End of Summer Wine Events

August 20th, 5p-8p

Join us this Friday for our final concert of the summer with our Winery Row neighbors. The grill will be hot, the wine will be chilled and Eliza B will be live. Bring friends, a lawn chair and a camera. This is a free event with wine and food available for purchase.

Sunnyside Music Festival September 11
You can’t be Denver’s Urban Winery and not be in the ‘hood. Sunnyside is our home and the Saturday after Labor Day is the 8th Annual Sunnyside Music Festival. With live music on two stages, plenty of vendors and a beer and wine garden, it's a great way meet the neighbors and listen to local musicians. Chaffee Park 44th & Tejon Saturday, September 11th from 10am-8pm.

Colorado Mountain Winefest September 18
This is the big one. Events run Thursday September 16 through Sunday September 19, but the main event is theSaturday Wine Festival in the Park at Riverbend Park in Palisade from 10:30am – 5:00pm. Remind yourself why you choose to live in this beautiful state and staycation on the western slope. Life is good with a glass of wine.

2nd Annual Fan Photo Contest
Now that you’ve fanned up the winery on Facebook , it’s time to post some pics and win fabulous prizes. Only one month left to enter favorite photos in our second annual fan photo contest (and let’s be honest, your chances are pretty good, since no one has yet entered!). It’s easy to enter, just upload your best pictures showing you and your friends having a fantastic time enjoying Bonacquisti Wine.
We will reward 3 winners a $100 shopping spree at the winery. Pictures need to be taken either at the winery, at a festival in front of our banner or anywhere you are enjoying the wine with our bottle in the photo. Encourage your friends to comment on your pictures and possibly sway the views of the judges. Contest ends September 20, 2010 at 3:00pm.

So say a toast to summer and send her off.

Friday Afternoon BBQ at the Winery

The Fourth of July, Grilled Meat, and a Little bit of Red, White and Blue
Join us as we celebrate our nation’s independence with an Afternoon BBQ this Friday July 2nd from 12pm-4pm. Enjoy our [d] RED, White Merlot and Blue bottle Riesling. We’ll have our homemade Italian sausage hot off the grill and our special blend of chilled Sangria available by the glass. Bring all your out of town visitors by and give them a taste of what Colorado as to offer. This is a Free event with wine available for purchase by the glass, bottle and case.

Jim Malatchi and Friends July 10th
You know we like music at the winery, whether it’s jazz or salsa, laid back or funky. And on Saturday July 10th Bonacquisti Wine Company goes acoustic with Jim Malatchi and Friends, an all-acoustic quartet featuring folk music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Expect to hear classics from artists like Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Ian Tyson and many others. The doors open at 6pm with Jim & Friends performing from 7pm-9pm. Admission is free and we’ll have food and wine specials until 9.

3rd Friday Uncorked July 16th
And speaking of music, our July concert series with our Colorado Winery Row neighbors is right around the corner. Enjoy your wine by the bottle or by the glass, and we’ll have specials on Pauly’s famous grilled pizza from 6pm to 8pm. Bring your lawn chair, your friends and your camera, and start making memories. These are the good ol’ days.

2nd Annual Fan Photo Contest
Have you fanned up the winery on Facebook yet? Once you do, be ready to post your favorite photos in our second annual fan photo contest. Details will be posted on Facebook soon and the winners get a hundred bucks to spend at the winery. Not a bad gig for taking snaps of the fun times you are having while enjoying some Bonacquisti wine.

Fridays Uncorked Live Jazz and Winery Events

Outdoor music, festivals, and wine. It must be summer.

Fridays Uncorked at Winery Row, June 18, 6pm to 8pm.
Join us this Friday for our June concert in the parking lot, 4640 Pecos St, with the live sounds of 3 Squared featuring Antwon Owens. You’ve heard him on KUVO and seen him at Dazzle, now is your chance to hear the percussion stylings of a Denver favorite right in our very own lot. You can enjoy your wine by the bottle or by the glass, and we’ll have specials on Pauly’s famous grilled pizza from 6pm to 8pm. Grab your best pals, don’t forget your lawn chair and plan for a smooth night of live jazz in the setting sun. Evenings like this are why we live in the Mile High city.

