About Us

The Denver chapter has over 100 active members, making it one of the largest AWS chapters in the country. Throughout the year, members can participate in a variety of theme-based events, typically the 3rd Wednesday of every month.  The events are typically held at local restaurants in Denver with approximately 30-50 people attending.  Although there are a variety of formats for the events, they usually include 6-7 wines that are paired with a dinner specially designed for the wines.  Expert speakers share information about the history, viticulture and characteristics of each wine.  Speakers have visited our chapter from around the world, and have ranged from wine makers to importers to master sommeliers.  Every evening is a unique experience filled with good food, friends, fun conversation, some education and, of course, great wine. 

If you're unfamiliar with Denver AWS, this list will give you a sense of the quality and diversity of wine events that we host.  If these sound like fun, they are!  Consider joining the Denver AWS.

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Premium Australian Wine Dinner Experience  (February 21, 2024)

Our featured wineries were Elderton of Barossa and Tyrrells of Hunter Valley.

• The Elderton vineyards were first planted in 1894 and are currently owned by the Ashmead family. Elderton catapulted to acclaim after producing some of Australia’s most highly regarded Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from old-vine vineyards.
• Tyrrell’s was established in 1858 and is one of Australia’s pre-eminent family-owned wineries. Tyrrell’s was named Winery of the year in James Halliday’s Australian Wine      Companion in 2010 and has recently attained official membership in the national Sustainable Winegrowing Australia program.​

 Welcome Drink
Spy Valley Satellite Sauvignon Blanc
90 points James Suckling.com (’21), 89 points Wine Spectator (’21)
First Course
Creamy Danish blue cheese tartlet/pear and apricot chutney/ prune
& berry coulis
Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Semillon 2021 94 points, 2022 93 points James Suckling
Elderton Golden Semillon 2020 93 points James Suckling
Second Course
Duck confit/Duck jus w/brie, Ratatouille and roasted red & yellow beet and carrot timbale
Tyrrells’ Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019 93 points James Suckling
Elderton Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 91 points James Suckling
Third Course
Roasted and shaved Ribeye with beef jus &
grill toasted baguette
Tyrell’s Rufus Stone Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2020
92 points Best Buy Wine Enthusiast
Elderton Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
92 points James Suckling 

Hosted at MBP Restaurant, Denver, CO .

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Wine Tasting featuring wines from Spain (January 17, 2024)

We toured Spanish wines paired with classic tapas in an exclusive setting. AWS welcomed maverik wine maker Brad Call who is at the forefront of bringing Catalonia winemaking back on the Spanish scene.

We featured wines of Muga, Clarella and Attis, with juice from some of the oldest vines in Spain. Regions included were Rioja, Catalonia, Rias Baixas and Leon and featured winning winemaker Raul Perez.

Tapas pairing menu prepared with passion by rising Denver chef Hadiya Brown.

The Wines:

Cava - reception sparkling wine
Attis Xion Albarino
Bodegas Muga Rioja Rosado
Bodegas Mas Clarella Reserva
Bodegas Margon Finca La Milana
Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 

Hosted at The Pinnacle at City Park South, Denver, CO