Sweet Heart Winery has released its 2026 Valentine’s Wine.
Released during American Heart Month, the 2026 Valentine’s Wine, a 2023 Barbera from the Amador County, California, American Viticultural Area, was crafted and bottled in Loveland, according to a news release.
A portion of funds from every bottle sold will benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Heart Institute, helping fund life-saving cardiac care for children and families.
Under its business model, Sweet Heart Winery seeks out extraordinary fruit and, in select cases, exceptional wines, then partners with world-class winemakers to bring them home and make them their own. Once selected, the wine is transported to Loveland, where it is fully vinted, perfected and bottled.
The release said: “the 2026 Valentine’s Wine opens with vibrant tart black cherry, layered with vanilla and soft baking spice from French oak aging.”
* The Loveland Farmers Market is taking vendor applications for the market that will take place on Sundays, June 7-Sept. 27. Applications also are being taken for musicians interested in playing at the market and food trucks interested in selling there. Due to an increase in interest in playing at the market, there is now a formal application process for musicians. A maximum of two food trucks will be allowed at any time, and food trucks must apply. Applications, vendor pricing, rules and details can be found at LovGov.org/FarmersMarket.
* Innosphere announced the release of the 2025 Colorado Venture Capital Report, offering a comprehensive look at investment activity, sector performance and exit trends across the state’s innovation economy. According to a news release, the report indicates that Colorado startups attracted $7.46 billion in venture capital investments in 2025, the second-highest year on record and an increase of more than $2.24 billion from 2024, driven primarily by larger late-stage financings. https://innosphereventures.org/news. The report can be found at https://innosphere.org/news/colorado-venture-capital-report-2025.
* As athletes from around the globe head to Italy for the Winter Olympics, Grease Monkey is offering a discount for car owners who have had their own achievements. Through Feb. 22, customers who bring a medal or ribbon of achievement to participating Grease Monkey locations can receive $26 off an oil change in celebration of the dedication, preparation and performance that define the Olympic athletes. http://www.greasemonkey.com.
* Keysight Technologies Inc. of Santa Rosa, California, has been assigned a patent (No. US 12536079 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2023) developed by three inventors, including Chris R. Jacobsen of Loveland, for “System for testing device under test using remote data center.”
* Micron Technology Inc. of Boise, Idaho has been assigned a patent (No. US 12535962 B2, initially filed May 15, 2024) developed by three inventors, including Oyvind Haehre of Loveland, for “Deferred zone adjustment in zone memory system.”
* ASCEND Fellow Showcase: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Innosphere Ventures, 320 E. Vine Drive, No. 101, Fort Collins. The ASCEND Engine Fellows Cohort will share how they’ve contributed to real Engine projects through hands-on work in data science, market analysis and research translation. Free, register at innosphereventures.org/events.
* 2026 Triumph Unleashed After-hours Party and New Model Reveal: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Northern Colorado Powersports, 1303 Southwest Frontage Road, Fort Collins. Experience the 2026 Triumph Unleashed Tour. Free; registration required at eventbrite.com.
* Women of Windsor – Networking Group: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Tiho’s Tequila Bar & Restaurant, 301 Main St., Windsor. Women of Windsor is a group of women supporting each other in their personal and professional lives. Each month the group has a guest speaker that will focus on either business, health, wellness, self-care or professional development. Free, business.windsorchamber.net.
* Doing Business with CSU: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, online. Local or small business owners interested in doing business with Colorado State University can join for the one-hour online presentation. The session also will be offered at 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 12; 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1; 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12; and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Free, RSVP in advance at teams.microsoft.com/meet/21224901185210?p=XUrCKXqkIJFfC5wlyq.
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