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specialists measure your warm air intake and cooling output.
They examine your duct configuration and determine how to increase your air flow,
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It eliminates a cold basement and hot second floor.
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Charles Marshall is selling Welton Place,
Denver's largest residential "Green Building" development,
which consists of 11 contemporary Townhomes, as well as 101 state of the art
Luxury Flats, and 4 spacious row homes.
The Luxury Flats at 2300 Welton will be LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
certified upon completion of the 7 story,
101 unit building in 2009.
Contact Charles at:
Kentwood City Properties
1660 17th St. Denver-80202
303.522.0183p
charles@kentwoodcity.com
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She finds joy and delight in working with individuals to find the highlights
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she has a way of encouraging you to dig deep and find the highlights of your life.
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To see more examples of Lissa's work go to the Legacy Book page at
TheElementalPress.com.
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Private Preserve blankets your open bottles,
making a layer between the wine and the air.
One bottle will last through dozens of bottles of wine.
Private Preserve feels like it is empty when you pick it
up, but it's full.
Stretch your wine dollars,
preserve aromas, flavors,
and structure with Private Preserve.
Look for it at your favorite retailer, like Reserve List Denver,
Reserve List Eagle Bend, and County Line Liquors.
About $10.
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Read our parameters for scoring wine and beer.
We score a wine down for being overvalued and
increase a wine's score for being undervalued.
Read all of our rules.
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In this issue:
Second Annual Colorado Wine Showcase
The always captivating riesling
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Reeder Mesa Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay, Grand Valley, Colorado
A lovely chardonnay from our own Western Slope.
A medium bodied white with good acidity.
It offers flavors of pear, apricot, and a bright, rich, hint of allspice.
The mid-palate fills with soft creaminess, toasty flavors and a touch of flan.
The finish is mouthwatering with tastes of lime Lifesavers.
This wine drinks well over several days under a blanket of gas.
93 points -- tasted 5/20/2008 -BF $15
Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart, Crossroads Wine and Spirits in Grand Junctions,
and DaveCo Liquors carry this wine.
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Reeder Mesa Vineyards 2007 Riesling, Grand Valley, Colorado
Pretty aromas offer a lovely scent.
Flavors of pineapple fill the palate, while ripe,
juicy peach nuances show on the mid-palate.
The finish smacks of tangerine.
The slight bit of residual sugar flirts with the tip of the tongue,
while the alcohol tops 13%.
91 points -- tasted 5/29/2008 -BF $15
Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart, Crossroads Wine and Spirits in Grand Junction, Daveco Liquors, and Coal Train Wine
carry this wine.
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Dunham Cellars 2006 Three Legged Red, Columbia Valley, Washington
I ordered some vinifera vines from a nursery in Washington a few weeks ago.
The woman who took my order told me about a wonderful wine
from Washington with a three legged dog on it.
I immediately knew she was talking about Three Legged Red, so I procured a sample.
Today, as I was finishing up this review,
I went to the web site to see the mix of grapes in this blend
and found out Port, the three legged dog, had passed on 5/5/2008.
Here's to you, sweet friend, and to all the furry companions in our memories
and sitting at our feet.
Read more about Port.
A smooth red blend, comprised of dollops of juice from Dunham's many
estate grown vineyards.
The mouth fills with the flavor of perfectly ripe red raspberries,
like you just picked them from the bush.
The mid-palate offers Ceylon cinnamon, milk chocolate,
balsamic, stewed plums, and pomegranate.
Its flavors are integrated, woven like a fine piece of fabric.
The soft tannins tickle the tip of the tongue.
This wine was very good several nights later under a blanket of gas.
95 points -- tasted 5/24/2008 -BF $18
Bubbles Liquor Mart, Mondo Vino, Keg Liquor Mart,
Argonaut,
Safeway in Littleton at Broadway and Mineral,
Superior Liquors in Superior,
Tipsy's in Littleton,
Wilburs in Fort Collins,
and Cost Plus carries this wine.
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Big House 2005 Red, California
An outlaw in a world of bottles containing one single grape variety.
The suspects, known for being well connected,
include sangiovese, carignane, syrah, barbera, and mourvedre.
Impressive, with flavors of red raspberry and rich pomegranate.
Adding color to this canvas of flavor are spice, an earthy mid-palate,
and a hint of gun metal on the finish.
Black tea flavors also lend their sultry tannins.
Love the Stelvin closure.
This wine drinks well over several days under a blanket of gas.
93 points -- tasted 5/27/2008 -BF $11
Heritage Wine and Liquor in Centennial, Highlands WineSeller,
KaCee's Wine & Spirits, Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart, Coal Train Wine,
bubbles liquor store, Total Beverage in Thornton,
Costco Liquors Arvada,
and Crossroads Wine and Spirits carry this wine.
