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Palisade wine museum proposed
The Palisade Board of Trustees opened the door for development of the historic Mountain Lion Fruit building near downtown Palisade […]
Rocky Mountain High
From the Mar 31, 2020, issue Extreme winemaking from new frontiers in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho and New Mexico “We grow […]
Rocky Mountain PBS: Arts District
Colorado Shoe School + Wine + Shakespeare + Driving Dreams All-Colorado episode with shoemakers, wine experts, and an artist-turned-trucker. […]
National Drink Wine Day
Colorado is making a splash in the wine business. Half of Colorado’s wineries are found along the Front Range and […]
6 Ways to Try Colorado Mead Around the Front Range
Honey wine is having a moment in the Centennial State. Here are few ways to try the ancient libation around […]
Meet Patric Matysiewski of Sauvage Spectrum in Palisade
Today we’d like to introduce you to Patric Matysiewski. Patric, please share your story with us. How did you get […]
Taste and Tour Denver’s Urban Wineries
Denver may be known for its massive collection of craft breweries, but there are also plenty of wineries making a […]
Viking-themed meadery to celebrate grand opening Friday in Colorado Springs
Mead is the booze that launched a thousand myths. In one of Tim Martin’s favorites, the Norse god Thor is […]
Yellow Car Country Wines: Fun, fruity wines in Cortez
‘Who else would make a wine gummi’ Jim and Jean Wootton may not have the most sophisticated or biggest winery […]
Fremont County becoming Colorado wine country
Fremont County is becoming the wine country in Colorado. Four businesses are applying for licenses to build wineries and cideries […]
Next Napa Valley? The Cañon City area is hoping wineries can lead to an agricultural renaissance
Changes to Fremont County’s zoning code made it easier for farms growing grapes and apples to open cideries and wineries […]
Wineries Worth Visiting on Colorado’s Eastern Plains
The high plains of Colorado, where you are more likely to dodge tumbleweeds than traffic, may not offer rugged mountain […]
Governor’s Cup Wine Competition shows growing depth in state’s wineries
One hundred fifty and growing. No matter what you’re counting, which in this case is the estimated number of wineries […]
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Worth a Pilgrimage to Cañon City
Which Colorado winery started with an exorcism, makes wine with prison-grown grapes and has earned more than 1,000 awards? The […]
Pop’s Vineyard thrives in Penrose
A retired Colorado Correctional Industries boss has turned his retirement hobby into a growing winery at Pop’s Vineyard in Penrose. […]
Carboy Winery: Breckenridge’s local winery
Whether it’s happy hour, lunch, dinner or a sensory tour through the smoky, buttery, vanilla, oak or many other aromas […]
Two-Year-Old Qutori Wines Runs Away With the Governor’s Cup
There’s a new kid on the wine block. Deemed best among the fourteen wines selected for the 2019 Governor’s Cup […]
Tourism promoter awarded for her efforts
A woman who’s spent nearly three decades promoting the attractions of Western Colorado to tourists around the world has been […]
Best Après Ski: Continental Divide Winery
A great way to cap off the evening, whether after a day of shopping or skiing, is with a […]
Wine Guy: Celebrate the best of Colorado wine
The quality of Colorado wine continues to increase dramatically. This fact was on display recently as 18 wine professionals, chefs […]
Drink Up! Colorado’s Vast Array of Liquid Assets
Since we live in an arid state, it’s no surprise that Coloradans love their beverages, whether it’s booze, beer or […]
Harvest Season Brings a Cluster of Upcoming Wine Celebrations
Already tired of pumpkin spice? Celebrate fall with good wine instead. These Colorado wine events in October and November pair […]
VINEYARD VAGARIES
For winemakers around the world, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, the days of late September and into October bring […]
A vintage life
Gussie Walter takes a one-woman, anti-snob approach to making wine By John Lehndorff – October 17, 2019 Marianne “Gussie” Walter […]
Coexisting in fruit and hippie-filled Paonia | Colorful Colorado
PAONIA • In the days and weeks after moving here this summer, Jessica Catinella kept running into Bob. At the […]
