it was a nice stop into Hermosa Vineyards the other day. We…read morewere in town for a few days, working remote, and our goal was to try a few wines in the area. We had already strung together a nice wine tour on the Friday and then we we did parks on Saturday. When we were back in town Sunday I suggested we swing back through Palisade(our Airbnb was in Grand Junction) and see if there was another bottle of wine we might like. After 1 other spot we swung by Hermosa Vineyards. It was a humbler operation than some we noted, as we pulled in. I sorta like that over a grandiose entrance. The tasting room was even more humble in size and layout. As we walked in a larger group was just leaving and bought a few wines, so I figured it must be pretty good. It was good overall. The vintner was also our bartender he said. He told us alot about the history of him and the place. We learned alot about the produce he had growing as well. We were the only customers at that moment so he was especially chatty with us. It was a nice stop, we didn't get a bottle here, but we did appreciate the vibe.

One of my wine loving friends recommended this place upon telling her about my upcoming Palisade…read morewine getaway trip several weeks ago. As my expectation for this small but reputable winery grew as the day of the trip was near, today, I have the pleasure of writing this 5-star review to add to others' raves after I had a wonderful time spending 30 minutes at this one of a kind winery a few days ago. Kenneth was the most experienced/knowledgeable wine makers out of all 11 places I got to visit in Palisade mid this week. He certainly knows what wine making is all about and I could taste the precision he puts into each varietal. No wonder his place is ranked one of the top Colorado wineries. Hermosa is small and quaint but big doesn't always describe the success of a/any business. I certainly see that his pride as a wine maker is reflected in the kind of winery he runs: no extravagance, no big/expensive sign. Some great business is not always on the main/busy street; hence the expression, "hidden gem". Ken's winery is a hidden gem of Colorado's wine country is an understatement. His wines are not cheap like other wineries' wines so expect pay $5 to $10 more. But once you have tasted the qualities of his wines after a flight, you WILL be convinced to buy a bottle or two.

Restoration Vineyards, Palisades , Colorado - July 13, 2026…read more This is a beautiful winery with a modern indoor tasting room and large beautiful outdoor covered grassy area with lots of tables and chairs that has a nice stage for music events. We tasted indoors. Zander was our server and he was terrific! My wife and I shared a tasting and Zander did a great job describing the wines. The wines I've tried from other wineries in this area typically aren't my favorite. I tend to pick up a flavor that is faintly herbaceous on just about every varietal I've tried. Kind of like a stemy character. Not overpowering, but just not my favorite. Not the case with any of the wines we tried at Restoration. The flavor profiles were spot on. All the wines we had were terrific - Chardonnay, Riesling, Rose, Semillon, Pinotage, Barbera, Cab. Franc, and Red Blend. Winery owner, Gary, happened to hear me mention how much I liked the wines here and how I had been picking up the stemy character from other wines in the area. He explained that Restoration uses a unique processes to help eliminate that character. Realizing how much we liked the wines here, Gary opened a bottle of Semillion that was not part of the tasting flight. It had won a double gold medal at the San Francisco Wine Competition and came in second in Best of class. What a delight! I highly recommend this winery!

Restoration Vineyards was one of our favorite winery stops! The scenery is absolutely beautiful,…read moreand it's the perfect place to relax and take in the views. Even though it was 95°F outside, we stayed comfortable thanks to the plenty of shaded seating and outdoor misters. There are cozy chairs on the lawn where we spent quite a while enjoying our wine and the scenery. The winery is also pet-friendly both inside and outside, which was a huge plus for us. They don't serve food, but they typically have food trucks on-site. We did the tasting, which included all six wines currently available. My favorite was the White Blend, while my husband's favorite was the Red Blend. The staff was incredibly friendly. After we ordered our tasting inside, they even brought the remaining pours out to me while I was relaxing outside, which was such a thoughtful touch. Overall, Restoration Vineyards offers beautiful views, great wine, excellent service, and a very welcoming atmosphere. We would absolutely visit again.

came here with family while visiting them for a few days. they've been here multiple times and…read morecouldn't wait for us to try it! i'm not a huge wine drinker so i was a little worried i wasn't going to have the best time, but they enticed me with a charcuterie board. the property is super beautiful. we sat inside and enjoyed some of the air conditioning and the cool atmosphere of being surrounded by wine barrels. the owners were some of the sweetest people i've ever met, and took such good care of us. they went above and beyond for my fiance and i who are vegan, and made us seriously the best charcuterie board. it had vegan cheeses, lots of nuts, fruit, hummus and veggies among a ton of other things and everything was so yummy, i wished it would have never ended. i even enjoyed the wines that i had and loved trying to pair the wines with the food! it was such a unique, fun experience and i would love to go back next time i'm in the area!!

