Bon Vin Denver

09/02/2026

Italian Wine Seminar, The Austrian Anti Freeze Scandal, & Pizza This Friday

White Wines of Italy: A Tasting

Wednesday, September 16th at 12:00 pm

Join us at Fino (https://www.finocolfax.com/) for an educational & interactive seminar where we'll taste through lesser-known white wines from Italy. You can snag your ticket here (https://resy.com/cities/denver-co/venues/fino/events/fi-n-os-funky-crush-education-series-wednesday-2026-09-16?seats=2&date=2026-09-01) , hope to see you there!

Thursday Tasting: Austrian Wine Club

Thursday, September 3rd 5:00 - 7:00pm

Antifreeze Scandal of Austria

The 1985, several Austrian winemakers illegally added diethylene glycol - a toxic chemical used in antifreeze - to cheap wine to make it taste sweeter and richer like high-end sweet wines coming from the region.

Authorities had to destroy roughly 27 million liters of contaminated wine, with some excess bulk wine burned in cement plant ovens because it could not be processed safely through normal sewage systems.

Understandably, Austrian wine struggled to regain it’s international reputation. Austria responded by enacting some of the strictest wine laws in the world requiring intense testing and controls at every level of production.

Today, the Austrian wine market is one of the most dynamic and highest quality markets in the world. Austria has emerged as a driver of organic viticulture, crisp whites, and complex reds.

Tomorrow the 3rd, we'll taste through our wine club selections for September. All are welcome!

OTT Fass 4 Veltliner
This vineyard straddles the regions of Kamptal and Wagram about 1 hour north of Vienna. This area of Lower Austria (“lower” as in “down the river”) presents steep, terraced slopes supported by ancient desert sandstone soils.

A large diurnal shift - hot days and cool nights - create rich, spicy notes in the wines.

This winemaker practices biodynamic and organic farming and winemaking, allowing terroir to show from grape to glass.

White apple, citrus peel, and a distinct salty/saline finish make this a great wine for pairing with fatty foods like Schnitzel and well known for pairing perfectly with cruciferous vegetables like asparagus.

Weingut Berger Zweigelt
Located in the eastern pert of the Kremstal, vines grow on steep loess terraces that store heat during the day and reflect it onto the vines at night, producing wines with unique fruity, fresh and bright flavors.

This wine offers notes of tart cherries, cranberry, and red berries. We recommend a slight chill to unlock the bright red fruits.

This is a versatile wine to pair with food. A few ideas: Pizza, burgers or tacos!

Chef Series Week 16: Sometimes Pizza

September 4th 4:30pm - Sell Out

Sam from Sometimes Pizza (https://www.instagram.com/sometimes.pizza/) will be at the shop this Friday slingin' my very favorite pizza in the city!

Free Wine Tasting: Aquila Cellars

Friday September 4th 4:20-7:00pm

This week we're thrilled to host Jane from Aquilla Cellars (https://www.aquilacellars.com/) out of Paonia, Colorado!

"We make living, unfiltered wines that favor energy over power, freshness over richness. Our wines are uniquely Coloradan, grown at the highest elevations of North America and produced with the highest vibrations."

Colorado's wine scene is only getting more interesting and impressive with time. We're proud to carry both Aquila Cellars and The Ordinary Fellow at Bon Vin. They're both driving serious viticulture that respects the land here in the state.

With love & a little tannin,
Hannah

09/01/2026

We’re excited to now have Anthracite Spirits Co. on our shelves! The two-person operation out of Crested Butte distills, bottles, and labels every single product by hand.

Next time you reach to make a Negroni, consider swapping out the Campari for their Red Lady which perfectly pairs with their Mountain Gin.

08/29/2026

Happy sipping!

08/26/2026

Bon Vin Turns One!

Oyster Bae This Friday & This Week's Tastings

Let's Celebrate Year One!

October 11th, 4:00 - 6:00pm

Believe it or not, we're approaching our 1-year anniversary on good ol' 23rd! We'd love to celebrate with our community.

