Grande River Vineyards planted its first grapes in 1987 and in 1990 produced its first wine. For a long time, Grande River was Colorado’s largest grape producer. By 2006, the owners Steve and Naomi Smith decided to downsize the farming operation and kept ten acres of their original land with about five acres of Merlot and Petit Verdot. They lease back and farm about five acres of Syrah and Viognier. Today, the winery produces 5,000 cases of wine per year. Their wines have won more than 300 awards. Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour of their demonstration vineyard and a complimentary guided tour of the crushing area, barrels, fermentation tanks, bottling, and tasting room.

787 Elberta Ave, Palisade, CO 81526, Phone: 970-464-5867

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