First Friday at Bookcliff Vineyards

It is another First Friday at BookCliff Vineyards and NoBo Art Walk. The Boulder Wine Studios – BookCliff Vineyards, Settembre Cellars and What we Love – the Winery, all located at 1501 Lee Hill Road, joined the  NoBo Art District.
In addition   Cured, a European-style cheese and meat shop, is joining us as well, offering cheeses paired with BookCliff Vineyards’ wines. Solo piano jazz will accompany us and a food truck will be serving food at Uplsope Brewing nextdoor.
Join us for an art filled, culinary experience and visit the three wineries of Boulder Wine Studios for a taste of wine and art.
 
Date: Friday 11/6/15
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road Units, #17, Boulder, CO 80304
Cost: $5.00/wine and cheese flight

Ulla & John at Wholefoods - Celebrating the Local

Wholefoods is celebrating small local producers and invited the owners for a photo shoot to their local store. The owners/vendors added to the buzz in the produce department where the photographer took the pictures in front of the produce. If was fun meeting other owners that we see regularly at the farmers markets in Boulder and Vail. As the Boulder store sells alcoholic beverages we mingled with corn, salad dressing, ice cream and other booze. It was fun to be the celebrity for the day.

BookCliff Vineyards Release Party

We invite you to join us at BookCliff Vineyards Winery and Tasting Room this Friday to taste our new wines! We have been busy bottling and labeling these gems over the last few months and can't wait for you to try them! Our new releases include Cabernet Sauvignon, Ensemble, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Friday’s Folly Red. Cheese will also be available to pair and enjoy with each wine! Cheers!
$5.00/wine tasting 
$10.00/wine and cheese flight

First Friday at BookCliff Vineyards with Friday's Folly White

Join us for our First Friday and be part of the NoBo Art Walk.
Susie Levin from High Voltage Studio will display her art available for purchase.
In addition Cured, a European-style cheese and meat shop, is joining us as well, offering cheeses paired with BookCliff Vineyards’ wines. A string quartet will entertain us playing classical music.
Engage all your senses, for an artful experience and visit all three wineries of Boulder Wine Studios for a taste of wine and art during the 


First Friday NoBo Art Walk.
Date: Friday, June 5th, 2015
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road #17, Boulder, CO 80304
Cost: $5.00/cheese and wine flight

Benefits of a Wine Club

Wine Clubs are fun to be a part of, especially when the winery is nearby! BookCliff Vineyards started their wine club just over a year ago and it has grown tremendously. Our members get to partake in special events, such as pickup parties and wine blending classes! We just hosted a blending class last Sunday and had fun seeing which blends our guests enjoyed the most! Being part of a wine club allows you to not only get invited to exclusive events, but to also receive free monthly tastings and great discounts on wine purchases, buy new wines that are small production, taste wines that will be bottled just for you and to simply have fun learning about your local winery! For more information on becoming a member, click here.

To all of our club members, our Spring pickup party will be Friday & Saturday, May 15th and 16th! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Cheers!

BookCliff Barrel Tasting Dinner

To everyone who has been excited about tasting new vintage wines straight from the barrel, BookCliff Vineyards will be hosting their Annual Spring Barrel Dinner in May! This is a time to experience the art and crafting of wine. We are pleased with the wines and how they are developing and softening in the barrels, and can't wait for you to try them! All of our red wines will see barrel for at least 6 months and some up to 18 months. Using both French and American oak, we can't be happier with the integration of soft, toasted vanilla notes and fruit! Our Assistant Winemaker, Justin, is constantly checking the aging wine and tasting them with John to make sure they are developing as expected.
For more information about making a reservation for the dinner, click here.

Cheers

BookCliff at Taste of Pearl in Boulder

BookCliff Vineyards will be part of Taste of Pearl again.
On Sunday, April 19 during Downtown Boulder’s Taste of Pearl attendees will stroll along Pearl Street – in and out of well-known businesses including while tantalizing their taste buds with offerings from some of the town’s  most well-recognized and award-winning restaurants.  While attendees revel in the heavenly food from trailblazers in Boulder’s culinary scene, they will also enjoy distinctive Colorado wines.
This year’s event is on track to sell out prior to the event date.  Tickets and additional information can be found online at TasteOfPearl.com.   
A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFFA), a local non-profit helping those in Boulder and Broomfield counties whose immediate need for food, shelter and other basic necessities cannot adequately be met by other means.

Our Crew on the Bottling Line

 

At the winery today we bottled our extremely popular “Touch of Red” and the masses will go wild.  We have been out for a while and our club members have been clamoring for more.  We find the taste of strawberry really comes out and make this wine an extremely fun and drinkable adult beverage.  Our bottling crew is made up of musicians, experienced wine makers, retired IT Professionals and a linguist.  When we bottle wine we have a fun time and some of the fun seems to slip into the bottle along with the wine.  With Valentines day around the corner this wine would be a great way to end your meal with cheesecake with strawberries or strawberry shortcake.

