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DENVER—Colorado wine drinkers are buying more local wines and spending more to support the homegrown industry.
According to the Denver Post ( ), sales of local wines jumped from $19 million in 2011 to $28 million last year. Production in Colorado grew to 335,000 gallons, which is a 14 percent increase from the previous year.
Industry representatives say the growing numbers suggest a maturing market that is focusing more on quality and building a demand for local wine.
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Information from: The Denver Post,
