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10 years ago this fall, Master Sommelier and owner of the Boulder Wine Merchant, Brett Zimmerman, launched the first-ever Boulder Burgundy Festival. 

This fall, despite the challenges posed by social distancing, Zimmerman and his team are celebrating the 10th anniversary of what has become one of the most important fine wine gatherings across the U.S.

Which organic wineries are the best?

It's a question we get asked a lot.

Increasingly today, organic grape growing — although not "certified organic wine" — is becoming increasingly popular across the globe. 

Many wine growers follow the philosophy of lutte raisonée, also known as integrated farming. While these are not “organic certified” wineries, they use organic farming practices to the greatest extent possible.

The wonderful month of October is almost here, and that means beautiful reds and yellows of fall leaves, cozy sweaters for the cool breeze, and spooky fun during Halloween. 

While October has so much to offer, one of our favorite things about this month is Oktoberfest. 

On paper, organic wine is a great idea. 

By growing grapes organically, you deliver higher quality fruit often with more vibrant aromas and flavors. And in theory, you help to protect the environment by reducing the amount of harmful chemicals that can accumulate in the soil and the water table. 

There’s a famous line in German-born French composer Jacques Offenbach’s opéra bouffe “La Vie Parisienne” that goes:

“The thing I can’t understand is why people in Paris drink bad wine in big glasses and good wine in small ones.”

When it comes to choosing the right stemware for your wine, the shape of the glass is more important than you might realize. And the reasons for this may surprise even the most wine-savvy among us. 

The two biggest components of wine are alcohol and water. The balance of these two ingredients determines the flavor and texture of the wine, and the way you perceive it on your palate. 

2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. Socializing looks a lot different this year, and we’ve had to say see you later to everything from concerts and bars to family reunions and vacations. 

But what if we told you that one thing you don’t need to skip this summer is a beer festival? Cue a sigh of relief. 

Just because it’s warm outside doesn’t mean we have to stop drinking red wine.