We've been going to Balistreri for 10-15 years and became wine club members about a year ago. The wine club is an amazing deal because it's only about $25 a month and includes two tastings and a bottle of wine every month. That's at least a $60 value! The tastings usually include at least 10-15 wines including fortified dessert wines. The wines are different than traditional "California" wines due to their natural open fermentation, but they are always tasty and interesting. And the food is amazing! The charcuterie board is wonderful with a wide variety of meats, cheeses, fruit, and nuts. The bacon wrapped dates are killer! They have so much more on the menu that we haven't tried but it all sounds wonderful. Overall it's an amazing way to spend lunch or an afternoon. And the staff, including the family who owns the winery, are wonderful. It's just an overall great experience every time we visit! read more

Balistreri Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My friend and I went about two weeks ago. We had lunch and then the wine tasting. Cute little family run all natural winery. We had the bacon wrapped dates, mussels, the oven roasted chicken and beet salad. All the food and service was great. We loved the bacon wrapped dates!! The wine tasting was like 20 wines. I think there were about 4 I liked overall. The staff was great! read more

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We like this brewery although the location is odd and hard to get to. For outside seating I would be leery of the smells from waste water treatment plant. They charge btwn 10-20 for their tastings. The more expensive one is to taste all of their wines. That's over 20! We stopped in while in route to our dinner destination so we only did the 5 wine tasting. You can create your own. The Cab was one of our favorites. read more

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I can't believe this winery is so close to Denver. Driving into the property you feel like you may be in the wrong place with all the industrial building around but keep following the GPS. Park in the back and you will get a first hand view of charming patio where they host weddings and special events. We had a reservation for the tasting which is a steal! You get to taste all of their wines for $20. Having done plenty of wine tasting in the Midwest I was fully expecting a similar experience of white being better than the reds but that was not the case at Balisteri. The grandson of the original owner was our host for the tasting. He clearly knew his wines, flavor profiles, was friendly and conversational - giving us a ton of information about the history of the place and some of the wines. Their grapes come from Palisade and California. After the tasting we took a tour of the facility and learned about the process they still conduct - very hands on by the whole family including the grandkids that stomp the grapes. We ordered a few bottles and didn't walk away with a headache because they don't use sulfites. read more

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It's a great choice to celebrate a special birthday for a friend! However, the location is a bit unusual since it's in an industrial area. They do have a nice garden in both the front and back, but the downside is that the parking area and entrance are gravel. If you're seated nearby, the gravel can get kicked up every time a car pulls in. The waitress was friendly and provided good service; however, she was extremely slow in attending to our table and taking our order. We had a reservation at 1 p.m. on a Saturday, but she didn't take our order until 2 p.m., and our food was delivered around 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. We needed to leave early because they were hosting a big event for a radio station, and everyone started to move the tables around us to set up. We had to leave before 4:30 p.m. The wine tasting costs $20 per person, and you get to sample over 20 types of wine. Each sample is supposed to be an ounce, though a few unfortunately had smaller portions. I loved their rosé! The fruit burrata is delicious! The mushroom risotto, however, was undercooked, so we had to send it back. The second attempt had softer rice, but there were still some hard bits. I also ordered the Calabrian mussels, but they were out of mussels, so I ended up getting the cherry salad and wild mushroom bisque. Both were good but not very filling. I tried a bite of the braised short rib, and the meat was very tender and tasty; I'll get that next time. We didn't have dessert since we brought our cake. The French press coffee was amazing and a perfect end to our lunch! Despite some downsides, I will come back every time I can! Wines are very good! read more

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My partner and I went here to celebrate our anniversary and waited about 40 minutes to be served. We attempted to wave down two servers, both looked our way, but continued to check on other tables who arrived after us. read more

A great family business producing terrific wines. The owner/winemaker is passionate and makes everything accessible in a tasting. I'm no expert, but I always leave with a bit more appreciation. The facility itself is a beautiful indoor/outdoor oasis in what is now mostly a light industrial area of the city. I can see why it's popular for weddings and other events. The seasonal public events the winery puts on are always very well executed with outstanding food. read more

