Tag: Wine
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Wine Guy: Argentina’s Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon
While Argentina’s wine production is quite varied, in recent years, malbec has emerged as its signature grape and established a position among the U.S.’s most popular wines. A minor blending grape in Bordeaux, though important in southwest France, it experiences an alchemy in the vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina’s most important wine region. The dramatic landscape…
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Wine Guy: Italy’s Prosecco offers quality and value
Cocktail fans know that the popular Bellini is made with Prosecco and peach puree. Wine drinkers know that Prosecco is a satisfyingly fresh, graceful sparkling wine that is one of the best values around. Prosecco also is the name of the production zone in the hills of the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Guilia regions of…
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Wine Guy: Rosé is a favorite summer sipper around the world
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Dry rosé has become enormously popular with American consumers. Increasing availability, generally high quality and a variety of grapes from around the world make for a delightful year-round option. Typically, the wines are easy drinking and refreshing. Expect a flavor profile similar to red wine but drinking more like white wine. All wines below are…
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Colorado’s 2022 Governor’s Cup Wine winners announced
Cheers to the Colorado winery winners of the 2022 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection, announced Tuesday by the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. Wineries — 38 of them — from around the state submitted 279 wines for tasting. Judges included “sommeliers, chefs, writers and wine experts from around the country,” according to the news release. “We are thrilled…
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Big money pours in for ballot measures on housing, liquor and magic mushrooms
Get ready for lots of campaign ads on housing, liquor and “magic mushrooms” in the next 90 days because that’s where the big money will likely be spent in the November election. As of Monday, two ballot measures have qualified for the general election and another four are under signature review by the Secretary of…
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Wine Guy: Quality cabernet sauvignon from California
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California cabernet sauvignon has long been the most popular red wine in this country. When most wine consumers think of California cabernet sauvignon, they most likely think of Napa Valley. No question prices are high but so is quality. And when compared to top Bordeaux, Napa cabs of similar quality start to seem like reasonable…
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State Supreme Court spikes trio of ballot initiatives seeking to loosen alcohol restrictions
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Three proposed ballot initiatives seeking to allow wine sales in food stores and third-party alcohol delivery may not move forward to the statewide ballot, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The justices concluded the proposals contained more than one subject in violation of the…
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Wine Guy: West Coast chardonnay offers enjoyment all year
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Chardonnay’s place at the pinnacle of popularity in the U.S. has lasted for nearly four decades. Its adaptability to different growing conditions and winemaking styles partly explains this. There was a period of winemaking excess, characterized by harvesting overripe grapes, overuse of new oak barrels…
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‘It shouldn’t even exist:’ Living the sweet life in Palisade | Colorful Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PALISADE • There’s an old saying here. Mothers and grandmothers say it to their babies before they leave for college or take a job far away or otherwise feel finished with small-town life. If you don’t take any dirt, they say, you’ll come back. Apparently…
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Wine Guy: A cornucopia of inviting, reasonably affordable pinot noir
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I have been increasingly impressed with the quality of Oregon and California pinot noir in recent years. My recent tastings were so prolific, I decided to write two columns. The only downside is that prices have risen rather aggressively. Because pinot noir is especially transparent…