Grapes get freeze reprieve
The cold front that came through western Colorado this week didn’t impact Palisade’s vineyards as badly as expected, a wine […]
Sterling vintner brings home gold from state fair
Sterling’s year-old winery scored some major recognition recently, taking a silver and a gold medal at the Colorado State Fair. […]
Company Profile: The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
Owner Larry Oddo and Head Winemaker Jeff Stultz prize quality and creativity over quantity at their standout Southern Colorado winery. […]
COLORADO WINE & COLORADO RESTAURANTS: THE PERFECT PAIRING
Colorado’s chefs were living the locally grown, fresh-food life long before it became a movement in other parts of the […]
A First Look at the Massive Winery and Restaurant That Just Replaced Govnr’s Park
There’s a tasting room, a tap room, and a Mediterranean restaurant by Paul Albani-Burgio About nine months after Govnr’s Park […]
Record numbers at Winefest
Palisade event sells out, features more wineries than ever Thousands gathered under blue skies along the banks of the Colorado […]
Miracle Stag Meadery Highlights Local Honey in Loveland
Arpad László Kovacs combined his desire to make wine with his family’s experience in beekeeping to open Miracle Stag Meadery […]
Climate debate warms up
Winemakers pore over potential effect DAVE BUCHANAN A recent story by Esther Mobley in the San Francisco Chronicle titled “The […]
Walk on the Wine Side
Step away from the IPA and embrace Colorado’s big tent wine culture By JOHN LEHNDORFF (This feature originally appeared in […]
How to bike the Fruit and Wine Byway in Palisade, Colorado
BIKING PALISADE, Colorado’s Fruit and Wine Byway is the most “Colorado” thing a wine drinker could ever possibly do. You’re […]
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey gearing up for 17th year of wine, food and music for Harvest Fest
The last weekend in September is a great time to plan a road trip to Cañon City. The occasion? Harvest […]
WINE ON THE RISE
Embracing terroir, the state’s natural environment The Denver Post 18 Aug 2019 By Stacey Mckenna It’s a good time to […]
Monument cider house adds wine bar and wood-burning pizza oven
Julie and David Troudt, owners of Monument’s Ice Cave Cider House, 174 Washington St., added the 174W wine bar and […]
10 REASONS TO VISIT COLORADO’S WINE COUNTRY THIS SUMMER
Everyone knows Colorado boasts the most scenic stretch of the Rocky Mountains. But most people don’t know it’s also blessed […]
Growing grape knowledge
Colorado State University has added a new position based out of its Orchard Mesa Research Station to help disseminate information […]
Company Profile: Annapurna Mead
Owner Patrick Dobbins has a new interpretation of the world’s oldest alcoholic drink. That drink is mead, made from fermented […]
Put a corkscrew in it
It started with a tiny $25 Anheuser-Busch bottle with a corkscrew tucked inside. Scott High was only 16 when he […]
Where to Stay in Colorado Wine Country…With Kids
Who knew it would be so difficult to find a family friendly place to stay in Palisade – the heart […]
Fenceline acquires Guy Drew Vineyards
Drew to become production manager, wine offerings to expand By Erika Alvero Journal Staff Writer Thursday, July 11, 2019 10:42 […]
On the Table: Colorado Wines tapped for new trajectory
Spinning out a number of firsts for the Tri-Lakes area, Ice Cave Cider House has generated remarkable momentum in their […]
Ben Parsons Resigns as Winemaker of The Infinite Monkey Theorem
He kickstarted the urban winery and canned wine trends; he will remain on board as a consultant but is looking […]
From Sommeliers to Winemakers: The Story Behind the Storm Cellar
As sommeliers in the Denver culinary scene for many years, we spent any vacation time that we had in wine […]
The making of a statesman
Statesman: A person who shows wisdom, skill and vision in conducting state affairs and dealing with public issues. Look up […]
How to Camp Through Wine Country
BY LAURA BEAUSIRE Why settle for four-star accommodations when you could have the whole night sky? Forget the hotels, resorts […]
Annapurna Mead Wants to Be Your Next Canned Beverage
Patrick Dobbins is giving the world’s oldest alcoholic drink a makeover. The mead maker and owner of Colorado’s Annapurna Mead […]
The Infinite Monkey Theorem: The Urban Winery That Changed The Way We Drink.