What a perfect Sunday afternoon treat! The location is tucked in the industrial area but a great place to enjoy inside or outside if the weather is good. You can either enjoy the tasting bar and try several wine selections they offer, or you can sit at a table enjoy wine and some delicious food. The service is just as knowledgeable on the wine and food and very helpful. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Aesthetically lovely with good service, but lacking some inclusivity and accessibility elements. Had a glass of wine here on an early afternoon on a Friday. No trouble finding parking or a place to sit. The outdoor seating area is nice, with both shady and sunny spots. The little water feature is cute. Our server was very friendly, and let us know a bit about the winery, and that there are wine tours if we were interested. We ordered and received wine and food in a reasonable amount of time. And the frequency in which the server checked in on us was just the right amount. The reasons I gave three stars instead of five is because of the opportunity to be more inclusive. There are no gender neutral restrooms, and there are a lack of smooth entrances for certain mobility aids. The parking lots are all gravel, and the ramp that leads up to the winery building is also gravel. There are also no automatic doors or door buttons. If I overlooked a gender neutral bathroom, or a more accessible entrance, I am happy to change my review and increase my rating. read more

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I am obsessed with this place and will recommend it to anyone and everyone! They were so accommodating, helpful, & kind throughout the whole process of me hosting an engagement celebration lunch. The people who I talked to or worked with ensure everything was set up well. The place is beautiful. The food was heavenly & perfect. The wine is also delicious! read more

We made reservations for this winery months in advance, as we were a large party celebrating a special occasion. Upon arriving on time, we were asked to stand behind the bar in a separate room with a table of wine bottles while others were seated, as they were preparing for a wedding. As we waited for the rest of our group, no one came to introduce themselves or offer us chairs, leaving us standing in heels, confused and uncomfortable. Finally, Kiana, our wine server, introduced herself. She was kind, but it didn't resolve the confusion over why we were left standing while everyone else was seated. To make matters worse, the person who initially led us to the table informed us that we couldn't order food because they were short-staffed and hadn't agreed on food in advance. This was extremely frustrating, given that we had planned this months ago. One of the bridesmaids and I decided to speak to the manager privately about our concerns. To our surprise, the person who had first greeted us was actually the "manager for the weekend," Curtis. His customer service was appalling--rude, dismissive, and unprofessional, with constant eye-rolling. When we explained our frustration, instead of addressing our concerns, he became defensive and made no effort to listen. His response to our seating issue was to sarcastically offer us four chairs for a party of ten. Eventually, we managed to get more chairs ourselves. Back at our table, Kiana returned and asked why we seemed upset. We explained our disappointment: we had expected to be seated at a proper table, order some snacks, enjoy the wine tasting, and receive a tour. She was understanding and mentioned that busy days like this, with events and tours happening simultaneously, were common. She offered to check on food availability and came back to let us know we could order small bites and salads, but by that point, the bride and the rest of us had already lost interest. The whole experience was a letdown--poor service, terrible wine, and Curtis's awful attitude completely ruined what was supposed to be a special day. We later found out that no senior management or ownership was on-site, leaving the team severely understaffed. The lack of leadership and customer care was apparent. Towards the end, we did receive a tour from Johnny, who was friendly and knowledgeable, but by then, the damage was done. It's also worth noting that there should be different tasting packages offered--perhaps 8, 12, or 18 wines. We endured 18 terrible wines over the course of three hours, and it felt like getting food was discouraged. To make things worse, we were told that the lack of chairs was deliberate, as they didn't want guests to "overstay." If that's the case, they should improve the wine selection and set time limits for each reservation instead of making their guests feel unwelcome. Overall, the experience was a complete disaster, and the bride was deeply disappointed. read more

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Amazing service! If you like dry wines this place is for you! Blair did our tasting and it was super informative. This tasting was unlike any I've ever done. We got to try 12-15 wines total. They won't service white wines. Only orange and red! We met the owner John who was wonderful to take to and explained how he makes his wines. We took a short tour to the wine cellar with the owners grandson. Overall, wonderful experience and highly recommend! Only critique would be I wished we could have sat instead of stood by the bar for the entire tasting. read more

Balistreri Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Highlights 1. Conveniently located about 15 minutes outside of Denver 2. Lots of wine to try 3. Friendly service Came here for lunch and a tasting with a large group (10!) and loved it! The winery is located about 15 minutes outside of Denver and our group found to really easy to snag an Uber from downtown. We ate lunch outside in the beautiful garden. You have the option to do glasses of wine, wine flights or wine cocktails either lunch. The menu has a great selection of fresh options. We did a few appetizers to share (tartare, bruschetta, and burrata) and they were all super flavorful. I had the risotto with grilled chicken for lunch and thought it was awesome. The wine tasting was amazing fun experience as you get to try ALL of the wines! We also did a quick tour of the wine cellar with Birdie (one of the owners). She was so sweet! Highly recommend. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Everyone associates Denver with beer but wine / Balistreri should definitely be on your to-do list for yourself and visitors. Balistreri is a locally owned winery that gets their grapes from Colorado and California. We booked their wine tasting and there were plenty of spots open day of. The tasting is essentially you standing at the counter trying their entire menu. We tasted 15 different wines, with each pour being around .5oz (aka 15 wines sounds like a lot but the pours are small!). This was a great chance to try their entire list and figure out which ones we liked the best. The reds are where they shined but we surprisingly liked their orange wine too. As a nice touch, John Balistreri was chatting with the groups. All the employees were friendly and happy to be there. They also serve a full menu, which we'll definitely come back to try. It just needs to be booked separately from the tasting so make sure to book if you'd like to eat. They also do events, corporate events, host dinners, etc. We ended up signing up for their wine club as well which is a GREAT deal. Highly recommend, 10/10. read more

