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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.”
Mayor by night, wine expert by day: Get tips from Littleton’s Kyle Schlachter to up your wine game (Littleton Independent)
The world of wine can be intimidating. From guessing what to serve with a filet mignon to struggling through an incomprehensible wine list. But if you want to impress your friends at dinner parties this year, fear not — Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter has answers to help you.
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’.
Interview With Patric Matysiewski – Co-founder & Winemaker at Sauvage Spectrum (Glass of Bubbly)
In this exclusive interview on Glass of Bubbly we speak with Patric Matysiewski, the Co-Founder and Winemaker at Sauvage Spectrum in the United States of America, let’s discover a little about his life in the wonderful world of wine.
This Paonia Winemaker Turns 1% of His Yearly Wine Sales into Bitcoin (Baker City Herald)
In 2004, Peony Lane Wine planted its first plot of Pinot Noir in one of the highest elevations for wine-growing in North America—Paonia, Colorado. Owner Ben Justman takes a unique approach to winemaking, marrying a process that dates back thousands of years with a modern-day approach to business operations.
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