Turquoise Mesa Winery Tasting Room at Seven Arrows Gallery
by
Kathy Sullivan
Summary: Turquoise Mesa Winery tastings are now available in the Seven Arrows Gallery located in Woodland Park south of Denver. The art shop in Woodland Park offers tastings of Turquoise Mesa wines in the center of the store. Browse the delightful selection of mostly local and renowned art while enjoying a wine tasting.
Ralph Holloway is the owner of Seven Arrows Gallery and the Chairman of the Woodland Park Art Alliance. He moved from Texas to Woodland Park, Colorado and opened the art shop. Ralph wanted to promote a wine tasting experience while shopping. The Gallery features various types of original artwork including: oils, acrylics, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass and copper art. At the time of our visit the Gallery had a display of petroglyphs that had been etched onto stone. Ralph became intrigued with the idea of adding a wine tasting counter to the art gallery. Just any winery would not due; Ralph wanted a winery that produced quality wines and Turquoise Mesa was chosen.
Upon entering the boutique art gallery visitors are greeted with an array of colors from the works of many artists. Approaching the center of the Gallery, visitors will discover a tasting counter with area seating. This is the perfect spot to taste wine and gaze at the surrounding artwork. Currently Turquoise Mesa Winery has four white wines and nine red wines available for tasting.
Turquoise Mesa Winery, owned by Tom and Mary Joan Bueb, is the result of Tom’s winemaking hobby. Tom decided to go fulltime into winemaking after retirement. He enjoys making wine and meeting great people through the winemaking. Currently the winery produces 1,000 to 1,300 cases of wine. Wines are produced with Colorado fruit.
Red Wines
Merlot 2008 was a ruby color with notes of red berry fruit especially red raspberries plus a hint of cedar. The wine was very fruity. Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 was a dark ruby color with dark fruit. The wine was fruity and tannins were on the finish. Cabernet Franc 2007 was a ruby color. Black fruit was on the nose. The taste was of black fruit with a touch of plum. The finish had tannins with fruit yielding to black pepper. TMW Reserve 2008 was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The ruby wine offered black and red fruit nuances on the aroma and taste. A touch of cedar was also on the taste. The wine had bold tannins. Syrah 2008 was a dark ruby to purple color. The nose and taste had dark fruit notes. The taste was very fruity. The finish had bold tannins and was fruity with spice on the aftertaste. Mourvedre 2008 was a light ruby color with notes of cedar, dark fruit and tannins. Colorado Crimson 2008 was a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. The dark ruby wine offered notes of cedar, blueberries, and blackberries. The finish had tannins and was like a fruit salad. This wine was lip-smacking good.
White Wines
The 2010 Muscat, a very pale color, offered an aroma that reminds one of perfume and fruit. This off dry wine had a smooth, fruity taste and the finish was crisp. Chardonnay 2010 offered nuances of oak and was buttery and crisp. The Chardonnay would pair well with food.
Visit the Seven Arrows Gallery in Woodland Park, Colorado and plan to stay and taste wines while enjoying browsing the art collection.
Turquoise Mesa Winery Tasting Room at Seven Arrows Gallery
118 W. Midland Avenue
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
GSP: N38º 59.680’ W105º 03.269’
Note: The GPS coordinates will take you to a parking lot behind the buildings. The Turquoise Mesa tasting room is a short walk away.
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