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Enjoy Colorado Wines
Announcing! One of the Best Kept Secrets in the World of Wine...
Do you remember hearing that the best wines are now coming from
California?
Forget everything you've heard about California wine and listen,
on my summer vacation I discovered one of the best wine growing
areas in the United States. And it's not on the West Coast.
As it happens, my daughter asked me to take a trip with her to
look at a piece of property on the Western Slope of Colorado
that she and her husband were interested in. She needed my
expertise with evaluating the condition of the business that
accompanied the house and land.
"Just what is this business?" I asked her. She replied that it
was a vineyard. I had to think of that for a moment. I have my
college degree in horticulture and a vineyard has always been my
dream. But I would have never expected this of my daughter.
She knew that I have planted grapes wherever I've lived. A few
grapevines in the backyard, one or two growing up the side of
the house, or a couple hundred to experiment with when I've had
the land to do it.
Now, I was being told that she wanted to live my dream come
true. I questioned her as we drove across the Rocky Mountains
towards her new dream. Things like, "Do you know what this is
going to take?" "Have you seen me struggle to get my grapes to
grow under the Colorado Front Range conditions?"
As we came down in altitude, entering the Western Slope fruit
growing area, I began to understand her desire to own a vineyard
and expand it to support a small winery.
This area is truly a fruit growing delight. Vineyards and
orchards flowing over the mesas of the Colorado Western Slope
region. Cherries, peaches, apples, and of course grapes.
Unlike the eastern side of Colorado, the Western Slope has a
climate that is conducive to growing all sorts of fruit crops.
The noble European grape, V. vinifera, is well adapted to this
fruit growing region.
Now listen closely! The wines I found being made in the small
family wineries of the Colorado Western Slope turned out to be
pure gems! Why? Because of the warm days and cool nights of this
region. This climate is perfect for growing grapes and making
award winning wines.
There are also two American Viticulture Areas: the Grand Valley
AVA and the West Elks AVA along the Colorado Western Slope. Each
producing distinctive wines because of their slightly different
climatic conditions.
In Delta County, a cooler climate, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot
Noir, Gew�rztraminer and other colder-climate German varietals
work best. In the warmer Mesa County, Rh�ne varieties like Syrah
and Viognier, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux
varieties, are suitable.
I've sampled the wines from both regions and I have to tell you
that I'm love struck with what I found. While the West Elk AVA
between Paeonia and Delta seems to produce the best whites,
there are also Cab Franc, Pinot Noir, and Merlot wines from that
region which are "to die for" wines.
The Grand Valley AVA from Grand Junction to Palisades produces
red wines that rival any California reds. The recent trend in
this area is to grow more Rhone varieties like Syrah and
Viognier and these compliment the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
that has long had a reputation in that area. This region also
boasts some of the best Chardonnay's in the state.
Many wineries have vineyards in both viticulture appellation
areas. I've found that the top wines are blends of grapes grown
in both counties. Reisling is a good example of this blending.
It can get it fully ripe in Mesa County, with some
non-traditional peach and apricot flavors. In Delta County, it's
hard to get it to 20� Brix, but it has this really good acidity
and spicy flavor. The blend of the two together gives a hypnotic
sensation to your palate.
It's truly up to the wine maker's abilities to make the most of
the grapes grown in this unique wine making region.
Just picture this for a moment... The Colorado wine industry is
in its infancy. New vineyards and wineries are being added each
year as its reputation spreads. The wines made in Colorado are
only going to get better as the wine makers learn more about the
grapes they are growing and perfect their trade.
You're probably wondering where you can find out more about
these exciting wines. It just so happens that the Colorado wine
industry has a web site at: http://www.coloradowine.com that can
lead you to all the Colorado wine information you want.
The next time you're looking for something new in wine, consider
one of the enchanting wines from the Western Slope of Colorado.
You won't be disappointed.
Now that you're at the end of this article you're just minutes
away from wanting to jump in your car and run down to get a
bottle of some wonderful Colorado wine.
Unfortunately, most wines made in the state are sold locally and
are not found in your local liquor store. But the good news is
that most can be bought online. Take a look at the
coloradowine.com site and find the wineries and the wines you
are looking for.
About the author:
Jim Bruce has been growing grapes and making wine since 1974. He
has grown grapes in some of the harshest regions of the United
States. Currently he conducts grape research through his Rist
Canyon Vineyards and has just released a book on grape growing
at: http://www.grapegrowingbook.com
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If you are planning on drinking an Oregon wine such as a Blush-Rose then you will want to eat one of the following cheeses:
Colby Jack
Monterrey jack
Gouda
These are great wines to go with your Blush Oregon wine because of their smooth and mild flavors. They will not overpower your lovely Oregon wine and their textures while different than each other will perfectly complement the soft feel of the Oregon wine.
If you are going to be drinking an Oregon wine such as the Cabernet Sauvignon then you will want to have one or two of the following types of cheeses to go along with it:
Baby Swiss
Bleu Cheese
Brie
Camembert
Some of these cheeses come with an edible crust. If you prefer it without the crust you can simply cut it off but whatever you do you will enjoy pairing any of the above cheeses with this particular Oregon wine. These cheeses have distinct tastes, for example the baby Swiss has a soft and nutty flavor while the bleu cheese has a peppery one, but they all blend perfectly with the wonderful tones of the Cabernet Sauvignon Oregon wine.
For more information...