It’s very difficult in this day and age to say that you are first at anything. By this point in […]
Tastemakers – Jack Rabbit Hill Farm
A biodynamic farmer approaches the farm as its own diverse organism, with each element — plants, insects, animals and soil […]
10 of the best romantic getaways in the United States
You don’t need a passport to enjoy these couple-friendly destinations. You don’t need a national holiday about love to justify […]
Wine Guy: Take a wine travel trip to the western suburbs of the Denver Metro area
While our craft beer and marijuana industries get most of the media attention, Colorado’s wine industry continues to grow — […]
Eight Cool And Unique Wines To Try Now
There has never been a better time to be a wine lover than now. Indeed, every year is better than […]
Colorado Blend: Revolutionary Winery Uses Western Slope Grapes
By Kyle Kirves At a crossroads in the Colorado high country, where u.s. highways 50 and 285 intersect, there’s a […]
Colorado on the Rise
Colorado’s been making headlines lately. And it’s not for the reasons you might expect. Sure, the state’s 300 days of […]
IT’S ROSÉ TIME
The arrival of spring is a harbinger for many changes. Leaf buds are starting to appear on barren branches, shorts […]
Estes offers wide array of dining and beverage options
After a fun-filled day hiking the trails of Rocky Mountain National Park, make sure to stop in Estes Park for […]
Colorado Couple Makes Mead With Honey From Their Own Bees
When Greg Bowdish started keeping beehives on his two-acre property in Severance, Colorado, he developed a unique problem: He needed […]
5 Questions with John Garlich and Ulla Merz of BookCliff Vineyards
Boulder’s John Garlich and Ulla Merz are entrepreneurs with a twist: They achieved their dream of making wine with Colorado-grown […]
Grapes of growth: What’s keeping Colorado from cultivating a 90- point wine industry?
By: Ed Sealover | Denver Business Journal As owner of Snowy Peaks Winery in Estes Park, Candice Mohr has worked […]
A Colorado State of Wine
A Q&A with Infinite Monkey Theorem founder and winemaker Ben Parsons BY NICKI MCTAGUE The state of wine is changing […]
Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide April 2019
Wine Enthusiast’s Advance Buying Guide provides early notice of all the wines, spirits and beers reviewed for each issue of […]
Colorado Wine Industry Achieves National Recognition in 2018
Colorado Wines Ranked Among the Top in the Nation and Colorado Wine Country Named a Top Wine Destination 2018 was […]
Wine Company Opens Cellar Doors to Public
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado’s second largest wine producer opens it’s doors to guests Wednesday morning, showing how things are […]
Q&A: Jayme Henderson and Steve Steese of the Storm Cellar Winery
Q&A: Jayme Henderson and Steve Steese of the Storm Cellar Winery Ever fantasize about buying a farm and opening a […]
Why are So Many California Winemakers Moving to Colorado?
