Being independently owned is at the heart of what makes Küper Wine Bar unique. Owned by Doug and Julie Oldfield, Küper is proudly rooted in downtown Longmont and is Boulder County’s only independently owned wine bar. After falling in love with the Longmont community, they set out to create the kind of wine experience they wanted to have themselves: a place where wine felt approachable, social, and welcoming to everyone. Their vision became Küper, a neighborhood wine bar shaped by their personal experiences, shared passion, and desire to create something meaningful in the community they call home.
For Doug and Julie, being independent means more than simply owning a local business; it means creating a place where people feel welcome and connected. As they describe their original vision, “We wanted to create a friendly, local wine tasting room where you could meet your friends, enjoy the best wine from every region of the world, and, if you wanted, learn about every aspect of wine and the wine-making process.”
That same spirit of hospitality is part of why welcoming the Sundance Film Festival to the Boulder area in January 2027 feels so meaningful. Sundance brings together filmmakers, artists, visitors, and people with a shared appreciation for creativity and culture, offering another opportunity to celebrate the energy and character of the communities that make this area special. As Küper looks forward to being part of that exciting moment, its commitment remains the same: to offer a warm, approachable place for people to gather, connect, and feel at home in downtown Longmont.
