Wineries, tasting tours, and vineyard stays along Colorado's Fruit & Wine Byway — plus the Colorado Mountain Winefest weekend that caps the harvest.
Rent in downtown Palisade and loop the Fruit & Wine Byway — flat, shaded, and four tasting rooms within two miles.
Small-group shuttles run Thursday–Sunday through October, with a designated driver and 4–5 curated stops.
September and early October are harvest crush — several estates open the pad for grape stomps and barrel tastings.
Book a casita, orchard cottage, or bed-and-breakfast between the vines and wake up to Book Cliffs fog.
🍷 Fruit & Wine Byway
Estate vineyards, downtown tasting rooms, and patio pours across Palisade and the Grand Valley.
Palisade, CO 81526
Estate-grown wines on the bench above the Colorado River. Famous for its Summer Sunsets Concert Series and the seasonal Corks & Forks chef pairing dinners.
Palisade, CO 81526
Boutique Palisade label with a relaxed patio scene, regular live music nights, and a dog-friendly tasting yard right on the Byway loop.
Palisade, CO 81526
One of the valley's original wineries — the downtown Palisade tasting room pours award-winning Cougar Run reds and dessert wines made from local fruit.
Palisade, CO 81526
A working peach orchard turned vineyard — pour a glass under the trees and taste fruit wines from the same rows you're sitting next to.
Palisade, CO 81526
Sculpture-dotted tasting garden and one of Colorado's longest-running wineries. The Grand Mesa Riesling is the classic introduction pour.
Palisade, CO 81526
French-style chateau on the Byway with an on-site bistro — escargot, charcuterie, and Bordeaux-leaning estate reds.
Palisade, CO 81526
Outdoor amphitheater venue famous for its summer concert series — bring a blanket, grab a Meritage, and stay for the headliner.
Palisade, CO 81526
Home of St. Kathryn Cellars, Meadery of the Rockies, and Rocky Mountain Meadery — a three-in-one stop covering wine, mead, and honey-wine flights.
Grand Junction, CO 81507
Loire-inspired chateau near the Colorado National Monument with on-site lodging and a chef-driven dinner series.
🍽️ Pair Your Pour
Grab a table before or after your tasting flight — independent kitchens minutes from the Byway.
🍂 Seasonal Newsletter
Winefest news, peak leaf-color timing, orchard openings, and weekend picks — a short seasonal email, no spam.
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