My wife and I live in Grand Junction and very much enjoy the Palisade wine scene. This is as good…read moreas it gets. If you are limited on time, TWP MUST be at the top of your list. Amazing wine, and the best owners ever. It's not just a tasting, it's an experience. We've now been 4 times and my mom DEMANDS we go whenever she's in town visiting. I'm already thinking of when to set up the next reservation. Thank you Edwin and Shari for creating this. It's a true gem!

The view at Whitewater Hill is outstanding, and the vineyards are beautiful. Unfortunately, for us,…read morethat's where the magic ended. The tasting room felt more like a casual local hangout than a wine-tasting destination, and we didn't find much charm or atmosphere inside. The wines were pleasant, but none really stood out to us. I can see why locals enjoy it, especially with that spectacular view, but if you're looking for a more elevated wine and tasting-room experience, this probably isn't it.

Chloe was great! She was so sweet as she was explained the wine making process she was talking…read moreabout the pumps they use to make the wine. my husband then brought up he designs pumps systems so they started talking about new pump systems that u can do the whole wine making process remotely and on your phone. As we were tasting the wine Chloe let us know what the date flavors were in each wine They waive the tasting fee of 20.00 per person if you buy two bottles. We ended up buying 6 bottles of wine my favorite was below zero. We highly recommend whitewater hill vineyard For

First, this place is a lovely location, far off the beaten path with beautiful outdoor seating on a…read morehill. It's quiet, we only saw a few guests at any one time. Unfortunately the wine was not to our liking. Of course everyone is different so if you're looking for a quiet respite from the crowds, try this place.

We had heard amazing things about this winery and decided to make it our very first stop on our…read moreanniversary wine tour. I will have to say that my star rating has a big portion to do with the experience we had which could have been determined by the time we might have gone. When we had arrived there and not a soul beside us was there for tasting (all the other wineries that day had lots of people). So it was a bit odd to walk into an empty facility with a very quiet bar tender / taster lady. She wasn't much for any conversation. We had been told it was fun, the atmosphere was friendly and the owner did the tastings and made the experience fun. But we didn't experience that at all. Now the facility was beautiful and being high on the hill, it made a nice overview of the mountains and the water creaks and ponds below. Very nice outside area. The inside is also beautiful and great since it's a house I commend them for making this so homey yet professional. Unfortunately we didn't have the experience we were hoping to, and the wine wasn't one we thought that was outstanding. I don't know I would come back, but if we do we want to experience it the way were told so we might look into their busy times and see what it was like. We were just bummed for our first taste of the day.

