Best in the nation about to get better
La Voz Bilingüe – The Colorado Mountain Winefest prepares for another big weekend A menagerie of festivals abound in Colorado, but only one carries the distinction of being voted the nation’s best of its kind. The Colorado Mountain Winefest in Palisade received that distinction recently from USA Today’s 10 Best website. Best of the Best“The […]
Looking ahead by looking backward
The Daily Sentinel – When something has been around for 25 years or more, it’s hard not to take it for granted. By that time, whether it’s an event or an amenity, it’s become a fixture in the community and it’s hard to remember that it was once a fledgling entity with an uncertain future. […]
Colorado Mountain Winefest named Best Wine Festival
USA TODAY 10BEST — Calling all wine lovers! These 10 events, nominated by a panel of wine experts and voted the best in the U.S. by our readers, celebrate wine through eclectic tastings, live cooking demonstrations, innovative food pairings and celebrity appearances, all at some of the nation’s most beautiful venues.
A Wine Enthusiast’s Dream in the Mountains of Colorado
Resorts and Lodges – Perched in the heart of Colorado’s Western Slope, Palisade is a destination that offers outdoor activities, a growing cultural scene, and year round outdoor activities. The town is a can’t-miss for any oenophile, with more than 20 wineries, vineyards, and cellars in close proximity. From hiking and mountain biking in the Grand […]
Unlimited Sips of Some of Colorado’s Finest Wines
Salt Lake Magazine – The climate and soil of Southwestern Colorado Palisade wine region is ripe for divine grape flavors. Colorado’s vineyards sit at elevations similar to Argentina and are the highest in North America (4500 feet to over 7000 feet above sea level). The low humidity and complex soils of the Palisade wine region are […]
Colorado Bookshelf: Winelands of Colorado
5280 – This new Colorado coffee table book is the perfect gift to celebrate National Wine Day. Destinations for aspiring sommeliers (or simply, wine lovers) often include the sprawling vineyards of Spain, France, or even California, but the rugged landscapes of Colorado also host an unexpected treasure trove of vineyards. A new book from Christina Holbrook, […]
2016 Colorado Mountain Winefest sells out
KJCT8 – The 25th anniversary of the Colorado Mountain Winefest was celebrated on Saturday. Over 50 wineries and vineyards came to the event, all from Colorado. “It’s looking at a customer’s face and when they first go, wow this is amazing. That’s so gratifying,” said owner and winemaker, Michael Hasler of Decadent Saint. Hundreds of […]
Working with passion and finesse: Colorado’s women winemakers
SummitDaily – Strong women have held their own in Colorado since the pioneer days. So it should come as no surprise that some of the star winemakers in our state are women. From the early 1970s when Colorado’s modern wine industry was just getting started, women winemakers have worked alongside their male colleagues. Today, women […]
Colorado Mountain Winefest ticket sale
The Daily Sentinel – To celebrate Cyber Monday, Colorado Mountain Winefest will release a number of discounted general admission tickets on Monday, Nov. 28, for the 2017 Festival in the Park in September at Riverbend Park in Palisade. The discounted tickets will be available at 9 a.m. All other tickets to the Festival in the Park […]
Agritourism growing in Colorado
KJCT8 – According to the last USDA Census of Agriculture, over 800 Colorado farms offer attractions surrounding their agricultural crops and products, such as wineries, corn mazes, and farm-to-table dinners, among many options. The Western Slope is known around Colorado and beyond as grape-growing region. “About 42% of total wine sales come from Grand Valley wineries,” […]