Top 100 wines of Colorado - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Colorado as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Colorado and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Colorado
American Far West vineyard at extreme altitude (1,200-2,000 m), among the highest in North America. A dry continental climate with strong thermal swings signing tension and freshness. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon reds with signature notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar and menthol, tight tannins. Round, fruity Merlot (plum, cocoa), peppery Cabernet Franc.
Taut Riesling whites (citrus, peach, petrol), precise Chardonnay. 2 star AVAs: Grand Valley on the Colorado River and West Elks.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Colorado
wines from the region of Colorado go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of ramen burger, civet of wild boar or lamb chops with lemon and herbs.
