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The Storm Cellar

5.0 (8 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Kelly O.

Magical is the only word to describe this place. Open later, it's the perfect winery to end the day. Sunset and a wine paring- it's a must. There is passion behind their wines and it comes through. Grab a bottle of the St Vincent!

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Christine W.

It is significant that we broke our rule about "no more wine clubs" to join Storm Cellar's wine club. We love the West Elks AVA (American Viticultural Area). The cool-climate grapes remind us of Finger Lakes wineries, with mineral-driven whites and fruit-driven reds--and wonderful rosé . The owners, Steve and Jayme, were sommeliers and wine directors at exceptional Denver restaurants before buying their own piece of heaven and planting vineyards five years ago. They know wine. I took a course on wine attributes from them several years ago and it was so informative and inspirational. Like many West Elks vineyards, Storm Cellar lost many grapes and vines to a devastating early frost two years ago. They kept their winery going by selecting west coast grapes and makes superb wines from them. That's what creative, resourceful vintners do! The vines are coming back now, so we hope that we will have more great West Elks wines in the near future. They are producing wonderful wines from hybrids, e.g., St. Vincent and Chambourcin. (These are not your Aunt Ruby's hybrids--they are spectacular and comparable to any varietals of the AVA). Jayme and Steve are great resources to wine lovers and very helpful. Steve helped us plan a trip to Sonoma last fall by sharing his recommendations and insights. We appreciated this assistance so much. Jayme and Steve are great at guiding tasters through their wine selections. Yesterday, we tasted several rosé that ranged from pale to nearly ruby. After the tasting, we went out to their gazebo and chilled with glasses of Rosé of Chambourcin and are two dogs. Heavenly!

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Carissa P.

This place is such a magical place and has such a laidback vibe with upscale service food and wine. You will have to go up some windy roads to get there but the road is in great condition and the directions are well marked. Plus the view is well worth it when you get there. I went on a Friday night when they had a visiting chef serving ribeye and fish kebabs. They had picnic benches, string lights, and corrugated steel shelters which created the perfect ambiance to enjoy the incredible view. The wine is phenomenal. The couple that started it were sommeliers in the denver dining scene so they definitely know what they're doing when it comes to service and wine. My favorite is the Sauvignon blanc but you honestly cannot go wrong with any of their wines. I love that this is a working farm and they were very welcoming. A lot of the locals were visiting so you know this was the place to be on a Friday night in hotchkiss/Paonia. This place is a must visit if you're ever in the area and even a reason to come to this area!

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Da bomb. Best wine and views! Cute dogs. Flowers. Food. Sunshine. Happy faces. Mountains and sky for miles.

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Zenzen Gardens - The Kitchen of the Elderberry Farm House, sleeps 6.

Zenzen Gardens

4.8(17 reviews)
1.6 mi

I rarely review places, but I've been on the road in Colorado, and I have to say that Cindy and the…read moreZen Zen Gardens is a must stop. I really don't like to do reviews because then it just makes so many more people go to places that are special, but this place is super special. The setting, which is out of town is absolutely stunning. The gardens and the tasting area is so very comfortable. They have beautiful Wines and the service and overall ambience cannot be Found Anywhere Else in this wine region, and we've been to several wineries here in the Paonia, Colorado area Period. She also has an Airbnb and some glamping tents. Love it and would absolutely come back.

What a wonderful getaway! I spent three nights at ZenZen in the Cosmo tent listening to the breeze…read moreand the birds. The tents are beautifully appointed (coffee and wi-fi, fresh towels) and have air conditioners that cool things down nicely (I visited in mid-July) for a good night's sleep. The showers have everything you'll need and the sheets are crisp and fragrance free. The grounds and gardens are beautiful. Cindie, the proprietess, was my gracious hostess. She and her staff were so accommodating, warm, and professional. They treated me like a prince! Everything has been carefully thought of to make my stay in the glamping tent easy and relaxing. The wines are wonderful (go for the petite syrah) and the charcuterie board turned out to be dinner one night. I will be back. This serene little farm is a keeper! Thank you, Cindie and your staff!

