Wine lovers rejoice! Few people know it, but Colorado is home to more than 100 wineries, and many of them have tasting rooms just minutes from downtown Denver.
Colorado wineries have been producing outstanding products for well over half a century now. Climate and geography mix perfectly for vine cultivation in the Grand Valley of the Colorado River and the Gunnison River’s North Fork Valley. The two regions are home to most of the state’s vineyards, which are mainly boutique, family-owned operations that bottle reds, rosés, and whites.
The most highly lauded varietals that come out of Colorado are Pinot Grigio and Syrah. The more commonly known Chardonnays and Cabernets are also popular among producers, and many chateaus make fruit-flavored wines stemming from the abundance of apple, peach, and pear orchards in neighboring areas.
Denver residents don’t have to travel to the valleys, however, to get a good idea of the quality of Colorado wines. The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board has designated a section of the city’s Highlands neighborhood as “Winery Row.” Located at the Pecos Road exit off Interstate 70, you can find many wine bars and tasting rooms that offer samples by the glass as well as bottle sales.
About the author: Gretchen Rosenberg has been a realtor with The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek since 1998. She was named Realtor of the Year by the Denver Board of Realtors in 2009. As a service to her clients—past, present, and future—she loves to point out the delights of living in Denver.
Colorado wineries have been producing outstanding products for well over half a century now. Climate and geography mix perfectly for vine cultivation in the Grand Valley of the Colorado River and the Gunnison River’s North Fork Valley. The two regions are home to most of the state’s vineyards, which are mainly boutique, family-owned operations that bottle reds, rosés, and whites.
The most highly lauded varietals that come out of Colorado are Pinot Grigio and Syrah. The more commonly known Chardonnays and Cabernets are also popular among producers, and many chateaus make fruit-flavored wines stemming from the abundance of apple, peach, and pear orchards in neighboring areas.
Denver residents don’t have to travel to the valleys, however, to get a good idea of the quality of Colorado wines. The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board has designated a section of the city’s Highlands neighborhood as “Winery Row.” Located at the Pecos Road exit off Interstate 70, you can find many wine bars and tasting rooms that offer samples by the glass as well as bottle sales.
About the author: Gretchen Rosenberg has been a realtor with The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek since 1998. She was named Realtor of the Year by the Denver Board of Realtors in 2009. As a service to her clients—past, present, and future—she loves to point out the delights of living in Denver.