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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

What Western Slope Wine Tells us about Taiwan’s Place in the World (ColoradoPolitics)
Last week was a banner one for Colorado’s Mesa County. The 32nd annual Colorado Mountain WineFest was held Saturday. By all accounts it was a glowing success. The official figures are impressive: more than 5,000 attendees from 40 states and five countries, sampling the wares of more than 50 Colorado wineries, and in the process injecting somewhere in the neighborhood

Rain & Shine: Colorado Wine Country, Part 2 (KVNF Paonia – Calla Rose Ostrander)
If you wonder what makes Colorado unique and special in the wine grape growing world, give this excellent 4:20 minute audio a listen. Discusses how the West Elks AVA is distinctive from climate, terrain, and associated micro-climates to geological and elevation attributes. Also covers several noted wines and winemakers. Worth the listen!

Wine & Grape Industry Processing Grant (CO Dept of AG)
The Colorado Department of Agriculture will award a total of $250,000 in competitive grants to fund projects that increase the processing capacity in the Colorado wine industry. This grant will help winegrowers purchase new equipment and invest in facilities to increase productivity and improve the quality of both grapes and finished wines.

12 Wines to be Showcased at the 11/3/2023 CO Uncorked Event (Thirst)
A dozen Colorado wines were selected for the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection, which was announced today. A total of 48 local wineries submitted 286 submissions for the annual recognition. “Here in Colorado, we are so proud of our growing wine industry, and this competition is an exciting chance to enjoy wines crafted from top Colorado wineries,” said Governor Jared Polis.”

Spero Winery – The Allure of Unique RV Stays (OutThere Colorado)
Roughly three years ago, June and Clyde Spero got a call from a company called Harvest Hosts. The Denver-based winemakers and operators of Spero Winery have spent their lives carrying on the traditions passed down to them by Clyde’s father, Gaetano. Gaetano immigrated to the U.S. at age 13 from Potenza, Italy and kept up the winemaking traditions of his

Climate Conditions Ripe for More Grape-growing Regions in Colorado (CO State University)
Climate conditions that enable grapes to thrive in Palisade and the North Fork Valley exist in other parts of Western Colorado and near Cañon City, which could lead to expansion of the state’s wine industry, according to a new study by Colorado State University atmospheric and agricultural scientists.

Colorado Wine Industry Development Board Names New ED (Journal-Advocate)
The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), is announcing the appointment of Kyle Schlachter as the Board’s Executive Director. “Kyle’s knowledge of the wine industry and his proven ability to lead make him the perfect fit for the role and for the future of Colorado Wine,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg.”

Growing Up with the Knowledge and History of Wine in Palisade (The Maverick Observer)
Growing up at a winery changes your perception of life and business. Palisade as your playground profoundly influences you as a person and as a businessman. For Keenan High, operations manager at Colterris Winery in Palisade, and his parents Theresa and Scott High, creating great wine but also enriching the experiences and stories is part of their legacy.

Bradley Family Conserves Farm for Future Generations (Montrose Press)
Preserving the picturesque North Fork Valley for future generations is at the heart of a new partnership between Colorado West Land Trust and the Bradley family. This collaboration permanently protects approximately 55 acres of pristine fruitland in eastern Delta County, ensuring the preservation of Black Bridge Winery and Orchard Valley Farms.

Sunset Magazine Awards Abbey Winery’s “As Above So Below – The Theurgist” 94 Points (Canon City Daily Record)
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been notified by the prestigious Sunset International Wine Competition that they have been awarded fifteen medals, including three golds, for their wines. The “As Above So Below – The Theurgist”, a well-balanced red wine, was awarded gold at 94 points.