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BOOKCLIFF VINEYARDS
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BOOKCLIFF VINEYARDS

BookCliff Vineyards

The winery is located in Boulder and the vineyard is located in the "Vinelands" east of Palisade, where grapes were grown at the turn of the century. Situated just west of the DeBeque Canyon, across from the Colorado River, and underneath the Bookcliffs escarpment, our vineyards benefit from evening winds that prevent frost and provide moderate growing temperatures. The vineyard was planted in 1996 and the winery opened in 1999. Most of the BookCliff wines are aged in French oak barrels. The selection of our wines is based on what we grow in our vineyard. We are known for our award winning Ensemble ( a Bourdeaux varietal blend) and popular Viognier. We also produce Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a desert wine made from Black Muscat grapes.

Location: 1468 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303-449-9463
Fax: 303-499-0607
Email: winery@bookcliffvineyards.com
Web Site: www.bookcliffvineyards.com
Directions: At the east end of the Pearl Street Mall, north of the Post Office, facing 15th Street. Free parking across the street.
Hours: Open 3-6 weekdays, 1-6 weekends, closed Tuesdays
Tasting room hours: Bookcliff Vineyards and Belvedere Belgian Chocolates
Features: Sales at Boulder and Vail Farmers' Markets.
Wines: Ensemble (Bordeaux varietal blend), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier and dessert wines made from Black Muscat and Orange Muscat grapes.
Awards:
Adagio NV - Jefferson Nominee - 2006 Jefferson Cup
2004 Chardonnay - Gold - 2005 Colorado Mountain Winefest
2004 Viognier - Bronze - 2005 Colorado Mountain Winefest
Adagio 2004 - Silver - 2005 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Chardonnay - Bronze - 2005 Eastern International Wine Competition
Ensemble 2002 - Silver - 2005 Eastern International Wine Competition
Quady's Elysium - Silver - 2005 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver - 2004 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
2001 Ensemble - Bronze - 2004 Atlanta International Wine Summit
2001 Ensemble - Silver - 2004 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
2002 Merlot - Silver - 2004 Atlanta International Wine Summit
2003 Vigonier - Silver - 2004 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Allegretto (Orange Muscat) - Bronze - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition
Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition
Merlot - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition
1999 Ensemble - Gold - 2002 Atlanta Wine Summit
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze - 2002 Indy International Wine Competition
2000 Ensemble - Silver - 2002 Indy International Wine Competition
2000 Ensemble - Bronze - 2002 San Francisco International Wine Competition
1999 Merlot - Gold - 2001 Indy International Wine Competition
1999 Merlot - Gold, Best of Show - 2001 Southwest Wine Competition