Taste Test

Need a good start to your weekend? We will be doing tastings this week at two liquor stores. Oties Wine and Spirits in Windsor Friday from 4-6:30 and Tenacity Wine Shop in Longmont Friday from 5-7. Come join us to check out our new Malbec as well as some other favorites. Who can resist free wine? 

A Great Time to be Had

We had picture perfect weather at the feast in the vineyard doing Palisade wine fest. Guillermo Casarrubias from Trattoria on Pearl brought his pizza oven all the way from Boulder to serve pizza with  Cabernet Franc Reserve 2009. But, the highlight was Lamb Ossobuco served with the best of the fest, our Reserve Syrah 2010. The finish of the evening was quite romantic as twinkle lights illuminated the dark sky. Given the great success there will be a repeat in 2013.  

First North Boulder Scavenger Hunt

Sign up for the first ever North Boulder Scavenger Hunt on September 22, 2012 from 1-4:30pm.   Learn about all the amazing businesses located in North Boulder near the BookCliff Vineyards tasting room and compete for prizes and glory while you do it.

Ticket price is $15 per person and includes a beer, $1 off pints in the Upslope taproom all day, 50% off all wine by the glass at BookCliff, an event t-shirt and raffle prizes.  So grab a few friends, build your team of four to six people and get registered.  Space is very limited, however, so register  by clicking here.

Feast in the Vineyard at BookCliff Farms in Palisade

BookCliff Vineyards welcomes you at our vineyards in Palisade during the Palisade Winefest. This is a unique opportunity to spend an evening in the vineyard while enjoying a five course dinner paired with wines from BookCliff.

Date: Friday, September 14th, 2012

Time: 6:00pm

Cost: $90.00/person including tax

Location: BookCliff Farms, 3844 G Road (Highway 6 & 24), Palisade, CO 81526

Reservations: [Click Here for Reservations]  

Menu

First Course

     Chilled peach-cucumber Gazpacho soup

     -Bookcliff Vineyards Viognier 2011

Second Course

     Duck confit and Colorado wild mushrooms pizza

     -Bookcliff Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010

Third Course

     Argentine meat empanada with tricolore beat salad

     -Bookcliff Vineyards Malbec 2011

Fourth Course

     Lamb Ossobucco, slow cooked lamb shank served with broccoli and roasted potatoes

     -Bookcliff Vineyards Reserve Syrah 2010

Dessert

     Peach tart with apricot glaze topped with peach whipped cream

     -BookCliff Vineyards Late Harvest Muscat Blanc 2011

The 2012 harvest is in Progress



2012 Chardonnay grapes



The 2012 spring was early and warm resulting in the vines butting out much earlier especially compared to 2011 which was a cool  and late spring. 2012 and 2011 could not be more different. In addition to the cool temperatures the spring run off was plentiful in 2011 thanks to the snow pack in the mountains. 2012 hardly saw a run off and the Colorado river was low for the entire spring season. As a result we find ourselves harvesting the grapes in August which has never happened before in our relatively short history of owning vineyards for 16 years. We picked Chardonnay on August 20th for sale to Plum Creek Winery in Palisade. Right after Labor Day we will pick some more Chardonnay and the Tempranillo and Muscat Blanc as well. We usually did not start harvest until the third weekend of September. The good news is we will be done sooner and won't have to crush and press in November when the days are shorter and it is dark earlier.

Tasting grapes for ripeness

Reserve Syrah 2010 wins Best Red of Show

The Colorado Mountain Winefest is coming next month. The festivities start on Thursday September 13th culminating with the grand tasting in the park on Saturday 9/15/12. During the grand tasting the winners of this year's Best of the Fest wine competition will be awarded. Only wineries attending the grand tasting in the park are invited to submit wines for consideration. This year the BookCliff Vineyards Reserve Syrah 2010 received a gold medal and was awarded the best red of show. This is quite an honor and we appreciate the recognition. The wine is available for purchase in the tasting room, farmers markets (Boulder, Longmont and Vail) and at select liquor stores, Liquor Mart in Boulder, Chambers Wine and Liquor in Denver and Bubbles Liquor World in Castle Rock. Enjoy!!!

Release Party with West Water Outlaws

If you missed last year's release party, don't make it a repeat. Bring some friends and have a good time tasting our new releases (Malbec and Zinfandel) as well as the white blends we made for Salt, Pizzeria Basta, Jonesy's Eat Bar and Paris on the Platte. The Heirloom Food Truck will be parked in front where you can pick a delicious meal.

Date: Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: Free tasting, $6.00/glass of wine

Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road Unit #17, Boulder, CO 80304 - the winery

RSVP: [Click Here]
The Westwater Outlaws, which played the Fox Theater for their opening night, will show off their music at the party.

Looking forward to seeing you.
Until then, cheers!!