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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Become part of the only non-profit dedicated to Colorado’s winemakers and grape growers today! We have three membership levels tailored to suit your needs. All memberships receive the following benefits:
- Ability to post events and classified on WineColorado.org
- Email subscription for industry news
- Discounted registration to the annual VinCO Conference & Trade Show
- Discounted winery booth registration to the annual Colorado Mountain Winefest
- Discounted registration to the annual Amateur Winemakers Competition (if applicable)
- Opportunity to vote for CAVE Board of Directors, run for the board and participate in subcommittees as well as offer input and have a voice on CAVE programs and policy
- Membership dues assist in funding a full-time lobbyist dedicated to monitoring important issues regarding the Colorado wine industry
- Invitation to the annual annual CAVE membership meeting held every January
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Enter CAVE’s Amateur Winemaker Competition Today!
CAVE’s Amateur Winemakers Competition is held yearly to encourage amateur winemakers and is open to any amateur home winemaker. The Competition will be run by Monty Haltiner. Monty has over 20 years of experience in the adult beverage industry in Colorado. He became a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2007. From 2010 to 2011, he served as a retail representative of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, appointed by Governor Bill Ritter. He has volunteered to run the Wine Aroma Wheel at the Colorado Mountain Festival and has judged amateur and professional wine competitions for several years. Monty has been a CAVE Board member since 2015.
Judging is done by blind tasting. Entrants will receive written comments from judges. An Awards Presentation will be held in conjunction with the VinCO Conference and Trade Show (VinCO Registration is not included with competition entry)
The application deadline is October 25th at 12:00pm and wine can be dropped off at any of the following locations:
~CAVE Office (Palisade)
~Lil Ole Winemaker (Grand Junction)
~Bonacquisti Wine Company (Denver)
~The Brew Hut (Aurora)
Please head to WineColorado.org for forms and rules or contact the CAVE & Colorado Winefest office with any questions you may have at 970.464.0111 or [email protected].
Enter CAVE’s Amateur Winemaker Competition Today!
CAVE’s Amateur Winemakers Competition is held yearly to encourage amateur winemakers and is open to any amateur home winemaker. The Competition will be run by Monty Haltiner. Monty has over 20 years of experience in the adult beverage industry in Colorado. He became a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2007. From 2010 to 2011, he served as a retail representative of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, appointed by Governor Bill Ritter. He has volunteered to run the Wine Aroma Wheel at the Colorado Mountain Festival and has judged amateur and professional wine competitions for several years. Monty has been a CAVE Board member since 2015.
Judging is done by blind tasting. Entrants will receive written comments from judges. An Awards Presentation will be held in conjunction with the VinCO Conference and Trade Show (VinCO Registration is not included with competition entry)
The application deadline is October 25th at 12:00pm and wine can be dropped off at any of the following locations:
~CAVE Office (Palisade)
~Lil Ole Winemaker (Grand Junction)
~Bonacquisti Wine Company (Denver)
~The Brew Hut (Aurora)
Please head to WineColorado.org for forms and rules or contact the CAVE & Colorado Winefest office with any questions you may have at 970.464.0111 or [email protected].
Find everything you need for Colorado Wine Week and Colorado Mountain Winefest in our Festival Program printed by The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction🥂
🗓️ Schedule of Events
🍷 Festival in the Park Layout
🚌 Shuttle Map
🔎 FAQs
🥂 Sponsor Thank You
🎟️ Ticket Giveaway
🍇 Featured Stories
Festival in the Park tickets can be purchased at ColoradoWinefest.com. Purchase now and save before prices increase this Saturday!
Find everything you need for Colorado Wine Week and Colorado Mountain Winefest in our Festival Program printed by The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction🥂
🗓️ Schedule of Events
🍷 Festival in the Park Layout
🚌 Shuttle Map
🔎 FAQs
🥂 Sponsor Thank You
🎟️ Ticket Giveaway
🍇 Featured Stories
Festival in the Park tickets can be purchased at ColoradoWinefest.com. Purchase now and save before prices increase this Saturday!
Who`s ready for this year`s Colorado Wine Week Instagram Photo Challenge? 📸🍷
During September 16th - 22nd, we would love to see where you enjoy a glass of Colorado wine. In exchange we`re giving away two General Admission tickets to next year`s Colorado Mountain Winefest! 🎟️
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ - Follow us on Instagram (colorado_winefest)
2️⃣ - Share a photo on Instagram showing where you enjoy a glass of Colorado wine
3️⃣ - Tag your photo with #COWineWeek2024
Contest ends September 22nd. All entrants must be 21 years or older to participate. Winners will be randomly drawn and announced on October 11th, 2024.
Please visit ColoradoWinefest.com to review contest Terms & Conditions prior to participating.
