Tag: Wine
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Wine Guy: Red blends offer satisfying balance and complexity
While varietally labeled wines are the most popular among consumers, wine blends have increased significantly in interest in recent years. Instead of the character of just one variety, blends allow consumers to experience how different aromas and flavors from different grapes come together to create a unique assemblage. The result is a more complete, consistent,…
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Historic Golden Liquors store adds agave classes, tastings as Destilados de Agave
Golden Liquors, which claims to hold the second-oldest liquor license in the state established in 1902, has branched out into the agave market. When Colorado voters approved Proposition 125 in November, grocery stores were allowed to start selling wine on March 1, 2023. Co-owners Briana and Nate Austin first took over the business for the…
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Wine Guy: Wineries commit to positive impact on environment, community and workers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the planet continues to experience the effects of climate change and extreme weather events occur with increased frequency, more and more wineries worldwide are committing to be good employers, good neighbors and good planetary…
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Wine Guy: Fine wines from Down Under
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wine grape vines were brought to Australia in the late 1700s and commercial winemaking began around 1820. Mostly growing French varieties, the Australian wine industry expanded significantly over the last 30 years. And while this popularity has given rise to countless cases of inexpensive simple…
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Wine sales in Colorado grocery, convenience stores begin this week
Colorado groceries and convenience stores that added full-strength beer to their shelves in 2019 are about to pop the cork on wine sales. Beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Safeway, Walmart, King Soopers, 7-Eleven and others can begin to sell wine — the result of Proposition 125, a hard-fought ballot measure that was narrowly approved by…
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Wine Guy: Broaden your experience with these ‘alternative’ white wines
As in other areas of life, it’s easy to get in a rut drinking only a few of types of wine. But as in life, so in wine: experiencing diversity is enriching. My recent tasting of “alternative” white wines (no chardonnay or sauvignon blanc) was one of the most enjoyable of recent months. You should…
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Wine Guy: Port is perfect for warming the winter cold
From Portugal’s dramatic Douro Valley, port is considered among the world’s great wines. This red wine is made in two basic styles — ruby and tawny — with a number of variations within each style. All typically are high alcohol (fortified with brandy to 20% ABV) bursting with red and black fruit, richness, hint of…
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Wine Guy: Don’t wait for special occasion for bubbly
While sparkling wine is for most drinkers the wine of choice for special occasions such as holidays, New Year’s celebrations, Valentine’s Day and weddings, I suggest bubbly is enjoyable anytime, including tonight’s meal. Sparkling wine is made just about everywhere on the planet and at a variety of price points. Here is a sampling (all…
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Wine Guy: Consider vino for a holiday gift
If you are looking to make a holiday wine splurge, consider these California cabernet sauvignon, merlot and bordeaux-style blends. Whether you gift yourself or someone else, these wines showcase a pursuit of excellence regardless of price. Cabernet sauvignon • 2019 Brandlin Estate ($90): Fruit grown on Mt. Veeder in the Mayacamas mountains; dark berries, bay…
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Wine Guy: Support Colorado wine for the holidays
Colorado wine has grown in quality and national recognition in recent years (and size, now with about 170 businesses across the state). “The Colorado wine industry is a hotbed of innovation and creativity, thanks to our dedicated grape growers and hard-working winemakers,” says Doug Caskey, executive director of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. This…