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Carboy Winery Launches CO.SECCO (Wine Business)
Carboy Winery, Colorado’s largest wine producer and the largest Charmat production facility outside of California, is proud to announce the launch of CO.SECCO, a Prosecco-style sparkling wine made exclusively from Colorado grapes. This exciting release is a collaboration with OpenSnow, designed to showcase the spirit of Colorado as an unparalleled destination for both adventure and wine.
2024 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection Winners Announced (AgClips)
The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, proudly announces the 14 wines selected to represent the Colorado wine industry as the 2024 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection. This year’s competition included 302 wine submissions from 52 Colorado wineries.
2024 Colorado Mountain Winefest Returns to Palisade Sept. 21 (Thirst CO)
The 2024 Colorado Mountain Winefest is coming up. It has become such a major draw that it inspired a signature wine. Talon Wines in Palisade said the Riverbed Red made for the festival is “inspired by the many years of festivals we have attended at Riverbend Park as well as the vibrant community we’re so lucky to be a part
Liquor Sales Tumble in Colorado as Sellers Face Competition and Declining Demand (Colorado Public Radio)
Total alcohol sales volume is down 6 percent through the first six months of this year, compared to the same time period in 2023, according to data from the Colorado Department of Revenue. Every major segment of alcohol — beer, wine, hard liquor spirits — are down. Wine, though, has been hit the hardest, with sales volume down 16 percent.
Savoring the Slope: Mark Condon’s Passion for Local Wines & Beyond (Grand Mesa Business Guild)
The Western Slope of Colorado is known for its kicked-backed attitude, sprawling farms, rodeos, and good hearty food. Now the area is also becoming known for a surprising new distinction: some of the best wines in the country. Dotted all over the Western Slope, vineyards can be found at some very high elevations–anywhere from 4500 to 6900 feet.
Wine tasting on a budget: 10 affordable wine regions that aren’t Napa (US Today)
Napa Valley has beautiful vineyards, stunning scenery, award-winning restaurants and hotels, and top-notch wines. But not everyone can afford a Napa wine country getaway. There are 10 affordable wine regions, including Palisade in Colorado.
Cheers to Connectivity: Elevate and Qutori Wines are the Perfect Pairing (Elevate)
Qutori Wines at the Root & Vine Market, nestled in the North Fork Valley, has produced award-winning, handcrafted wines since 2017. Visitors are drawn to the valley for the exquisite wines and the breathtaking scenery. Qutori Wines capitalizes on both, offering pristine views of the vineyards and Mount Lamborn from their outdoor patio.
WineInk: Ride + Dine (The Aspen Times)
While the fall harvest season in the Napa Valley has already begun for early-ripening fruit, the late summer sun continues to linger into the evenings here in the Roaring Fork Valley. And that sun sets the stage for one of The Little Nell hotel’s great, late summer traditions: The Ride + Dine Series.
9 Wine Coolers, Ranked (Tasting Table)
Fads come and go. But some stick in the memories of a generation, evoking a sense of nostalgia that gets entrepreneurs thinking. Consumers love a throwback; we see it in fashion, entertainment, and even beverages. Two Colorado wineries make this list, Infinite Monkey Theorem and Centennial Cellars.
EsoTerra Ciderworks to enter grape wine market with ‘The Arboretum’ (Durango Herald)
A 70-acre estate winery, called The Aboretum, is coming to La Plata County courtesy of EsoTerra Ciderworks owners Elizabeth Philbrick and Jared Scott. The cider maker has begun a crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 to build the winery’s infrastructure at 270 County Road 303 on Florida Mesa, southeast of Durango.
Treat Yourself to a Sleepover at 9 Colorado Wineries (Denver Post)
Whenever I visit a winery, I sigh deeply and say, “I wish I never had to leave.” The wine’s delightful taste, the vineyards’ scenic beauty, and the warm hospitality make me content. Some Colorado wineries do want you to make yourself right at home — albeit not forever. Many now offer on-site lodging through vacation rentals, guest houses, inns, campsites,
Mom Juice’s Kristin Taylor Is Making Wine for Women, by Women—in Spite of the Haters (5280)
As millennial women of color, Taylor and Mincey would ensure their product appealed to young, diverse populations that the industry, with its pretentious sniff-and-swirl culture, had long ignored. When Taylor finished her spiel, the potential investor didn’t inquire about the company’s profit margins or advertising plan. Instead, he asked, “What about Dad Juice?”