Join us on October 11th as we gather together, pour through a fantastic selection of 50+ wines, and dig into a generous raw bar by the one and only Oyster Bae.

Last year for our grand opening celebration, we sold 80 tickets. This year, we're only selling 65 to make for a more intimate gathering. We wanted to release tickets to our newsletter subscribers before opening them to the public - a thank-you for your consistent support and enthusiasm for what we're doing at Bon Vin.

You can purchase tickets here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bon-vin-one-year-anniversary-tickets-1998657581629?aff=oddtdtcreator) and receive 5% off using the code NEWSLETTER.

At the event, you'll also have the opportunity to order wine at 15% off - a great chance to try before you buy those holiday party and corporate gift bottles!

We sure hope you can celebrate with us, and either way, we look forward to seeing you soon.

Thursday Tasting: Weldwerks Brewing

Thursday, August 27th 5:00 - 7:00pm

This week we're thrilled to host Sour Beer Royalty, Weldwerks Brewing (https://weldwerks.com/) out of Greeley, Colorado!

Join us tomorrow to sample 4 of their brews - some seasonals and some staples.

Juicy Bits Hazy IPA
NZP New Zealand Pilsner
Bam Bam Rubble Rubble Sour Ale
Orange Creamsicle Sour Orange Ale

Chef Series Week 15: Oyster Bae

August 27th 4:30pm - Sell Out

This Friday we have the honor of working with Martha of Oyster Bae (https://www.instagram.com/oysterbaeofficial/?hl=en) along with our weekly free Friday wine tasting. She'll be slingin' oysters, shrimp cocktail & snow crab claws. No need for a reservation.

With love & a little tannin,
Hannah

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08/21/2026

As seen from 23rd

08/20/2026

Friday's Food: Tacos, This Week's Tastings

Thursday Tasting: Chartreuse Alternative

Thursday, August 20th 5:00 - 7:00pm

If, like me, you've been searching far and wide for the coveted Green Chartreuse with no luck, it may be time to consider some of the interesting alternatives out there. These days, most Green Chartreuse allocations are going to restaurants and bars, and small, independent retailers like us are beginning to give up hope that we'll ever see this herbal French liqueur on our shelves.

That said, there are many quality, readily available, and frankly more affordable alternatives on the market.

This afternoon we'll be pouring samples of Faccia Brutto's Centerbe, an herbal liqueur very similar to Green Chartreuse, along with their artichoke liqueur (think Cynar), from 5-7pm.

Hope to see you there!

Chef Series Week 14: Beaujolais & BBQ

August 21st 4:30pm - Sell Out

Join us tomorrow for a lineup of wines, including two Beaujolais to be paired with our friend Rob's tacos!

With love & a little tannin,
Hannah

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08/12/2026

Friday Chef: Cult Pizza, This Week's Tastings

Thursday Tasting: Germany

Thursday, August 13th 5:00 - 7:00pm

Join us tomorrow to taste wines by Seehof out of Rheinhessen, Germany.

"For the wines of the Rheinhessen, the key is limestone. This is what gives the wines their glycerin-induced sexiness. This is also what gives them the flair of acidity, a presence strong enough to counter the lavish extract and to keep the wines from feeling gooey or too heavy. It’s a delicate balance, to be honest, but when you nail it… well, it’s impressive."

These wines are crispy, drinkable, and interesting. A great addition to your rotation and perfect for getting us through another hot week here in Denver.

Chef Series Week 13: Cult Pizza

August 14th 4:30pm - Sell Out

This Friday we'll be tasting a lovely lineup of French and Italian wines to pair with delicious focaccia-style pizza by Cult Pizza!

With love & a little tannin,
Hannah

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08/06/2026

New The Marigny just hit the shelves, hallelujah amen

08/06/2026

Friday Chef: Pita Mafia, This Week's Tastings

Thursday Tasting: Bordeaux

Thursday, August 6th 5:00 - 7:00pm

Today we'll be tasting our wine club selections for August, and all are welcome!

