Snow Capped Cider, led by owner and head cidermaker Kari Williams, continues its streak of excellence by being named Midsize Cidermaker of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2025 GLINTCAP. In an unprecedented achievement, Snow Capped Cider also took home 10 Best in Class awards.
WineAmerica, the National Organization of American Wineries, has released its 2025 Economic Impact Study of the American Wine Industry, which estimates the economic contributions made by the wine industry in each state. The Study concluded that the production, distribution, sales, and consumption of wine in Colorado generates nearly $5.72 billion in total economic activity.
“This isn’t an attack on the countries that it’s coming from, it’s a tariff attack on U.S. small businesses that are working very, very hard to make America a great country,” says Bobby Stuckey, Master Sommelier and co-founder of Frasca Hospitality Group, talking about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs have affected Denver’s wine importers and sellers.
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey announced its wines will be available in Yellowstone National Park for the 2025 season. The placement is a first for a Colorado winery. The prized placement was made possible by winery consultant Victoria Roberts, an expert in developing businesses and growing sales for vineyards and wineries, focusing on large chains and national expansion.
The 2025 Colorado celebrations of beer, wine and spirits heat up along with the weather starting next month in April. See the following festival list covering events till the start of summer.
Red Fox Cellars, a Palisade winery, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business it announced in an email Thursday from owner Scott W. Hamilton. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Red Fox Cellars,” Hamilton said. “After careful consideration, we have decided to cease operations and begin the process of liquidating our remaining bottled wine inventory and merchandise.”
American vineyards have long held the attention of wine aficionados around the world. The country produces over 800 million gallons of wine per year, with California by far leading the charge at around 680 million gallons. did you know 34 states have American Viticulture Areas, the official term for wine growing regions? We looked through all 34 states, and these are the ones that surprised us the most.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
