Pretty area..wine definitely needs aging/work..the young man working was very friendly and prompt.read more

What a sweet hidden gem! If I could give an extra GOLD STAR to Vines at Vail Winery, I would…read morebecause the service and value were exceptional! My two friends and I each got a flight of 3 wines and they were very nice sized pours. We all enjoyed our wines, but the favorites (and bottle purchases) were the Malbec, Sangiovese, and Zinfandel. The ambiance is awesome! It was a beautiful day, so we sat at the exposed bar (wild west themed) and was quickly greeted by Patrick and Jordan. They were so friendly! They felt like long-time friends! Patrick poured us each a taste of a Sangiovese that wasn't on the menu and it was great (which is why we both ended up buying a bottle). We also had pizza with Patrick's secret ingredient - a drizzle of balsamic glaze - YUM! We didn't get the charcuterie board but another patron had it and it looked very, very good! Customer service was seriously exceptional! They were friendly, personable, and helpful. I felt like they genuinely wanted to get to know us and they genuinely wanted us to leave happy. They even told us about upcoming events they are having at the Winery. Value is super reasonable too. The flight of 3 was $18 (and again, Patrick hooked us up with a few more tastes) and the bottles are approximately $35 each. I can't wait to come back and bring my mom and sister. This is seriously my favorite yelp review I've written to date. This place is super special!

Our party of four stopped here for some wine flights - we had a 2 for 1 tasting coupon that I…read morewanted to use. The winery is on one end of Main Street, and has patio seating (there was live music outside), as well as an interior tasting room. Right off the bat, we didn't think either of the people working were overly friendly, and didn't really make us feel overly welcome. We decided to do two flights of red wine - kind of insane to me that a flight was $40, thank god we had a 2 for 1 discount. The other people in my party also said they'd give the experience a 2 or 3 stars - price was unbelievably expensive (especially when you can go down the street at Carboy and do a flight for half the price). No one was impressed by the service either - for a flight, I'd expect a little more background and explanation of the wines, but the person came and dropped off beakers of all the wine with a quick explanation then left it up to us to pour our own wines. The wines themselves were nothing spectacular either, two from Colorado and two from California grapes (I think) - we liked the blend but that was about it. Unfortunately would not recommend this place to others or come back.

Cute setup - allows kids & dogs. We stopped in for valentines evening and they also take…read morereservations. Ordered some flights and a bottle to go with some nice wine glasses for souvenirs. Will be back again!

This is a really cool spot... The lady that was the only one on site. The day we were. There is a…read morerock 'n' roll drummer playing in local venues. And she is a really great intro to this line growing area. Very knowledgeable about not only the Vineyards and the Wines, but of local places to go and eat. We set out under a nice shade tree. Extremely hot one. We were there but she was very accommodating. Probably one of the top three wineries for tasting in the area. You do have to pay for the tastings but it's well worth it. Ambience is wonderful. Even though this is not a historical place. The little Stone house is cool. Even though most of the time you're outside.

We were here a few years back but I remember it being one of my favorite vineyards due it its small…read moresize and charm. The location is spectacular for one, high up on a mesa with incredible views. There are beautiful roses planted near the rows of vines. The wine for tasting was set out on a checkered table cloth outside. Everything we tasted was delicious! and the host was very friendly. We also loved the stone cottage. This place is enchanting and well worth a visit.

Money certainly doesn't buy class but unfortunately it does buy a ticket to the Food & Wine Classic…read morein Aspen. I've attended a few of these events over the years for business and it's a madhouse masquerading as a genteel foodie haven. Of course there are celebrity chefs doing cooking demonstrations that you'd be well advised to catch after the fact on YouTube as you'll never get close enough to actually see or hear anything. And if you're hot for a "meet and greet" you'll have better luck running into Jimmy Hoffa. What really made me laugh is the Trade Show Pavilion where countless vintners, upscale purveyors of foodstuffs and kitchen gadgeteers descend to demonstrate and sample their wares. You would think the "One Percent" would have evolved beyond the need to snarf and hoover everything that isn't nailed down. You'd be wrong. You haven't lived until you've witnessed a lord and lady of the manor food riot possibly involving Prosciutto di Parma and Pellegrino. I had no idea an NPR tote bag could hold that much graft... But there is Aspen. Far away from the civil disturbance, there's endless opportunity for biking and hiking in this Rocky Mountain hideaway. Lucky for me I had an endless supply of Prosciutto Protein for the trip. Two hilarious stars.