I didn't know what to expect with a winery in the metro area, however, we were pleasantly surprised. The wine tasting was so fun and reasonably priced, we got a table outside afterwards and ordered more food and drinks. The ambience is incredible, highly recommend! read more

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This place is so cute and well established. Right outside of Denver just 10 minutes away, we didn't know it was here until recently. Such a cute place for a date or celebration! We reserved for lunch and the food was decent. I really enjoyed the summer burrata w the fruits and the peach tiramisu! We also did the wine tour and tasting sample. We tried 18 different wines and received a tour of the place. Highly recommend for a nice afternooon date! read more

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So we go to lunch every now and then the food is always really good. They always have good chefs. The wine is really good. It's just kind of a nice little outing and kind of a cool little place to have lunch. read more

If I could gate keep this place I absolutely would. This is the most ideally located winery near Denver with the only real wine tasting that I have found, an amazing food selection, and great prices. It also has a beautiful event space in the back! Not to mention the service is impeccable. A wine tasting is $20 for around 20 rotating wines that comes with your own sommelier to run you through the flavors and educate you on the types. This was so much fun for my in laws and us to do; and afterwards we grabbed a table for a late lunch. They do close very early on week days and I would recommend making a reservation for tasting plus a reservation for dining online beforehand. My only suggestion would be to add allergen information to the menus please! read more

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Went for Mothers Day lunch here I made my reservation over a month in advance and glad we did it was really busy. When I booked I called and asked if kids were allowed because I had a toddler on oxygen and wanted to make sure space could accommodate him, they said yes. Two days before a gal called and confirmed res and how many children I told her 1 and age. When we get there they tell us they have no high chairs or boosters on their premises which I found off why you wouldn't tell us that both times I mentioned I had a child age 3. Luckily and I mean make a break I brought his stroller and it fit under table. He wasn't exactly able to enjoy meal upright like us being in stroller but we had to make do. Now they were definitely trying to be prepared you could tell they had whole table of drinks labeled ready to go and a lot of plates pre made. Unfortunately you also felt like the food had been sitting on the plate for awhile. I'm shocked they didn't had a cheese plate being a winery that they could have made ahead and I bet every table would have ordered. I will say their soft shell crab in a green curry was amazing and could tell was fresh and they just fried it. The entrees like the short rib felt a little to overprepared. Loved their white sangria and Rose they had. It's definitely a cute hidden place for a party although kind of sketch looking on the way read more

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First time visiting Balistreti Vineyards, we started with ordering food before wine tasting. We ordered grilled pork belly, tomato bruschetta, red and gold beet salad and braised short ribs. The pork belly was delicious not dry it was juicy if you like pork belly you must order it. The tomato bruschetta was outstanding if you like ricotta it comes with it, I never had ricotta on my bruschettas it was perfect. The red and gold beet salad was one of my favorite dishes it tasted and felt so refreshing (kudos to the chef) The braised short rib was tender and delicious; however the dish took a bit longer to get it on our table. We met Julie Balistreriwho assisted us with our dish, and ensure we had a good time. Balistreri has outdoor and indoor setting, we decided to do indoor sitting to be able to do the wine tasting. I love the part that you get to talk to the owners and staff they're super friendly. One of our favorite wines was the 2022 Orange muscat, 2024 Rose of Mourvèdre, and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon. They have a great selections of wine read more

Had a great afternoon at the winery today celebrating a friends birthday and promotion. We made reservations ahead of time but you can definitely walk in and enjoy wine tasting and lunch here. We did the wine tasting and it was 20+ wines and a tour for $20 a person. You can also reserve a spot for lunch, which you can eat before or after your tasting (or if you need to pause the tasting to eat you can do that as well). We really enjoyed tasting all the different types of wine available! The staff and owners are super friendly and loved to educate patrons on all things wine. The food was just as good as the wine! We didn't cheese and fruit plate and potatoes for apps, and each of us got the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo for entrees. All were so so good. They also let the birthday gal order a dessert on the house and we shared the dark chocolate mousse. It was so yummy! We can't wait to come back this summer! read more