Celebrate Dad at Highland Street Fair, Saturday June 19, 10am to dusk
Held annually on the Saturday of Father’s day weekend at 32nd & Lowell, this fair is a great way to thank Dad for not grounding you for life when he threatened to do it (even though you know you deserved it). We are sharing our booth with Fitness Together Denver, but promise we won’t make you flex a muscle to get a glass of the good stuff. Don’t want to drink your wine in a lousy plastic cup? No worries. Just as we do in the winery, we will be selling our 19 oz. etched Bonacquisti wine glasses for $10 each (plus wine), with $1 off every refill. So grab your old man, buy him a glass of vino, and bring the camera to remember the day. That’s gotta be way better than any tie.

Buy Local and Support Colorado
We want to send out some mad love to our friends and growers on the western slope. You may have heard Governor Ritter announce that six counties have been declared federal disaster areas because of cold weather that damaged grape crops and will limit the amount of grapes available come harvest time. We know you have many options when you make a wine purchase. We appreciate your support and truly value your business.

June Wine Club Ready
Our quarterly wine club is ready for pickup and features a delicious Pinot Grigio that is only available to wine club members with this shipment. Members, please check your email for specifics on the wine club. Not a member? Sign up today to receive the limited shipment for June http://www.denverwine.net/purchase.cfm?currSection=3

Highland Farmers Market
We’ll be back at the Highland Farmers Market on Boulder Street, between 15th and 16th beginning June 26 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The market runs Saturdays through October with live music and a kids zone. See you there.

Upcoming Events
June 18: Friday Uncorked, at the Winery.
June 19: Highland Street Fair
July 2: Friday Afternoon BBQ at the Winery
July 2: First Friday at Artwork Network at 878 Santa Fe.
July 16: Friday Uncorked at the Winery.
July 24: Castle Rock Wine Fest

4th Annual Spring Barrel Tasting

Mmmmmm Barrels
Believe me when I say this event is even better than tasting actual barrels.

Kick off the holiday weekend at our 4th Annual Spring Barrel Tasting as we sample our newest wines straight from the barrels and tanks. Join us on Thursday, May 27th or Friday, May 28th from 5:30 to 8:30. Cost is $25 per person and two-for-one for Wine Club members. Price includes wine samples and heavy appetizers. Chef Paul F. will be serving up some Grilled specialties and a few surprises paired perfectly with:

• Pinot Grigio, non vintage
• 2008 Colorado Syrah
• 2009 Colorado Syrah
• 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2008 Zinfandel Port

This event is the only chance to purchase futures of the wines being sampled at a considerable discount, and in-winery-only specials for our currently bottled wines. This event sells out every year so pre-paid reservations are required and are available at shop.denverwine.net.

Barrel Tasting with Wine Guys TV

Our annual Spring Barrel Tasting is coming up May 27th and 28th, Keith Miller and Jake Harkins from Wine Guys TV and Colorado Wino stopped by for a preview.

Four Mile Historic Park Corks and Cuisine

We had some fun this morning with Dan Daru from KDVR Fox31. Join us Thursday for the 7th Annual Corks and Cuisine.

Vinny No Neck Release Party

If you didn't know Vinny No Neck is the name of our signature Italian style red wine, you might think we're celebrating the release of an incarcerated relative. Not this time.

Join us Saturday, April 17th from 12p-5p for the Vinny No Neck Release Party. As our regulars know, this is an Italian style red in honor of our son Vincent (who will be a foot taller once he grows a neck). We've updated the label with the familiar work of Daniel Luna and pay tribute to all the Vincents of the world! A blend of Sangiovese (same grape Chianti is made from), Merlot and a little Cabernet Franc, this wine has black cherries, sweet spice aromas and a smooth easy finish that makes it a great companion to pizza and Italian sausage. Because they pair so well, we'll have the grilled fired up with food available for purchase. Plus, we'll have freshly baked artisan bread to sample from Kathy DiGirolamo. Bring your friends and spend the afternoon smiling.

Spring Barrel Tasting
Mark your calendar for May 27th & 28th for our annual Spring Barrel Tasting Party when we sample straight from the barrel to your glass. We will send out the details in our next newsletter.

Now Available at...
We keep adding new retail locations so you don't have to come to the winery all the time (even though it's usually more fun). A big thank you to the new stores that carry our wine:
Kacee's Wine & Spirits - 136th & I-25, Westminster
Mile High Wine & Spirits - 435 S Vance, Belmar
SIP Fine Wine & Spirits - 19th & Blake, LoDo
Wine Works - 120th & Claude Ct, Northglenn
Peak Cigars & Wine, HWY 24 & S 21st St, Colorado Springs

We look forward to seeing you soon. Salute!
Paul and Judi