THIS IS A COVID REVIEW…read more Thank you Food and Wine magazine for informing me that the Food and Wine Festival will be at home this year. The event was free but viewers donated to support a few different charities. It was during the week which was also a nice treat while I'm at home. I really enjoyed this live virtual event on my computer. It was really well organized and ran super smoothly with no technical difficulties. The recipe book was sent out before the event which was really helpful to both get a preview of the program and cook along. There were also books for and suggestions for the wine and beer tastings so you could prepare beforehand if you wanted to drink along. The event was 2 hours but did run overtime but I was glued to my desktop watching Martha Stewart make peach pavlova and Martha-ritas that it didn't matter. The line up of this event was absolutely fabulous with lots of famous celebrity chefs. They cooked in their own kitchens either at home or in a restaurant setting. Besides Martha, there was also Jacques Pepin (steak grandma), Ayesha Curry (banana fritters with rum sauce), Stephanie Izzard (crumpets with chorizo maple syrup and fresh blueberries), JJ Johnson (Gullah shrimp burgers), Kwame Onwuachi (Turned Cornmeal with seared snapper and sauce creole), Kristen Kish (gnudi). All the dishes looked so pretty. There was a Southern flair this year which was interesting. The food was very chef worthy. I'm not sure I would cook all these dishes but I did enjoy watching the chefs prepare them. One good thing about being at home is that when I make the dishes myself I can sub out things I cannot eat with something I can. For example, I cannot eat shrimp so I would use salmon to make the Gullah shrimp burgers. My go to first thing I want to tackle are Martha's Martha-ritas which are the prettiest color baby pink I've ever seen plus it looks easy. Even though I love to cook and I did not buy any of the tasting wines or beers, the tastings were my favorite part of the festival. There were 3 different tastings: summer wines, wine and pizza, and beer and cheese pairing. The presenters were very entertaining to watch and described the alcohol really well. The wine and pizza presentation was my favorite and the presenter made me laugh when he put the wine and pizza in a blender to see how they taste. Don't do that, it's a joke! I love levity and humor as much as food so that was a nice touch. Overall, I thought this was an absolutely fabulous event and I'm really happy that it was moved to an at home virtual event this year so I could experience the festivities.

Great experience at Carboy. Amazing apps and entrees. Service was top notch thanks to our server…read moreMarielle. She was incredible. Will be back!

This place is our favorite in Breck! Marielle was the best. Get the frozen sangria!read more

We stayed at an Airbnb right around the corner and lucked into finding this spot on a Friday night…read morewhen they had a wine tasting from 5-7 (two reds, two whites). I ended up getting a bottle of one of the white because I liked it so much! This place is small but mighty - their craft beer selection was awesome (got some Untitled Art, Weldwerks). I also love the "clearance/last chance" section - got a nice Chilean red blend for $12! There's also some charcuterie items in the fridge section if you need some snacks. Everyone there was super helpful and friendly.

"Red Red Wine" - UB40…read more Cooper Wine and Spirits has a large extensive selection of wines, but also the "other stuff" like mixers, bitters, liquors, aperitifs, spirits, sparkling water, and gourmet foods. My husband found a nice bottle of wine for one of our neighbors who was taking care of our plants while we were gone. We didn't look this place up ahead of time, we got lost trying to find Rocky Mountain Pizza (see my review0 and went the opposite direction and we ended up here, and it was a great accidental finding! I bought two wonderful bottles here: - Wild Roots Marionberry infused vodka; I love Marionberries! - Wood Creek Distillers Limited Edition Seasonal Gin infused with blue butterfly pea flowers, made locally with spring water as I am a big fan (read my reviews on Shoshone, Navajo, Cheyenne and Stratton Springs in Manitou Springs). I actually went back twice during my stay to also get bottled spicy, smoky margaritas and a pineapple daiquiri in small cans that were ready to drink. The service here was super friendly. On our second day, they offered us some free bags of small chips as we bought X-amount. Very nice and friendly and they carry artisanal spirits, that's my kinda place! RETURN factor = 100% if we're lucky enough to come back to Glenwood Springs.

I was exited to try this place after a few days of burgers and sandwiches on my snowboard trip at…read moreBeaver Creek. The restaurant is spacious and seating are comfortable, really friendly staffs. We start off with a bottle of bubbly to go with the meat and cheese plate. The server was really nice to notice that I don't like goat cheese, he brought out some manchego for me. With that said, service was great. After that, we order New England Lobster Roll and Papperadelle Wild Mushroom Ravioli to share. For supposedly small plate, they were not stingy at all. It was a lot and we couldn't finished. However, the food was just so-so. I really wish it was better. Food wise 2 stars, adding 1 star for good service.

