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Colorado's grape-growing regions contain some of the highest elevation vineyards in the world, with most viticulture in the state practiced between 4,000 feet (1,219 m) and 7,000 feet (2,134 m) above sea level.
The high-altitude vineyards are situated mostly at 5,400 to 6,400 feet (1,600–2,000 m) above sea level. [1] The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a. [8] The surrounding mountains limit access to the area, resulting in a far more secluded wine industry, when compared to its neighbor to the northwest, the Grand Valley AVA.
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated appellation for American wine in the United States distinguishable by geographic, geologic, and climatic features, with boundaries defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the United States Department of the Treasury. [1]
Colorado is ski central, with well-known winter sports towns like Vail, Breckenridge, and Aspen. But if you're looking for something more laid back, consider a trip on Interstate 70 to Lake Dillon ...
Colorado's first modern winery was not started until 1968 when a Denver periodontist, Gerald Ivancie, established Ivancie Cellars in the city. [10] In 1977, the General Assembly enacted the Colorado Limited Winery Act, permitting small “farm wineries” in the state. A year later, Colorado Mountain Vineyards opened in Palisade and now ...
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Colorado Springs is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. [6] It is the most populous city in El Paso County, with a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010.
In 2012, according to the Brewers Association, Colorado ranked 3rd in the number of craft breweries, and 6th per capita, with 154. [4] According to the Beer Institute, the state ranked number one in terms of gross beer production, producing over 23,370,848 barrels in 2006. Colorado is home to 4 of the top-50 brewing companies in the nation.