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.

This is such a beautiful space. We were on a wine tour and our guide introduced us to Gary, the…read moreowner. Since our trip was a celebratory one, our anniversary, Gary brought out a bottle of the sparkling rosé. We ordered a tasting from Marissa, who was helpful giving us recommendations. There are shade sails outside and we were sitting under one, enjoying the snack we had brought along. My brother-in-law was asking questions about the restored cars and that was a fascinating conversation. The vineyard was not only restored to its current state but the owner also restores classic Mercedes cars. The views are spectacular and you can see a great distance. A short rain storm swooped in and sent us running for shelter, but it soon passed and the sun reappeared. Overall great visit. I would recommend going to this winery.

This was the second winery we went to when visiting Palisade, CO. They had a nice outdoor area with…read moreviews of the mesa while surrounded by the vineyards. We got a flight of the white wines - all of which were very unique. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly in explaining each of the wines to us. He was even giving us suggestions on things to do in the area. Our favorite was the resiling- we ended up getting a bottle it was so good. Overall this place had the best tasting wine out of all the wineries we went to! It was also dog friendly and had a food truck outside if you are hungry. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a chill outdoor wine day!

First, the setting is tranquil and relaxing. Second, they take such amazing care of you while you…read moreare there that you don't want to go home. Third, the wine is delicious and the charcuterie is insane! If you are looking for a place to bring your friends, this is it. It's a perfect place for a Bachelorette party, birthday celebration or Ladies Celebrating Ladies.

You guys, the hype is REAL. Shari and Edwin are the best hosts in the world, accommodating, sweet,…read moreand knowledgeable. Their charcuterie/tasing plate is the best I've ever had; it's thoughtful, smart, unique and curated to compliment every glass of wine they have. Their wine itself is unbelievable, I sometimes can't believe it's coming out of Colorado! The service is absolutely top notch, kind, considerate, and efficient. I love the decor, the outdoor seating, and the way they present their food and wine pairings. I've been here twice and will 100% stay with them next time we are in town. My husband LOVED the house-made biltong, olives, and I was blown away by the truffle! We are just so enamored by this place. Highly recommend!!

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

There were so many wines (around 25) for a $15 tasting fee (waived with purchase of 2 bottles)…read more It's a pretty small room with just one server, so it took a pretty long time to get through all the wines. The chairs at the inside table were pretty uncomfortable. The grounds and outside space are nice. Overall, a good experience.

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.

Great wine selection and food pairings. Ample seating inside and out. The owner was very nice in…read moreexplaining their origins and offerings. We will be back!

Mothers day brunch. Service was excellent. Seating was iffy on the rock patio especially for my…read moremother, tables were not stable, high stools shaky in the gravel patio area as well. All the mothers in attendance enjoyed their meals but there were some disappointments, the gnocchi was horrible, undercooked, no flavor and so dense and gummy with whole hazelnuts tossed on like an after thought. The salmon while tasty was not pistachio crusted it had whole unseasoned pistachios piled on top, odd. Thank goodness there was salt and pepper as everything needed seasoning. Realized after we left that we never got a copy of our receipt.

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 enjoyed this tasting room more than others in town because they sourced higher quality wines…read morefrom multiple wineries in the region. In general, I'm not a fan of Grand Junction wines but we had a couple of really nice reds here.

The service was terrible before I got to Carboy I called, and was treated poorly. They even…read morecalled and texted me after the call and told me that they were going to pass my number around to other businesses. With management like this I think the wine wold be equally sour.

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