Christopher Radomski, B.Sc. LL.B., J.D. CEO and Founder

Legends Spirits
Duke Spirits
La Adelita Tequila
As One Cru Wines

Chris was educated in Biology and Law in both the U.S. and Canada prior to embarking on a successful career in International Finance. In the mid-1990s, Radomski co-founded and operated The Hundred Acre Wine Group, an acclaimed Napa Valley-based winery which developed a successful portfolio of wines garnering an unprecedented 22 Robert Parker 100 pt. ratings.

Radomski has built a tremendous industry reputation with distributors, writers, and critics, and has secured placement in significant national restaurants, groceries, and boutique luxury restaurant chains. The success translates to great acceptance and eagerness for the next big release by the trade. Revolutionary, experiential programs like Dining with the Duke and Meeting of the Masters have been developed by Radomski to bring together the best of the best in the wine, food, and spirits world. These innovative programs are supported by top Master Sommeliers, renowned James Beard and Michelin Star Chefs, and trail-blazing mixologists.

He is the Founder and CEO of Legends Spirits, a multi-branded wine and spirits development, sales, and marketing company, which produces Duke Kentucky Bourbon and Rye, La Adelita Tequila, and As One Cru Wines. Radomski has a proven track record of successful wine and spirits brands, along with unique marketing and development programs to ensure wide-stream acclaim.

Darius Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers, plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021 and his latest single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” off brand-new album Carolyn’s Boy is available everywhere now.

As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $4.3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics apparel line available at Fanatics.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

Matt Zubrod joined The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, in April 2015, as Executive Chef. In 2019, he was promoted to Culinary Director of The Little Nell, overseeing all culinary operations for the hotel’s restaurants, private Aspen Mountain Club, banquets and in-room dining.

Matt began his career with The Ritz-Carlton, initially working in Aspen, Naples and Boston before moving on to the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego as Executive Sous-Chef. In 1999, he took over The Vail Cascade Resort as Executive Chef and opened The Ritz-Carlton, Aspen Highlands as Executive Chef in 2001. As a departure from the corporate world, he branched out into the independent restaurant scene to open Dish Aspen as Executive Chef and Managing Partner. He next moved to Hawaii where he opened Monette’s at Mauna Kea Resort, which he ran for several years. A short stopover in California at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa brought Matt, his wife, Denise, and their children, Bode and Finn, back to the mainland. In 2013, they returned to Aspen where he served as Executive Chef at BB’s Kitchen until joining The Little Nell. He also has a daughter named Christina.

The hotel’s signature restaurant, Element 47, has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation, nominated several times for Outstanding Wine Program. Wine Director Chris Dunaway manages this program and its cellar 20,000-bottles deep with a focus on Burgundian wines though the breadth of the collection is worldwide. Executive Sous-Chef Oscar Carrasco takes pride in the menu based on locally sourced ingredients. Element 47 has been a Grand Award winner by Wine Spectator since 1997 and been named by Wine Enthusiast as a Top 100 Restaurant since 2011.

In 2018, Matt partnered with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at Rock Bottom Ranch where herbs, fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested at their mid-valley ranch near Basalt. In just a short time, this project has been met with much success, leading to discussion of expanding the program further throughout The Little Nell.

Matt enjoys spending his free time with his family and also supports the non-profit Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club, whose mission is to provide all youth in the greater Roaring Fork Valley the opportunity to excel as athletes and as people through winter sports.

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