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Organic Wine, Our Daily Red, Peltier Station
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A dog named Port, Read about riesling
5-23-2008
Guy Drew Chardonnay, Two Rivers Chardonnay, Paringa Sparkling Shiraz, Read about petite sirah
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Cru Vin Dogs
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Cru Vin Dogs 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
A fresh zesty New Zealand sauvignon blanc.
The palate is filled with flavors of fresh cut pink grapefruit and tangerines.
Polished acidity for a Kiwi sauvignon blanc, with a hint of honeysuckle on the mid-palate.
The finish offers a hint of jalapeno pepper and jasmine flowers.
Classic new world sauvignon blanc, the perfect summer sipper or
pair for grilled fish or steamed shellfish.
93 points -- tasted 6/23/2008 -BF $17
Mondo Vino in the Highlands neighborhood, Hampden Warehouse Liquor Mart,
Napa Nectars, The Vineyard in Cherry Creek, Arrow Liquors,
and May Fair carry this wine.
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Cru Vin Dogs 2005 Chardonnay, Dry Creek, California
Allow this wine to open a little to enjoy its layered complexity.
This creamy, rich palate is splashed with notes of
allspice, fig, hazelnuts, and butterscotch.
The mid-plate sparks with mouthwatering notes of mineral, anise, and lemon oil.
It is lighter bodied than most California style chardonnay,
making its smooth, elegant style much more versatile with food.
The finish shows more creamy tones with complementary flavors of key lime zest.
93 points -- tasted 6/18/2008 -BF $18
Mondo Vino in the Highlands neighborhood, Hampden Warehouse Liquor Mart,
The Vineyard in Cherry Creek, Arrow Liquors,
and May Fair carry this wine.
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Cru Vin Dogs 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah, North Coast, California
This wine is the first of Cru Vin Dogs Portrait Series.
Yogi, a police officer, graces this label.
As a K-9 officer, he was invaluable in tracking down evidence
and people for eight years with the Aurora police department.
Read more about
Yogi.
The fruit is sourced from Napa and Sonoma.
Soft aromas of Black Forest Cherry cupcake show on the nose.
The palate is smooth and rich, with flavors of red raspberries,
mocha, tar, vanilla, kaffir lime leaves, and hints of minerally gun metal.
The acidity works with the integrated flavors
and the mid-palate offers a touch of black cherry liqueur and fresh cut lavender.
The finish lingers on the middle of the tongue with a touch of tobacco and cassis.
94 points -- tasted 6/25/2008 -BF $30
Mondo Vino in the Highlands neighborhood, Hampden Warehouse Liquor Mart,
Napa Nectars, The Vineyard in Cherry Creek, Arrow Liquors,
and May Fair carry this wine.
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Bonacquisti 2007 Moscato Riserva, Grand River Valley, Colorado
This is lighter bodied for a moscato, which makes is very refreshing.
Ample fruit flavor includes lime, tangerine, and grapefruit peel.
This wine has a good balance between ripeness and acidity.
The mid-palate and finish sings with a note of honey.
The two percent residual sugar is not very evident,
making this a very versatile wine.
92 points -- tasted 6/21/2008 -BF $16
This wine has just been released.
We will update this review when it is on the shelves.
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Bonacquisti 2007 Bella Risa Chardonnay, Grand River Valley, Colorado
Lovely little Colorado chardonnay.
The palate is filled with notes of anise, lemon zest, pear, and nutmeg.
The mid-palate offers a creamy note.
A delicious white, perfect for grilled chicken or salmon.
91 points -- tasted 6/21/2008 -BF $12
This wine has just been released.
We will update this review when it is on the shelves.
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Bonacquisti 2007 Sunnyside Colorado White Wine, Grand Valley, Colorado
A blend of sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and Muscat Cannelli.
Complex, the palate is full and interesting.
Notes of lemon, pear, lime, and apple fill the senses.
The mouthfeel is rich and dense.
