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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...
vanhouten13
May 25, 20221 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Apr 21, 20222 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Mar 28, 20222 min read
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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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Jan 29, 20222 min read
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Highlights from VinCO
CAVE Board of Directors VinCO is the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology's annual conference that brings experts from across...
vanhouten13
Jan 21, 20222 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Dec 19, 20211 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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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,...
vanhouten13
Nov 20, 20213 min read
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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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Nov 12, 20212 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Nov 7, 20212 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Oct 22, 20213 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Sep 26, 20212 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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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...
vanhouten13
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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