For the past few months, I’ve worked closely with the editors of 5280 Magazine on a feature article on Ben Parsons, the winemaker and owner of Denver’s Infinite Monkey Theorem winery. It appeared in the September issue of the magazine
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Infinite Monkey Theorem 2008 Petit Verdot
We’ve been waiting for months for a Colorado red to come out of Infinite Monkey Theorem’s Quonset hut. In early July, winemaker Ben Parsons bottled the highly anticipated 2008 petit verdot, sourced from Grand Valley grapes. The wait to enjoy one of his Colorado reds is not over just yet, though. This wine is showcasing [...]
A caprese risotto recipe from Kate Horton of Black Pearl
Turns out it’s a good idea to make a few menu items that appease the big boss. Black Pearl Chef Kate Horton says her caprese risotto is a favorite of owner Steve Whited, who happens to be a vegetarian. So you can bet Horton’s vegetarian offering came to be with as much thought as any [...]
Loving wine and helping the Rocky Mountain MS Center
You may have stumbled upon Derek Chandler ‘s food and wine blog, Joieduvivre.com. It’s one of those great resources that showcases great recipes paired with fantastic wines – many Colorado wines too. But Chandler is just a blogger by hobby. By day, he’s in the information, technology and finance business. It doesn’t exactly excite his [...]
Hush, hush wine dinner at Infinite Monkey Theorem
Everyone wants to be a part of something that no one else knows about. Something that is so cool and special, only certain members of society get the invite. In an information age, we have to settle for hip speakeasy-style bars and difficult to find, late-night after hours parties and VIP lounges to satisfy the [...]
Drink from the barrel: Bonacquisti’s annual wine thief tasting
It would seem that barrel tasting season is in full swing. In every which direction, Colorado’s vineyards and wineries have been opening up the barrels and pouring glasses of not-quite-ready vino to wine lovers looking to get a preview of what will be in the bottle. The Bonacquisti Wine Co. is up next, offering samples [...]
A mouthful of purple: ZAP’s spring Zinfandel tour comes to Denver
Drinking wines from just one region of the United States or the world will always result in a varietal deficiency. Certain vino just grows better in some places than others. In Colorado, that means Zinfandel is almost out of the question
The five Colorado wine events to attend in 2010
Let’s face it, present company excluded, most wine drinkers don’t head right to the Colorado section at the liquor store. So our local winemakers have become darned good at packaging wine, food and entertainment to raise interest and notoriety. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, there’s seemingly a festival or party celebrating the local wine [...]
Getting a barrel full at Infinite Monkey Theorem
In his first year in operation, Ben Parsons of Infinite Monkey Theorem made about 2,000 cases of wine. And he has sold out of pretty much everything. Buying direct from the winery today gives you two options—the 2008 Chardonnay and the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion, which he just bottled. Want red? Start hunting for stores and [...]
Kudos to a great Project Cure Haiti relief fundraiser at Rioja
There was a whole lot of help being passed around during Monday’s Haiti benefit at Rioja. So many people worked their butts off and donated goods and cash to pull off this Project CURE fundraiser with pomp and class. Some thanks are in order: Thank you to the chefs who donated their time. Thank you [...]