Colorado Wineries : Rooftop Views

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Colorado Wineries

Colorado has more than 60 wineries throughout the state. This summer plan a trip to sample some of the state’s finest wines while enjoying the beautiful scenery surrounding you. Some wineries are so close they make the perfect day trip!

Palisade/Grand Junction
Following I-70, along the Colorado River, you will find more than a dozen wineries. The stretch from Palisade to Grand Junction is known as the birthplace of Colorado's resurgent wine industry. From here you can head south on Highway 50, and about 12 miles past Delta there are more wineries near Olathe, the corn capital of the world. Visit www.grandvalleywine.com for a complete list of wineries.

Grand Mesa
Travel on Highway 92, east of Delta, along the Gunnison River. If you turn north on Highway 65 you can stop at the wineries along Surface Creek, on the south slope of Grand Mesa. Or take the scenic byway across the top of Grand Mesa and enjoy a beautiful view of over 100 lakes along with lush meadows of wildflowers and trees.
- Visit the Surface Creek Winery for a tasting. And if you enjoy art, you are in luck; while you sample their wine you can take a stroll through their art gallery featuring western paintings and pottery. Visit www.surfacecreek.com for upcoming wine and art events.
- Visit the Stoney Mesa Winery as their tasting rooms are open daily from 11am – 5pm, www.stoneymesa.com.

South
Another great way to enjoy Colorado Wines is to attend a wine festival. Get a group together to experience multiple wines in one setting.

Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival, Memorial Park
June 7, 2008 from Noon – 6pm, $25 per person
Taste wines from over 20 wineries and visit booths with specialty gift baskets and foods.
For more information call 719.685.5089 or visit www.manitousprings.org.

Castle Rock Wine Fest, The Grange in The Meadows
July 19,2008 from Noon – 7pm, $26 per person
Visit www.castlerockwinefest.com for more information and to purchase tickets online.

Denver
Even in the city there are some great wineries to visit and taste.

Bonacquisti Wine Company – www.denverwine.net

This winery is located 10 minutes from downtown Denver at 4640 Pecos St Unit I.

Tastings: Monday – Saturday 11am – 5pm
They have several award winning wines as well as a delicious unoaked Chardonnay.

Balistreri Winery - www.balistreriwine.com

Enjoy award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Muscat made from their Denver vineyard grapes.
Tastings: Daily from Noon – 5pm

North/Northwest
Ciatano Winery River Arts Festival
Celebrate art and music while enjoying Ciatano’s vast selection of wines on June 28,2008.
Walk through their exquisite grounds in Lyons, located at 16858 N. St. Vrain Drive.
Visit www.ciatanowinery.com for more information.

Boulder Food & Wine Festival

June 28, 2008 from 4 - 8pm in Boulder’s Central Park. Sample Colorado wines and taste food from local places. All proceeds benefit the Boulder Valley Humane Society. For ticket information and a list of wineries visit www.boulderwinefest.com