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We made a last minute decision to do a wine tasting and searched for a place near Denver and we were surprise to find one in Denver (it's close to commerce city but the vineyard was beautiful). The family and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the wine. You can tell they do genuinely like what they do. When we came for the wine tasting, we tasted 19 different wines that was more than what we paid for. There were breadsticks available to clear your palette or help sober up. At the end of the event, I was pretty tipsy but a good tipsy. After the wine tasting, they offered a tour of the vineyard and underground where the barrels are being held. There's a place for lunch and an outdoor area. Overall, very beautiful vineyard. read more

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Go and treat yo self! The wines are so good and the sangria is a fave! Also, their bruschetta, boards, and mushroom soup is yummy! Beautiful presentation and great vibes. Had a chance to meet the owner and his wife as they operate the tasting. Both very cool. Included in the 15-20 wine tasting is a winery tour. read more

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Everything was amazing, the food and especially the service came here for Mother's Day and AMAZING is the word to use. Thanks

Balistreri is my new favorite winery. I've lived really close to here for the last almost 2 decades and didn't realize they existed. Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon after lunch and saw this place on Yelp. Came for the wine tasting and left a wine club member. I love that they have so many great wines and please eat before you try the tasting because it's 20+ types of wine.. unfiltered, natural, no sulfite added.... all good stuff. John the winemaker helped us with our tasting and did the cute little tour of their winery...great customer service and everything was super adorable! Came back a 2nd time as wine club member you get 2 free tastings a month included in your membership. Have heard about their yummy food and tried a few things. Must try - bacon wrapped dates, fingerling potatoes, short ribs and the chicken... omg, super reasonably priced and oh so delicious. I did not order this but I think next time I want to try their charcuterie, it looked amazing. They also do summer dinner and a movie on their lawn, different events throughout the year, lots of weddings held here... overall just a great local small business to support. I'm so glad I found them and the perk is definitely living really close by. Do their wine membership if you're able to stop by to pick up the wine every few months as it's totally worth it. read more

Great visit this afternoon with some friends. The wine tasting was $20 per person, and you were able to taste over 20 type of wine. All staff were super friendly and loved to share all their knowledge. The food was great! We tried a cheese and fruit board, potato dish and shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. The owners also offered our friend a complimentary dessert as we were celebrating her birthday! The mousse was so good. We can't wait to come back this summer! read more

Our experience was a bit mixed. Surprisingly the location is not very attractive and is located is a rough industrial area just North of the Suncor gas refinery. In this case location did not stop it from being very busy on a Saturday afternoon. The service was great during our tasting and we found 2 wines out of the 20 we tasted that we enjoyed. We were with a group of four and asked about the tour that was included with the tasting but were brushed off serval times about it. During the tasting we were told he doesn't handle the tour and to speak with the cashier. The cashier said she would arrange a tour after they seated us for lunch. The server during lunch would disappear for 15 -20 minute stretches and said she would let us know when the tour started. I think they may have just been understaffed but the tour never happened. Our drinks at lunch took 20 minutes to arrive with one missing that we continued to ask about. A water carafe for refills was promised several times and never arrived. The meals were decent but portion sizes varied depending on the dish. Appetizers came out with the meal. We sat for an additional 15-20 minutes after our plates were cleared with empty glasses waiting for the check. As a note we were seated in the front wine tasting area for lunch instead of the back dining area. This was not ideal and pretty crowded so maybe it contributed to the poor lunch service. We enjoyed time with our friends here but unfortunately I don't think we will be back. read more

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We absolutely love this place! It is in such an unexpected location with all the industrial buildings surrounding the place. We were very wary our first visit. We ventured over for our second visit yesterday and once again, it did not disappoint. We've never done lunch, but our second wine tasting was such a delight. 20 tastings for 20 bucks is such a steal! I'm a big red wine fan and they have tons of amazing options. Our host Handley did a great job with her knowledge of each wine and was great to talk with. The owner even came up and remembered us from December! We ended up signing up for their wine club and will be making more regular visits in the future. Cheers!! read more

