We were in Boulder on a Sunday afternoon and as we explored we realized it was time for lunch. We…read morespotted Silver Vines Winery, they had wine and food...two of our favorite things! We loved the space, sat the bar and chatted with the woman working (I'm sorry I don't recall her name but she was great!) while we perused the menu. We started off with tasting size pours just to start and ordered the premium cheese board to start. I was pretty hungry but we were assured that the small is perfect for two and she was absolutely correct. The board was presented beautifully with a wonderful combination of cheeses, nuts, fruits, and meats. It went so well with their wines. All of the wines we tried were excellent, my favorite was the 5 barrel Cab Sauv. Loved the space, the food, their wines, and the service..definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

The cab franc is made with Colorado grown grapes and it was very good, especially for Colorado…read more Definitely worth the stop, staff was courteous, and there is plenty of comfortable seating.

THE BIG: Great small batch winery that sources fruit from both Colorado and California. Very bright…read moreand airy tasting room and all of their equipment is on-premises (just hidden away). One way street and plenty of parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a Sunday afternoon and were the only patrons in the room. We struck up a conversation pretty easily with the owner and he gave us the down low on his story and wines. Vinnie Fera sources from the grand valley and Monterey California. They received most of their awards from their Monterey grapes. For the tasting flight, we got to taste the colorado experience (colorado wines) and the bottles he already opened, he let us try those as well! THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here for 5 tastings will set you back about $15. I'd recommend coming here to get a taste of carefully crafted Colorado wines and if you don't like them, you can taste their Monterey, California wines!

This was our 2nd visit here. We came to buy some wine as a Thank You for our hosts of our local…read morelodging. We came 18 months ago with another couple and had a great time talking to Tim. This time was the same - we ended up with a free tasting for buying 3 bottles. The wine is made using grapes from CA and the Grand Valley of western CO. All the wines we tasted were excellent.

THE BIG: Boutique winery located in Boulder and inside this industrial strip warehouse with a…read morecouple of other shops. Interior is very rustic with their wine equipment on display. Tasting room is small but cozy. Plenty of parking in the private lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I wanted to try Colorado wines and BookCliff was one of the recommendations. A wine tasting consisted of five tastings that you could pick and choose from their library. We got two whites and three reds. My favorite was probably the syrah and malbec, both had nice fruit aromas. The whites were alright, they were very short and lacked the body and crispness I typically enjoy with whites. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $18 including tip. I do like how it's all Colorado fruit and definitely a must try if you're in the Boulder area.

If you're looking to be blown away by Colorado wine, make sure you stop at Bookcliff! Each varietal…read morestands out, from the flavorful whites to the bold reds and surprisingly flavorful young port-style wines. Chris and Jordan were wonderful during our experience. The breadsticks and dip included in the tasting were a fun addition, as well!

Very nice spot; definitely a 4.5 Star place. We've been to Upslope several times that we're…read moresurprised we'd never stopped by. We tried the taster flight for a reasonable $10. The Rosato was my fave with the Chardonnay coming in a close second. We were the only group there for the hour or so that we stopped by. If you're looking for a quite post hike place, try this.

4.5* for sure! A fun new place with friendly staff. The place is a TASTING ROOM only, not a…read morevineyard. That said, the wines are very nice, European in type and a wide enough variety for a new location. They have been in business since 2007. Wines ranged in price from $24-$36 a bottle and they had a few different years available. For a $10 tasting, we enjoyed our time there. I do take off a 1/2 * for that price. Come by as one of three wineries and try them out.

If you are interested in mead, I definitely recommend checking this place out. I did the $5 tasting…read moreand learned so much because the employee was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through their entire selection. Because the single employee splits time between packing orders in the back and running the front, you might just need to ring the bell on the desk for assistance. The meads here are exceptionally smooth and well priced compared to others I have tried, which usually feel overpriced. I actually debated buying bottles and paying for a checked bag on my flight, but I ended up choosing their shipping option since the cost difference was pretty minimal. The space has limited seating and was fairly empty during my visit, making it a nice spot to chill for a bit, though probably not for a long hangout.

We were gifted a bottle of the reserve worth peach puree and it is SUBLIME. I hope we get a chance…read moreto visit here's in person and try more of their offerings. Also, a nice feature of mead is that an open bottle lasts much longer than wine made of grapes.

This new shop on the Pearl St Mall is a second location for a tasting room for Vapor Distillery. It…read moreis friendly and well stocked with their various products. It opened very recently and not just for the holiday season but to be available 7 days a week to walk up customers on the Mall. The distillery is to the east of downtown and needs a car to access. Not ideal for tourist and locals who frequent downtown, mostly on foot, whether you park in the area garages or use a bus to get here. We had wanted to try their product since I first heard of them several year ago and as my husband is a fan of imported single malts, we thought trying theirs would be a good comparison. He has a significant collection of rotating favorites, some of which I like and some I don't. We tasted several versions today, just doing free sips of several. There were other customers there too, but on a chilly day, not too many strolling around looking for things to do. We were greeted as soon as we came in as the single staff member balanced a series of customers. We were offered, but did not try, the various flights they serve in their little more private, seating area. But it looked like a nice option on a warmer more leisurely day. We tried their flagship American single malt, the port cask cured and the peated option. I also tried their bourbon as I like bourbon quite a bit. We did buy a bottle of their New American Single Malt. We plan to go back in better weather and try some of their other offerings. If you look at Vapor Distillery's website you can get a better view of the breadth of their products. The pricing was competitive for an American version of the imports we often buy.

I went on a Bike-N-Brews Cruise as part of a staff outing. So much fun! It was a really great way…read moreto explore Boulder, while enjoying some libations. The excursion was extremely organized and effortless, which is rarely the case when doing something in a big group. Any time I have visitors in the area, this will be my go-to outing. *COVID note - Perfect way to hang-out with a big group, outside, during a pandemic.

We enjoyed a team building Boulder biking and brewery tour last week. Suzy was our host guide and…read moreshe was wonderful. She was kind and easy going and great company. She ensured we were all well equipped and able for the bike ride and gave us many options for route choice/destinations. Really loved the combination of some exercise and libations. It was great to get a feel for Boulder this way and would highly recommend this for friends and colleagues alike.

Wine is always best shared with friends and at this Festival that is exactly how you feel while…read moreattending. I was fortunate enough to volunteer for the Friday night food and wine pairing event and I was so impressed with everyone involved. The venue was the perfect size, there were plenty of wines and and fabulous foods to taste and every was pleasant and having a great time. On the evening I was there it was not oversold as so many events can be, and I almost hate sharing this gem event because you'll want to go next year, lol. Sharon the coordinator that got me all setup in the wine pouring was super marvelous and shared so much wine expertise with me that just based on her happy to be there personality I'd go again. They had vendors showing jewelry and specialty knives and other great gifts and treasures as well, that is what makes this event more then just a drinking experience! Remember this event Coloradans for next year! It's a great event, and priced accordingly for what it offers!

This event was a fairly standard wine event - a lot of people who just get a ticket and want to…read moredrink an excessive amount of wine, not really to learn anything about the wines, producers or other education that comes along with it. I'm not saying that's in inherently bad thing, but if you're an aficionado like me, a lot of the fun is taken away by the folks that are too soused to walk straight. I'm sure the line-up changes from year-to-year, but there were a lot of less-known producers and some distributors. There was very little wine from Europe which was certainly disappointing. A nice feature that was offered were demos and educational programs, although they're not highly attended.