Colterris Wines’ cab sauv grapes chill for summer rosé. —Image courtesy of Scott High Why Are So Many California Winemakers […]
4 Colorado Winemakers to Watch
Candice and Erik Mohr. Photo courtesy of Snowy Peaks Winery. 4 Colorado Winemakers to Watch These are the folks taking […]
The Natural Wine Movement is Gaining Ground in Colorado
The Natural Wine Movement Is Gaining Ground in Colorado Natural wines are all the rage around the world right now—and […]
The 5280 Guide to Colorado Wine
The 5280 Guide to Colorado Wine Centennial State wines are gaining national attention, winning big-time awards, and tasting better than […]
10 Years of Craft Wine In Denver
DENVER WINERY WILD ABOUT CHANGING THE GAME Story and Photos by Neill Pieper In an industry where stereotypes have shaped […]
This Bailey Winery Is Going Strong After Two Major Disasters
Marcel and Julie Flukiger’s wine business has been burned to the ground, demolished by an out-of-control semi-truck and rebuilt twice, […]
VINCO Wine Conference and Trade Show
When you think of the Western Slope, you might think of our natural beauty, excellent hiking or biking, and friendly […]
Roll out the wine barrel
Weekend tasting festive at Paonia cellars DAVE BUCHANAN Christmas 2018 began Dec. 1. At least it did for several hundred […]
Local winery provides native tastes and variety
On a Saturday afternoon in November, the familiar wintery wind is whipping through town blowing horizontal snow in my face […]
Once home to withering vines, Restoration Vineyards is Palisade area’s newest winery
Neighbors used to call it the “stick vineyard.” But Linda and Gary Brauns knew how to bring a property back […]
Your Food And Drink Guide To Palisade, Colorado
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester Colorado’s awe-inspiring mountains, red rock outcroppings and countless rivers, lakes and waterfalls […]
Tastemakers – Episode 5: On the Vine
In this episode of tasteMAKERS, travel with host Cat Neville to Jack Rabbit Hill Farm in Hotchkiss, Colorado, where Lance […]
The Infinite Monkey Theorem’s Disruptive Decade
The Infinite Monkey Theorem has been shaking up the wine industry for 10 years. Here, a grape-fueled highlight reel. BY […]
Character Development
Colorado’s most lauded wines are a reflection of their charismatic founder. BY KELLY J. HAYES “It’s so improbable, it almost […]
Heat, drought having little impact on Western Slope wine grapes
PALISADE, Colo. — It’s a busy week on Colorado’s Western Slope. Farmers are busy plucking fruit from the vine. It’s […]
Elevating Colorado Wine
Written by Alder Yarrow 18 Sep 2018 – published on JancisRobinson.com Elevating Colorado wine What’s the ultimate sign that an […]
Emerging American Wine Regions: Part 2
Earlier this year, I dove into a few American wine regions, both large and small, to get a pulse on […]
Seven Gateway Colorado Ciders for Beer Lovers
Cider often gets overlooked by craft-beer lovers, but it’s time that changed. Just like the many products coming from Colorado’s […]
Denver’s First Sake Tasting Room Starts Pouring
For those who remember the early days of craft brewing, distilling, and cider-making in Colorado, here’s another spiritous milestone to […]
Beyond Napa: 7 Emerging American Wine Regions to Visit Now
When it comes to wine tourism, it’s easy to be seduced by far-flung destinations, or rely on the big players […]
Fall Getaways: 3 Weekend Escapes for Wine Lovers
Try a vineyard vacation in one of these under-the-radar regions. All offer tours and tastings like the popular spots — […]
New business offers locally made wines
Reds Wine Boutique owner draws inspiration from rescue dog By Lisa Young A new wine business in Sterling proves the […]
Life as a trip adviser: Career to continue in consulting role
Barbara Bowman has seen the views from the Devils Kitchen picnic area in the Colorado National Monument a thousand times. […]
Canterris Canned Vinos Are Tasty Enough to Wow a Wine Pro
