From the beginning, attention to detail has defined the approach at Cove Mesa Vineyard Winery Tasting Room, a philosophy owner Emil Molin credits for the winery’s growing list of local, state and national honors. Molin and his wife, Cynthia, opened Cove Mesa in 2020, during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were just sitting around and decided to open the winery,” he said. What followed surprised even him. Licensing, a process that can take months or longer, was completed in less … [Read more...] about Meticulous Winemaking Pays Off at Cove Mesa Vineyard
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Verde Valley Harvest Takes a Village
What is being celebrated as a hearty grape harvest in the Verde Valley, the 2025 yield is considered to be another promising vintage, putting smiles on winegrowers’ faces and assurance of some nice flavors for wine lovers’ palates. Claiming that this year’s harvest was fast and furious, Verde Valley Wine Consortium President Paula Woolsey said, “It was hot and not a lot of rain or the traditional monsoons, so brix [sugar] levels were high, producing a good vintage. All in all, it was a good … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Harvest Takes a Village