This place used to be called The Metropolitan and served some of the best food in Beaver Creek…read morebefore the name change. We stumbled into this place totally by accident without realizing that this was the old Metropolitan - and we felt incredible to have rediscovered the place again after the name change. The menu is almost unchanged from the Metropolitan days - still awesome tacos (lobster, chorizo, carnitas), still awesome bacon stuffed dates, still awesome flatbreads. The wine list is good, the service is great. Somehow the place was more crowded before the name change - I felt a bit sad to see the place half-empty this time, whereas last time we had to wait for a while to get a seat even on an off-season dinner night. I hope their business picks up - the place is really a 5 star establishment.

Love Love Love this place! Reasonably priced wine that is good! The orchard area is the perfect…read moreplace for a happy hour. The owners are very nice and knowledgeable.

Very relaxing and nice setting winery a little out of the town of Poncho Springs. We had a group of…read moresix and two dogs and were able to find a nice table outside. I got the Gewürztraminer and it was a little sweet for my liking. One of our friends got a flight and the pours were huge! Basically four glasses of wine. 5 star service, but didn't love the wine.

I was in the mood for some wine tasting and since I couldn't get to a vineyard. I decide to my own…read morewine tasting. Jeremy was very nice. He was not only our bartender but was also one of the owner along with Samantha who I got to meet for the first time. Everyone was so friendly and was definitely a win connoisseur. I love their happy hour from Vail. Everything was price reasonable. I love that you could get any wine for 3 ounce for half the price. That allowed me to try almost every wine on the list. Yes. I was very happy when I left It's definitely a hidden gem. Will try to come back!

Visiting Vail for a quick getaway a few weekends ago made me realize (again) that this mountain…read moretown renowned for exhilarating outdoor activities is a foodie destination with so many options to choose from Michelin-recognized restaurants to something more casual. And to stumble upon this chic and inconspicuous cocktail bar in the busy downtown was something I wasn't expecting and became a treat after a nice stroll through the town after dinner in my hotel room. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew I was at the place where my heart was calling for. There were two gents at the bar and one of them warmly greeted me and said I could sit anywhere I would like. I hence picked one of the bar seats. Except one table that was occupied by a couple I was the only one. I appeared to have picked the right time; I had the whole bar to myself (eventually though, several different groups of people streamed in; only a few of them sat at the bar close to me. The bar was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a little over 10 people.) Jeremy, who greeted me upon arrival, was a super host. As soon as I explained that wine is my usual got-to, he said he could mix and match reds and whites to create a "flight" based on what I had told him as to my likings. His extensive explanations as to what sorts of reds and whites the bar offers/serves was (of course) all in his memory. His eloquent speech with no filler words truly impressed me; he sure is a wine connoisseur. What he picked for me were... -2024 Pepiere "Les Gras Moutons" (Muscadet) -Kobal "Bajta", Hazole Belo (aka Orange Wine) -Sandlands "Red Table Wine (Lodi Red Blend) With his wealth of knowledge, after giving him only a hint of what I liked, what Jeremy selected for me to sample/sip was a superb choice. All of them were world-class excellence with elegance and beauty. I carefully and slowly sipped each one little by little to truly immerse myself in the art of wine. Yes, wine is a piece of art for sure. I think I said it correctly at the beginning of this review. This is a cocktail bar with variety of spirits which Jeremy could easily concoct just about anything from gin-based one to vodka-based one to tequila-based ones to whiskey-based one to name several. For those who don't drink, their zero-proof section also has something interesting to browse and choose. Not to mention, rotating pilsner or IPA on tap to name a few from the beer section as well. If you need a little bite to eat, their (changing) food menu has a good number of New American-style plates. The bar originally opened in a different building back in 2015 (I believe). They moved to the current location in 2019. They also offer various different classes so you can expand/extend your knowledge. So for your next foodie vacation in Vail, make sure to include Root & Flower in your list.

We have been to a number of food events and we would rank this one high on our favorites list…read more The outdoor venue allows the chef's more cooking options (more variety!). The venue was beautiful. The weather was great (although last year it apparently rained/snowed - yikes that would be very unpleasant!). The crowds were manageable. The food was good. There was plenty of seating and we enjoyed the entertainment. We're not wine drinkers but our friends really enjoyed the wines that were offered.

A very well executed event: world class wines & lamb dishes the afternoon we attended (4/9/15). A…read moretotal blast!