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Zenzen Gardens - The private queen bedroom of the Elderberry Farm House

The private queen bedroom of the Elderberry Farm House

Zenzen Gardens - The Bunk room in the Elderberry Farm House which sleeps 6.

The Bunk room in the Elderberry Farm House which sleeps 6.

Zenzen Gardens - Highly recommend staying here!!

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Colterris Winery - Beautiful view and nice outside area with a shade

Colterris Winery

4.6(86 reviews)
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I stopped for a wine tasting and pulling into the winery was so picturesque! It was a gorgeous day…read moreoutside, so I went into the main building and they had me pick five of their wines. The wines I picked were on cards which had descriptions of each one on the back. Each wine I tried was great - the gal in the smaller building out front and near the sitting area was very knowledgeable and friendly. There is ample seating and even reserved tables available if you're with a larger group. For a Saturday, it wasn't terribly busy and finding a spot to sit wasn't difficult. At the end, you tell the gal which wine was your favorite and they give you a wine glass charm that matches the one you picked, so cute and thoughtful! I also bought a bottle of my favorite and they offered to chill it before I left. Both the tasting and bottle were reasonably priced. There's also a trolley that stops by and takes people to different wineries - a perfect way to wine hop and not worry about transportation. Definitely recommend if you find yourself in Palisade.

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.

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Colterris Winery - Gorgeous view at the winery

Gorgeous view at the winery

Colterris Winery - Two wines from our flight of five.

Two wines from our flight of five.

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Such a gorgeous property

Restoration Vineyards - Inside Tasting Room

Restoration Vineyards

4.8(76 reviews)
42.3 mi

July 17, 2026 - Palisade, CO…read more Absolutely one of the best wineries we've visited in Colorado! The grounds are beautiful, with lush grass, plenty of shade, and cornhole games that make it easy to relax and spend an afternoon. They also have a dog-friendly outdoor patio, which is a great bonus for travelers with pets. We chose to sit inside and were fortunate to have Zander as our host. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tasting experience enjoyable. My husband and I shared a tasting flight of six one-ounce pours for $20, and the tasting fee is reduced to just $10 if you purchase a bottle. The wines were outstanding, and we ended up taking home six bottles. Everyone on the staff was warm and welcoming, and the owner, Gary, even took the time to chat with us about their winemaking process. That personal touch made an already excellent tasting even more memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would gladly return the next time we're in the Grand Junction area.

Staff was very knowledgeable about their wines but for our tasting, there were times when the…read morepacing was off. All the wines we tried were delicious and their outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard was breathtaking and comfy if you wanted to lounge for a while. I wish they had a little food menu but they were gracious enough to bring us a little cheese and crackers prepacked container. However, a full menu of food would be a benefit here. The restroom was clean. This place was recommended to us by local residents and I definitely know why.

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Restoration Vineyards
Restoration Vineyards
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Big B's Delicious Orchards - tamales!

Big B's Delicious Orchards

4.3(69 reviews)
1.5 mi
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I first became acquainted with Big B's while visiting the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Lower…read moreDowntown section of Denver a few years ago. The occasion: viewing the incredible "Keith Haring: Grace House Mural" exhibition at MCA Denver back in 2021. Towards the end of my visit, I went upstairs to the rooftop and purchased a bottle of Big B's organic lemonade. Organic ingredients include lemon juice, cane sugar, whole lemons and apple juice, along with filtered water and natural flavor. What I loved about this lemonade is the citrus essence was great, it was not cloyingly sweet (more moderately sweet), and the apple juice gave it a welcome, totally different taste not found in most lemonades. Drinking this delicious lemonade was a great way to cap off an enjoyable visit to the museum. On a different note, I didn't realize Hotchkiss, Colorado is actually closer to Utah than Denver. It's about 236 miles away from Denver. But if I'm ever taking a road trip, I would like to visit Big B's Delicious Orchards.

Big B's is a truly awesome place. I have been there for tent camping by one of the ponds as well as…read morefor food and drink in the main building. I have also purchased their cider in other venues. Camping is awesome with incredible views and solitude depending on how many other people are camping. The ponds and kayaks are so much fun. The cider is excellent and service is friendly. I would definitely go back and hope to go to one other concert sometime in the summer.

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Big B's Delicious Orchards - Sunset near swings

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