Wineries and Wine Tastings in Grand Junction, Colorado
By Christine Bude, published Jan 16, 2007
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The climate is perfect for the vineyards that populate the area surrounding Grand Junction. Banks of the Colorado Rives in Palisade, Colorado are the perfect place to cultivate delicious grapes. The hot dry climate coupled with cooling canyon winds blowing over mineral rich soil in produces perfect grape growing conditions Several boutique and family owned wineries in the area have tasting rooms and are proud to show off their wines to visitors.
Following is some information about, and the tasting hours for the wineries in Grand Junction and surrounding area.
Colorado Wine Room
The Colorado Wine Room
455 Kokopelli Blvd.
Fruita, Colorado
970-858-6330
The Colorado Wine Room is a wine tasting room and demonstration winery and presents the best Colorado wines. Hand picked Colorado wines are selected by an blind panelist tasting. The rotating wine selection is chosen from among 50 Colorado wineries.
Tasting room and gift shop open Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm.
Amber Ridge Vineyards
3820 G 25 Road
Palisade, Colorado
970-464-5314
303-697-7058
The family owned winery produces wine using 100% Colorado grown grapes from their own vineyard, American Oak barrels. Their Premium handcrafted wines are produced with Old World attention to detail.
The winery tasting room is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm, by appointment or by chance.
Wineries and Wine Tastings in Grand Junction, Colorado
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Takeaways
- The climate in the Mesa area is perfect for vineyards.
- Hot dry days and cool night produce flavorful fruit.
- The high altitude and mineral rich soil brings flavor to the grapes.
Did You Know?
Mesa and Delta Counties are home to 80% of Colorado's vineyards.
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