Master of wine Ashley Hausman found a canned wine worth seeking out: Colterris’ canned wines, made with 100-percent estate-grown Colorado […]
Behind the Vines: Decadent Saint Winery
Behind the Vines: Decadent Saint Winery This non-traditional Front Range winery makes the best-tasting sangria on the market—and it’s a […]
Annapurna Mead now on Springs-area taps
Springs drinkers may have noticed a new tap handle popping up around town. Annapurna Mead is a production and distribution […]
Amateur winemaker takes top honor
Kathy Ondrus’ eyes light up when she talks about the wines she has made at home, from sweet Muscats to […]
St. Vrain Cidery Cans Cider
St. Vrain Cidery, located at 350 Terry St. #130, recently announced that they will begin canning their Dry Ginger and […]
USA & Eastern Europe: Colorado, Moldova & Slovenia – Off the Beaten Track
MARK SQUIRES 31st May 2018 | The Wine Advocate | Interim End of May 2018 This report features the first […]
Behind the Vines: Black Arts Cellars
Behind the Vines: Black Arts Cellars This boutique winery near Ken Caryl Ranch specializes in “bewitching” Rhone-style wines. BY TERRI […]
High-Altitude Vineyards that are Changing Wine
The air up there can be a challenge for grape growers, but these extremes can produce memorable wines. Find out […]
Scratching the Surface of Wine in America
I was busy this winter speaking at national and regional wine industry gatherings here in the United States: the Unified […]
Two Wines That Prove Colorado Is The Next Wine Region to Watch
I grew up in Colorado. If you had told me as a high schooler that Colorado would one day be […]
Pikes Pub: Penrose cider-maker expands distribution to Colorado Springs
Kevin Williams was well into his journey down the traditional road to craft brewery startup-dom when he took a hard […]
Balistreri Vineyards Livens Up Industrial Northeast Denver
As your GPS directs you into industrial northeast Denver, you’re going to wonder if there’s really a winery out here. […]
6,000 Bins of Apples Pressed in 2017 – Big B’s Sits Pretty in Paonia
The company was born from an interest in small-scale agriculture BIG B | Product: Beer, Wine + Spirits | Made […]
Behind the Vines: Colorado Cellars
Colorado Cellars, the first winery to create and sell wines made from Colorado-grown grapes, has long been a family business. […]
First Look: Stem Ciders Opens New Farmhouse Restaurant
Stem Ciders has been turning out excellent apple-based beverages from its tiny RiNo cider house and tasting room since it […]
Curb Appeal: Denver Winemakers Are Amphora-Aging Sparklers in a Suburban Strip Mall
A strip mall in Parker, Colorado — a quiet suburb of Denver — is about the last place you’d expect […]
An older vintage shares its secrets
What is it about older wines that attracts us, like moths to a flame? Maybe it’s akin to the daring […]
Creekside Cellars Snags 2018 Colorado Winery of the Year Award
Creekside Cellars Snags 2018 Colorado Winery of the Year Award You don’t have to cross the Continental Divide to visit […]
Blend. Bottle. Cork. A Colorado Wine Blending Experience
Be a winemaker for a day at Continental Divide Winery in Breckenridge by Elaine Schoch (Carpe Travel) It’s one thing […]
Behind the Vines: Loveland’s Sweet Heart Winery
This Napa-style winery’s romantic, riverside setting and lovingly crafted wines make it a heartfelt choice for Valentine’s Day outings and […]
Haykin Family Cider Starts Pouring in Aurora
Cider fans have a new drinking destination in Aurora starting Thursday when Haykin Family Cider opens its tasting room at […]
Haykin Family Cider Proves That Colorado Does More Than Beer
By Mark Antonation With names like Cox’s Orange Pippin and Esopus Spitzenburg, the sparkling beverages pouring from Champagne-like bottles at […]
Top Ten Wine Getaways of 2018
Worth exploring for its beauty and bounty, this high-altitude wine region is on the rise. Colorado isn’t just paradise for […]
Grand Valley Makes Top Ten Wine Destinations
Grand Valley Placed Between Cape Town South Africa and Val d’Orcia Italy GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – This may be no […]
