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12 Incredible Places to Drink Wine in Denver, According to Pros (Wine Spectator)
Denver may be better known for its frosty Rocky Mountain brews, but this metropolis has a vibrant wine scene that can’t be ignored. Once a gold-mining town, Denver has moved past meat and potatoes to become a diverse, vibrant dining destination.
Six of My New Favorite Local Wines (The Daily Sentinel)
Did you know we have more than 170 wineries in Colorado? I recently attended the annual Barrel into Spring self-guided tour event in the Grand Valley, sponsored by Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology. Several wineries and restaurants participated and the sunny weather was ideal to explore these delightful wineries.
Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Showered in Gold and Silver Medals (Arc Valley Voice)
Local winemakers Holy Cross Abbey has been notified that seven of their wines have received gold medals at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition in San Diego, California and another seven wines have received silver medals.
Colorado Wineries Make Their Case at Taste of Vail (Vail Daily)
As winemakers from California, France, Oregon and more traveled from afar to set up for the Taste of Vail festival, Colorado wineries packed up their vehicles and merely drove a few hours to make themselves known at this year’s event.
Exploring the Riches of Colorado’s Wine Country: A Journey Through Vineyards and Vintages (COBiz)
Perched above the Colorado River, surrounded by Palisade’s prized peach orchards, you’ll discover Restoration Vineyards, where co-owners Linda and Gary Brauns grow six varieties of grapes across 10 acres opening to stellar views of the Book Cliffs.
Your Guide to CO Wine Festivals in 2024 (Thirst Colorado)
Alexandria Fox relies on Colorado mead and wine festivals to share (and sell) her locally made mead. Fox is the owner of Dragon Meadery, an Aurora craft meadmaker that is only open by appointment. The mead is also carried in select bottle stores, restaurants and wineries on the Front Range, but Colorado wine festivals allow her to reach eager new
Mom Juice Announces Retail Expansion into Target (Wine Business)
Mom Juice, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Target stores across Colorado and North Carolina. This expansion brings the brand’s low-sugar, ingredient-transparent wines to the two co-founders’ home states.
Colorado Amateurs Making Great Wine on a Smaller Scale (The Daily Sentinel)
There is no shortage of wine competitions across the country, but the Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology’s annual Amateur Winemakers Competition isn’t just about the awards for home winemakers. It’s about learning to make better wine. Amateur winemakers and the contest judges all gathered in a conference room at the Grand Junction Convention Center during this year’s VinCO conference
Cassidee Shull Honored in Leaders in Agriculture Program by Denver Business Journal (WIN)
The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is proud to announce that CAVE’s Executive Director, Cassidee Shull, has been recognized as a 2024 Leader in Agriculture Honoree by the Denver Business Journal for her role in advancing Colorado’s wine industry.
Local Liquor Shops Worry One Year after Wine Enters Colorado Grocery Stores (CPR)
The beginning of March marked one year since supermarkets and other large chain stores in Colorado started selling wine because Coloradans passed a ballot measure that expanded grocery liquor licenses to include it.
Retail Wine Shop Owners Revel Sales Dip (Denver Post)
One year ago this month, Colorado’s Proposition 125 went into effect, allowing grocery stores across the state to sell wine.
Local wine and liquor stores said the impacts were immediate, as customers shifted their spending elsewhere. Clif Louis, owner of Cherry Creek’s The Vineyard Wine Shop, said his sales over the last year are down 36% compared to before
The Best Colorado Wineries to Visit Right Now (Wine Enthusiast)
Elevation is everything in Colorado. The state boasts an average altitude of about 6,800 feet above sea level, making it the highest contiguous state in the United States. It follows that wineries in the Centennial State are similarly elevated—in both the literal and figurative sense.