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Very good wine. They do a few interesting things outside of the Boedeaux varietals, like pinotage…read moreand barberra. Excellent service from Blake.

Bookcliff, Vineyards…read more We found that there is a correlation between wine, lovers and dog lovers.. This is another dog friendly winery, although they will be opening up food in the tasting room, and it will cease to be available for dogs. They have a nice big gazebo outside for people to enjoy their wine. Viognier -- beautiful florals, citrus peaches notes on the nose, citrus, grapefruit. green apples, on the pallet, balanced, acidity, rich minerality with fruit. Muscat has the most beautiful nose a that can keep you smelling the aromas of lemons or for minutes before you even want to put any in your mouth. Again, nice acid and fruit balance picking up the beautiful minerality of the sedimentary rock in book cliff region. Beautiful fruit of green, apple, lemon, grapefruit. Only out sourced grape. Viognier died in 1991. So they outsource grapes to fill in the void of the white. Completely lost Cabernet Sauvignon. All the other grapes revived the next year. Albarino -- a lot different than the Albarino in Spain. So there is a little bit of seabreeze on the nose, not like in spain. . Beautiful, citrus lightly on the nose. Crisp fresh fruit , staff by nice asses on the pallet. Chardonnay-- beautiful dark, yellow color. A nice rounded citrus on the palate. Not a particularly big oak. Taste of the typical Oak because Jon put soak into teabags to give those kinds of nuances. The malolactic, fermentation, brings out a bit of butteriness. Again, high acidity balance by fruit Rosé made from cab Frank sits on the skins for an hour or two, providing a very light and orange color. Beautiful, effervescent, peachy aromas. Subtle peachy. beautiful black fruit Malbec Big lush blackberries on the palate do you know when older women have a lot to teach younger men while you're my age probably I was like older women when I was younger. I have a younger wife tell me when you get on the nose I'm gonna try the reserve. Malbec reserve, grapes, grow very close to the river, the aromas are mellow, and beautiful black fridge on the pallet. Velvety at a young age. The assets are pleasantly high because of the area of growth.Grown at hawk ridge a beautiful high minerality 2020 before the great loss of the Cabernet Sauvignon due to a winter freeze. Nice florals of roses and Cassis on the nose. $24 The ensemble This Bordeaux blend used to be a blend of Cabernet, Savignon, Merlot, Cab, Franc, and Malbec. It's beautifully emulated a Bordeaux blend. Since then they have removed the cab, Frank and it has lost that earthiness that made the blend so beautiful. It is still a lovely wine. It displays blackberries on the nose in the palate. Taste it not really I'm not picking that up. Not the chocolate I would have expected from a Merlot. It seems intentionally to be more of a New World wine that appeals to the American palate. 2022 Syrah 22.95 Just won the Governors cup as number one wine Colorado. They weren't supposed to open this, but John, the owner, said that it was good to open it for us. So Chris told me that I had to ask her to open it. Deep rich purple back. Beautiful blackberry and raspberry fruit and acids blended in such a way that they just permeate the palate twisting all around the tongue. Deeply rich. You have to try this wine. You will buy cases. We ended our tasting with a beautiful Muscato. Peaches and candied lemons on their nose. It's beautiful desert wind like the Muscato from Samos island in Greece. When you are done tasting all these wines, and you end with a Moscato, you've had the best experience of your life. Well, at least among the best.

3.5 stars. Great service, decent wine. Rosé was good, as was the sparkling rosé. Reds were ok, a…read morelittle light for the varietals, whites were good.

Such a beautiful place. This was our first stop on our wine tour. We have been before and it is…read morestill a must visit. It was a beautiful morning. We all got a glass of wine instead of a tasting and then headed out to walk through the orchard to the sweeping views out by the gazebo. This will always be a stop for us. We ended up purchasing a few bottles to take home. They will be enjoyed.

Stopped here while on a winery tour this past weekend. It is a beautiful location! We didn't…read moretasting which you were able to choose 5 wines to try for $15. You let them know your favorite at the end and you get a wine glass charm of that wine. Thought that was a nice touch and you also get to keep your glass (plastic). My favorite was the Riesling! The staff here were so nice and friendly and happy to tell you all about the wines. It was super busy inside and out so it's definitely a popular spot!

Best wine we had in Palisade. They do an amazing job with Boedeaux varietals and have a few other…read morereally cool things. Awesome service at the Outlook and Collections. The museum at Collections in town was impressive. Great food truck and band on Saturday night.

Great place, people and service. Christy was very pleasant , knowledgeable and helpful in guiding…read moreus in choosing and as we enjoyed our tasting flights. Scott, the owner, is a very personable and knowledgeable Vintner with an amazing and very impressive collection of wine related artifacts (8,000+) dating back to 300 A.D. on display.

Great wine selection and food pairings. Ample seating inside and out. The owner was very nice in…read moreexplaining their origins and offerings. We will be back!