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Holy Cow 2006 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington
Thirst quenching, with its lighter body, yet elegant and Chablis like.
In the mouth the wine is delicate and floral,
offering orange, pear, melon, and a slight minerally lanolin note.
Bright acidity with a touch of honey on the finish.
92 points -- tasted 5/25/2008 -BF $12
Heritage Wine and Liquor in Centennial,
Total Beverage in Thornton, and Primo Vino in Arvada
carry this wine.
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E. Guigal 2004 Cotes du Rhone, France
Tobacco scents are complemented by a prominent spicy nose,
as cedar aromas carry over to the palate.
A strawberry canvas is adorned by cigar box, dried rose petal, sundried tomatoes,
and distinct cedar flavors.
The mid-palate fills with red raspberries and lavender.
The finish is awash in acidity, while the complexity carries through to the end.
This wine drinks well over several days under a blanket of gas.
92 points -- tasted 5/24/2008 -BF $12
Heritage Wine and Liquor in Centennial, Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart,
Total Beverage in Thornton,
KaCee's Wine & Spirits, Coal Train Wine, and Crossroads Wine and Spirits
carry this wine.
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A to Z 2006 Pinot Noir, Oregon
Beautiful earthy, minty aromas greet your nose.
The palate is filled with cranberry, mulberry, and roasted vanilla tones.
On the mid-palate, distinct flavors of pie cherries emerge,
filling the senses.
Like a touch of cherries jubilee splashed with black raspberry liquor and exotic spices,
this pinot noir is savory and at the same time elegant.
93 points -- tasted 5/26/2008 -BF $15
Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart, Heritage Wine and Liquor in Centennial,
Highlands WineSeller, KaCee's Wine & Spirits, Total Beverage in Thornton, bubbles liquor store,
Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart, and Crossroads Wine and Spirits in Grand Junctions
carry this wine.
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Big Ass Cab 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
It should say Big Ass Napa Valley Cab.
In-your-face vanilla as you draw the glass to your lips.
It's elegant and mouthwatering with notes of creme de cassis,
plum, crushed black cherry skins,
milk chocolate, lavender, kaffir lime leaves, and a touch of Channel No. 5.
Black tea tannins are soft, offering a complementary facet to the bright,
mouthwatering, rich profile.
It's one Big Ass Cab.
94 points -- tasted 5/26/2008 -BF $20
County Line Liquors, Heritage Wine and Liquor in Centennial,
Bonnie Brae Liquor Mart, Highlands WineSeller, KaCee's Wine & Spirits,
Costco Liquors Arvada, Total Beverage in Thornton,
and Crossroads Wine and Spirits
carry this wine.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Eroica Riesling, Washington
Like the symphony it was named after,
Eroica is complex, yet integrated.
Its beautiful, honeyed nose holds your attention.
When you finally decide to sip,
the bright mouthwatering acidity shows lime zest tones,
while flavors of nectarine and anise fill the mouth.
The mid-palate offers a minerally petrol flavor,
backed up by an intense baked apple pie finish,
complete with the ground Indian spices.
Layered, lingering and rich, yet elegant,
it offers a harmonic delight for your taste buds.
96 points -- tasted 5/20/2008 -BF $25
Heritage Wine and Liquor in Centennial, Total Beverage in Thornton,
and
KaCee's Wine & Spirits carry this wine.
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Breckenridge 2004 Merlot, Colorado
It is refreshing to see structure come back in style when it comes to vinifying merlot.
Chocolate nose with a splash of vanilla.
The palate is filled with flavors of
black raspberries, black cherry skins, caramel, and gun metal minerals.
Fine, fine tannins marry with soft ground Indian spices tones.
The finish offers a hint of charred mineral flavors.
Only 300 cases produced.
93 points -- tasted 5/20/2008 -BF $16
County Line Liquors and Total Beverage in Thornton carry this wine!
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The 2nd Annual Colorado Wine Showcase will highlight several of Colorado’s
influential wine industry women and will include food and fashion from
5:30 to 7:30pm. on June 10 at Mile High Station, 2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue.
Once a relatively unknown part of Colorado’s economy, the wine industry is now a successful and growing business, partially due to the large number of innovative business women. Many of the top women from Colorado’s wineries will be on hand to pour their wines, share their knowledge and spark discussion relating to the wine industry.
New to this year’s event are a tasting competition between California and Colorado wines and
a fashion show presented by Brandi Shigley of Fashion Denver.
