The Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE) is an association which exists to encourage and support enology and viticulture in Colorado. CAVE promotes the interests of Colorado grape growers and wineries in legislative and political matters, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and to disseminate current information pertaining to optimum winemaking and agriculture practices for vineyards in the area. CAVE seeks to establish contacts and relationships with other associations, both regional and statewide, to further development and growth of the industry. For more information regarding structure, and purpose of CAVE please review our bylaws.
Colorado Mountain Winefest
The Colorado Mountain Winefest is the fundraiser for CAVE. All funds go toward education, seminars, research and equipment purchases to improve the grape growing and winemaking of Colorado wines. Thousands of wine lovers make the annual pilgrimage to Palisade, Colorado to sample a growing array of Colorado wines and participate in a variety of events. The fest events include chefs’ demonstrations, the ever-popular grape stomp, jazz performed by Colorado jazz groups, winemaker competitions, and hands-on workshops To learn more about the Colorado Mountain Winefest visit www.coloradowinefest.com.
