Colorado Wine Week is a celebration of the state's wine, wine producers, grape growers, and vineyards. With over 170 licensed wineries, Colorado has become a nationally recognized wine destination with mentions from USA Today, The Today Show, The Wine Enthusiast, Forbes, Vogue, The New York Times, and more.
The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), the state's only non-profit dedicated to the Colorado wine and grape growing industry, was thrilled about the news of the Proclamation. "We are very excited and honored that Governor Polis has recognized our state's incredible winemakers and grape growers during Colorado Wine Week," said CAVE Executive Director, Cassidee Shull. "Throughout Colorado Wine Week, we invite everyone to celebrate and support their local winemakers and grape growers! One way to do that is by participating in the numerous wine-themed events taking place across the state this week." Many Colorado Wine Week events are free to attend, however some do require tickets. For a full list of Wine Week events, please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com
Colorado Wine Week culminates this weekend with Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher's Liquor Barn, which takes place in Palisade, CO on September 17th. Colorado Mountain Winefest is the state's largest wine festival with attendees coming from around the world to enjoy wine samples, live music, artisan vendors, chef demonstrations, educational seminars, and more. This year's festival is sold out. However, interested attendees can join a ticket waitlist by visiting www.ColoradoWinefest.
