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Featured participants from the 3rd Annual Wine and Spirits Festival: (left to right) Sarah Franke (Beaver Creek and Vail Chophouse),Chef Richard Sandoval (Modern Mexican), Chef Jay McCarthy (Beaver Creek and Vail Chophouse), Chef Gerald Chin (RM Seafood), Chef Sergio Lopez (Beacon), Chef Rick Moonen (RM Seafood), Aidan Demarest (The Edison LA), Donald Wressell (Guittard Chocolate Company), Anthony Dias Blue, Ryan Morrison (Scarpetta), Scott Conant (Scarpetta); front row: Martha Brassel (Vilar Performing Arts Center), Allison Levine. At the "Mixing it Up" cocktail seminar (left to right) Aidan Demarest, Guest Mixologist and Director of Beverages and Spirits, The Edison, Los Angeles; Colin Wells, representing Double Gold–winning Tierras organic tequila; THE TASTING PANEL's Editor in Chief, Anthony Dias Blue. Aidan Demarest, TASTING PANEL Marketing & Events Director Allison Levine and Splendido Bartender John Marotta and Sommelier Scott Yenrich enjoying the Mistress cocktail at the "Best of" Dinner at Splendido at the Chateau. Aidan Demarest preparing cocktails at the Desserts & Drinks class at Rimini. Guests enjoying a selection of Double Gold wines at the "Best of" Walk-Around Tasting. Rockin' in the Rockies Blue Lifestyle headed to the mountains for the 3rd Annual Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival, featuring the 2009 Double Gold–winning wines and spirits from the San Francisco International Wine and World Spirits Competitions. october 2009 / the tasting panel / 89 photos by Allison Levine Event Wrap-Up