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Garrett Estate Cellars | Winery Highlight

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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 2011 Winemaker's Dinner

Monday, September 26, 2011
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

Crumbled Rock, Dundee Hills, OR

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Crumbled Rock (http://www.crumbledrockwines.com/) was my 2nd to last winery to visit in Oregon on my wine day. My husband asked why I wanted to go there and I said, "Because thename sounds Cool"! It was like a huge barn and next door was their house. I walked in and there was a lady on the compute read more

Mackey Vineyards, Walla Walla Valley

Friday, July 15, 2011
Mackey Vineyards was about to close as I passed by and I decided to ask him to wait. Roger said "I was just looking around to see if anyone was coming up". Most wineries close at 5pm, so I got there just in time. George was a super cool guy. One thing I have noticed in all the wineries I have vis read more

Christmas 2010 Feast and Wine

Sunday, December 26, 2010
Every year we follow our traditions in what we do for the holidays. This year was no different and if you want to know the truth, I actually look forward to our Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day Eats as well. Something about these meals just warms my heart and makes me feel good and in the sp read more

Two Rivers 2008 Riesling

Sunday, October 31, 2010
Winemakers Tasting Notes: This popular wine braids ripe fruits, blossoms, and nectar with crisp, verdant acid. The brightness keeps the wine from being overly sweet, and the opulent texture is balanced by the grapes' natural acidity. To become charmed by Riesling's versatility, explore foods with  read more

Pizzeria Rustica wine dinner featuring Colorado's Guy Drew Vineyard

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
I Attended a Wine Dinner last night with my good friend Cynthia, here in Colorado Springs, CO. We also met some new friends, Ann & Dan and Hunter & Sylvan. We experienced Pizzeria Rustica (http://www.pizzeriarustica.com/) located in Old Colorado City. The food was amazing. The staff a read more