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Enjoy Colorado Wines
Announcing! One of the Best Kept Secrets in the World of Wine...
Do you remember hearing that the best wines are now coming from
California?
Forget everything you've heard about California wine and listen,
on my summer vacation I discovered one of the best wine growing
areas in the United States. And it's not on the West Coast.
As it happens, my daughter asked me to take a trip with her to
look at a piece of property on the Western Slope of Colorado
that she and her husband were interested in. She needed my
expertise with evaluating the condition of the business that
accompanied the house and land.
"Just what is this business?" I asked her. She replied that it
was a vineyard. I had to think of that for a moment. I have my
college degree in horticulture and a vineyard has always been my
dream. But I would have never expected this of my daughter.
She knew that I have planted grapes wherever I've lived. A few
grapevines in the backyard, one or two growing up the side of
the house, or a couple hundred to experiment with when I've had
the land to do it.
Now, I was being told that she wanted to live my dream come
true. I questioned her as we drove across the Rocky Mountains
towards her new dream. Things like, "Do you know what this is
going to take?" "Have you seen me struggle to get my grapes to
grow under the Colorado Front Range conditions?"
As we came down in altitude, entering the Western Slope fruit
growing area, I began to understand her desire to own a vineyard
and expand it to support a small winery.
This area is truly a fruit growing delight. Vineyards and
orchards flowing over the mesas of the Colorado Western Slope
region. Cherries, peaches, apples, and of course grapes.
Unlike the eastern side of Colorado, the Western Slope has a
climate that is conducive to growing all sorts of fruit crops.
The noble European grape, V. vinifera, is well adapted to this
fruit growing region.
Now listen closely! The wines I found being made in the small
family wineries of the Colorado Western Slope turned out to be
pure gems! Why? Because of the warm days and cool nights of this
region. This climate is perfect for growing grapes and making
award winning wines.
There are also two American Viticulture Areas: the Grand Valley
AVA and the West Elks AVA along the Colorado Western Slope. Each
producing distinctive wines because of their slightly different
climatic conditions.
In Delta County, a cooler climate, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot
Noir, Gew�rztraminer and other colder-climate German varietals
work best. In the warmer Mesa County, Rh�ne varieties like Syrah
and Viognier, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux
varieties, are suitable.
I've sampled the wines from both regions and I have to tell you
that I'm love struck with what I found. While the West Elk AVA
between Paeonia and Delta seems to produce the best whites,
there are also Cab Franc, Pinot Noir, and Merlot wines from that
region which are "to die for" wines.
The Grand Valley AVA from Grand Junction to Palisades produces
red wines that rival any California reds. The recent trend in
this area is to grow more Rhone varieties like Syrah and
Viognier and these compliment the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
that has long had a reputation in that area. This region also
boasts some of the best Chardonnay's in the state.
Many wineries have vineyards in both viticulture appellation
areas. I've found that the top wines are blends of grapes grown
in both counties. Reisling is a good example of this blending.
It can get it fully ripe in Mesa County, with some
non-traditional peach and apricot flavors. In Delta County, it's
hard to get it to 20� Brix, but it has this really good acidity
and spicy flavor. The blend of the two together gives a hypnotic
sensation to your palate.
It's truly up to the wine maker's abilities to make the most of
the grapes grown in this unique wine making region.
Just picture this for a moment... The Colorado wine industry is
in its infancy. New vineyards and wineries are being added each
year as its reputation spreads. The wines made in Colorado are
only going to get better as the wine makers learn more about the
grapes they are growing and perfect their trade.
You're probably wondering where you can find out more about
these exciting wines. It just so happens that the Colorado wine
industry has a web site at: http://www.coloradowine.com that can
lead you to all the Colorado wine information you want.
The next time you're looking for something new in wine, consider
one of the enchanting wines from the Western Slope of Colorado.
You won't be disappointed.
Now that you're at the end of this article you're just minutes
away from wanting to jump in your car and run down to get a
bottle of some wonderful Colorado wine.
Unfortunately, most wines made in the state are sold locally and
are not found in your local liquor store. But the good news is
that most can be bought online. Take a look at the
coloradowine.com site and find the wineries and the wines you
are looking for.
About the author:
Jim Bruce has been growing grapes and making wine since 1974. He
has grown grapes in some of the harshest regions of the United
States. Currently he conducts grape research through his Rist
Canyon Vineyards and has just released a book on grape growing
at: http://www.grapegrowingbook.com
df
If you are planning on drinking an Oregon wine such as a Blush-Rose then you will want to eat one of the following cheeses:
Colby Jack
Monterrey jack
Gouda
These are great wines to go with your Blush Oregon wine because of their smooth and mild flavors. They will not overpower your lovely Oregon wine and their textures while different than each other will perfectly complement the soft feel of the Oregon wine.
If you are going to be drinking an Oregon wine such as the Cabernet Sauvignon then you will want to have one or two of the following types of cheeses to go along with it:
Baby Swiss
Bleu Cheese
Brie
Camembert
Some of these cheeses come with an edible crust. If you prefer it without the crust you can simply cut it off but whatever you do you will enjoy pairing any of the above cheeses with this particular Oregon wine. These cheeses have distinct tastes, for example the baby Swiss has a soft and nutty flavor while the bleu cheese has a peppery one, but they all blend perfectly with the wonderful tones of the Cabernet Sauvignon Oregon wine.
For more information...
great wine
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