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.

So we are walking down Pearl Street and found this little gem of a distillery. They had some great…read moreselections. I sampled the whiskey that was aged in cognac barrels. It was so good. They had a lot there. We had another engagement we had to go to but what I had was great!

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.

We went with friends for a wine tasting. What fun! They had a lovely grazing table of charcuterie…read moreand the wines we sampled were enjoyable. The tasting was held in the back room where the barrels and equipment live. The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable. There are some comfy chairs in a side room so we settled in there for conversation and a glass. They have some fun merch in the front as well as some jewelry from local artists. They do have a wine club available. We'll be back, for sure.

We got a Groupon for a wine tasting and a bottle of wine. This wine tasting room is in a small…read moreindustrial complex in Broomfield. We tasted 6 Red wines. And I'd say 3 were amazing 3 were good. My favorites were Vino Turchese, Vinters Researve & Syrah. There was a lady in the back with some smoked pulled pork, BBQ sliders and Mac & Cheese for about $7 to $13.

We came to Bonacquisti for an alumni wine tasting event on a Thursday in May 2025, and I left with…read morea bottle of sparkling. Paul, the owner was very professional and welcoming. The shop is easy to get to, and there's plenty of parking. The interior is cute and contains colorful paintings. There are 3 large wine tanks where Paul makes his own wine! There's plenty of seating area too! We'll be back on a weekend with live music.

Enjoyed an impromptu wine tasting on a Monday. What a pleasure to get to meet the owner, 18 years…read morein the business! My husband is a white wine fan and so enjoyed a glass of the white blend, Bella Risa. Every single red of the 6 I tasted was truly delicious. Made it hard to choose just 1 to bring home! Being a syrah fan, I went with Vinny No Neck. It was a chill artsy vibe. In addition to my 2 bottles, I bought some of the resident artist, Daniel Luna, work that is on display, Would definitely come back!

Stopped here because of its close proximity to Fiddler's Green. The bartender (can't remember her…read morename)was extremely friendly, and even let me know that she'd give me a free beer if I showed my concert ticket! Beautiful outdoor seating, with shade as well as a fire pit! I had the pork belly cheese fries! Yum!

I can't say how much I love Spice Trade. All of their beers I have immensely enjoyed and love the…read morefact that their recipes for their beers lean more towards the experimental side which I simply love. Steve and I have had quite a well rounded series of their beers and almost always I rate them highly on my Untappd account as I feel that they are simply that good... that the criteria that makes a fun and exciting beer... not to mention memorable is always there with practically each and every beer we have had from Spice Trade. I will go down the list on what we have had in the past, flavor features with each beer and what I liked best which will be tough to conclude upon. Probably my all time favorite is their Chai Milk Stout. I have had it a few times. I love Chai Tea so it's pretty much has all the leverage for it being my favorite. Flavors in this beer you should be able to detect are milk, spicy, sweet, smooth and creamy. The Sun Temple IPA was another beer we had. It was good, that is for certain. Flavors here are hoppiness, citrus, fruity with a smooth body to it. A sour that I ranked very highly was the Scarlet Giant Hibiscus Key Lime Sour with flavors of sour, tart, floral, salty and it is very pleasant to breathe in as it is very aromatic. Definitely a well made sour. Little Umbrella was also a beer we have had which was a Pilsner. This one if I had to pick was perhaps my least favorite out of the series of beers we have had. I am not sure why but I guess it was the layout of the flavor. In this beer you can expect to taste passion fruit, mango, wheat, tropical elements, fruity, sweet and tart. But my high ratings continued after the pilsner as we tried a different kind of pilsner which we simply loved. The Jalapeño Pilsner was the next one we tried. I love jalapeños already and usually like pilsners and all of the right elements were there with this one. This pilsner tastes spicy, peppery and some heat upon your mouth. It's also a nice, pleasant light bodied beer which is appreciated. Another wonderful beer was the Thai Tripel. Another very aromatic beer with coriander, ginger, spiciness and creaminess. Unique and highly enjoyable. Moving on was another beer I fell head over heels with. Partly because I love herbal beers and specifically it's quite rare to find beer with basil in it but the handful of times where I did I was simply enthralled by it. This specific beer I am referring to here is their Lemon Basil West Coast IPA. Flavors you can find in this would be basil, lemony, eathiness, hoppy and fruity. It is also a very light bodied IPA. And finally last but far, far from least was their La Playa Mexican Lager. Yet another light bodied beer with flavors of dry hops, grains and herbal flavors. The more I investigate into Spice Trade's beers the more I uncover of ones that I wish to try and that in of itself makes this brewery return to repeatedly.

Loved our time at Slaymaker Cellars. We tried a few of their meads and ended up really enjoying the…read moreMazer Series Electric Apricot (tasted like tart cherry to us, which was fantastic as we love cherry). They also have a good selection of Colorado wines and ciders to choose from as well. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff was knowledgeable, passionate, and happy to walk us through everything. It's an easy place to spend an afternoon and definitely somewhere we'd return.

We stopped at this cute little town called Idaho Springs. Found this cute little meadery along one…read moreof the coolest looking towns where the goal mining started back in the day. They have 5 meads that they make locally. One mead is the one that I loved. Made from cloverleafs and only small batches annually. Where as the others are made throughout the year. The place is small but has outside seating on picnic tables with a pleasantly great view of the mountains. The mead is on the dryer side which is incredible. I've only tried sweeter ones. If you're out an about give this place a try.

Really fun spot in an unassuming location! Came here on a chilly winter day for an afterwork drink…read moredate and was in awe of some of the decor aspects (the wood carved chairs ). Also found the pinball machines to be fun. I was feeling whiskey and went with their s'mores cocktail per the bartenders recommendation - amazing. It was pretty quiet so we had our pick up seats - opted for the comfy couch and didn't regret the decision. On the whole, enjoyed this spot and am looking forward to return!

Mad Rabbit is one of my favorite local watering holes. It's got a wacky Alice In Wonderland…read morewhimsical theme that's subtle & fun. They do tours and tastings, but we usually choose from their great variety of cocktails. They have a rotating specials list and I've had some of the best cocktails from their many different concoctions. We love coming here for the casual, laid back vibe and pinball! They have about 10 different machines and change up every so often. They also have a big bookcase of what seems like every game you can imagine. We haven't played any of those because we come for the pinball, but a cool spot to relax with a drink and play some games with your group. There's plenty of seating with a variety of tables for small to large groups. They have standing pub tables and a lounge area with a comfy couch as well as some outdoor seating on their back patio. They also serve food and have daily specials. We're a big fan of the sidewinder fries. The bartenders are great - attentive, friendly, and prompt with their service. We Mad Rabbit. *only thing I would ding is that their pinball machines often need some service

Call before coming, it's hard to tell by the sign when they are open for sure but they aren't open…read moreWednesdays at all.

Amazing mead. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable owner and mazer. This mead is my favorite in the…read moreDenver area, I have been here a few times and each time there was more on the menu and we got a quick tour. As a mazer it's amazing talking to other mazers, sharing knowledge and passion for mead.