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I've lived here 10+ years and just found this place, that's such a shame! What a gem to find. You can make a reservation for Lunch, pay $10 to reserve, then that goes towards your bill. We were greeted by a nice young man who asked if we wanted to do a tasting. We decided to eat first, and boy did we eat! We ordered the antipasti charcuterie board, bacon dates and the homemade ciabatta bread. All excellent choices! The board was as big as the table, with so many cheese and meats! The dates we were all fighting over, and the bread is where I live. It's hot, soft in the middle and crispy outside. Served with the best olive oil for dipping. A must try! The best part though was the personal service from the staff and the wine maker himself! He made sure to come by our table to invite us for a wine tasting after lunch. We did, and he did the sampling for us. We learned so much about Colorado wine. It was such a good time, we will be back. read more

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I'm from out of town but whenever I'm in Denver I make sure to stop here for lunch and a wine tasting. The family that runs it is so hospitable and knowledgable. John and birdie the owners have so many stories and are so fun to talk to. Geno, Ray, and Julie are just a pleasure too. I've never had a bad experience here. In fact I'm flying out next month just so I can get some more wine. If you're into art they have beautiful sculptures and pots around the winery. If you ask for a tour they'll show you the cellar. read more

Such a wonderful experience. Tucked away in an unassuming location, it really creates its own ambiance. The wine tasting experience was informative and wonderfully well done by the staff. All of the wines were very pleasant and didn't carry any of the common affiliated funk that comes with natural wines. Food was top tier with incredible dates, tomato bruschetta, chicken Milanese and short rib. Will be back to get more incredible food and incredible bottles of wine. read more

5 stars for service 5 stars for food 4 stars for ambience (loud trucks weekdays if outdoors) 3 stars for wine (yeasty) read more

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We have been here several times for tastings and lunch and each time it is fabulous. I love that they don't add anything to the wine, in fact they really don't mess with it a whole lot at all. It is a small local winery with all of the bottling and everything done on sight. The tasting is very generous and the tour is worth your time to go see the rest of the facility. If you can have Kyle aka Nor Cal be your host for the tasting. He is very personable, funny and has a crazy amount of knowledge. Make reservations for the tasting and lunch as well because the food is great. Gorgeous spot for events especially weddings. read more

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We went on Mother's Day and the food was delightful the service genuinely kind they gave us a free appetizer the atmosphere was amazing very peaceful the gnocchi with a creamy pesto was to die for read more

Very busy on a Saturday with wine tastings and filled tables inside and out. So I was pleasantly surprised they had great customer service. It's in a very hidden area. But once inside it's pretty. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. We just grabbed a few glasses. And then left. It's very romantic and cozy. read more

Wow this place! I brought my sister here for her birthday festivities. First of all, I was definitely 30 minutes late thinking my tour started at 4:30pm instead of 4:00! ‍ that was my bad. But even being late the staff was so helpful and understanding, I was in awe of the hospitality. We were able to taste ALL of the wine (we might or might not have drank them like shots lol) but nonetheless, it was quite the experience. We learned about each wine and the gentleman that was explaining the wine to us was very personable and knowledgeable about them. It was a very intimate tour, which I really appreciated, and we even left with some bottles. I had an amazing experience and next time, I promise I won't be late lol read more

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We went just for the wine tasting. We stood at a table in the back room. Kinda felt like we were an afterthought. Wines were pretty good. For the people eating lunch it looked pretty good. Would give it another chance for lunch read more

We arrived in Denver, CO and was able to successfully check into our hotel early in the morning which has only happened to us twice. I was anxious to get out and find a winery. I had did research on this winery ahead of time. It has a rich history and we wanted to try it out. We arrived and they asked if we wanted to sample the wines or do a flight. He said we can go through every wine. As much as I wanted to do that, I knew that would be my last stop ha.. We decided on a flight and order some grub to go with the wine. I thought it was a perfect blend. The wines that I tried were nice, and dry. No complaints. Good wine for sure. Many options to choose from. I asked where the grapes come from. He mentioned California and Palestine ( over the hills in CO) apparently many places we visited said the same thing. Something I need to look into. He said they do all the wine making on site. Next time setup a tour and he will show us. The parking is a bit confusing as it's in the back and in the front. Difficult to identify. The place is off a main drag, but like in an industrial park of some sorts. read more

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Is a great place for any occasion or special occasions because you can used as a venue for small or large event, they have a great menu and great wine, home made! They harvest their own grapes it's really a gem in Denver with a great service, they will work with you and give you the best attention. We celebrate my daughter's XV and it was a sweet and special celebration. We go as often as we can just to enjoy the place and the food read more

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Loved our wine tasting & tour. Kyle was great. We tried so many wines, over 20! Birdy gave us a tour & was do fun to learn the history of Balistreri Vineyards & their process. We bought a couple of their yummy dessert wines. We highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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