Mothers day brunch. Service was excellent. Seating was iffy on the rock patio especially for my…read moremother, tables were not stable, high stools shaky in the gravel patio area as well. All the mothers in attendance enjoyed their meals but there were some disappointments, the gnocchi was horrible, undercooked, no flavor and so dense and gummy with whole hazelnuts tossed on like an after thought. The salmon while tasty was not pistachio crusted it had whole unseasoned pistachios piled on top, odd. Thank goodness there was salt and pepper as everything needed seasoning. Realized after we left that we never got a copy of our receipt.

This is always a worthwhile stop when touring the wine country in Palisade, CO…read more My favorite part, in addition to the tasty wine, is the resident cats. They add to the experience. I believe it was Gunner who joined us at our table. On this occasion my husband and I were on a wine tour with his brother and our sister-in-law. This was stop two. Both couples got flights of five to share. We chose Dry Rosé of Blaufränkisch, Exodus, Tyrannosaurus Red, Calico and Peach Moscato. We enjoyed our tastes on a beautiful day while sitting outside enjoying their space.

We stopped into Carlson Vineyards on a quiet Sunday while in Palisade. Carlson is set off the…read morebeaten path but worth the 15 or so minute drive from the next closest winery. It has an industrial feel and is inside a warehouse, but right outside the tasting room is their winery and lots of amazing options for seating. The tasting room itself is cozy and you may also see their two resident cats roaming around! We were one of only two parties and soon, were solo in the tasting room which offered a great opportunity to ask questions and hear more about the winery's personal history. We even spoke to one of the vintners about the blends that make up one of their newer wines. Super cool! Many of their wines are VERY easy drinking. Head's up here, this winery can be very dangerous, lol, if you are not staying in town. We took advantage of their wine flight and choose 5 wines each. Sharing a few sips here and there gave us an opportunity to try even more. I loved so many of the whites, it was hard to choose which ones we'd take with us. What I maybe appreciated most was their handy "catalog" of each wine, the notes, dryness or maybe fruitiness and what to expect when choosing it. The staff were incredible - everything you'd want when trying new thing: friendly, educational, funny and not at all in a hurry. Carlson FTW! We took 5 bottles home! Go, maybe have lunch before and plan to take in the vineyards from their outdoor space. Gorgeous experience.

First, this place is a lovely location, far off the beaten path with beautiful outdoor seating on a…read morehill. It's quiet, we only saw a few guests at any one time. Unfortunately the wine was not to our liking. Of course everyone is different so if you're looking for a quiet respite from the crowds, try this place.

We had heard amazing things about this winery and decided to make it our very first stop on our…read moreanniversary wine tour. I will have to say that my star rating has a big portion to do with the experience we had which could have been determined by the time we might have gone. When we had arrived there and not a soul beside us was there for tasting (all the other wineries that day had lots of people). So it was a bit odd to walk into an empty facility with a very quiet bar tender / taster lady. She wasn't much for any conversation. We had been told it was fun, the atmosphere was friendly and the owner did the tastings and made the experience fun. But we didn't experience that at all. Now the facility was beautiful and being high on the hill, it made a nice overview of the mountains and the water creaks and ponds below. Very nice outside area. The inside is also beautiful and great since it's a house I commend them for making this so homey yet professional. Unfortunately we didn't have the experience we were hoping to, and the wine wasn't one we thought that was outstanding. I don't know I would come back, but if we do we want to experience it the way were told so we might look into their busy times and see what it was like. We were just bummed for our first taste of the day.

Adorable little winery! Kristen put on the best wine tasting experience, and taught us so much…read moreabout wine drinking. She (and everyone else on property) were so friendly and welcoming! The wine was delicious and we definitely left with a few bottles! If you are going to stop at any winery in Palisade- let it be Varaison!

Family-owned and exceptionally knowledgeable about their wines. Kristen was a fantastic host --…read morewarm, engaging, and clearly passionate about what they do. We honestly didn't even realize two hours had passed! Needless to say, we left with a case of wine and will absolutely be back.

First, the setting is tranquil and relaxing. Second, they take such amazing care of you while you…read moreare there that you don't want to go home. Third, the wine is delicious and the charcuterie is insane! If you are looking for a place to bring your friends, this is it. It's a perfect place for a Bachelorette party, birthday celebration or Ladies Celebrating Ladies.

You guys, the hype is REAL. Shari and Edwin are the best hosts in the world, accommodating, sweet,…read moreand knowledgeable. Their charcuterie/tasing plate is the best I've ever had; it's thoughtful, smart, unique and curated to compliment every glass of wine they have. Their wine itself is unbelievable, I sometimes can't believe it's coming out of Colorado! The service is absolutely top notch, kind, considerate, and efficient. I love the decor, the outdoor seating, and the way they present their food and wine pairings. I've been here twice and will 100% stay with them next time we are in town. My husband LOVED the house-made biltong, olives, and I was blown away by the truffle! We are just so enamored by this place. Highly recommend!!

This place is so charming. Being the oldest winery in palisade and still family owned. They have…read morethe sweetest women here that take care of you. The flights are very reasonably priced and the fruit wine is refreshing and dangerously delicious.

OMG absolutely spectacular... Stephanie we amazing and everything was soooo good... please try the…read moreports and the salsas they will blow your mind!!!! A must do!!! We are in our happy place because of Colorado Cellars Winery!!!!