Clearly, something amazing is happening out there.
Webber owns two vineyards in the Grand Valley AVA, totaling around 32 acres.
At first glanceColoradoseems like an unusual place to grow wine.
Scenic view of the vineyards at Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards in Palisade.Credit:Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Many have cultivated cold-hardy varietals that also grow well in hot, warm desert climes.
We are all pushing the envelope and exploring what Colorado wine is and what it could be.
Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the state.
The handmade barrel room at Alfred Eames Cellars in Paonia, part of the West Elks AVA.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state’s wine scene.
“We call this the Wild West of American wine, and Colorado wines are an adventure.”
Here are some of our favorite wineries across the Centennial State.
Bottles of Syrah from Balistreri Vineyards.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Balistreri Vineyards
Thiscozy, family-run wineryhas been making natural wines just north of Denver since 1998.
Don’t miss out on Carboy’s bubbly Grand Premier Sparkling or the bold Teroldego.
When sampled the Pinotage was only available for wine club members but now is currently available by the bottle.
Interior of the tasting room at Carboy Winery Littleton.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 White Field Blend, and 2022 Tempranillo were also notable.
“The collaboration of producers and growers is resulting in some beautiful wines.”
I’m still thinking about its 2021 Itascait’s the perfect warm-weather wine.
Vintage cars outside of the vineyard and tasting room at Restoration Vineyard.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
The vineyard and bottles of wine from Sauvage Spectrum.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Bottles of wine from Buckel Family Wine.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Scenic view of mountains from the patio at The Storm Cellar in Hotchkiss.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
