Screen 'Beyond the Fantasy' with Official Wine Sponsor Grounded Wine Co.

Acclaimed Winemaker Josh Phelps is pleased to announce that his Napa Valley wine brand, Grounded Wine Co. , is the exclusive wine sponsor of Teton Gravity Research ’s signature FarOutFest and the world premiere of their highly anticipated ski and snowboard film, Beyond the Fantasy , debuting September 14th in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

“ The collaboration between Grounded Wine Co. and TGR is an ideal partnership, as we share similar values about outdoor adventure and being good stewards of the land ,” says Josh Phelps. Adding, “ The opportunity to merge my two greatest passions—wine and snowboarding— is amazing. I’ve long admired TGR for their unwavering dedication to action sports and adventure, so to have this activation launch with such mavericks of the industry, against the jaw-dropping backdrop of the Tetons, is a true dream .”

TGR’s signature FarOutFest takes place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Teton Village at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The FarOutFest is a day of music, fun, and fundraising, as well as wine sampling from Grounded Wine Co. for those 21 and over. Festival goers will have the opportunity to sample Grounded’s sustainably grown, terroir-driven wines with an emphasis on quality and experience. Grounded in heritage, grounded in soil, grounded in simplicity, the Grounded Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon will be showcased for sampling throughout the day leading up to the screenings of Beyond the Fantasy , TGRs 29 ^th annual ski and snowboard film. During the film’s early show and late show, Grounded wines will also be served at the hosted bar in the screening venue, Walk Festival Hall.

Josh Phelps, a Napa Valley native, seeks inspiration in the outdoors. Whether he’s grilling on his back patio and sipping wine with his vintner friends in St. Helena or catching first tracks on his home mountain of Palisades Tahoe, Josh is known to capture the zeitgeist of the times. His adventurous spirit is palpable and charismatic, traits that guide his wine endeavors and outdoor ventures. By collaborating with TGR, Josh hopes to introduce more of his adventure loving comrades to his approachable Grounded wines, a perfect complement to the upcoming winter après-ski celebrations.

“ We’re really excited to partner with Josh and his Grounded Wine Co. ,” says Steve Jones, Founder of TGR. “ Aligning with brands that have similar authentic approaches and core beliefs is integral to the success of our partnerships. Josh and his Grounded brand bring a vibe of genuine outdoor enthusiasm, so it’s a seamless collaboration that will resonate with our audience .”

The Grounded Wine Co. activation tent at the FarOutFest will welcome consumers from 3:15pm–7:30pm (Mountain Time) during FarOutFest’s free music event. For the 5pm early show and 8pm late show, ticket purchasers have the option to add a hosted bar that includes Grounded Wine Co.'s wine.

For more information about FarOutFest and to purchase tickets, visit TetonGravity.com/BTF .