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Written by Jacob Harkins
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Saturday, 17 July 2010 05:24 |
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The first aspect that is noticeable about Garrett Estates Cellars is its size. With just a 2008 and 2009 vintage under its belt, it already is growing grapes on 35 acres. With plans of adding to that total, the Olathe winery has the potential to become the largest estate winery in the state. Whether that comes to fruition, it’s a good bet this will stay a small-time family operation.
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Written by Jacob Harkins
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Sunday, 16 May 2010 15:39 |
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Just a few blocks from the central downtown of Palisade stands a century-old Victorian home with rows of seemingly unkempt vines in its backyard. Welcome to Varaison Vineyards, where abnormal to the local wine industry is normal.
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Written by Jacob Harkins
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Monday, 10 May 2010 06:50 |
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The story of Mesa Park Vineyards is one that seems to become more prevalent in the region. Family visits the Western Slope from the Metro Area, falls in love with the mesas, weather and small-town living, then buys a vineyard.
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Written by Jacob Harkins
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Tuesday, 20 April 2010 21:06 |
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Estes Park is known for a few things, namely it being the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and having elk stroll into town and hang out on the golf course. There’s also the matter of a hotel made famous in a certain Stephen King movie.
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Written by Jacob Harkins
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Monday, 05 April 2010 05:05 |
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It’s rather unfortunate that Alfred Eames Cellars doesn’t have a public tasting room. With one of the only European-style wine cellars in Colorado, it’s truly a treat to stroll through the cavernous barrel room and stop into Alfred Eames’ library filled with a few hundred of his favorite bottles. It’s not to say a tour is out of the question; Eames is open to offering private tours and will even pop open a few of his bottles for some of his loyal wine-buying customers.
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