Want to Sip Like a Sommelier? Try These 5 Denver Wine Classes (5280)

Let’s face it: Your first glass of wine was probably Barefoot pink moscato, not a Chateau Lafite Rothschild. But when you are ready to reach for wine on a higher shelf, it can be difficult to decide what bottle is best. Googling your way to wine knowledge can feel futile. Instead, let the professionals guide you through the vast world of vino at one of these Denver-area classes.

Bookcliffs in Palisade

Why Visit The “Napa Valley” Of The Colorado Rockies (The Travel)

There’s no getting around it; Napa is popular. Due to its amazing reputation, it’s a busy wine region to visit.. If you don’t fancy fighting the crowds of Northern California’s Wine Country, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Colorado Rockies has a “Napa Valley” all of its own. The best part? It has a fraction of the crowds.

Food and Wine Classic

The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen Just Released Its Lineup (303 Magazine)

On June 20, 2025, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen will return for its 42nd edition. It will feature an array of cooking demos, educational seminars, wine tastings, exclusive parties, dinners and special events at venues throughout town. As with years past, this time will surely provide attendees an opportunity to rub shoulders with culinary icons in a remarkably intimate setting.

Whitewater Hill Vineyards

Impact of Warmer Temperatures on Grapevines (KKCO – Grand Junction)

Temperatures have been spring like in early February lately in Grand Junction, so we talked with a Whitewater Hill Vineyards about what would happen to grapevines if this trend continued. Every winter the grapevines go dormant, so they can withstand colder temperatures. But if there is a long warm stretch in the winter months, it can lead to problems for the vine.

Breckenridge Wine Classic Glasses

Colorado Wine Festivals to Look Forward to in 2025 (Travel Boulder)

Colorado may have a reputation for being a beer state—but that doesn’t mean wine drinkers are out of luck.
The Centennial State hosts a wide variety of festivals and events, all centered around reds, whites, rosés and other styles of vino. If you’re looking to learn more about wine or simply enjoy drinking it, this is the place be.

VinCO Awards of Excellence Announced! (Wine Industry Network)

The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) recently concluded its highly anticipated VinCO & WCHS Conference and Trade Show. VinCO brought together industry professionals from across the country. The pinnacle of the event was the Awards of Excellence, where CAVE members nominated and recognized outstanding contributions to the Colorado wine industry.

Wine Spilling from Glass

Cancer Label for Alcoholic Drinks Divides Colorado Experts (Axios)

Colorado experts and industry veterans are divided over U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent call for the U.S. to adopt warning labels on alcoholic beverages. The advisory recommends revising the labels to include explicit cancer risk warnings. The report characterizes alcohol as a “leading preventable cause of cancer.”

The Aspen Wine Ink

WineInk: The Nell’s World-class Wine Program (Aspen Times)

For those who love wine and live to ski, no place on earth is better suited for indulging in these dual passions than The Little Nell hotel. At the Nell, Chris Dunaway curates the ‘Best Hotel Wine List in the World’.

Steve Ela of Ela Family Farms harvests heirloom Colorado Orange Apples

Colorado’s Hard Cider Squeeze Top-shelf Flavor from Local History (Colorado Sun)

In a state with a 150-year history of apple growing, there’s inevitably going to be 150 years of hard cider. But the good ol’ days? That’s right now. Colorado used to produce some of the best apples in the country, and southwest Colorado, in particular, was a powerhouse growing region. Today is the moment when Colorado’s cider is at its peak.

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