Bordeaux is uniquely positioned for viticulture. Proximity to the Atlantic and the estuaries of the region's main river, the Gironde, moderates temperatures, making for warm summers and mild winters. Forests and dunes block harsh winds from the coast and prevent harsh temperature drops.

Red wines from the region are typically medium- to full-bodied wines that are fairly structured and primed for meals that highlight red meats. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carménère.

White Bordeaux is predominantly, and exclusively in the case of the sweet Sauternes, made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Dry expressions offer a light, fresh white wine at a great price.

Bordeaux is divided into a Left Bank and Right Bank by the Gironde Estuary and its rivers.

Wines from the Left Bank are made predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, which thrives in the well-draining pebble and sand soils. Cabernet creates bold, structured red wines with notes of dark black fruit and earthiness.

Wines from the Right Bank are made predominantly of Merlot, which thrives in the limestone soils. Merlot creates softer, lush wines with notes of red and black fruit. These wines are ready to drink at a young age, while Left Bank Bordeaux's are intended for long-term cellaring.

Chateau Lamoth de Haux Bordeaux Blanc 45% Semillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Muscadelle

This wine offers a fruity, floral palate and sees no oak, keeping it crisp and bright.
The winemakers choose to keep this wine in contact with the lees — or dead yeast cells — which provides the wine with a round, lush finish.

While the Sauvignon Blanc provides fruit and acidity and the Semillon provides body, the unusually high percentage of Muscadelle offers the bouquet of flowers that would be missed without it.

We'd recommend drinking this wine as an apéritif, perhaps with cheese, or paired with seafood or even with spicy Asian foods.

Open and drink now and enjoy. For an ageable white Bordeaux, consider putting away one of the Sauternes that we offer in the shop - a complex desert wine that improves with age for decades.

Chateau Lamoth de Haux Bordeaux Rouge 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc

Seeing no time in oak, this is a fruit-forward expression of a Right Bank Bordeaux, which we thought more appropriate for the weather than its Left Bank counterparts.

Notes of black fruit wake up the palate, then round out with gentle warmth from cocoa. Silky, elegant tannins linger slightly, and bright acid coats the palate.

We recommend cracking this open next time you get the grill going - it comes alive with red meats and game.

Great for a weeknight dinner; open now and enjoy. For ageable styles of Bordeaux, consider Left Bank and/or Premier Cru.

Chef Series Week 12: Pita Mafia

August 7th 4:30pm - Sell Out

With love & a little tannin,
Hannah

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07/29/2026

Friday Chef: Farang Thai, This Week's Tastings

Thursday Tasting: Manuscrito Tequila

Join us tomorrow to taste Manuscrito's Blanco and Reposado!

Chef Series Week 11: Farang Thai Kitchen

July 31st 4:30pm - Sell Out

Farang Thai Kitchen is dedicated to serving Thai cuisine that is both deeply rooted in tradition and thoughtfully elevated. Specializing in bold curries and vibrant street food, Chef Ben aims to honor the essence of Thai cooking while bringing his own unique perspective. In Thai, "farang" refers to a Westerner - reflecting Chef Ben's journey as an outsider who lived, traveled, and trained in Thailand.

Located in Avanti LoHi, we're stealing Chef Ben away for an evening to bring his thai street food to 23rd ave!

No reservation needed.

Friday Tasting: Johan Vineyards

July 31st 4:30-7:00pm

Johan Vineyards (https://www.instagram.com/johanvineyards/?hl=en) is a Biodynamic estate vineyard and winery located in Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor AVA.

Their philosophy centers on cultivating self-sustaining, holistic farm system. By working in harmony with nature, they aim to encapsulate our deep connection to the land in every bottle.

"We ferment exclusively with native yeasts naturally present on our grapes and in our cellar, allowing the true character of our vineyard to shine through without commercial intervention. We do not use acidification, chaptalization, or tannin adjustments-preserving the integrity of each vintage and expressing our unique sense of place."

Join us Friday for a free tasting of these special wines!

With love & a little tannin,
Hannah

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