The best, hardiest grapes for Colorado wines are New York varietals. This includes Interlaken, Himrod, Catawba and others listed in the Grape Growers Guide. These will not make the same quality wine as a Merlot or Pinot but they are very nice for table wines, grapes, and for jams and jellies. For more information, go to the Colorado Grape Growers Guide: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/550a.pdf^^^
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