Palisade Colorado Wineries |
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For many, the word Colorado conjures up images of skiing, mountain streams and breathtaking wilderness. While Palisade boasts the beautiful landscapes that Colorado is famous for, it’s also home to a unique gem – Colorado Wine Country. Known for its premier Colorado wineries, this quaint town nestled in the Grand Valley houses two-thirds of Colorado vineyard acreage and more than one-quarter of Colorado wineries. Sitting atop artesian wells, which provide extra irrigation water for grape growers, the Grand Valley’s microclimate of sunny days, dry air and cool nights work together to produce plump grapes for the area wineries. The result? Award-winning wines. Come check out what Palisade has to offer. |
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Amber Ridge Vinyards |
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Amber Ridge Vineyards was founded in 1998 when owners Gene and Lorinda Corley purchased eight acres in the "Vinelands" area of Palisade, Colorado. In the spring of 1999, the vineyard was planted with beautiful Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and construction began on a state-of-the-art winery. As the vineyard matured, Amber Ridge purchased 100% Colorado grown grapes to make their initial vintages in 1999 and 2000. During the fall of 2001, Amber Ridge had their first estate harvest as the vineyard began to produce commercially. They have been releasing prized estate wines ever since! On the wine list: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, White Merlot, Port, Riesling, Claret |
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On the wine list: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rosé |
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This family-owned winery is named for the place in which the winery began: in the mouth of the DeBeque canyon east of Palisade. There, the canyon winds enhance the taste of the wines produced in the area. Winemaker Robert Pepi brings Napa Valley experience to Palisade, Colorado. This world-renown winemaker gives careful supervision and direction to the wineries producing many award-winning estate wines that have put them on the map.
On the wine list: Lemberger, Merlot, Shiraz/Merlot, Shiraz, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Baby Sweet Red, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Blush, Riesling, Pear-Apple, Cherry, Peach, Plum, Apricot, dessert wine |
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This fun and unpretentious winery will make visitors feel at home with its lilacs in the Carlson’s front yard, and picnic area in the backyard bordered by flowerbeds, hollyhocks and shade provided by an ancient apricot tree. What was once his hobby, Parker Carlson has turned into a business. He honed his winemaking skill as the University of California at Davis. The winery is one of the oldest in the state with their first grapes grown in 1981 and the winery opening in 1988.
Colorado’s oldest and largest family-operated winery, Colorado Cellars was begun in 1978 and now boasts a total of about 450 acres. Colorado Cellars sells wine under four brand labels: Colorado Cellars, Colorado Mountain Vineyards, Rocky Mountain Vineyards and the Orchard Mesa Wine Company. Colorado Cellars wines have been awarded hundreds of national and international awards in its 30-year history. The winery also boasts several wine-based foods and dessert toppings. Wine List: Chardonnay, Reserve Merlot, Gewürztraminer, Zinfandel, Merlot, Alpenglo Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange Muscat, Mead and Spiced Mead, Sweet Red, Plum, Blackberry, Cherry, Chokecherry, Peach, Raspberry, Cavalry Port, Trinity Champagne |
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Gene Corley’s Italian-heritage grandfather made homemade wine in southern Colorado, and his wine press is on display at the Corley winery. Corley got his first experience with wine using that very same press with his grandfather in Trinidad, Colorado. After selling a successful business, the Corley’s planted six acres of Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in 1998. The couple focuses on low quantities to maintain high quality. Wine List: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, White Merlot, Port, Riesling, Claret (Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend) |
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Wine List: Chardonnay, Gerwürztraminer, Viognier, Syrah, Merlot Rosé, Merlot, Cotes de Syrah, Tempranillo, Reserve Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Claret (Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petite Verdot), Colorado Port, Syrah Port |
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For more than 30 years, owners Bennett and Davy Price have been involved with the wine-making industry in various capacities. They purchased their own vineyard in 1982, licensed DeBeque Canyon Winery in 1997, and opened their wine-tasting room in 2001. Since then, they have slowly been building the volume of wine production at DeBeque Canyon Winery. Their wines have won national awards, especially the Claret, a Bordeaux-style blend.
Wine List: Vin Rosé, Fumé Blanc, S2 (a Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend), Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Vin de Glace dessert wine |
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Owners Jeff Carr and Dave McLoughlin purchased the historic farm in 2000 and converted the operation into a state-of-the-art winery and estate vineyard, but kept the quaint feel of the original farm. The two-story barn on the property was built in 1910, but was remodeled to house the fermentation room, barrel cellars, lab, vineyard offices, case storage and tasting room. They have worked to create a premium winery while retaining the historic aspects of the property.
