Tag: wine
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Wine for the win: Voters’ favorite bars around Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Wine bars. Gold: Uva Wine Bar A local couple opened this snazzy nook on the north side…
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Without a buyer, Holy Cross Abbey winery in Cañon City may close after 25 years
It was sad to learn that The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 E. U.S. 50, Cañon City, is for sale and, without a buyer, is scheduled to close Sept. 30. The winery started producing wine in 2001 and opened to the public in 2002. Over the past 25 years, the winery has earned more…
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Without a buyer, Holy Cross Abbey winery in Cañon City may close after 25 years
It was sad to learn that The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 E. U.S. 50, Cañon City, is for sale and, without a buyer, is scheduled to close Sept. 30. The winery started producing wine in 2001 and opened to the public in 2002. Over the past 25 years, the winery has earned more…
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Without a buyer, Holy Cross Abbey winery in Cañon City may close after 25 years
It was sad to learn that The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 E. U.S. 50, Cañon City, is for sale and, without a buyer, is scheduled to close Sept. 30. The winery started producing wine in 2001 and opened to the public in 2002. Over the past 25 years, the winery has earned more…
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Wine Guy: Fresh, crisp Italian white wines suited for summer’s hot weather
By Rich MauroSpecial to The Gazette There is a cornucopia of budget friendly, Italian white wines – small production, regional, native varieties – that are ideal for warm weather drinking. If there is a common thread along the peninsula, these all offer dramatic aromas and crisp, refreshing character. Pinot Grigio. If you are used to…
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Aspen Food & Wine Classic again an elevated experience
By Rich MauroSpecial to The Gazette The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen again put on a spectacular event over Father’s Day weekend with countless wine and food seminars hosted by culinary personalities. Highlights included “Wines of Georgia Presents: 8,000 Years in 8 Glasses.” Sommelier Erik Segelbaum explained that Georgia was one of the originators…
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Sauvignon Blanc continues to grow in wine popularity
While consumer white wine continues to be Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc enjoys an increasingly strong second place. It is one of the world’s most widely planted grape varieties, originating in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, also notable in New Zealand, Chile, South Africa and Australia. The grape’s flavor profile comes in several styles, though it’s usually…
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Cabernet sauvignon finds a prestigious home in California’s Napa Valley
Cabernet sauvignon from California (especially Napa Valley) wasn’t always the most popular red wine in America. Having established its pedigree centuries ago as a foundation of Bordeaux, the grape began to be planted in Napa Valley in the late 1800s. Following Prohibition, the quality of Napa cabernet gained increased attention. Then, in 1976, a Stag’s…
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5 uniquely Colorado festivals to celebrate spring in 2026
Taste of VailApril 1-4 Now in its 35th year, Taste of Vail showcases chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers from the Vail Valley and throughout the world. “From sophisticated wine tastings to indulgent gourmet dinners, Taste of Vail promises a truly one-of-a-kind experience,” the website says. The festival kicks off April 1 with The Vail Pour,…
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Wine Guy: Chardonnay continues to shine in Cali
Despite its generally recognized wine characteristics of butter, vanilla, rich texture, citrus, apple, tropical fruit, etc., the chardonnay grape presents essentially a blank slate for producers. Sometimes this unfortunately means winemakers are tempted to imprint their own personality or respond to perceived consumer preferences. But with the wines below, winemakers attempt to express the source…