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.
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 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.
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.
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.
In the picturesque landscape of Western Colorado, where vineyards adorn the high-elevation hills and the allure of exquisite wines beckon, a luxurious getaway awaits with opulence, camaraderie, and vinicultural bliss. No need for a California-bound flight when Colorado’s nascent vineyards bloom just a hop, skip, and a jump over the Continental Divide.
Carboy Winery, Colorado’s largest and best known winery and soon-to-be largest Sparkling House, was named the sixth ‘Best Wine Tasting Room’ by USA TODAY. The national ranking is a tremendous honor for Carboy, helping to promote the Colorado wine industry as a whole.
It’s safe to say that Garrett Portra had never seen anything quite like Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA when he arrived there more than a decade ago. It was cold. The growing season was short. And, if that weren’t enough, much of it was as high as 4,500 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest wine growing regions in the world.
Nearly every state in the U.S. grows grapes and with grapes come wine. With hundreds of wine-producing regions throughout the country, we tasked a panel of wine industry experts to select their top nominees. Then, readers voted for their favorites. Grand Valley comes in 3rd, with around two dozen wineries/vineyards calling Grand Valley AVA home. Growing grapes in this terrain isn’t the easiest task, which makes for creative solutions and unique yields.
New summertime wine from Sauvage Spectrum and Spoke+Blossom ripens awareness of agriculture challenges amidst climate change. The collaborative effort has resulted in the creation of “All Day Verde,” a light and effervescent wine that promises to elevate your summertime experience. With each bottle sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to One Riverfront, a Grand Junction nonprofit dedicated to fostering community stewardship and enhancing the Colorado and Gunnison River corridors.
We are celebrating Alfred Eames as the Colorado Wine Journal Winemaker of the Year for his many years of making high quality wine and his dedication and leadership in the Colorado Wine Industry. Located in the West Elks AVA, Alfred Eames has been making wine for over 30 years, and his reds are renown.
When Colorado Cellars Winery’s Roadkill Red was first bottled, it was cutting edge for a Colorado wine. “Back then nobody made red wines sweet unless it was a sangria or a kosher-type wine,” said Richard Turley, owner of Colorado Cellars. But Turley knew that as people get to know red wine, they generally start with sweet, not dry.
