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La Fête du ChampagneCode: PEARL
Italian Mountain Dining
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Temporarily Closed
CuisineItalian, Trattoria
Opened2019
Dress CodeCasual

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Our verdict

Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian / American. Wine strengths: France, California, Italy.

Sam's restaurant in Snowmass Village, United States

The menu

What to order

  • Homemade pasta
  • House-made bread
  • Grandma-style pizza
  • Negroni Spritz
  • Fried Brussels sprouts
About

Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian / American. Wine strengths: France, California, Italy.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

    Wine Spectator

Sam's

The wine

Sam's holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.

Wine program
Curated wine list
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
  • Extensive wine list
  • Craft cocktails
  • Beer program

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Details
Vibe
  • Scenic
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Rustic
  • Lively
  • Energetic
Best For
  • Casual Hangout
  • Group Dining
  • After Work
  • Brunch
Experience
  • Live Music
  • Panoramic View
  • Standalone
  • Design Destination
  • Historic Building
Drink Program
  • Craft Cocktails
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Beer Program
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Views
  • Mountain
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
Drinks Focus
  • Wine
  • Cocktails
  • Beer
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
Noise LevelLively
CapacityLarge
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingStandard
KitchenSeasonal
Wine ProgramCurated

A lively, cozy-yet-modern alpine trattoria atmosphere with historic cabin charm, ski-house energy, and panoramic mountain views.