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Garrett Estate Cellars (http://garrettestatecellars.com) is a family owned winery and has been around since 2003. They have grown from 3 acres to 35 acres of land to grown their grapes. They are located on the Western Slope in a small town called Olathe, CO. Garret Estates went from 12 varieta read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com), kicked off their Annual Harvest Festival with their Winemaker's Dinner, held at Shadow Hills Golf Club (http://www.golfshadowhills.com/). The golf club had an incredible view. The sun was setting and the view was just amazing on this read more

Duck Pond has an awesome tasting room. Not only do they have like a huge patio area to have lunch and drink wine, but they have a specialty shop where you can buy cheeses, crackers and all the items you would need to go with you bottle of wine on their patio! When I walked into Duck Pond, I  read more

Plumb Cellars was one of my last stops on my short stay in Walla Walla. Crandall was doing the pouring for his winery and he was super energetic! Plumb Cellars was created by a group of friends that share a love and passion for good wine. In the fall of 2006, the Plumb Cellars' partners, cre read more

Beresan Winery was such a fun time! Debbie Waliser is the Tasting Room Manager (I like that title and think I could be one)! Debbie was so much fun talking too... and for those who know me, I can talk it up with best of them, especially when we are talking about my favorite subject, WINE! Lik 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

Winemakers Notes: Just as Dionysos Bromios thunders and rumbles and roars, this blend fills your palette as you'd expect from a big red wine with a bold mouthfeel, combining complex acids with rounded full tannins. And despite the intensity this wine is very smooth and well integrated. Th read more

Winemakers Tasting Notes: This classic Bordeaux blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot was barrel aged for fifteen months. It combines dark fruit flavors, chocolate and leather notes with a hint of vanilla. Serve with your favorite foods or just sip a g read more

Winemakers Tasting Notes: With moderate tannins and intense color, this wine presents notes of red berries with hints of plum, cherry and spice. My Tasting Notes: This Merlot has a rich ruby color. Has a big berry nose that has cherry and plum flavors. A ever so slight tannin on the tongu read more

Winemakers Tasting Notes: Cherry and plum are in the nose as well as the palate of this medium bodied red. The well rounded flavors capture you from start to the lingering finish. Pairs with pork as well as beef. Varietal: Merlot, estate grown Appellation: Grand Valley Production: 80 cases  read more