Directory: Palisade Vineyards & Wineries (2026 Edition)
Welcome to the ultimate guide for exploring Colorado’s Wine Country on two wheels. Below is a comprehensive list of the vineyards and wineries located in and around Palisade, CO.
Downtown & Close-In Wineries
Perfect for a short cruise or the start of your tour.
Varaison Vineyards & Winery
Address: 405 W 1st Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: (970) 464-4928
Hours: Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
Website: www.varaisonvineyards.com
Summary: Located in a beautiful Victorian home, Varaison is famous for its educational approach.
Offerings: High-end estate wines including Chardonnay and Merlot.
Specials: Fire Pit Fridays (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM) featuring wine by the fire and live music.
Biker Note: Only 0.4 miles from downtown; great for your first lesson in "swirling and sniffing."
The Ordinary Fellow
Address: 202 Peach Ave, Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: (970) 464-2185
Hours: Daily: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Website: www.theordinaryfellow.com
Summary: A modern, chic winery housed in a historic peach packing shed.
Offerings: Vibrant Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and Cabernet Sauvignons.
Specials: Often hosts the Le Snack food truck on-site for the perfect bike-tour lunch.
Biker Note: Extremely accessible in the heart of town.
The Fruit & Wine Byway (G Road & East Orchard Mesa)
The classic route with stunning views of Mt. Garfield.
Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate
Address: 3572 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: (949) 705-8818
Hours: Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Website: www.carboywinery.com
Summary: Known for having the best views in the valley from their rooftop patio.
Offerings: Pioneers of Colorado sparkling wine (bubbles!) and Rosé.
Specials: Bubble & Bite pairings and exclusive rooftop seating for Wine Club members.
Biker Note: Plenty of bike rack space and a massive patio to rest your legs.
Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Eatery
Address: 3575 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: (970) 464-4959
Hours: Daily: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Later for dinner events)
Website: www.maisonlabellevie.com
Summary: A French-style estate that makes you feel like you’ve pedaled into the Loire Valley.
Offerings: Vin de Peche (Peach Wine), full-bodied reds, and a full bistro menu.
Specials: The Charcuterie Board for Two is the most popular rider fuel in the valley.
Biker Note: Shaded "Amy’s Courtyard" is perfect for escaping the afternoon sun.
Colterris Estate (The Winery & Collections)
- Address: 3907 N River Road (Winery) / 3708 G Road (Collections)
- Phone: (970) 464-1150
- Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website: www.colterris.com
- Summary: 100% estate-grown grapes from the high-altitude mesas.
- Offerings: World-class Cabernet Franc and "Coral" White Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Specials: Seated Courtyard Tastings with a guided flight of current releases.
- Biker Note: Visit the "Collections" location on G Road for an easier ride, or the River Road location for a scenic river cruise.
Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery
- Address: 676 38 1/4 Rd, Palisade, CO 81526
- Phone: (970) 464-2127
- Hours: Daily: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Website: www.sauvagespectrum.com
- Summary: "Farm-to-glass" innovators focused on sparkling and pet-nat wines.
- Offerings: Sparklet, Piquette, and unique "Bomb-tails" (sparkling wine with frozen juice spheres).
- Specials: Rotating Sparklet Sunday deals and limited-run experimental releases.
Hidden Gems & Unique Stops
For the adventurous riders looking for something different.
Red Fox Cellars
- Address: 695 36 Road, Palisade, CO 81526
- Phone: (970) 464-1099
- Hours: Daily: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Later on weekends)
- Website: www.redfoxcellars.com
- Summary: A bold, rustic tasting room that breaks the rules of traditional winemaking.
- Offerings: Bourbon barrel-aged reds, fruit ciders, and "Fox-tails" (wine-based cocktails).
- Specials: Live music and rotating food trucks most Saturdays.
Restoration Vineyards
- Address: 3594 E 1/2 Rd, Palisade, CO 81526
- Phone: (970) 985-0832
- Hours: Mon/Thu/Fri: 1 PM – 7 PM; Sat/Sun: 11 AM – 5 PM
- Website: www.restorationvineyards.com
- Summary: A family-run winery focused on restoring the land and old classic cars.
- Offerings: Barbera, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Specials: Wine Down Fridays with extended hours and sunset views.
