Telluride Reserve is a 3-day food and wine affair in and around Mountain Village that encourages guests to connect with creators in the culinary and vitner world. The 2023 event will be held August 17-19.
“We are incredibly thoughtful about the curation of the event,” says Nicole Jarman, founder, executive director, curator of Telluride Reserve and owner of Jarman & Co. Events.
Jarman and her team took over the event in 2023 after it was on hiatus for several years. It was first launched in 2019 before COVID with a totally different team, and Jarman is building a brand-new iteration of the event after taking over the name.
Some wineries begin with generations of vineyards.
Others begin with investors and business plans.
Innumero began with a joke.
Or at least, something close to one.
After spending the day tasting wine throughout Sonoma, Brian Thornsberry asked his oldest son, Jack, whether he and his wife Sheree should start a winery of their own.
Jack didn’t hesitate.
“Of course you should. You guys are above average people.”
From smoked lamb in Texas to olive oil in Portugal, the award-winning chef shares the flavors, memories, and rituals that continue to shape his cooking.
Chef John Courtney has cooked everywhere from Michelin-starred kitchens to championship television competitions, earning recognition for bold flavors, technical precision, and a relentless curiosity about food. This summer, he’ll bring that same passion to Telluride Reserve Food & Wine Festival.
With the support of the restaurant’s owners, Josh and Melisa Klein, Chef Maggie has developed a mentorship program that fosters growth and empowers culinary students. Find out how La Marmotte works with Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts externs to prepare them for their future in the restaurant industry.