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Partners

   Wine Shops

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Broadmoor Wine & Spirits Broadmoor Wine & Spirits is without a doubt one of the best wine shops in Southern Colorado Springs. This beautiful shop has a knowledgeable staff, wonderful wine selection and a great location off Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Their address is 116 E.Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. near the intersection of 115 and Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Their phone number is (719) 302-0047. Hours are Monday – Thursday 10:00AM to 9:00PM, and Friday – Saturday 10:00AM to 10:00 PM.

Coaltrain Wine and Liquor is the newest addition to our list of Preferred Partners. Located at 330 W. Uintah, this store has a knowledgeable staff and wine to match any preference and budget. Definitely one of the best wine shops in Colorado Springs. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 9am-11pm, Friday and Saturday from 9am to midnight. (719) 475-9700

Corkscrew Wine Shop is located at 1635 West Uintah is a very unique Experience Wine partner. Not only do they sell and order a great selection of wines, but they also offer custom wine labels. This product is very popular for events like weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries. Corkscrew Wine shop is a great place to pick up unique wine related gifts at prices that are quite reasonable. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10am-5:30pm. Saturday hours are 11am- 5:30pm. (719) 473-9463.

Fairfax Liquors Managed by Al Root. Home of The Coldest beer in town. They carry a large stock of varietal wines and fresh inventory. They also have special orders and special discounts for 6 bottles or more. Experience Wine students receive a 10% discount on their first wine purchase after completing one of our courses. Their address is 5535 Powers Center Pt. near the intersection of research and Powers. Their phone number is (719) 282-8105. Hours are Monday – Thursday 10:00AM to 10:00PM, and Friday – Saturday 10:00AM to 11:00 PM.

Payless Liquors is owned and operated by Bob and Lora Hahn and they carry a large and growing stock of varietal wines from around the world. Bob and Lora are very customer oriented and if you can't find what you want on their shelves you can ask them to special order something for you. Experience Wine students receive a 10% discount on their first wine purchase after completing one of our courses. Payless Liquors is located at 3472 Research Parkway and is open Monday through Friday from 10AM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-11PM. Their phone number is (719) 282-8235.

Queen Liquors Kit Abrams manages this shop which is located at 1744 W Uintah, near 19th st. They are in the same shopping center as the ARC thrift store. Experience Wine students receive a 10% discount on their first wine purchase after completing one of our courses. Their address is 1744 W Uintah., Colorado Springs, CO and their phone number is (719) 475-1744. Hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am -10 pm.

Steins & Vines: Dee Lambert over at Steins and Vines has a very nice selection of domestic wines and her non-stop energy and friendly nature will make you want to go back again and again. Experience Wine students receive a 10% discount on their first wine purchase after completing one of our courses. Their address is 3260 Centennial Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 and their phone number is (719) 635-0050. Hours are Monday – Saturday 10AM to 9PM.

The Wine Seller: Dirk Stamp up in Monument is an expert on French and German wines, and he's got a wonderful selection of handpicked domestic and imported wines. Experience Wine students receive a 15% discount on their first wine purchase after completing one of our courses. Their address is 2805 Roberts Dr Monument, CO 80132 and their phone number is (719) 635-0050. Hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm.

The Wine Store - Bob Small and Beth Kirk-Small have a wonderful selection of quality, limited production wines in their shop located at 523 S. Cascade Ave., Ste A in Colorado Springs. Give them a call at (719) 477-6907, e-mail them at bethandbob@thewinestorecs.com, or just stop on by. Experience Wine students receive a 10% discount on their first purchase after completing one of our courses. (closed Mondays)

Vintages Wine and Spirits Erin and Michael Collins have a full service wine shop celebrating their 11th year in business. They hand select wine for their client’s individual needs. Voted “Best Wine Shop” by the Colorado Springs Gazette In 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2006 for their impeccable knowledge and service. Their mission is to find the perfect wine for every palate & price. Experience Wine students receive a 10% discount on their first wine purchase after completing one of our courses. Their address is 9 S. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Their Phone number is (719) 520-5733

   Restaurants

Mimi's Cafe is a friendly restaurant with a nice atmosphere in which to hold our public wine classes. They're located at 7133 N. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Stop in and give them a try, even if you're not taking a class - they serve healthy-sized portions, and the food is terrific!

Plate World Cuisine invites you to experience a world of upscale, fine cuisine. They are located at 9420 Briar Village Pt in Colorado Springs. Their phone number is 719-475-8000.

The Coffee Exchange The Coffee Exchange is the new location for our Wine Expressions events. This is fun location with great ambience and is located between McCabe's Tavern and Southside Johnny's on S. Tejon St. downtown. Come join us to meet other wine enthusiasts, taste some wine, munch on food, and yes - learn a bit about wine too. Beginnning March 2008!

   Other

First Impressions Catering Mike Longo is the owner of First Impressions Catering, and the award-winning Nana Longo's Italian Market. Experience Wine is partnering with First Impressions Catering to do joint cooking/food/wine classes beginning in April 2008. If you'd like to take a cooking course, check out their website or write to them at Firstimpressionscatering@juno.com

Local Wine Events is a website with courses listed all across the country. Our Experience Wine courses are listed here too.

Nat Decants FREE Wine E-Newsletter - Wine picks, articles and humor from Natalie MacLean, named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. Natalie is also the author of Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. For more details on this book and to sign up for the newsletter, visit www.nataliemaclean.com.

Red White and Rose.com redwhiteandrose.com is a free online wine publication written for Coloradoans. It features reviews of wine, beer, and spirits available in the Colorado market (not just Colorado products). Product reviews include a 'where to find it' reference, assisting readers in finding the libation in their community. The newsletter includes events, articles, vocabulary, and more. redwhiteandrose.com follows all the Federal anti-SPAM laws and will never share, rent, sell, or abuse its email database. Read about it today, experience it tonight.

The International Wine Guild Experience Wine is an affiliate partner with the International Wine Guild which provides professional level wine courses and certifications. IWG is an accredited wine vocational school with a strong 10 year history and technical focus that is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive wine education available today.

The Savory Maple The Savory Maple is a new Fine Dining Magazine for Colorado Springs. In between the twice yearly print publications, they have a website with articles, food/wine forum, and great information on local establishments.

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