Frank Bonanno’s says it’s cool to drink Colorado wine
We love Lou’s Food Bar (it’s just around the corner). And we dig Mizuna, Luca, Bones, Russell’s … shall we go on? Frank Bonanno is likely the biggest name in Denver cuisine, and he’s been cooking and drinking Colorado since before it was cool. He thinks it’s great to pair local food and local wine for a complete Colorado experience in this Colorado wine commercial released ahead of the Colorado Urban Winefest on June 9. Check out the other summer events we’ll be...
Read MoreDale (Pale Ale) thinks Colorado winemakers are bat sh*t crazy
A decade ago, the world thought Dale Katechis was bat sh*t crazy for trying to can really good beer with his Dale’s Pale Ale flagship brew. Well, it turned out the critics were wrong. He also thought local wineries were bat sh*t crazy for thinking they could make great Colorado wine. He admits he was wrong there, too. Check out this Colorado wine commercial he stars in, meant to hype local wine and the Colorado Urban Winefest on June 9. Check out the other summer events we’ll be...
Read MoreGov. Hickenlooper challenges you to drink Colorado wine
We’ve always been a fan of John Hickenlooper, long before he became a political powerhouse in Colorado. Why? Must be all that tasty beer he brought to town when he founded the Wynkoop Brewing Co. many years ago. So we were very excited to see him serve as a spokesperson for Colorado wine ahead of the Colorado Urban Winefest on June 9! Check it out: Check out the other summer events we’ll be...
Read MoreThree Fun Recipes Perfect for Sangiovese
If wine is the sauce to all food, then Vinny No Neck is the best friend to everything from duck ragu to beef brisket. Here are three great recipes to try next time you have a bottle of our Sangiovese/Merlot blend open. Garganelli with Duck Raguby Mario Batali via the Food Network Sangiovese is a perfect wine for the acidic properties of tomatoes, which is why it’s used along side so many traditional pasta dishes in its most famous region, Chianti. Here, Mario Batali creates a wonderful ragu with duck...
Read MoreSound Like an Expert With These 33 Wine Terms
Wine can be a confusing thing, especially for those of us who like to crack open a bottle and just enjoy with friends. Part of the intimidation comes from the vast vernacular required to hang with certified cork dorks. We could list hundreds of words that relate to wine, but there are more important tasks in life. So we offer 33 basic terms that will make you feel comfortable talking wine with novices and experts alike. Acidic A wine that has strong acids in it which can make your mouth water a bit. Acids...
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