Grand Valley Grape Harvest of 2022
Grapes Ripening at Carlson Vineyards In the agricultural areas of Western Colorado, we celebrate many different harvests. From cherries...
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vanhouten13
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Celebrating Peaches!
Happy National Peach Month, everyone! We are very lucky to live in an area that has, arguably, the best peaches in the country, which...
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vanhouten13
- Jun 20
- 2 min
A Wine for Beer Lovers!
We were recently in Boston visiting family and were fortunate enough to have a little bit of free time to break away and visit one of our...
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vanhouten13
- May 25
- 1 min
Happy National Wine Day 2022!
Happy National Wine Day everyone! We hope you’ve got big plans to celebrate with a special selection from your cellar, revisiting an old...
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vanhouten13
- Apr 21
- 2 min
An Afternoon at Blanchard Family Wines
We 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...
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vanhouten13
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Maverick Classic Beer Festival Recap
Saturday March 26th was the first annual Maverick Classic Beer Festival, which brought together 12 Western Slope breweries and cideries...
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vanhouten13
- Jan 29
- 2 min
February 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,...
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vanhouten13
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Highlights from VinCO
CAVE Board of Directors VinCO is the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology's annual conference that brings experts from across...
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vanhouten13
- Jan 12
- 2 min
New 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...
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vanhouten13
- Dec 19, 2021
- 1 min
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
Let’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...
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vanhouten13
- Nov 26, 2021
- 2 min
It'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...
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vanhouten13
- Nov 20, 2021
- 3 min
Our Guide to Thanksgiving Wine and Beer Parings from Western Colorado
After our stay-at-home COVID Thanksgiving last year, we are excited to spend this Thanksgiving with our family enjoying good company,...
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vanhouten13
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
Colorado Uncorked: The Best Colorado Wines of 2021
We 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...
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vanhouten13
- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
Is Grand Junction The Next Great Beer Destination?
8/22/22 - Updated to reflect the opening of Trail Life Brewing If one were asked the first thing that pops into their mind when they hear...
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vanhouten13
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Challenges of Grape-Growing in the Grand Valley and the Resiliency of Local Wineries
The last ‘normal’ grape harvest in the Grand Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) was in fall 2019, as the wet spring and hot summer...
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vanhouten13
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
A Visit to the West Elks
Finding 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...
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vanhouten13
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
Exploring Summit County Breweries
We recently spent a week on vacation in beautiful Summit County, Colorado. Our agenda was simply to relax, spend time with family, and...
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vanhouten13
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Making of Grand Valley Grapes and Grains Adventures
Welcome to Grand Valley Grapes and Grains Adventures; the premier winery and brewery experience in the Grand Valley. Our origin story is...
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