Grande River Vineyards is the largest winery in Colorado with the largest grape crop in the state. The two-story, 9,000 square-foot building can accommodate many winery visitors but also crowds who come to the amphitheater for concerts on the lawn during the summer. The tasting shop has cathedral ceilings and a gift shop and is built in the mist of the vineyards on a south-facing slope. The vineyard also boasts the largest wine list of any winery in Colorado as well as almost 300 awards both nationally and internationally. On the wine list: Sauvignon Blanc, Meritage White, Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, Merlot, Meritage Red, Desert Blush, Sweet Red, Semi-Sweet, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon Port |
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On the wine list: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Vintage Port |
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Graystone Winery was built in 2000 and rests in the middle of the vineyard’s 25-acre estate. Named for the gray, majestic shale bluffs surrounding the Grand Valley and Colorado River, Graystone is also close to wild-horse country. The owners proudly boasts of it’s specialty: Ports. The first wine – a red port -- was bottled in September 2002 with a second port – Pinot Gris – recently added. Both ports have received numerous awards both nationally and internationally.
Meadery of the Rockies, situated in the heart of Colorado's wine and fruit country, hand crafts each batch of Mead, or honey wine, using the most advanced technology to produce a beautiful, clear drink. You are invited to take part in complimentary tastings of our unique wines, browse in our gift shop, or relax in our cozy gazebo. Tours to learn more about our facility and this ancient drink can be arranged in advance. "The Greens," a great gathering spot, may be reserved for weddings, receptions, or other events. |
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If you appreciate fine colorado wine, you'll love visiting Colorado's newest winery! Mesa Grande Vineyards has been growing sweet, juicy grapes for the past 7 years, and we've finally decided to open our doors to the public and invite you to try a bottle of Palisade, Colorado's best wine. You're more than welcome to join us for a wine tasting or a tour of our estate, 7.5 acres of healthy, succulent grapes. We look forward to becoming your favorite winery, so make your selection today! On the wine list: Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
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Promising the Best in Wine & Service
The Palisade Brewery is Western Colorado's premiere quality beverage producer. We specialize in micro brewed beer including our special recipe Pal, award winning Red Truck IPA, Farmer's Friend Irish Ale and Orchard Amber. The Palisade brewery has teamed up with Jackson Hole Soda Company to produce the highest quality, hand crafted soda pop. Our Sarsaparilla soda pop has been featured on the Food Network's "Unwrapped" and our Huckleberry soda pop won a bronze medal from the North American Brewer's Association. |
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Spirits: Vodka, Brandy, Grappa |
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We're what you'd call an artisanal distillery, which of course makes us artists, serious craftsmen, if you will. Manufacturing tasteless, odorless vodka from potatoes doesn't interest us, it's just not fun. If we were going to do that, we might as well just make gasoline. We use a custom-made, copper, German pot still to create The Goat. Our secret behind the Goat's character, you ask? Olathe Sweet Corn. Olathe Sweet Corn, and our Head Distiller, Davy Lindig.
Wine List: Grand Mesa Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Palisade Rosé, Palisade Red, Riesling, Sangiovese, Riesling Special Reserve, Somerset Harvest dessert wine. |
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Plum Creek Cellars owns or directly controls the production of grapes from 75 acres of vineyards in Colorado. Owners Doug and Sue Phillips began growing grapes in 1980 and continue to be dedicated to their mission of making Colorado-grown wines of excellent quality. The spacious tasting room is beautifully decorated with a redwood tasting bar, a dramatic sandstone fireplace, hand-woven rugs and fine art. Grounds to the tasting room are beautifully landscaped with waves of lavender, evergreens, aspen and roses, as well as a 7 1/2 foot tall metal sculpture of a rooster made out of rusted farm tools keeping guard.
St. Kathryn Cellars offers a series of varietal and fruit wines destined to be new classics. These high quality, affordable wines are produced in Palisade, Colorado by wine maker Fred Strothman. "Maintaining the quality of the grape" is the philosophy behind our grape wine making. We have worked with a gold medal winning enologist to maximize the potential of the grape: its rich color, fruity aroma and distinctive flavor. The wines are soft and friendly, some with just a nuance of oak so the taste of the grape is enhanced, not masked, by that of oak resulting in wines that any wine drinker would be happy with before dinner, with dinner or after dinner. Our Colorado Country Wines are "fun" wines reminiscent of those grandma used to make. Taste the award-winning strawberry-rhubarb, blueberry, apple or pear and recall the pleasant aroma of fruit orchards and succulent berries in the berry patch.On the wine list: Chardonnay, Merlot, Blends, Colorado Country Fruit |
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Varaison Winery is a newly constructed world-class facility comprising 5,800 square feet. The winery was re-constructed from a historic lumber company barn that was moved to the site in 2006. The facility accommodates the production of our world-class Merlot, Chardonnay, Orange Muscat, and Champagne. Incorporated in the winery is a state of the art laboratory supporting the winery operations and providing lab services to the wine industry. Contact Oenovalabs to schedule a tour of the lab, or our Winemaster to view the winery operations. Barrel tasting can be scheduled through the wine master or tasting room. |
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