A sophisticated white, the perfect pair for shellfish and fish.
92 points -- tasted 6/21/2008 -BF $15
carries this wine.
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McManis 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California
Spicy aromas waft from the glass.
Very upfront fruit includes flavors of pie cherries and strawberries.
These ripe red fruit flavors are complemented by nuances
of sandalwood, lavender, and caramel on the mid-palate.
Integrated and smooth, yet spicy and full bodied.
A great value for the money.
A touch of alcohol chimes on the finish for a fraction of a second,
but a little bit of breathing allows this to dissipate.
Was impressive for several nights, under a blanket of gas.
94 points -- tasted 6/22/2008 -BF $14
KaCee's Wine & Spirits, Wilburs Total Beverage,
Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart,
Apple Jack, Cucina Colore, Keg Liquors, Chambers Wine and Liquor in Aurora,
Jimbo's Liquors, Boulder Wine and Spirits,
Morgan's Liquors,
Plaza 21 Discount,
Springs Liquor Outlet,
Heritage Hills,
Via Italian Eatery,
Argonaut,
Tipsy's Liquor World,
Gold Hill Wine and Liquor Outlet,
Lukas Liquors,
Safeway,
Total Beverage in Thornton,
and Highlands WineSeller carry this wine.
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Big House 2006 The Line Up, GSM, California
The nose brings scents of black pepper.
A blueberry canvas is splashed with spicy flavors.
It is smooth and slightly herby, like fresh cut marjoram.
The mid-palate offers notes of clove and freshly sanded cedar planks.
Full bodied, with smooth tannins.
Big berry flavor carries though from nose to finish.
Was impressive for several nights, under a blanket of gas.
92 points -- tasted 6/23/2008 -BF $14
Highlands WineSeller,
Lowry Liquors,
Tipsy's Liquor World,
Dillon Ridge Liquors,
Wallaby's Liquor Warehouse,
Corks in Montrose,
Lukas Liquors,
High Mountain Liquors,
Colorado Liquor Mart,
Colorado Liquor Outlet,
Logan Liquors,
Keg Liquors,
Apple Jack,
Sovereignty Wines,
Wagon Wheel Liquors in Durango,
Canyon Crest Liquors, and
Grape Expectations carry this wine.
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Cru Vin Dogs
The portrait of the dog on wine bottle evokes a touch of emotion. Most of us have a soft spot for dogs, and the artist's hand has created a beautiful collection of noble canine images. Each wine label on the Cru Vin Dogs line was printed from an original illustration. Each label contains a carefully blended, hand selected, artisan wine.
It is a brilliant plan; dogs, wine, fine art, and a respectable donation from every bottle to canine charities. For Mary Snellgrove and Bill Foss, who were looking to establish a new concept in which to sell wine, they had conjured up the perfect project for their talents.
When Grand Vin Distributors sold in 2004 Snellgrove and Foss found themselves looking for a new venture. Snellgrove was the head of marketing for Grand Vin and Bill Foss was one of the founding owners. It was a good run for both of them. They built one of the most respected wine distributors in Colorado. Mary smiles as she talks about how all of the employees of Grand Vin tasted wine. From the salesmen and administrative staff, to truck drivers and merchandisers, blind tastings were a daily occurrence and wine education was abundant.
This devotion to the product gained Snellgrove and Foss an opportunity to create steadfast relationships in the wine industry. This gained them a comprehensive understanding of vineyards, grape varieties, terroir, blending, and nearly every other expertise needed to produce great wine at a reasonable price.
"Being in the wine industry for twenty-three years and my partner Bill for twenty-six years, we developed relationships with vineyards and winery owners. Some of the wine we are able to acquire is not always available to the public. We have a certain quality level expectation and we can pick and choose. A group of us do a lot of blending. Once we come to the right blend, we instruct our winemaker." Says Snellgrove.
It took some brainstorming to come up with the idea and how to execute it. "Wine was in our blood. We wanted to stay in the wine industry, but wanted to do something different, something that gave back to the community. We researched and knew we wanted to choose a local non-profit. We pitched
The Alie Foundation because we already had a relationship with them."
