When pondering a wine tasting getaway, Colorado’s lush vineyards and vibrant wines are not to be missed. Read on for the best wineries in Denver, Breckenridge and beyond.
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Website/ 1946 E 66th Ave 80229
Known for natural wines, the rustic Balistreri Vineyards is revered for handcrafting bold Italian varietals highlighting the minerality of Colorado soil. Sip orange and vegan friendly vino while surrounded by a lush space.
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With tasting rooms in Boulder and Palisade, Bookcliff Vineyards yields sophisticated wines that express a sense of place so you can relish in Colorado’s finest wine.
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At the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort, Continental Divide Winery is Colorado’s original ski town winery. After a jubilant day of skiing, sample award-winning riesling, cabernet franc and ice wines in a timber-frame lodge.
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Experience winemaking at its source at Carboy Winery, an urban winery with tasting lounges across Colorado. Watch wine ferment in hand-blown glass carboys and bottle your custom blends to take home. Carboy crafts rich Rhône-style red blends, crisp whites and sweet meads from Colorado grapes and honey.
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Website/ 5513 Co Rd 321 81137
Fox Fire Farms invites you to connect with the land. Sip the estate’s unique cold climate varietals in a rustic barn, then stroll through vineyards and say hello to the anmials. Fox Fire Farms is a family farm nurturing world-class wines while fostering community.
Website/ 15750 Co Rd 220 81201
Tucked away in the upper Arkansas River Valley, Mountain Spirit Winery crafts boutique wines reflecting the terroir and beauty of the area. Its tasting room offers samples of varietals like merlot, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and more—all while soaking in views of the red rock formations.
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Website/ 3200 Larimer St 80205
One of the pioneers of Colorado’s wine renaissance, The Infinite Monkey Theorem is an urban winery situated in the RiNo Art District of Denver. With a casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere, it’s a welcoming introduction to Colorado vino. Stop by for a tour to learn about their natural winemaking process using grapes sourced from the Western Slope. Sip through a flight of their crisp whites, juicy reds and rosé on the patio with sweeping views of downtown.
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Website/ 934 Manitou Ave STE 108 80829
Escape to the historic town of Manitou Springs and explore Manitou Winery where you can taste wines made from 20 years of experience and Colorado-grown grapes with notes of ripe fruit and minerality.
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Website/ 4098 CO-131 81655
At Vines at Vail, sample the excellent cabernet Franc and merlot amid panoramic scenes of the Vail Valley.
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Website/ 10495 Co Rd 120 81242
South of Denver, Vino Salida Wine Cellars creates blends highlighting the state’s terroir, best enjoyed on their patio space. What’s more, the welcoming tasting room opens up to the beautiful Colorado scenery and hosts regular events like live music and the annual grape stomp in September.
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Website/ 3011 US-50 81212
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey allows guests to tour the historic stone cellars and taste its line of wines—from crisp, fruit-forward rieslings to robust syrahs—surrounded by the beauty of the Colorado Rockies.
Whether venturing to the western slope or staying close to Denver, Colorado’s flourishing wine country offers the perfect opportunity to cozy up with loved ones while raising a glass to the unmatched beauty of autumn.
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