Beer May Rule in Colorado, But State’s Winemakers Are Setting Their Sights High
Ten years ago, Bill Conkling worked in quality assurance at Anheuser Busch where he tested batches of beer for a […]
Boulder and Longmont farmers’ markets: Building community through wine
By Elizabeth L. Woessner Boulder County Farmers Markets How it all began: Twenty-one years ago, John Garlich and Ulla Merz […]
Behind the Vines: Bonacquisti Wine Company
Denver’s original urban winery focuses on making great wine—and helping to build a strong community in Sunnyside. BY TERRI COOK […]
Behind the Vines: Whitewater Hill Vineyards
Whitewater Hill Vineyards & Winery. Courtesy of Whitewater Hill Vineyards & Winery Behind the Vines: Whitewater Hill Vineyards & Winery […]
5 Questions with the Boulder co-founders of Continental Divide Winery
Continental Divide co-founders Kent Hutchison and Angela Bryan (/Courtesy Kent Hutchison) For more than a decade, Boulder scientists Angela Bryan […]
Jack Rabbit Hill Farm makes award-winning wine and craft spirits with fruit grown on Colorado’s Western Slope
by Aron Johnson on October 3, 2017, 01:00 pm MDT After working in California’s software industry, Hanson moved to Colorado […]
Behind the Vines: Carlson Vineyards
Two of Carlson Vineyards’ colorful—and quirky—labels. Photo by Terri Cook Behind the Vines: Carlson Vineyards One of Colorado’s oldest and […]
Meet Colorado’s first and only Master of Wine
DENVER – I asked Ashley Vaughters, Colorado’s first and only Master of Wine, to grab a bottle off the shelf […]
THE REVOLUTION IN THE ORCHARD
On a balmy Wednesday morning in August, Joe Buckel, Sutcliffe Vineyard’s vintner, and Sam Perry, local orchard wizard, are bottling […]
Wine Enthusiast recognizes Colorado Wine Pro with Tastemaker Award
Colorado gained a little more recognition for its growing wine culture this week: Industry magazine Wine Enthusiast named Kyle Schlachter […]
Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 2017
Outreach Coordinator, Colorado Department of Agriculture Advocate for a growing region While the coasts receive most of the attention in […]
Bonacquisti’s Urban Winery Brings Community Together Over Wine
By: Krista Kafer Skip the bucolic country winery tour and head instead to the urban winery Bonacquisti Wine Company in […]
New cider and wine company starting in Mancos
Three entrepreneurs hope to put Mancos on the map in the hard cider industry this year. Earlier this year, Sam […]
Haykin Family Cider to Open in Aurora
Husband-wife cidery delivers small batch, sparkling cider this fall Just in time for apple season, husband-wife duo, Talia and Daniel […]
Colorado Front Range wineries are going through an ‘awakening’
When servers pop the corks on the 12 wines that captured Governor’s Cup awards at a Thursday celebration, one look […]
HOW TO GO WINE TASTING IN PAONIA
First Stop, McClure Pass How to go Wine Tasting in Paonia Just a two hour drive away from Aspen is […]
Behind the Vines: Legacy Vineyards
Located in an historic building that once served as the town’s general store, Legacy Vineyards uses primarily Colorado-grown grapes to […]
Raise your glass to these wines
The 2017 Colorado Governor’s Cup Wine Competition was held this past weekend, and of the 12 wines selected for the […]
Canned wines becoming more popular
Kyle Schlachter from the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board stopped by Good Day Colorado on Thursday to tell us about […]
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS – SIPPING YOUR WAY THROUGH COLORADO WINE COUNTRY
In 1890 Governor George A. Crawford planted 60 acres of grapes and fruit alongside Rapid Creek near Palisade in Mesa […]
Monkshood Cellars in Minturn is open for sips
It’s wildflower season, so it’s likely that you’ll be seeing the monkshood bloom on some of your alpine hikes. The […]
Holbrook: The life of the vine (column)
What kind of a person chooses to love something that is so difficult? Winemakers for sure. And poets, too, remarked […]
