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Holy Cross Abbey Wine Welcomed into America’s National Parks Resorts (Arc Valley Voice)
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.

2025 Colorado Spring Drinks Festivals on Tap Statewide (Thirst Colorado)
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.

Palisade Winery Red Fox Cellars Announces it will Close (Daily Sentinel)
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

This Rocky Mountain State Is Known for Outdoor Adventure but It’s Hiding a Lesser-known Wine Region (Travel + Leisure)
Wine hot spots have popped up across the country in places like Virginia, Texas, and the New York Finger Lakes. But wine connoisseurs often overlook one Western state that’s better known for its ski slopes than its vintages: Colorado.

6 States We Did Not Expect To Have Wine Regions (Daily Meal)
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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.”