-Ann Studwell

Stocking Stuffers!

Christmas is right around the corner and BookCliff Vineyards can help you fill those adult stockings with our unique offerings in the tasting room! We have a one-of-kind Recipe Book by Eric Skokan with Black Cat Farm, our Holiday Label Ensemble blend created by our local Artist Theresa Haberkorn and a fun Passport and Book combo featuring local wineries, breweries and distilleries in Colorado! We hope your Holiday Season is joyful and when you need to take a break from shopping, stop by the winery for a glass of wine!
Cheers!

Wine and Women Series

This Sunday kicks off the first part of BookCliff Vineyards Wine and Women Series. We are pleased to have Master Sommelier, Sally Mohr, as our guest. She will be talking about wine choices for the upcoming holiday season and how to pair wine with your Thanksgiving dinner! Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet Sally and ask her all your wine questions. Light appetizers will be served. Please reserve tickets ahead of time at http://bookcliffvineyards.com/events/

Cheers!

Spooky Happenings at the Winery

There are some spooky events happening at the winery on this Halloween day. With a chill running through the cellar and the smell of fermenting grapes, you might see something unusual.
Hanging out in the tasting room is less scary than the cellar! Bwhahahahaha. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween this year! Cheers!

Escoffier visits BookCliff Vineyards

BookClliff Vineyards was happy to host the students from Escoffier School of Culinary Arts for an afternoon of Winery Harvest education! They were able to see grape juice fermenting into wine and finished wine getting pressed off. John talked about crush and all aspects of the winemaking process. After the tour, everyone (over 21) was able to taste the wine made from our own Colorado grapes. We certainly enjoyed having you and being a part of your education!

Harvest Season

Harvest season has arrived! John and Ulla have been down to Palisade quite a bit this summer, walking the vineyards with Prescott- our vineyard manager, to estimate crop production for this year's harvest! Muscat Blanc will be the first varietal picked and trucked up to Boulder to kickoff harvest! We can't wait to start receiving fruit in a couple of weeks! Come on over to the winery this September and October to check out the crush pad! Cheers!

Eat. Drink. Watch Movies.

A unique wine and dine movie theater just opened last Friday, August 1st, 2014 in Louisville, CO. Cinebarre of Louisville offers luxurious and comfortable seating with table service during your movie. We are excited to be a part of their wine menu and excited for you to experience a new way of dining and entertainment! For events, specials and movie times, go to Cinebarre-Boulder.

Press Release August 4, 2014
BOULDER, Colo. — Going to the movies in this Rocky Mountain community just became a lot more satisfying for fans of Colorado wine. Cinebarre, the national cinema eatery chain, is pouring Colorado-grown and -vinted wines from Bookcliff Vineyards and Infinite Monkey Theorem at the concept theater it opened here on August 1st in the desirable suburb of Louisville. The previous night, more than 600 VIPs and film enthusiasts attended a Hollywood-style premiere party complete with searchlights, red carpet, bubbly and swag bags. Among the celebrities posing for the paparazzi at the sleek bar were John Ratzenberger (Cliff) and George Wendt (Norm) of Cheers fame. Located at 1164 West Dillon Road, this latest incarnation of the Cinebarre brand complements a sister theater in the greater Denver metropolitan area. Both locations deliver a unique cinematic experience by screening first-run feature films in an atmosphere akin to a chic bistro, albeit with plush seating and surround sound. Combining a love of movies with a night on the town, Cinebarre has enhanced the moviegoing experience with adult food and drink options that appeal to a sophisticated audience. Cinebarre Boulder is the first such theater in the area. "We give the civilized, mature person the experience of watching a movie the way it was meant to be: in a fullservice dinner and movie setting without the distractions of the standard ‘mall’ movie theater," says Cinebarre founder and CEO Terrell Braly. 
Cinebarre Boulder is anything but ordinary. Braly and his team have dramatically transformed the 45,000-square-foot space once occupied by the Colony Square Cinema, reinventing it with unique Cinebarre flair. The metamorphosis from tired and outdated to fresh and modern is notable: Eleven luxuriously refurbished theaters now occupy the highly polished, black-and-silver-themed venue. Each theater boasts bench tables; spacious, richly upholstered seating; state-of-the-art screens; all-digital technology; Dolby 5.1 surround sound; and Cinebarre’s signature tableside service. A talented culinary staff prepares each menu item to order in the gleaming commercial kitchen. Even the popcorn is over-the-top: popped from wholesome kernels, it’s drizzled with real butter or truffle oil and famously served in a silver bowl. The expansive bar that anchors the lounge area features 24 beers on tap (including a wealth of regional microbrews), an enhanced wine list (with bottles hailing from Colorado to France) and premium liquors.

