Wine firms languish in Colorado as trade spat continues

DENVER - Perhaps Colorado's best-kept secret is the North Fork River Valley, located in a remote central part of western Colorado, a place perfect for growing wine grapes.

With its natural irrigation, rich bottomlands and mild climate, the verdant river valley is perfect for growing the quality wine grapes that have won Colorado vineyards several national awards.

Even though the Rocky Mountain state produces a tiny volume of wine compared to industry giant California, growers are feeling the trade dispute pinch and seem to stand in unison supporting their embattled west coast comrades.