vanhouten13Apr 212 minAn Afternoon at Blanchard Family WinesWe recently were in Denver to visit family and friends and catch a few Rockies games. Sarah met some of the owners and staff of Blanchard...
vanhouten13Mar 292 minMaverick Classic Beer Festival RecapSaturday March 26th was the first annual Maverick Classic Beer Festival, which brought together 12 Western Slope breweries and cideries...
vanhouten13Jan 292 minFebruary is Stout Month!Every February, as the thick of winter kicks in, Stout Month give us something to look forward to and help get us through these cold,...
vanhouten13Jan 212 minHighlights from VinCOCAVE Board of Directors VinCO is the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology's annual conference that brings experts from across...
vanhouten13Jan 132 minNew Year, New Tours!Happy New Year everyone! 2021 was a great year for Colorado wine, and 2022 promises to be even better. To ring in the New Year, we're...
vanhouten13Dec 19, 20211 minLast Minute Holiday Gift IdeasLet’s face it - many of us wait until the last minute to do our holiday gift shopping. This year, get them something they will really...
vanhouten13Nov 26, 20212 minIt's Time for Flights and Lights!Looking for a fun date night, a festive evening with friends, or an interesting team building experience with a small group of...
vanhouten13Nov 20, 20213 minOur Guide to Thanksgiving Wine and Beer Parings from Western ColoradoAfter our stay-at-home COVID Thanksgiving last year, we are excited to spend this Thanksgiving with our family enjoying good company,...
vanhouten13Nov 12, 20212 minColorado Uncorked: The Best Colorado Wines of 2021We went to the Colorado Uncorked event at the History Colorado Center to taste the winners of the 2021 Governor’s Cup and to support our...
vanhouten13Nov 8, 20212 minIs Grand Junction The Next Great Beer Destination?If one were asked the first thing that pops into their mind when they hear the words “Beer” and “Grand”, most beer aficionados would...
vanhouten13Oct 22, 20213 minThe Challenges of Grape-Growing in the Grand Valley and the Resiliency of Local WineriesThe last ‘normal’ grape harvest in the Grand Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) was in fall 2019, as the wet spring and hot summer...
vanhouten13Sep 27, 20212 minA Visit to the West ElksFinding ourselves with a rare weekend day off, we paid a visit to the West Elks region in search of some Fall color, to sample some good...
vanhouten13Sep 5, 20213 minExploring Summit County BreweriesWe recently spent a week on vacation in beautiful Summit County, Colorado. Our agenda was simply to relax, spend time with family, and...
vanhouten13Aug 19, 20213 minThe Making of Grand Valley Grapes and Grains AdventuresWelcome to Grand Valley Grapes and Grains Adventures; the premier winery and brewery experience in the Grand Valley. Our origin story is...