Some people still have trouble believe there are more than 100 wineries in Colorado. We’re going to prove it to you. Participating wineries along the Front Range will be inviting a friend from the Western Slope to hold an open house. Sip on wines made near Denver from Palisade grapes alongside wines made in the [...]
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Colorado Wine Week events at wineries
Front Range wineries will be hosting a variety of events on their own during Colorado Wine Week (June 3-8). RSVP Here’s a list: An evening at Creekside Cellars (Evergreen) A four-course, wine-paired dinner served at the tasty and cute restaurant at the winery. There’s only space for 30. 7 p.m. June 6. $75. Reservations required. [...]
April 25-28: Colorado wine takes on the world
Starting with the Wild West Wine Shootout — pitting Texas, Colorado and New Mexico against one another — this long weekend of local juice will take over Denver. The Shootout will feature three flights (rose, Viognier and Syrah) in a blind tasting that will include judges votes and crowd participation. It’s a free event, starting [...]
A brief history of Colorado wine and a vintage 1998 Cabernet Franc
For a dash of Colorado wine history, it takes little more than a trip to Doug Caskey’s cellar (which should be noted is an actual dirt floor, back bending cellar) in Boulder.
Drinking in the morning with Denver Diatribe
The good folks over at Denver Diatribe offered an invite to join them for this week’s podcast, themed “Red lights and white wines.” That latter being my expertise, at least when it’s in the realm of Colorado wine. So I introduced them to four offerings, trying to prove that the local juice doesn’t suck anymore.
A Colorado Thanksgiving wine guide
Turkey. Check. Twice-baked potatoes. Check. Jell-O mold. Check. Green bean casserole. Check. You’ve been thinking about the food for weeks but have you given the proper time to consider the vino you’ll be serving alongside the thousands of calories that’ll be on your table this holiday season? Well, get to it.
#DenverWineCru find: Colorado hangs with the world
First rule of #DenverWineCru: Taste your wines blind. Is that a cliche enough intro to a surprising story about Colorado wine vs. the World? Thought so.
A pre-holiday feast, Club Wino style
A packed house of 24 enjoyed what was considered by the regulars to be the best display of flavors that chef Raul Salazar has put forth during the Club Wino dinners. The theme was “Pre-Holiday Party.” The goal was to showcase the wines that will shine on your Thanksgiving and holiday dinner tables. Course 1: Sweet [...]
From Dazbog to Creekside: A winemaker’s story
It’s probably a good thing Michelle Cleveland has thick skin — and a sense of humor. Otherwise, we might not be having such a breezy and enjoyable interview in the Creekside Cellars winery early this summer.
Showing some culinary skills at the first Club Wino meeting
When Club Wino met for the first time on Wednesday, chef Scott Burnham saw it as an opportunity to showcase his culinary skills to a crowd of 20.