Bookcliff Crescendo Review - 90 points

Quote from the Blog on 2/28/17 "Of the two wines I tasted, the most impressive was their blend of Syrah, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Souzao called Crescendo (2013). This is a gorgeous, soul-stirring wine. Intriguing notes of cinnamon and coriander with floral highlights mix with dark and red berry fruit to yield a nose of some complexity and depth. The palate is rich and luscious with full bodied mocha permeating the layers of dark fruit. A slightly angular edginess gives the wine lift introducing a medium length, radiant finish that brings together concentrated spice notes with fruit that persists until the end in a grand finale.  Toasted oak plays a subtle supporting role and do the softly resonating tannins. This is a very satisfying wine and quite unique with Syrah and Petite Verdot forming an unusual marriage that seems made in heaven. Large and dimensional while remaining winsome and captivating, it’s too bad Valentine’s Day is past." Quote from foodandwineaesthetics.com

 Score: 90
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Bookcliff Winemaker Dinner with Bradford Heap from Wild Standard

Don't miss this unique experience. A five course dinner at the winery, sitting among the barrels. Treat yourself to this memorable event
Date: Thursday 2/9/17
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road #17, Boulder, CO 80304
Cost: $80/person, includes tax
Reservations: [Click Here]

 Menu for the 2/9/2017 dinner
1 – Grilled d’Anjou pear, Roquefort, honey cracked pepper gastric, paired with Muscat Blanc 2015
2 – Wild Alaskan King Salmon tartare, avocado sesame tamari root vegetable chips, paired with Viognier 2016
3 – Butter poached Alaska spot prawns, braised leek and fennel nage, paired with Chardonnay 2016
4 – 10 hour braised grass finished beef cheek, cipollini and Lardon, butternut squash and potato gratin, paired with Petit Verdot 2014
5 – “not your mothers” Boston cream pie, paired with Souzao port-style

NoBo Holiday Market at Bookcliff Vineyards

We are so excited to showcase two Boulder artists in the winery during the Nobo Holiday Market.
15 venues open their door having art from 50 artists on display and on sale. Check it out. Terry Crook will have her vases and pottery for sale and Tinbet Tinstman will show her beautiful jewelry.
Stop by for a glass of wine and find your present at Bookcliff for your special friend.
Date: Saturday December 3rd, 2016
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Bookcliff Vineyards winery at 1501 Lee Hill Road #17, Boulder, CO 80304

Menu for Feast in the Vineyard on 9/16/16

Join us for this fabulous dinner at our vineyard in Palisade, CO.

Menu
Appetizer, Friday’s Folly white
Crostini with tomatoes & basil, pork crostini, cornichons & mustard
First Course, Viognier 2015
Spiced duck confit, Asian greens, black sesame, citrus
Second Course, Ensemble 2014
Smoked pork shoulder, wild foraged apples, grilled beets, farro
Third Course, Syrah 2014
Lamb kofta, summer vegetables praised in olive oil, tomatoes, yogurt
Fourth Course, Malbec 2015
Grilled beef, sweet corn, roasted chilies, red wine
Fifth Course, Black Muscat Barrel-Aged
Caramel panna cotta, foraged pears, buttered pecans, goat cheese mousse

Location: 676 39 Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Time: 5:30pm
Tickets: https://www.secureclub.net/bookcliffvineyards/asp/sh1.aspx?guest=true&WcrShopID=WC0000010 
Don't miss out.

Bookcliff at the Governor's Cup Celebration

Yesterday was a grand event with all the wines and wineries who are included in the Governor's Cup case in 2016 represented. Lots of fun and great wine for taste. Bookcliff Vineyards received Best in Show and the Governor's Cup for 2016, a rotating award between the wineries receiving the award each year. The governor paid his respect and presented the awards.

Bookcliff Vineyards Takes Top Award at 2016 Colorado Governor's Cup

What an honor. We are so pleased that the 2013 Ensemble was awarded Best of Show and received a double gold medal at the 2016 Governor's Cup Wine Competition. The Cabernet Franc Reserve 2013 and the Syrah 2014 also received gold and double respectively. All three wines are included in the 2016 Governor's Cup case. We will celebrate with the other wineries whose wines are included in the 2016 Governor's Cup case on August 4th at the Governor's Cup Tasting at History Colorado. Admission is $45, which includes wine tasting and appetizers paired with the wines. For more information and ticket purchase click here.

New Release at Bookcliff Vineyards - MALBEC 2015

Bookcliff Vineyards bottled its 2015 Malbec, not just in a 750ml regular bottle with label, but also in a handsome carafe that can be refilled at the winery. People told us about their great experience in Italy where they could their empty bottle and get it filled with wine. Now you can do it right here in Boulder. Lower your carbon foot-print and buy a Bookcliff Vineyards' Malbec in a carafe; no more recycling. Come on over and get started with the program today.