Grand Vin had made a practice of supporting local charities. Snellgrove recollects, "When four year old Alie Berrelez was kidnapped back in the mid-nineties, it was big news in Colorado. It seemed like we were all affected. We at Grand Vin funded two bloodhound puppies and Richard Berrelez trained them and then donated them to law enforcement."
Cru Vin Dogs Cabernet-Syrah blend named Yogi, is a tribute to the dog who found little Alie Berrelez (albeit with a heartbreaking conclusion). Yogi was a police officer working with the Aurora Police Department. The experience touched Mary and her husband Jay and they soon became bloodhound owners. This prompted Jay to become friends with the owners of Knotty, one of the bloodhound champions at The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Jay Snellgrove is the artist creating the labels for the wines. His artwork will be exihibted at Cru Vin Dogs South Pearl Street gallery. "This is why the wines are so fun, because they are collectable. We try to match the character of the wine to the character of the breed. The portrait series honors special dogs with special stories. We call them hero dogs and each wine is a red blend. When the wine is gone, the label artwork is retired."
Jay's skill at reproducing the temperament of each breed is remarkable. Because of his talent, he has been commissioned to illustrate other dogs, by their adoring owners. "There is a story behind every label; there is a story behind every wine. People are so passionate about their dog's breed. Then there are the art collectors, who are big fans of Jay's work. Many people when they first see the artwork think they are photographs," says Mary.
"We always see canines helping humans. We wanted to feature at least one charity where humans help canines. It just so happened that the Morris Foundation was located in Denver, so it was a good fit for us. They are the oldest research non-profit for animals and one of their biggest programs is to cure canine cancer. The two breeds that suffer from cancer the most are Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers."
Cru Vin Dogs supports one other non-profit besides The Alie Foundation and
Morris Foundation.
Canine Companions for Independence
trains Labrador and Golden Retrievers to assist adults with disabilities.
Ten percent of each bottle of Cru Vin Dogs wine sold is donated to a fund,
which is distributed to these charities.
Cru Vin Dogs wines are sold at fine wine shops around the Denver area.
Look for a cabernet sauvignon-merlot blend named Lucky and a Marlborough
pinot noir from their Best In Show line this fall.
Cru Vin Dogs is the official winery of this year's
Cherry Creek Art's Festival,
July 4, 5, and 6, 2008. The wines will be poured exclusively at the event.
American Rose Society Spring 2008
National Convention & Rose Show, Denver,
June 26-30, 2008
The American Rose Society Spring 2008 National Convention & Rose Show will
take place at the Four Points Sheraton Southeast Hotel in Denver, CO.
The theme of the convention is "Gems of the Rockies."
The convention will be hosted by The Denver Rose Society,
an American Rose Society affiliated local society and will begin on Thursday,
June 26th and continue through Monday, June 30th.
Events will include the Rose Show, featuring hundreds of spectacular blooms
on display on Saturday, June 28th. There will also be seminars on how to
grow great roses with noted speakers such as Dr. Tommy Cairns, past president
of the World Federation of Rose Societies and the American Rose Society and
Stephen Scanniello, President of the Heritage Rose Foundation, and award winning author.
Tours will include visits to Private Rose Gardens, the US Air Force Academy and
Gardens of the Gods, The Dushanbe Tea House Garden, The Longmont Memorial Rose Garden,
Downtown Denver and the Denver Botanical Gardens, and Fairmont Cemetery -
one of Denver's oldest cemeteries and home to more than 300 roses of 59 varieties.
Further information is available at
www.2008arsdenver.com .
The American Rose Society has been the premier organization devoted exclusively
to the cultivation of roses in the United States for more than 115 years.
With approximately 14,000 members nationwide, the ARS supports 330 local
societies offering rose-related activities and information at the community level.
To receive information visit their website:
www.ars.org.
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