For U.S. foodies, Thanksgiving is the big holiday in November. But for wine lovers, another holiday arrives a week beforehand: Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which falls on the third Thursday of the month each year. A modern and now-global occasion, Nouveau Day celebrates the region’s vins de primeur: fresh wines that are produced and enjoyed locally soon after harvest,...
For one night, the best wines made in Colorado were all in one room. Wine enthusiasts flocked to the occasion.The 2023 Colorado Uncorked event on Friday gave the public the chance to sample all 12 of the wines selected to be part of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection and find out which would be dubbed the best of...
Getty Images / Alex Raths Thanksgiving is a lovely time of year. It’s a happy time to be with family and friends. Some towns in America just encompass that Thanksgiving spirit, with a general feeling of warmth, comfort and home. These towns also have some fun fall activities, from cider mills to apple orchards to pumpkin picking. As...
For years, the French have been more likely to reach for a glass of red over white. As for rosé, well, it was barely even seen as a wine, with buffs dubbing it a ‘swimming pool drink’.Yet a younger generation of drinkers are changing the colour of the French wine landscape. Now, more and more are opting for a...
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Sign up today! 2845 Larimer St., DenverThe Draw: A creative, farm-driven menu; one of Denver’s best patiosThe Drawback: Fine-dining quality means the bill edges up quicklyNoise Level: LowDon’t Miss: Champagne and sparkling wine, oysters, tartines There are times when a restaurant persists...
Thin tortilla chips may not scrape the roof of your mouth when you eat them, but for nachos, it's best to avoid them. These light, brittle chips just aren't sturdy enough to hold all the delicious toppings. Plus, thin tortilla chips will likely get soggy from the warm, wet toppings before they even reach your mouth. So opt...
The college football season is finally here.For those who celebrate with a tailgate at their alma mater or at a grill in their backyard, it’s the perfect time to match the wafting aroma of smoked meats with wine.But not just any wine. Canned wine is the fastest-growing segment of the wine industry – it’s a market that grew...
Memo to big spenders: diamond-toasted barrels are available for the truly discerning client. © Maison Moussié | One Bordeaux cooperage is using jade to toast barrels instead of fire, and hoping to experiment with diamonds next. The business of making wine is generally the opposite of the whiz-bang excitement of Silicon Valley or Wall Street; it would be...
Most of the news this week has been around the imminent harvest, but there's always room for some Grammy updates, too. © Image by Peter H from Pixabay | France is on the way to becoming the world's largest wine producer again, according to a report released this week. Harvest news dominates this week's stories, not least due...
Lunch Stop by The Dairy Market, a food hall about a 20-minute drive from the inn. The food hall offers all kinds of dining options, from wood-fired pizza to Latin American street food, Mediterranean cuisine, burgers, dim sum and ice cream. Check out their calendar to find out more about events like live music, weekend drag brunches and trivia...