BookCliff Viognier 2014 fares well in blind tasting

Paula Mitchell from Exploring Colorado Wineries gave us some nice compliments for our 2014 Viognier. She tasted five Viogniers blind. Among them was a wine from Chile, California, Australia and France and Colorado (Bookcliff Vineyards). In the quest for something else than Chardonnay many regions planted Viognier and gave it a try. Two areas we recently visited, the Okanagan region in British Columbia and Amador county in California produce Viognier. And as Paula pointed out many Colorado wineries produce great Viognier.
Check out Paula's blog here:http://coloradowineexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2016-winery-app.pdf

Valentine's at Bookcliff Vineyards

It has become a tradition at BookCliff Vineyards to celebrate Valentine's Day with wine and chocolate.

Come and visit the tasting room on Saturday the 13th, 2016 and Sunday the 14th, 2016 for wine and chocolate. You have our permission to indulge yourself and enjoy a flight of three wines perfectly paired with three chocolates from Concertos in Chocolates custom made for BookCliff Vineyards. Receive a complimentary rose as supplies last. 
1. Hazelnut praline truffle paired with Enemble 2013 

2. Lavender truffle with sea salt paired with Crescendo 2013

3. Raspberry truffle paired with Souzao 

Date: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th, 2016

Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road #17, Boulder, CO 80304

Cost: $8.00/flight 
Reservation: No reservations are required 

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

Crescendo Release Party at BookCliff Vineyards

Finally the new baby made it into this world. It took just 24 months and we think the waiting time was well worth it. We, Ulla and John, think that with this wine BookCliff Vineyards is reaching another level. This is an elegant red blend with lots of dark fruit flavors and a smooth finish. It will impress any wine connoisseur. Lots of Syrah and Petit Verdot and some Cabernet Sauvignon and Souzao. Truly unique. Come join us for our release party.
Date: Friday 10/30/15
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road #17, Boulder, CO 80304
Door prizes: Wine 2 bottles of Crescendo

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.

Menu for the Spring Barrel Tasting at BookCliff Vineyards

BookCliff Vineyards’ Spring Barrel Tasting
We are inviting you to join us for our Annual Spring Barrel Tasting. This is your opportunity to taste the emerging wines as they age in the barrel as well as compare wine aged in different types of barrels. We will also taste current releases for your enjoyment. This is a five course sit-down dinner and each wine will be perfectly matched with gourmet dishes prepared by Eric Skokan, chef and owner of the Black Cat Farm Bistro in Boulder. Two dates are available for you to choose from. The dinners will be held on Friday 5/1/15 and Saturday 5/2/15. Don’t miss this great event and get your tickets now.
Date: Friday, 5/1/2015 & Saturday, 5/2/2015
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $75.00
Location: 1501 Lee Hill Road, #17, Boulder, CO 80304
Reservations: http://bookcliffvineyards.com/events/

Menu:
Prosciutto, burnet, shaved turnip, oyster foam paired with 2013 Cabernet Franc Reserve: old vs new barrel
Olive Flan, dried tomato, spring oregano, lavender paired with 2013 Syrah Reserve: different barrel types
Smoked Mulefoot pork roasted on a bed of rosemary, morels stuffed with smoked pork, white polenta, beets, escarole paired 2014 Malbec: French vs American Oak
Roasted Lamb, cocoa, parsnip puree, grilled spring onions paired with 2014 Merlot: different vineyard blocks
Chocolate tart, strawberry, candied lovage, smoked white chocolate paired with Souzao

BookCliff Vineyards at 63rd Farm with Heros Like Us

We had a chance to join Heros like Us at their On the Farm Off the Hook dinner at the 63rd Street Farm. This was a five course dinner at the farm each course paired wine wine, beer and spirits from Boulder County - BookCliff Vineyards, Upslope Brewing, S&L Distilling. The chefs from Colt & Gray and Table 6 prepared the dishes. All the vegetables came from the farm. One of the courses was a whole goat slowly cooked served with carrots, parsnip and beets. Heros Like Us is all about providing great food to everyone and it does this by putting on charity food and wine events. Check it out at heroslike.us and eat for a good cause.

Wine and Cheese Flights

Wine and cheese always make a wonderful pairing. BookCliff Vineyards is hosting a day for you to come in and try unique types of cheese with our own wines! We have teamed up with Cured to present a tasty experience for you!
Here is our list:

Friday's Folly White with Landaff, a Cow's Milk Farmhouse from New Hampshire

Cabernet  Franc with Pecorino Ginepro, a Sheep's Milk from Italy

Tempranillo with Manchego 1605, a Sheep's Milk from Spain

Stop by the tasting room this Saturday, 5/17/14 between 1:00-6:00pm for this unique event! 

Cheers!

2012 Cabernet Franc Release

We've kept you waiting long enough! After a long, fun day of bottling with our staff and volunteers, Cabernet Franc 2012 is ready to be tasted and purchased! This varietal is one of the major grapes grown worldwide, and grows especially well in Colorado. It has been known to be a great competitor in wine judging events and as a Reserve label in Colorado wineries. Our 2012 exhibits nice raspberry, cherry and mocha notes on the nose. It also has some nice acidity on the palate to complement the dark fruit and smooth tannins. Barrel aged for 18 months in French Oak, this wine's many layers is sure to please your senses! Cheers!