An extensive food menu — headlined by tantalizing starters, fresh-baked artisan pizzas, delectable gourmet burgers and house-made desserts — complements the bevy of drinks. Classic candy choices also populate the menu, along with an array of non-alcoholic beverages, shakes and floats. A dedicated Cinebarre Brunch menu is served on Sundays. Because Braly grew up here, opening Cinebarre Boulder is particularly meaningful to him, and he spared no expense in creating the ultimate movie experience for residents of his hometown. With the massive remodel behind him, Braly celebrated the milestone with friends, family and festive drinks. Boulder-area theatergoers can now toast every movie they see with a glass of their favorite adult beverage, too.
 
Whether one prefers a cocktail, wine, beer or a soda, watching a movie at Cinebarre Boulder means settling into the embrace of a lavishly upholstered chair, placing one’s order with a server, and then relaxing and enjoying the movie as each course unobtrusively appears — inordinate luxuries that eclipse the comforts of home.

Cinebarre Boulder — Eat. Drink. Watch Movies®
1164 West Dillon Road
Louisville, CO 80027
303.926.0661

Katie Clayton

Boulder Wine Studios

Boulder Wine Studios' Grand Opening is right around the corner! Join us on June 28^th from 12:00pm-6:00pm. For $10.00, you will receive a beautiful crystal wine glass, a $5.00 coupon towards the purchase of a bottle and tastes at the three wineries. The three wineries include BookCliff Vineyards, What We Love and Settembre Cellars. Come on out for this exciting trio event! Also, BookCliff Vineyards will be attending the Vail Farmer’s Market this Sunday; come up to the mountains and say hi to John and Ulla! If you’re looking for something to do for Father’s Day, Settembre Cellars will be hosting a special and exclusive tasting of their library wines- something you don’t want to miss out on! If you missed us at the Urban Wine Fest this last Saturday, you can still come up to our tasting room Thur-Sunday from 1-6 and see us out at the Longmont and Boulder Farmer’s Markets and Vail Farmer's Market and Art Show.

Cheers from our winery to your home!

Wine Tours

With summer upon us, we are anxious to get out of the house and start planning some activities. If you're looking for something unique or out of the ordinary, stop by BookCliff Vineyards' Tasting Room and Winery. Here, in Boulder, we actually do all the winemaking in house. Our cellar showcases American and French Oak Barrels, along with stainless steel tanks where wine is being held. You can choose from 18 different wines, including dry whites, dry reds and dessert style. Doors are open and tours are welcomed Thursday - Sunday. For a list of Front Range Wineries, click here. Cheers!

Spring Events at BookCliff Vineyards

Spring is here and BookCliff Vineyards is looking forward to the Boulder and Longmont Farmers' Markets beginning the first Saturday in April! You will see us at the Markets; stop by and say hi! We also have a Spring dinner coming up on April 4th with Kelly Whitaker from Basta! Reservations can be made at BookCliff Vineyards. Kelly serves amazing wood fired dishes, finishing off with a delicious campfire ice cream dessert! All of us at the winery just finished bottling our new Folly White and 2013 Viognier. Stop by the tasting room in Boulder for a tasting! Happy Spring everyone!
Cheers!

Be a Winemaker for a Day!

BookCliff Vineyards, a Boulder Winery in Colorado, is hosting a blending class on Sunday, March 14th, 2014 for BookCliff Select Club Members! We are excited to introduce the techniques and art of blending wine! Our varietals will include Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. You may be familiar with these, as they are part of the beautiful Bordeaux style blend. Members will be able to create a custom wine based on their own taste, smell, and color liking. Each varietal will bring forth different characteristics and since everyone has a different palate, this will allow guests to really focus on their favorite style of wine. We are anxious to see what our members come up with! For more information on joining our wine club, please visit http://bookcliffvineyards.com/our-wineclub/.

Taste of Pearl 2014

Taste of Pearl 2014 is right around the corner! On April 13th, stroll along Pearl Street in Downtown Boulder and explore the many different foods and wines offered! This is a fun time of the year to enjoy beautiful pieces of art, while tasting new recipes and trying new wines being bottled from past vintages. Tickets are sold at Taste of Pearl.

This event received the Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence- Best Promotional Event by Downtown Colorado in 2011 and honored with a Merit Award from the International Downtown Association in 2013. Purchase your tickets today and come hang out with us this year!
Cheers!

Happy New Year!

Brrrrr! Hope everyone out there is staying warm and had a wonderful holiday! As we get ready for the new year we're working hard to get some new vintages out. Yesterday we filtered a few of our white wines including Muscat Blanc and Chardonnay. The machine in the picture is how we filter out sediment as the wine finishes it's process. We use pads with different pore sizes during three different filter runs. We pump the wine from it's current tank, into the filter and then out to a new tank. After that we clean the previous tank the wine was in, as larger sediment has already settled at the bottom creating a muck. When cleaning a tank it's really important to be thorough no matter how tedious it may be as bacteria forms in corners and crevices if left unclean and then will cause problems in the next wine that enters the tank. Rain-boots and gloves required, or you'll end up soaking wet after this endeavor. 

Have a safe and happy New Year, come pick up a bottle of our Petit Sirah sold in the tasting room to celebrate with friends and family.