Behind the Vines: Bigsby’s Folly
Bigsby’s Folly, a new Roaring Twenties-themed winery in RiNo, is housed in an historic warehouse Credit: ©Teri Fotheringham Photography Behind […]
Husband-and-wife cidery buys building in Aurora; 8 minute drive to the Stanley
A husband-and-wife duo is popping the bubbly on their first cidery. Daniel and Talia Haykin are opening Haykin Family Cider […]
Statewide wine tasting event brings business and wine lovers to Grand Valley
Wineries all across the state took place in the second annual wine tasting event, Wine around Colorado. This is good […]
The wine industry’s battle with climate change
Vineyards deal with drought, temperature swings and fruit that ripens too early. Winery owner Brent Helleckson’s hands flew among his […]
Behind the Vines: Talon Winery
The wide selection of wines available at Palisade’s Talon Winery. -Terri Cook Behind the Vines: Talon Winery Owned by an […]
BEHIND THE VINES: CARBOY WINERY
Littleton’s chic new négociant winery showcases a signature collection of “craft wine” on tap. Littleton’s Carboy Winery uses grapes, juice, […]
Opening Alert: Wild Cider and Decadent Saint Winery
The cidery and the winemaker have joined forces at their lively north Boulder tasting room. BY: TYRA SUTAK A small […]
Wine the natural way
CEREA, Italy — I knew I was in for a winetasting like no other when I turned to my host […]
Owner Theresa High is defying expectations for Colorado wine, one locally grown grape at a time.
Colterris Winery by Jamie Siebrase Company Week www.colterris.com Palisade, Colorado Founded: 2010 Privately owned Employees: 18 full-time employees, plus seasonal […]
Behind the Vines: Winter Park Winery
Owned by a devoted Grateful Dead fan, Grand County’s only winery is a great place to relax, soak up some […]
Wine Openers: PUT A CORK IN IT!
One lament wine writers often hear is we tend to write excessively about our local wineries. Not just me, of […]
Colorado’s Western Slope
By Irene Middleman Thomas I’ve lived in Colorado since I was 14, yet had never visited the Western Slope, as […]
The Newest Wine Destinations in the United States
Forty years ago, a chardonnay and a cabernet sauvignon from California’s Napa Valley took top spots in a small industry […]
50 Shades of Colorado Wine for Valentine’s Day
Seduce your lover this valentine’s day with “50 shades of Colorado Wine!” from light pink to dark reds and dry […]
Shadows from the Starlight: Visiting Colorado Wine Country
As I get older – I’ll be 52 years old in a couple of days – I really enjoy challenging […]
A Louse Has Moved Into Colorado’s Vineyards
BY NANCY LOFHOLM This might just be worse than sour grapes: A vine-withering insect called phylloxera has turned […]
Behind the Vines: Silver Vines Winery
This boutique winery in Olde Town Arvada has a variety of excellent red, white, and dessert wines perfect for pairing […]
Couple turns wine hobby into Legatum Cellars
By Carie Canterbury The Daily Record What started as a hobby, then turned into a weekend family project, now is […]
Summit Hard Cider Awarded UDSA Local Food Promotion Program Grant
Local Fort Collins Cidery, Summit Hard Cider and Perry Company, LLC, has been awarded a $150,000 implementation grant from the […]
Drink Like a Swede: Your Guide to Glögg
Two Swedes Glögg is bringing Scandinavian tradition to Colorado one warm mug at a time. Here’s their story and what […]
Colorado Wine Holiday Pairing and Gift Giving
by Diana Rowe Follow @dianarowe Keep it local this holiday season with the gift of Colorado wine. Read on for […]
Behind the Vines: Ten Bears Winery
This low-key winery north of Fort Collins offers a diverse choice of delicious wines with distinctly local flavors. BY TERRI […]
Bailey winery demolished by semi crash starts to rebuild
By JOSIE KLEMAIER | jklemaier@denverpost.com Owners of the Bailey winery that was demolished this year by a semi-truck are not […]
Impress with local wines this holiday season
IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO SIP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. By: Krystyna Biassou KUSA – Whether you’re ready or not, […]
A Whole ‘Nother Colorado
The Western Slope is a treasure trove. Read Irene Thomas’ story in the Nov/Dec 2016 issue of St. Louis Homes […]
Wine industry in Colorado quietly takes off
KUSA – While you were sipping a craft beer at one of Colorado’s countless breweries, the local wine industry was […]
Longmont vineyard & winery stems from dream
LONGMONT, Colo. — Some ideas stem from a dream. The sort of dream that can grow into something prosperous. That […]
Behind the Vines: DeBeque Canyon Winery
Started by a pioneering viticulturist, this small Palisade winery is best known for its delicious red and fortified wines. BY: […]
Behind the Vines: Leroux Creek Vineyards
Enjoy the fruity flavors of Provence, France at this beautiful estate winery and inn in Hotchkiss. BY: TERRI COOK SEPTEMBER […]
Continental Divide Winery to open at Main Street Station in Breckenridge
Fate and a combined passion for the wine industry brought two families together to create the Continental Divide Winery, which […]
Celebrate the end of Election season with purple wine
With this year’s election thankfully coming to a close, I’m sure there’s one thing that Republicans and Democrats, Reds and […]
One winery’s loss, another’s gain
Scott High made his girlfriend a promise years ago: Marry me, and I’ll buy you a vineyard. That vow came […]
Winery as Retirement
Visitors to Kingman Estates Winery are in the middle of the action. Although most tasting rooms are separate from the […]
WINE OPENERS: Loss for Plum Creek is gain for new college program
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 An unexpected loss for the Colorado wine industry turns out to be an equal win for […]
The future of Colorado wine looks to be in Bordeaux varieties
BY MIKE DUNNE Special to The Bee At the outset of a wine competition, judges often are handed a “calibration […]
Winery, restaurant team to offer ‘unique’ experience
Capitol Hill Italian eatery Angelo’s Taverna opens shared space with Carboy in Littleton By: Kyle Harding After more than 40 […]
Agritourism growing in Colorado
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KJCT) — Colorado is best known for mountains and winter activities. According to the last U-S-D-A AG […]
2016 Colorado Mountain Winefest sells out completely
PALISADE, Colo. (KJCT) — The 25th anniversary of the Colorado Mountain Winefest took place on Saturday. Over 50 wineries and […]
Got grapes? Winery gets ready to create annual unique mix
By Ted Skroback, Reporter CANON CITY – Harvest season is in full swing for wineries which means its time again […]
For its 25th, Colorado Mountain Winefest is all grown up
It’s Wednesday, do you know where your Winefest tickets are? The 25th annual Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Alpine Bank […]
Owners of Bailey winery destroyed by semitruck work to pick up pieces
BAILEY, Colo. — A couple put so much work and money into wines that no one will ever taste. A […]
QUEEN BEE BRINGS MEAD TO THE MILE HIGH CITY
August 20 inaugurated Denver’s newest addition to the brewery scene, Queen Bee Brews. Contrary to popular assumption, this brewery doesn’t […]
Winery at Holy Cross Abbey thrives as it continues to grow, evolve
For Sally Davidson, life is never stagnant at the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. “We’re crushing grapes to make wine, […]
Forgotten Roots makes wine without grapes, provides unique winery experience
Tart cherries, blueberries, peaches, rhubarb, pineapple, cantaloupe, gooseberries, carrots and even beets can be found in the fermentation room at […]
Behind the Vines: Azura Cellars & Gallery
Located in a spectacular setting high above the lush North Fork Valley, this Paonia-based winery also houses an art gallery […]
Wine Openers: Are some wine awards worth more than others?
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