Not only will attendees enjoy great wine, food and fashion,
but they will also have the opportunity to donate clothing to
Dress for Success Denver,
a non-profit organization that helps to promote economic independence and confidence to
disadvantaged women through career support tools and the donation of professional attire.
The event is $35 for pre-registration and $45 at the door. Pre-registration is available until June 9 online at
www.cwcc.org.
2nd Annual Colorado Wine Showcase - Meet the Women of Colorado Wine.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
$35 pre-registration -or $45 at the door
Mile High Station
2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(Map it--it is a tricky place to locate, but the venue is well worth finding.)
303-458-0220
Online registration typically closes by noon the day before each paid event.
Refund policy: A Credit Card is needed for ALL event registration regardless of payment.
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Refunds or credit will not be given within 24-hours
of regular events and 48-hour within special events.
Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival
Join the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, June 7, 2008
for their annual wine festival.
The festival begins at Soda Springs Park from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
(wine tastings tickets go on sale at Noon, ticket sales end at 5:00pm).
Twenty-two Colorado wineries will be pouring samples of their wines.
Live entertainment will be performed throughout the afternoon.
Specialty food and wine related gift booths will also be located throughout the park.
Wine tastings cost $25.00 per person ($5.00 military discount) and
includes a wine glass and tastings from all of the wineries.
A free wine tote will be given with the first 900 tickets purchased.
You may also purchase bottles and cases of wines from your favorite wineries.
Tickets are available at the event or you may pre-purchase tickets for yourself or
as gifts at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.
Cash or checks only, no credit cards.
June 7, 2008
Soda Springs Park
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
$25.00 per person
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
719-685-5089
View more details.
The Arvada Center’s 6th Annual
Wine and Arts Classic
A benefit for the Art Galleries of the Arvada Center.
Presented by Primo Vino and The Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities.
Join 400 wine and art enthusiasts for an evening of the finer things
in life featuring a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and
guest artists creating original artwork. Arvada’s premier event features
12 local distributors from a myriad of wineries.
Participants will also get a first glimpse of the upcoming summer Gallery exhibitions.
Friday, June 6th, 2008, 5:30-8:30 pm
Arvada Center Galleries
6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, Colorado
$40 per person, $75 per pair, $250 per pair ($125 per person) for VIP Package
VIP Suite in the Lower Gallery, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
This private reception commences with a champagne toast and
wine sampling giving you an opportunity to stroll through Summer of
Cycles featuring the Harry Mathews and Jim Dillard Motorcycle Exhibition.
You will be treated to a private wine tasting of select rare wines introduced
by a foremost sommelier. This special reception concludes with a personal tour of
Summer of Cycles, conducted by Harry Mathews,
after which you are invited to mingle throughout the entire event.
Funds raised at this event will support.
Our Art Galleries and our continued efforts to make visual arts experiences
accessible to more than 20,000 adults and children each year.
Keeping the Arvada Center Galleries free to the public.
For tickets call 720-898-7200
Or go online www.arvadacenter.org
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Riesling
I overheard a friend proclaim "if I was only allowed to drink one white wine for the rest of my life, I think it would be riesling." I tend to agree with him. Riesling covers all the bases. It's known for its alluring aromas of freshly cut fruit and honeysuckle. When you stick your nose in a glass of riesling you understand why they call it bouquet. I'll bet the first time they used the word 'layered' when describing a wine they were drinking riesling. It's always complex and can taste clean and refreshing, to exotic and completely distracting. Its finish crescendos in your mouth.
Riesling has a wide palate of flavors to draw from like apples, peaches, apricots, mangos, tangerines, and limes. It also has a perfume-like floral side and often suggests a twinkle of minerality. Mouthwatering acidity offers a complement to the intense fruit and distinct honey flavors.
Germany has many levels of ripeness and quality with its pinnacle offering being made from frozen, late harvest grapes, a glorious elixir called Eiswein. As a dessert wine, riesling tastes like a liquid sunset, vivid, dazzling, and intensifying.
Riesling is one of the most versatile white wines. It can create a synergy with foods that are not usually complimented by a glass of wine, like ham and turkey. It is fantastic with spicy cuisine like Thai, Indian, Vietnamese or Mexican dishes.
Look to the screw cap clad new world versions from New Zealand and Australia. Offerings from Oregon and Washington can be created in an old world fashion with residual sugar or a dry new world fashion. Germans are the experts in vinifying riesling and use the word 'trocken' for their dry versions. Don't overlook the Alsatians, who prefer their riesling completely dry and bottle it in the classic flute bottle.
Refreshing and food friendly, riesling offers flexibility that most other white grapes lack. Of course you don't have to drink riesling exclusively, but with all its versatility and variety you could drink a different bottle every night and always be captivated.
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