From the land of the ancient Pueblo and the mysterious ruins of Mesa Verde, through the verdant farmlands of The Grand Valley and on into hip and urban downtown Denver, Colorado’s winemakers are wielding passion and grit – and modern viticultural science – to create wines that are garnering recognition and awards on today’s national and international wine scene. In Winelands of Colorado you will meet winemakers growing grapes in vineyards at the highest elevation in the northern hemisphere, and stroll down the streets of downtown Palisade, the town those in-the-know refer to as “the next Sonoma.” You’ll get a personal tour of ranches, inns and other ideal places to stay in each region, and meet chefs who are passionate about blending Colorado-style wine with their own eclectic menus. And you’ll discover why the new generation of Colorado winemakers — several of whom have decamped from Sonoma to Colorado — are making no apologies about the unique style of wine they are developing in this rugged and beautiful land.