Boulder Creek Winery hosted its annual barrel tasting dinners, an excellent opportunity for wine lovers to sample the newest releases from winemaker Jackie Thompson, paired with the cuisine of chef Willem DeFroy. The dinners sell out quickly, and this year was no exception. Once wine lovers have discovered these dinners, they tend to become an … Continue reading
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Colorado Wine Tasting: Hermosa Merlot 2006
When the cork was pulled on Hermosa Vineyards Merlot 2006, the fragrance of fresh blueberries greeted the tasters. The ruby-red wine was a little hot on the first taste, so we set it aside for a few minutes. Coming back to it, different flavors were ascendant as it opened up in the glass: hints of … Continue reading
Colorado Wine Tasting: Plum Creek Winery Merlot 2009
The much-maligned Merlot – thanks to the movie “Sideways” – is wine that is worth a chance, especially among the uninitiated. Merlot is one of the five Bordeaux grapes, along with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Compared to its Bordeaux siblings, it can be on the mellower wide and pairs well with … Continue reading
Colorado Wine Tasting: Canyon Wind Cellars Petit Verdot
Berry delicious. The Canyon Wind Cellars Petit Verdot 2010 offers a festival of berries in every glass. It literally bursts with flavor – big, robust, and decadent. It boasts a nose of dark fruit including blackberries, dark cherries, and plums. One sip and you’re committed to at least the rest of the glass, wanting more … Continue reading
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