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Shannon Sharpe's Shay VSOP Cognac Launches in Colorado | stupidDOPE
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe is making a triumphant return to Colorado, and this time he’s bringing his award-winning brand of cognac with him. Today, Le Portier announces the launch of Shay VSOP in the same market where Sharpe enjoyed 12 seasons as tight end for the Denver Broncos.
To mark the occasion, the local legend hosted bottle signings across the Mile High City last week. Fans found him at Daveco Thornton and Total Wine & More.
In Sharpe’s words, “I am very excited to be back in Colorado where I spent 12 years with the Broncos. Denver is like a 2nd home to me. The fans and community support have been overwhelming for our award-winning Cognac. This is a very special moment in my life, not only a passion project but an opportunity for me to honor my grandmother Mary Porter with Shay by Le Portier.”
Continuing the successful partnership seen in Georgia, Le Portier will work exclusively with Eagle Rock Distributing Company to supply Colorado with Shay. Elegant 750ml decanters of the popular cognac release will be available to purchase for $99.99 at select stores across the state.
Thomas Johnstone, Vice President of Sales, expressed, “This partnership is not just a milestone for Eagle Rock but a win for cognac lovers in Colorado. The demand surrounding Le Portier Shay has been intense to say the least, and it’s been exciting to witness the enthusiasm during events from Shannon’s loyal fanbase, die-hard Bronco fans, and cognac enthusiasts alike.”
It promises to be a heartfelt homecoming for the NFL icon and broadcasting superstar who retired here back in 2003. Sharpe played the majority of his career as a Denver Bronco, establishing himself as one of the greatest to ever play his position. To this day, he ranks third in tight end receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
Bringing the same success and dedication to his cognac that he did to football, Sharpe’s Le Portier continues to be a standout in its field. The VSOP recently secured Gold at the European Spirits Challenge 2024 – Europe’s most important spirit judging competition. Le Portier also brought home Silver in Taste and Silver in Value from the Bartenders’ Brand Awards 2024, showcasing its strength in flavor and value for the consumer. These awards add to the cognacs’ all-star reputation, winning Platinum – Best in Class at the SIP Awards in 2022 and placing above all other established cognac brands in the category.
Shay by Le Portier is simply a new season for what is shaping up to be Sharpe’s next Hall of Fame campaign.
Le Portier Shay is a premium cognac that challenges traditional market norms by offering the complexity of a luxury VSOP at a more accessible price point. Shay is a sophisticated spirit and a modern expression of an ancient craft; a world-class blend of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fin Bois, aged for more than four years in French Oak Barrels.
To register your interest for this limited edition drop, please visit: Shay by Le Portier Collector’s Edition.
For more information, please visit: Le Portier Cognac.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is searching for a missing child.
CSPD said 11-year-old Emilio Gerardo was last seen Thursday around 8:06 p.m. near North Carefree Circle and Peterson Road.
Gerardo is described as a 4-foot-8 and 65-pound Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police said he was last seen in a black shirt, black pants and black Converse shoes. They said he may have a VR headset with him.
Police said he could be in the area of Sand Creek High School or Remington Park.
If you see Gerardo or know where he may be, contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.
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Kids escape unscathed after van slips off Colorado mountain road and down Blue River embankment
A van carrying campers from a hike near Blue River rolled down an embankment Thursday afternoon, but everyone inside escaped without major injuries. According to the Keystone Science School, the 15-passenger van was transporting 13 campers and two adults back from Mohawk Lakes when it slid off a wet road and rolled over.
Emergency crews responded to Spruce Creek Road after receiving reports of a single-vehicle rollover.
“We’re fortunate that it was low speed, and there was no intrusion into the passenger cabin,” Matt Benedict, division chief of wildfire and community preparedness for Red, White and Blue Fire said.
Investigators believe muddy conditions created by recent rainfall contributed to the crash. The van rolled down a steep embankment before coming to rest against a tree. Two people suffered minor injuries, but neither required transportation to a hospital, according to fire officials.
Keystone Science School confirmed emergency responders arrived quickly and that no major injuries were reported.
“The safety and well-being of our campers and staff is our highest priority,” Executive Director Eric Rightor said in a statement. “We are grateful that there were no major injuries, and we are committed to fully supporting all those involved and their families.”
Fire officials also credited seatbelt use for helping protect those inside the vehicle. “We always encourage everyone to wear their seatbelts… and they did. And everybody left,” Benedict said.
The Keystone Science School is located in Summit County.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two weeks have passed since officials closed four blocks of Uintah Street to repair damage under a bridge over Shooks Run Creek, and we’re now learning specifics about the response.
Officials said that the city was the lead entity in the repair response, with Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) providing a supporting role.
The closure began late in the afternoon of June 10 for what officials described as emergency bridge and utility repairs between Prospect and Institute streets, east of the Colorado College campus.
Officials said that on the previous day, a routine bridge inspection by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) discovered a large “void,” or sinkhole, under the bridge that compromised a utility line.
But officials didn’t explain how the void developed or how they repaired it until earlier this week, when Richard Mulledy, the city’s public works director, elaborated on the situation.
“It was about a six-foot by eight-foot void,” he explained. “That void was really caused by an abandoned storm sewer line and then a leaking manhole. It’s something that we see from time to time, but really doesn’t happen often.”
Crews approached the problem from under and above the bridge, with workers excavating into the street to access the utility lines.
“The utility line being compromised was an active storm sewer line,” Mulledy said. “It was sort of hanging out in the open and was unsecured. The old storm sewer line had been abandoned for decades and was starting to fail.”
Crews removed the old stormwater pipe, repaired the manhole, and backfilled the void with a material called “flow.”
“Flow fills almost like a kind of liquid concrete,” Mulledy detailed. “And that’s a really great structural solution. So, we filled that entire thing up, made sure the void is closed, and made sure it’s structurally sound.”
He added that the bridge is around a century old, the same age as most bridges across the creek.
“This was identified and got fixed in 48 hours, rather than let something structural fail, and then we’d be in a big, giant construction project,” Mulledy said. “The structure itself, I don’t think, was ever really threatened.”
The closure ended on Saturday, June 13.
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