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This was the first time the Colorado WineFest Denver was held. Normally you would wait until the Colorado Mountain WineFest that is held in Palisade's in Sept. But this year the people in charge, our very own Brooke Web with Mesa Park Vineyards was part of the planning, put on a great event! 50 of read more

This was the first time the Colorado WineFest Denver was held. Normally you would wait until the Colorado Mountain WineFest that is held in Palisade's in Sept. But this year the people in charge, our very own Brooke Web with Mesa Park Vineyards was part of the planning, put on a great event! 50 of read more

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The Manitou Wine Festival kicks off the first of several Colorado Wine Festivals for the year. This year it was held back at Soda Springs Park in Manitou. Wasn't too bad although it was a little tight due to the fact that a playground was added and  read more

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The Manitou Wine Festival kicks off the first of several Colorado Wine Festivals for the year. This year it was held back at Soda Springs Park in Manitou. Wasn't too bad although it was a little tight due to the fact that a playground was added and  read more

My Tasting Notes: I have said this in my other posts when I review a Cab Franc. It is my favorite grape. It is a tough skinned grape which gives it its bold, robust taste. This one is very jammy on the nose.. Smells of plums.. You can smell this think chewiness. You can taste the oakiness or s read more

Winemakers Notes: (Johnson Vineyard) Bright oak & spice aromas lead you into the juicy sweet berry flavors that finish with sweet vanilla. Cost: 2008 Colorado Merlot $24 My Tasting Notes: Balistreri (http://www.balistrerivineyards.com) is and will always be one of my favorite vi read more

I had an amazing time visiting 3 of our Front Range Colorado Wineries this past weekend. I always love when I have an excuse to get up to Denver to also get in a few wine tastings. We were in Loveland, CO at my sons wrestling tournament so I decided to stop at a few wineries and do some resear read more

Winemakers Tasting Notes: Aromas of black current and nutmeg lead to a complex wine with plum, licorice, and black cherry notes, plus a bit of spice and cloves, followed by a long, complex finish. Silver Medal - Toast of Taos Wine Competition My Tasting Notes: This cab franc was good.. read more

Winemakers Tasting Notes: A full bodied big, unfiltered and bold Cab with plum, currant and a hint of black pepper. Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Double Gold - American Wine Society Competition Best of Show - 2010 Colorado Wine Festival My Tasting Notes: At first smell,  read more

Winemakers Tasting Notes: A delicious blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, with enticing aromas of raspberries and cream. Complex, dried fruit flavors intertwine with juicy plum, spice and cedar, giving way to a finish laced with honey, citrus and excellent structure. 87 Points, "Highl read more