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This Full-bodied Red was Just Named the Best Wine in Colorado (Denver Post)
Alfred Eames Cellars just put an end to Carboy Winery’s two-year winning streak at the Governor’s Cup. Alfred Eames Cellars, located at Puesta del Sol Vineyards three miles south of Paonia in the West Elks AVA, won Best in Show on Nov. 4, for its 2019 Carmena. The wine beat 11 other contenders that participated in the 2023 Governor’s Cup
Urban(e) Colorado Wine (Thirst Colorado)
Two years ago, the prestigious Food & Wine magazine heralded Colorado’s Grand Valley as “the new Sonoma.” The region around Palisade and Fruita is dotted with respected wineries. But those glass-swirling wine experts are likely to check in on the Front Range on their next Colorado excursion. That’s because the urban corridor also produces top-quality wines alongside our world-famous craft
Hallowed Grounds (Thirst Colorado)
Most wineries don’t have an exorcism or an accountant in their history. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City has both. As the story goes, a monk from the historic Holy Cross Abbey performed an exorcism on an allegedly haunted winery in Palisade in 2000. That sparked an idea: Why not make wine at the monastery? The monks,
Sail and Sip (Thirst Colorado)
Colorado may be a landlocked state, but that doesn’t mean sailing is off the table. That is, miniature remote-control sailing where the boats can literally fit on a table. Located in Paonia in the West Elks AVA (American Viticultural Area), Azura Cellars & Gallery is more than a winery. Yes, they make incredible wines including cabernet franc, merlot, pinot noir
These Colorado Winemakers Are Getting Funky (Westword)
The term “natural wine” has gained a good amount of traction in recent years, and in Denver, bars like Noble Riot and Yacht Club have helped popularize the trend. Because there are no designated guidelines for natural wines like there are with organic wine, what the term means can vary by producer. In many cases, natural wines are produced with
9 Winery Airbnb Rentals Across the US (Architectural Digest)
For wine lovers who appreciate solid innovative design, it doesn’t get any better than waking up to vineyard views in one of the many wine regions in the US. It’s not just postcard-perfect views from one room in the house: These properties offer vineyard views from bed, a soaking tub, or via walls of windows—as well as from outside the
A Resurgence of Grapes in Southern Colorado is Giving Esoteric Wines a Spotlight (Colorado Sun)
Shawn Kauffman wanted to grow Malbec grapes at his Bugling Elk Vineyards & Winery in Penrose, CO. Badly. He planted more than 1,400 vines in 2018 to grow grapes for wine that would rival the finest Argentinian Malbec. Then he added more. Five years later, Kauffman is “done with Malbec.”
Colorado’s Wine Region Thriving Despite Wild Weather (Telluride Daily Planet)
Even faced with climate change and harsh environmental conditions, Palisade’s winemakers are gaining recognition. Palisade is best known for its peaches, but grapes are becoming a key part of this region’s economy and agriculture. Western Colorado’s wine region has been rapidly growing in recent years, producing better bottles from the area’s atypical terroir.
Nine Can’t Miss Western Slope Wine and Cider Stops (Thirst Colorado)
When searching for the perfect wine in Colorado, a trip to Palisade is likely in order. Known for delicious fresh fruits, it’s no wonder that in Palisade and western Colorado one can find a wine or beverage for almost any palate.
Hey Ma (Boulder Weekly)
Colorado-based Mom Juice celebrates three years of transformative wine culture. When KT Winery launched its flagship brand, Mom Juice, owners Kristin Taylor and Macie Mincey had a clear vision. “We wanted to shift wine culture and community,” says Taylor. On Aug. 13, the duo celebrated their company’s third anniversary, during which time it grew from a largely online operation to
Colorado’s Wine Scene Is Beginning To Bubble In Palisade (Forbes)
The 32nd annual Colorado Mountain WineFest took place this month in Palisade, and with it came a showcase of just how far Colorado wine has come. While the number of years insinuates a decades-long tradition of grape growing and winemaking, attendees of the festival were treated to a celebration of Colorado wine, which has exploded in recent years and features
Harsh Terroir: Meet the Colorado Winemakers Growing Grapes in the Mountains (Courthouse News Service)
Susan Patton’s mom loved the red cabernet sauvignon grapes that grow in front of the family home in Palisade, Colorado. She loved them so much, in fact, that in 1992 she convinced Susan and her husband Phil to buy adjacent land to plant acres of grapes, as well as the region’s famed peaches, apples and pears. They sold fruit under