Who`s ready for this year`s Colorado Wine Week Instagram Photo Challenge? 📸🍷
During September 16th - 22nd, we would love to see where you enjoy a glass of Colorado wine. In exchange we`re giving away two General Admission tickets to next year`s Colorado Mountain Winefest! 🎟️
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ - Follow us on Instagram (colorado_winefest)
2️⃣ - Share a photo on Instagram showing where you enjoy a glass of Colorado wine
3️⃣ - Tag your photo with #COWineWeek2024
Contest ends September 22nd. All entrants must be 21 years or older to participate. Winners will be randomly drawn and announced on October 11th, 2024.
Please visit ColoradoWinefest.com to review contest Terms & Conditions prior to participating.
USA Today 10Best names the Grand Valley as one of the Top 10 Wine Regions in the USA! 🍷
Cheers to a successful Amateur Winemaker Workshop! "We are very pleased with the turnout for our first Amateur Winemaker Workshop and hope that it was a fun and valuable experience for our home winemakers," said Cassidee Shull, CAVE Executive Director. "Using the knowledge gained from the workshop, we encourage all interested participants to take part in our Amateur Winemaker Competition later this year!"
Cheers to a successful Amateur Winemaker Workshop! "We are very pleased with the turnout for our first Amateur Winemaker Workshop and hope that it was a fun and valuable experience for our home winemakers," said Cassidee Shull, CAVE Executive Director. "Using the knowledge gained from the workshop, we encourage all interested participants to take part in our Amateur Winemaker Competition later this year!"
🍇🍷 Join Us for our Amateur Winemaker Workshop! 🍷🍇
Ever dreamt of crafting your own wine? Now’s your chance!
📅 Date: July 20th & 21st
🕒 Time: 9:00am
📍 Location: CMU Tech Community
Education Center
Join us for an immersive experience where you`ll learn the art and science of winemaking. Whether you`re a novice or a budding connoisseur, this workshop is perfect for all levels!
What to Expect:
🍇 Hands-on winemaking techniques
🍷 Insight into the fermentation process
🍇 Wine tasting session with expert guidance
📚 Take-home materials and resources
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and embark on your winemaking journey!
👉 winecolorado.org
Cheers to creating your very own masterpiece! 🍇🍷
#WinemakingWorkshop #AmateurWinemakers #LearnWinemaking #CraftYourOwnWine #WineLovers #WineMakingJourney
🍇🍷 Join Us for our Amateur Winemaker Workshop! 🍷🍇
Ever dreamt of crafting your own wine? Now’s your chance!
📅 Date: July 20th & 21st
🕒 Time: 9:00am
📍 Location: CMU Tech Community
Education Center
Join us for an immersive experience where you`ll learn the art and science of winemaking. Whether you`re a novice or a budding connoisseur, this workshop is perfect for all levels!
What to Expect:
🍇 Hands-on winemaking techniques
🍷 Insight into the fermentation process
🍇 Wine tasting session with expert guidance
📚 Take-home materials and resources
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and embark on your winemaking journey!
👉 winecolorado.org
Cheers to creating your very own masterpiece! 🍇🍷
#WinemakingWorkshop #AmateurWinemakers #LearnWinemaking #CraftYourOwnWine #WineLovers #WineMakingJourney
Introducing our First-Ever Amateur Winemaker Workshop! Our workshop will take place July 20th & 21st, 2024 at the CMU Tech Education Center in Grand Junction, CO. Registration is just $75 for CAVE members and $100 for non-members.
#amateurwine #winemakers #networking #sensoryanalysis
Introducing our First-Ever Amateur Winemaker Workshop! Our workshop will take place July 20th & 21st, 2024 at the CMU Tech Education Center in Grand Junction, CO. Registration is just $75 for CAVE members and $100 for non-members.
#amateurwine #winemakers #networking #sensoryanalysis
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Warren Winiarski for his incredible contributions to the world of wine. It was an honor to present him with CAVE’s Friend of the Colorado Wine Industry Award in 2018 and spend so much time learning from him during our conference. Warren’s deep-rooted history with Colorado wine and the profound mark he has left on the global wine community are truly inspirational. His passion, knowledge, dedication and kind spirit have enriched our industry beyond measure. He will be deeply missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him and experiencing his extraordinary work. Thank you, Warren, for your unwavering support and remarkable legacy.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Warren Winiarski for his incredible contributions to the world of wine. It was an honor to present him with CAVE’s Friend of the Colorado Wine Industry Award in 2018 and spend so much time learning from him during our conference. Warren’s deep-rooted history with Colorado wine and the profound mark he has left on the global wine community are truly inspirational. His passion, knowledge, dedication and kind spirit have enriched our industry beyond measure. He will be deeply missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him and experiencing his extraordinary work. Thank you, Warren, for your unwavering support and remarkable legacy.
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