Red, White, or Rosé? 10 Northern Colorado Wineries You Need to Visit
To quote the great Billy Joel: "A bottle of white, a bottle of red, perhaps a bottle of rosé instead?"
Thankfully, you can try all of those in Northern Colorado. Despite its reputation for craft beer, the Front Range has plenty of wineries for when you need to get your grape on.
You read that right — you don't need to travel all the way to Palisade for a wine tasting. Read on to see 10 area wineries you can visit close to home.
Since Townsquare Media is in Windsor, we're measuring the distances from there.
1. Blue Mountain Vineyards | 4480 Hoot Owl Drive in Berthoud
According to Yelp, Blue Mountain Vineyards offers wines "by a winemaker that knows his craft." They also offer tastings and tours of their on-site gardens.
How far you have to drive: about 40 minutes
2. Blendings | 234 N College Avenue in Fort Collins
Although Blendings' usual location at The Hillside Vineyard is temporarily closed, you can still try their unique fruit wines at The Exchange in Old Town.
How far you have to drive: about 20 minutes
3. Augustina's Winery | 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland
Augustina's Winery offers wines by the bottle, by the glass, or for tasting. Plus, all of the wines are made from Colorado-grown grapes.
How far you have to drive: about 1 hour and 30 minutes
4. Deep Roots Winery & Bistro | 2875 Blake Street in Denver
Deep Roots Winery & Bistro pairs their hand-crafted Colorado and California grape wines with food from area producers and farmers.
How far you have to drive: about 1 hour
5. Snowy Peaks Winery | 292 Moraine Avenue in Estes Park
Try local wine and cheese against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains at Snowy Peaks Winery. They also offer $9 wine flights.
How far you have to drive: about 1 hour and 10 minutes
6. Ten Bears Winery | 5114 N Country Road 23 in Laporte
Ten Bears Winery uses Colorado grapes, French oak aging, and an "exclusive Winter Hibernation Process" to craft wines that match the Centennial State's unique climate.
How far you have to drive: about 30 minutes
7. Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center | 5500 W US-34 in Loveland
Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center brings California grapes to Northern Colorado to "craft unforgettable wines that bring people together."
How far you have to drive: about 30 minutes
8. Bad B*tch Cellars | 603 E Collins Street in Eaton
Women-owned, Bad B*tch Cellars sources local grapes, juices, and skins to create boundary-pushing wines that still respect the tradition of the craft.
How far you have to drive: about 20 minutes
9. Turquoise Mesa Winery | 800 E 64th Avenue in Denver
Turquoise Mesa Winery offers reds, whites, and rosés made from Colorado-grown grapes. You can also be a part of their Wine Club.
How far you have to drive: about 1 hour
10. BookCliff Vineyards | 1501 Lee Hill Drive in Boulder
BookCliff Vineyards ages Colorado grapes in oak and stainless steel barrels to craft award-winning wine. Don't forget to take their behind-the-scenes tour.
How far you have to drive: about 1 hour
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