Update #7 - March 6, 2019
Uncorked
More vendors have committed to be at Wine Fest 2019. Here's this week's update on what you'll experience at the event.


Stay up to date in the interim by visiting the website.

Marriott Fort Collins, the location of Wine Fest, is offering a special rate of $109 to attendees.   Click here   to book your room for the event.

Houska Automotive , your Safely Home Sponsor, is providing Lyft ride credit to Wine Fest guests. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the event.
(the event is less than a month away)
Friday, April 5th | 6 PM - 10 PM | Fort Collins Marriott

Tickets available at winefestfc.org or by calling 970-482-2700
(group discount for six or more)


Private/Reserve Tasting

Did you know there is also a Private/Reserve tasting at Wine Fest? This year's theme is one you don't want to miss! It will feature six vintages of two producers that competed in the famous "Judgment of Paris" in 1976 for a direct comparison of Bordeaux and California.

Not familiar with this? Get a crash course by watching the movie Bottle Shock . The private tasting runs from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (with access to the balance of Wine Fest afterwards) for only 12 guests. Click here to buy your ticket(s) today before it sells out!
Wine Wisdom
On the counter, in the wine rack, in the wine fridge or just the regular fridge. Where do you put your wine when you get home from the store?

There have been different thoughts about where to keep wine, from temperature to the amount of light that hits the bottle. It can vary by varietal, age or who is talking.

Wine Spectator has several suggestions, such as keeping the bottles between 45°F and 65°F (with 55 °F being perfect) and keeping them in the dark.

Wine Folly points out that wine ages four times faster at room temperature. Four times faster? Wow! Note, they have a smaller range for ideal storing temperatures, 55°F – 59 °F.

As an afterthought, if you're wondering how to store an open bottle (if you and friends happen not to finish it), check out this article from Vine Pair . Cheers!
Cheers to Our Sponsors


The Fort Collins Elks Lodge has been giving back to the community since 1902. Would you like to be part of our family? Visit elks.org and start your journey today!  
Eye Center of Northern Colorado is the largest multi-specialty eye clinic in the region, consisting of 22 doctors, fellowship-trained in their areas of subspecialty care. The doctors of Eye Center of Northern Colorado all live in the community and support many causes that contribute to improving eye health and functional living with low-vision, assisting at risk youth and adults in need, and adding to arts and culture. To learn more about the services offered, and community partnerships, please visit eyecenternoco.com .
See the complete list of sponsors on the Wine Fest website.
Please give them the chance to compete for your business.

Interested in sponsoring the event?
Please visit our sponsorship page for more information.

We're always on the lookout for auction items.
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Disabled Resource Services (DRS) focuses on assisting people with all types of disabilities gain, regain or maintain their independence. We assist those with disabilities in setting and achieving goals, enhancing self-esteem, accessing resources, self-advocacy, peer support and education. We serve Larimer and Jackson counties.

To learn more, please visit our website .
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