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Eat and drink
These rich, spicy wines help fight colder temperatures and ease the transition into sweater season.
Neither forest fires nor droughts can keep Colorado grapes from falling. And grown at over 5,000 feet, they deserve applause. If you haven’t tried our local wines, wait no more, these creative and innovative selections can rival conventional California options. As we move into fall, these wines offer pungent flavors and textures, and blends abound, combining the varietals into true works of art. Here are some distinctive options to try, love, and stock up on before the snow blows away. All are available for purchase at your local liquor store or direct from the winery.
Chardonnay Whitewater Hill
Great crossroads
This gem is one of the few unoaked chardonnays in the state, aged in stainless steel vats, not barrels. A clean, clear white with a light straw color, it will help wean white wine drinkers from those crisp summer white sauvignon. And surprise, this chard doesn’t have the traditional buttery tones, but instead contains bright apple and lime. Whitewater Hill is guaranteed to go with ham or turkey in the oven during the holidays, so it’s worth stocking up on.
Gewürztraminer stone cottage
Paonia
This wine is the result of blending French and German influences into an Alsatian-style wine that is fresh, crunchy and pleasantly light. It has lovely floral notes and well-balanced sweetness with a dry finish, without one element dominating another. Overall, the complexity of the wine is underlined by its drinkability. This 2018 vintage has patiently aged in its bottle for the necessary time and goes well with slightly spicy Asian or Mexican dishes.
Endless Endeavor Petite Petite
Paonia
A little late verdot associated with a small pearl makes this unusual Bordeaux-style red worth trying. Both are grapes with character, and it’s a rare find to find this combination in Colorado. The garnet-red wine delivers great aromas to the nose and the palate features deep, full-bodied fruit, with a long, off-dry finish that goes the right way. A drink (or two) also pairs well with steaks or juicy burgers on game day.
Alfred Eames Vino Tinto
Paonia
By carefully combining his unique red grape varieties, award-winning winemaker Alfred Eames delivers an unfiltered blend with hints of blackberry and spice. The bright ruby ​​wine offers a berry aroma and a hint of vanilla, while the juicy mouthfeel and medium body deliver a lip-smacking finish. A big winner, this wine pairs well with pasta or is just excellent on its own while relaxing by the fire.
Port of the Two Rivers
Great crossroads
The popular harbor of Two Rivers is ideal for drinking on sunny fall picnics, roaring fireplaces, or as an after-dinner surprise when greeting guests. The deep garnet dessert wine sounds 18% ABV, so we recommend sticking to a small pour. Aged 29 months in neutral oak barrels, it is not too sweet, but only sophisticated, with sweet and velvety notes of cocoa and wild berries.
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