Colorado Uncorked 2026

More wines and more opportunities to explore the best of Colorado Wine!
About this Event

A tasting of the Gold Medal-winning wines in the 2026 Governor's Cup Competition, along with special small bites created by chefs inspired by this year's winning wines.

New this year, all Gold Medal wines will be invited to pour at the event. This means a larger selection of wines to explore and more opportunities to discover your new favorite!

The Governor's Cup Collection and the winner of the 2026 Governor's Cup Best in Show will be announced at this event. The Colorado Wine Industry is proud to partner once again with History Colorado to host the event at the beautiful History Colorado Center in downtown Denver.

VIP entry begins at 6:00 pm with an intimate opportunity to taste the 2026 winners, followed by an exclusive tasting of Governor's Cup wines from previous years paired with a more extensive menu from Occasions Catering in the VIP lounge. VIP limited to 150 tickets.

Early entry begins at 6:00 pm for an extended opportunity to sample all the 2026 Gold Medal winning wines. No VIP lounge access. Early entry limited to 150 tickets.

General admission begins at 7:00 pm and includes the Gold Medal winning wines in this year's Governor's Cup.

The Governor's Cup Collection and the Best in Show winner will be revealed at approximately 8:30 pm.

Food and wine service stops at 9:30 pm.

Please note: entry to the History Colorado Center for this event will be through the school group entrance on the south side of the building on 12th Ave. just east of Broadway.

2026 Governor's Cup Gold Medal wines

Colorado’s best wines of the year, determined by our panel of 16 judges made up of sommeliers, wine industry professionals, winemakers, & wine writers in September. Here are the Gold Medal wines from the 2026 Governor's Cup competition that have been invited to pour at Colorado Uncorked this year!
Aquila Cellars
Crane Mesa Pinot Gris 2024
Riesling Geologic Series - Russell Vineyard 2025
Aspen Peak Cellars
Albariño 2025
Malbec 2024
Mom's Collage 2024
Petit Verdot 2024
Balistreri Vineyards
Teroldego Avant Vineyard Barrel 2025
Blanchard Family Wines
Cuvée Blanc 2024
Bookcliff Vineyards
Cabernet Franc 2024
Mourvèdre 2025
Tectonic White 2025
Tempranillo 2024
Carboy Winery
Albariño Estate Grown 2024
Cabernet Franc Estate Grown 2023
Cabernet Franc Grand Valley 2023
Teroldego Estate Grown 2023
Teroldego Grand Valley 2023
Zweigelt 2024
Carlson Vineyards
Endure Red Blend 2024
NSFW Rosé NV
COLTERRIS
Cabernet Franc 2023
Continental Divide Winery
Aromella Rocky Mountain Columbine 2023
Riesling 2024
Storm (Red Blend) 2022
Kold Prairie Mead
Evermore NV
Harmonia NV
LaNoue DuBois Winery
New York Muscat 2024
Woods Red Blend 2023
MeadKrieger
Freyja (Peach Tea)
Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
Winemaker Signature Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2023
The OBC Wine Project
Albariño 2025
Teroldego 2023
Peachfork Orchards & Vineyard
Blaufränkisch 2024
Orange Muscat 2025
Sauvage Spectrum
Zweigelt 2025
Stone Cottage Cellars
Gewürztraminer 2025
The Storm Cellar
Cloudburst (Sparkling) 2024
Grüner Veltliner 2025
Reserve Riesling 2024
Rosé of Chambourcin 2025
Sauvignon blanc 2025
Talon Wines
Pinot Grigio 2024
Apricot Honey
Chocolate Cherry Honey
Lavender
White Sangria
Terravin Cellars
Aura Blanc de Blanc 2023
Aura Rosé 2023
Sole 2023
Tempranillo 2023

2026 Participating Restaurant and Food Partners

Coming soon...

2025 Participating Restaurant and Food Partners

Angelo's Taverna (Littleton)

Apple Blossom (Denver)

Corsica (Denver)

Latke Love (Littleton)

M2 Confections (Westminster)

The Nickel (Denver)

Postino (Denver)

Roaming Buffalo BBQ (Denver)

Sips on Main (Cedaredge)

Somebody People (Denver)

Wander + Graze (Denver)

The Wolf's Tailor (Denver)

Bison generously provided by Rock River Ranches.

Beef generously provided by Centennial Cuts.

Lamb generously provided by American Lamb Board.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
VIP Entry
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Early Entry
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
VIP Lounge Opens
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
General Admission
🕑: 08:30 PM
Best in Show Winner Announcement
🕑: 09:00 PM
Last Pour