The 10 Best Wineries In Colorado

Overview: Recently winning ‘Best of Show for Colorado Wine’ for their Peach Habanero Mead, this is just one of the many awards that this winery has won.

Honnibrook Craft Meadery has a team of small artists that are passionate about what they do, and that is to create the highest quality honey wine possible. While their flavors do change throughout the year, some fantastic wines that they have produced include Prickly Pear, Earl Grey Lavender, and Salted Mango.

Overview: This little, family-owned slice of heaven is the perfect escape to taste some harmonious wines and take in the beautiful scenery that Colorado has to offer. Located in Palisade, it’s just a quick 20 minute drive from Grand Junction.

While you can pre-order a charcuterie plate to enjoy with your wine, you can also pack a picnic and unwind in the vast outdoor seating area. Last but certainly not least, this winery is pet friendly! What’s better than tasting wine with your furry friend?

Overview: Producing 12 award-winning wines, Aspen Peak Cellars is located in the beautiful town of Bailey, just an hour outside of Denver. Owned by two professionally trained chefs, this winery not only offers perfectly balanced wines, but also boasts delicious food options to pair with them.

Overlooking the rushing water of Crow Creek, the heated patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass (or more) of their delicious vinos.

Overview: Open 7 days a week, this 10-acre property is surrounded by peach and cherry orchards with an incredible view of the Grand Mesa and Bookcliff Mountains.

All of the wines are made exclusively from the grapes grown in the vineyard. The 6 varieties planted include Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. These juicy, well-balanced wines can be enjoyed while listening to one of the many live musical acts that the winery hosts.

Overview: This winery started as a hobby for the winemaker and owner, Joe, but 5 acres of vines soon developed into 10 acres, and on the story goes.

Similar to the terroir of Northern France, the signature dry red wines are made in an Old World style, being soft and earthy with a slight hint of spice. The white wines tend to be dry and crisp with nice hints of minerality. Escape to this beautiful European style winery that has gorgeous panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

Overview: If you’re into casual and fun wineries, this is the place for you! This small-batch winery focuses on making exotic, unique fruit based wines, along with grape wines as well.

From apricot jalapeño, to pumpkin wine…the owners, Jim and Jean Wooton, aren’t afraid to think outside the box when it comes to their creations. The tasting room is quaint and cozy with a big “grandma’s table” to sit around and trade stories. You’ll feel right at home.

Overview: Stone Cottage is a family-owned and operated winery with one of the highest elevation vineyards in the world. Overlooking prestigious mountains, Stone Cottage was built from the ground up in 1994.

Being connected to the land is the most important aspect when it comes to winemaking for owners, Brent and Karen. This philosophy is reflected in their wines, as they are crisp and elegant with a wonderful depth to them.

Overview: Boasting a wonderful view over the North Fork Valley, this is a winery that you will want to linger at. Hosting complimentary tastings and displaying a spectacular art gallery, Azura Cellars is a sure fire way to melt your troubles away.

The tasting room is open May through October from 11am to 6pm daily. The North Fork Valley is on its way to becoming the Culinary Capital of the Rockies with abundant farms and wineries that fuel the farm-to-table movement.

Overview: Have you ever wanted to make your own wine? This fun, Durango-based winery can make your dream come to life. Using their state of the art, fully equipped wine making facility and expert wine makers, you can have fun creating and blending your own custom-made wine.

If you’re not quite ready to try your hand at winemaking, the winery has plenty of wines to taste as well as several different tasting flights to choose from.

Overview: Focused on growing cool climate varieties such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Meunier, the winery is located at the base of the West Elks Mountains. The vineyard sits at an incredible 5,800 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest elevation vineyards in the Northern Hemisphere.

Be sure to check out their delicious menu of thoughtfully prepared small plates using organic produce straight from the farm (open seasonally).

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