Denver Life Magazine.

About Ability Connection Colorado (ACCO)

Ability Connection Colorado is a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities through inclusive programs in education, employment and family support.  ACCO founded an inclusive charter school; provides early education for children of all abilities and economic backgrounds; helps people with disabilities find and maintain a job that they like; and helps children and families connect and thrive.  Learn more at http://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org  @AbilityColorado (http://twitter.com/abilitycolorado)  #WeSeeAbility #ParentPower #TogetherWeCan