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Home to about 75% of Colorado’s wineries, Grand Valley, west of Grand Junction at 4,700 feet, has some of the highest vineyards in the world. It also has a unique microclimate and terrain. The valley, running east-west, was carved out by rivers, leaving the deep canyons and sharp escarpments that border the appellation. This landscape allows for superior air drainage, reducing the frost risk at this high elevation. During the growing season, the region enjoys hot and dry days, with a good amount of sunshine hours. Nighttime temperatures drop rapidly, allowing the grapes to maintain high acidity, which is essential to quality wine production. Winter temperatures are quite mild, often above the freezing mark. The history of viticulture here goes back to the late 1800s. Governor George A. Crawford planted a 60-acre vineyard here in 1890, and by 1910 the state had over 1,000 growers, most of them located in the Grand Valley region.
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Popular wines made in Grand Valley under $20
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Miura Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley Talley Vineyard
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Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley Estate
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Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley Estate
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Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley Talley-Rincon
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Talley Vineyards Talley Chardonnay
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Laetitia Brut Rose
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Varietals Produced in Grand Valley View all
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Syrah
The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Merlot
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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Desert Moon Vineyards, Inc
Immersing yourself in a moment, whether it's a summer evening barbeque with close friends or danc...
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Whitewater Hill
Whitewater Hill Vineyards produces classic varietal wines at our farm winery overlooking our vine...
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May 2013
Funny thread. I was visiting Mom this past weekend, moving her actually, and since nobody was around, I actually tried some PN and bought it at retail no less. Eh. It was fine for what I wanted, but if people want complex wine, they really have to drink a lot more wine from different varieties. Americans think there are only five or six worth d... Read More
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April 2013
Check out my latest article on Spring Wine Events at www.vinogger.com. Get details on bASH Food & Wine pairing in St Helena 4/13, SF Vintners Market 4/13, Meals on Wheels Gala SF 4/21, Wine Spectator Grand Tasting SF 4/24, Junior Achievement Taste of Success SF 4/27, Passport to Dry Creek Sonoma 4/27-4/28, Hopland Spring Passport 5/4, Anderson ... Read More
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March 2013
For March, my tasting group explored the length of the Rhône valley. Probably for consistency of quality, one of our best tastings to date with just about all o the wines showing well and being universally liked by all. I was lucky to find/have access to some older vintages from estate sales and store cellars, so it made for a fun night. Here... Read More
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January 2013
Beck-Hartweg Riesling Alsace Aoc Cuvée Prestige 2009
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'09 Vin d'Alsace yellow straw hew, concentrated aromas of dried apples, guava and pear; abundant dried yellow fruit notes with wet rock minerality focused with racy acidity to a long, dry finish. A good and lean French riesling value for many food pairings. Read More
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November 2012
Hello everyone!I just feeling right now I have to share the crazy week I had.. and show you how many wines I taste for many reasons.. Enjoying them, qualifying them.. or just a taste!Hope you guys enjoys the photos!Drink wine.. therefore you exist.. Cheers!Here you can find the first photo!Ben Ami - Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - IsraelMalamado, Malb... Read More
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August 2012
In my daily travels I pass through the Napa Valley every Monday. A few weeks ago I asked Mike Smith a question about yeast for Sauv Blanc and he invited me to stop by and check out some of his new vintage before it went into bottle shock. Today was the day so I stopped by his cellar at Envy Wines in Calistoga. One of the more personable, down to... Read More
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July 2012
Following the 36th anniversary of the Tasting of Paris, I decided my group would explore blind, some French and American wines, wanting to include some wineries involved in the original lineup. I purposely threw in some surprises to confuse folks too. I'll list them here, in order of favorites, descending. The scores are on a 20 pt scale as a... Read More
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June 2012
So I just go back from my 2-week road trip driving cross country to visit my favorite wine region, Walla Walla! Now to be fair, I enjoyed wine on the way out and on the way back. I stopped in northwest Missouri to try some wines made from the Norton grape, which is the official grape of the state, as well as some wines in the Snake River Valle... Read More
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April 2012
Anemoi Zephyrus Grand Valley 2010
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An interesting light/med-bodied wine, with flavors of herbs/spices/and figs Read More
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