I HATE posting bad reviews of family and locally owned businesses. Bbbuuutttt I can't give a good…read moreone just because of that and mislead people. It's not really anymore out of the way than any other winery so don't let the drive scare you off because people reading this, you may have a better experience than us. FYI for CO winery newbies, sometimes it's good to call and double check if they are open because so many are run by a small group of staff, family, or maybe just one person so pick up the phone and call first instead of giving a bad review to a place you've never seen. We were told they are the only winery in CO to have multigenerational family ownership which is always cool! I think that is why I was so bummed it was disappointing. The tasting room was decorated nicely enough for it being in a home, large and cutely decorated (there is a place who will not be named that is in the most depressing basement ever. Skip that one). What cancels out the cuteness of Ptarmigan/Stoney Mesa was that when we came in, there were a ton of toys strewn around the room which was off putting. When we came in she acted like she was surprised people were there and quickly sort of straighten up the toys just enough for us not to trip. I had to warn my husband more than once not to take a step back at all or he would've squashed her toddler. I'm not sure if that is an improvement from trying to get her from opening and slamming the wine fridge shut for a while. I can't imagine that is good for the product? I'm not trying to sound like I am anti-kid, but there are some places that I expect not to see a baby and a toddler and everything that goes with them. I felt like we had inconvenienced a new Mom in her napping clothes that was dragged into the family business. It made me feel kind of bad like they didn't give her a choice or something but to work there? Aside from that, she was super nice and knew a bit about the wine for having recently started. We were able to taste as much as we wanted for no charge which is always lovely! There were a few wines that we really liked, more on the dry side which is our preference and the prices were good. Approx $17 per bottle. On the way out we noticed a beautiful back patio area with welcoming chairs and wished we'd seen it prior to the tasting. We would've probably just bought a bottle and sat outside so mama could tend to the little ones without being disturbed by customers. (Sorry if you're the daughter in law reading this, you were super sweet! But please tell your in-laws/bosses to hire someone, do it themselves or find a way not to make people feel like they are drinking wine at a day care). Your wines are lovely! I wish the ambience was as lovely as the grapes. If the baby/toddler thing isn't something that would get under your skin or distract you, the please go! It would've been great otherwise and I don't want to stop people from going if it wouldn't bug them. But if you're looking for something quieter, more-adult centered as most tasting rooms are, this may not be for you. Sorry I couldn't give more stars, the kiddos were really distracting and was a turn off.

Great little winery! Spent about an hour and had a great time. Definitely a family vineyard but…read morewould rather go here than a place that charges $5 for a tasting of 5 wines.

My wife and I recently attended the 7-course dinner and wine pairing, and it was an exceptional…read moreevening. Nick and Holly are incredibly welcoming, and the small, intimate setting made the experience feel truly special. Every course was beautifully prepared and thoughtfully paired with both Maison La Belle Vie wines and imported French wines. The food, wine, and service were all outstanding, but what impressed us most was the attention to detail. They even created nearly an entirely separate menu for a guest with food allergies, along with thoughtful non-alcoholic pairings. These weren't simply substitutions, but completely different dishes prepared with the same care and creativity. They truly thought of everything. A wonderful experience from beginning to end, and one we would absolutely recommend.

We were staying in the Loft at Maison so took advantage of the winery for two dinners and a light…read morelunch. Our experiences were mixed. First, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. We only had one time when our server seemed to disappear (why does that always happen when you are ready to pay and leave?) but the other times were great and chatting with them about their experiences was very pleasant. The first night we had fish, which was a little overcooked and too dependent on the sauces. For lunch we had a very yummy flatbread that was so nice with a glass of wine. Our second dinner was burgers with blue cheese, one of my favorites, and prepared perfectly. The dill potato salad was particularly good and the bun for the burger was really nice. We enjoyed several of the wines during our visits and they were all good. We didn't have a charcuterie board this time, which we have enjoyed in the past, partly because the price has become rather high.

Thank you Natalie for taking care of us tonight an hour before closing. The recommendations were…read moreamazing and the 10% off of 6 bottle purchase was even better. The tasting room was clean and definitely looks like a place where you can rent out for a small gathering. We really love all the wines - my favorite were the rosés and rieslings. As kitty lover myself, we will have to make it out to the winery to meet the resident kitties! Thank you Natalie! You're amazing!

I was already a fan of Carlson Vineyards location in Palisade. It was nice to find this location…read moredowntown. Service was excellent. Pick a 5 wine flight for $10. They also have non-alcoholic options.. You can purchase all of the wines onsite too. Great for an afternoon break.

Stopped by in the afternoon and could not believe how rude the staff was. We stopped by to browse…read moreand weren't even greeted. I don't think the people here are as happy to work for the company as others in the area! So many other wineries in the area with better service. Save your money and go somewhere else.

We loved it here . Very peaceful . Friendly staff open late which was so convenient . Variety of…read morewines sweet and dry . We also tried some olive oils and balsamic vinegar too! Winery Located in the zesty moose . Will be back !

It was absolutely amazing!! From the service to the very last drink. It was worth the stop.read more

2nd stop of the day was an improvement!! The tasting room is spacious and inviting. Screams…read morevineyard. Ample seating indoors as well as outdoors up top on the second floor. The views are endless and breathtaking. The wine was good, the service was excellent and the pricing was reasonable. I would recommend stopping by when in Palisades!