Writing this book required a lot of hands-on research, and I wanted to especially thank the vineyards and wineries of Palisade, Colorado, for their wonderful hospitality. A special thanks goes to Laura and Brandon at Mesa Park Vineyards—I so appreciate them taking the time to show me around and answer all my questions! I loved my entire experience at their beautiful vineyard—especially meeting their mascot, Daryl. The staff at Restoration Vineyards also proved to be incredibly helpful in providing information and answering questions in my quest to learn about growing grapes in Colorado. I learned so much during my visit to their tasting patio. I highly recommend a visit to both these vineyards if you ever find yourself in Colorado.
Once again, I wanted to thank my fabulous team behind the scenes—Amy Pierpont, Sam Brody, Suzie Townsend, and Dani Segelbaum. You are all rock stars and I appreciate you!
A big thanks to Erin Romero and Lori Bowen for joining me on this critical research trip. I can’t wait to do it again soon!
This was a tough year for everyone, and I want to thank my family for their patience, grace, and love as I balanced deadlines with life. Will, AJ, and Kaleb, thank you for always being there no matter what.