Enjoy 2019 Governor’s Cup Winning Wines
2019 Colorado Uncorked – Colorado’s Best Wines
Being new’ish to Denver and spending half my time here (the other half in Houston still!), I’ve tried to immerse myself in all things Denver, and guess what – that means wine! Last week I had the chance to attend my first Denver media event for the Colorado Governor’s Cup to sip on 14 of the regions best wines.
Our media event was Julep, which is a must-try Denver restaurant and paired extremely well with all the wines in attendance.
A tasting of the 14 wines in the 2019 Governor’s Cup Collection, each paired with a small-plate menu item created specifically to pair with that wine by Colorado’s top chefs. The winner of the 2019 Governor’s Cup will be announced at this event as well. The event is a benefit for History Colorado.
VIP entry begins at 6 PM with an intimate opportunity to taste this year’s winners, followed by a tasting of Governor’s Cup wines from previous years paired with a more extensive menu from Café Rendezvous.
General admission begins at 7 PM and includes the 14 wines in this year’s Collection.
Please note: entry to the History Colorado Center for this event will be through the school group entrance on the south side of the building on 12th Ave. just east of Broadway.
Introducing the 2019 Governor’s Cup Collection:
Bonacquisti Wine Company (Denver) – 2018 Tempranillo, Colorado
BookCliff Vineyards (Boulder) – 2016 Graciano, Colorado
BookCliff Vineyards (Boulder) – 2016 Ensemble, Colorado
Carlson Vineyards (Palisade) – Cherry Wine, 100% Grand Valley Montmorency cherries
Carlson Vineyard (Palisade) – 2018 NSFW White Grand Valley AVA
Colterris (Palisade) – 2017 Petit Verdot, Grand Valley AVA
Plum Creek Winery (Palisade) – 2016 Cabernet Franc, Grand Valley AVA
Qutori Wines (Paonia) – 2017 Syrah, Colorado
Red Fox Cellars (Palisade) – 2017 Nebbiolo, Grand Valley AVA
Snowy Peaks Winery (Estes Park) – 2016 Petite Sirah, Grand Valley AVA
The Storm Cellar (Paonia) – 2018 Dry Riesling, West Elks AVA
The Storm Cellar (Paonia) – 2018 Riesling, West Elks AVA
Vino Salida (Poncha Springs) – Vermouth, Colorado
Whitewater Hill Vineyards (Grand Junction) – 2018 Moscato, Grand Valley AVA
The Best in Show winner will be announced November 15, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
Get your tickets for Uncorked here.
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