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.

Okay guys. This is the real deal. THE. BEST. We visited 8 wineries in Palisade last week…read more(off-season) and had the best time at Avant. Truly amazing. I would rate it as one of the top 4 wineries- if not THE BEST in Palisade! (Variason, Meadery, and Hermosa are my other favorites- check out my reviews for more info on those). This place.....it's incredible. So- to rewind- we were visiting Palisade during the slow season, and so to try Avant, we made a private appointment via email. It was our last stop before leaving town, and my group was feeling a bit tired, and, truthfully, not particularity excited about this stop. But, we had an appointment, and felt honored to keep it. We drove up to their farm (it's a bit out of the way, but follow the signs and you will be good to go!), and saw the crew working out (in the rain) on the fields. We knocked on the door, and out came Neil (the grape grower) to welcome us into his home. (His wife, Diane, is the winemaker). We sat at the bar, as Neil explained a bit about his wine, and their methods. This "hobby that got away" is worth high recognition! We started our tasting (again, all of us feeling a bit ragged). The first sip- we all looked at each other, and raised our eyebrows. The second? Two of us shouted out with a "WOW!". By the third, I was hooked, verbally shouting out praises with each sip. Taste after taste, I was blown away by the quality of their wine. (For those in Denver, Avant supplies Ballisteri winery with many of their grapes). Avant is a no-frills, intimate winery. A bit out of the way. But their wine....the wine, guys. It's the BEST in Palisade. Seriously. They do solid, awesome, wine. They do not make any sweet wines, but instead perfect their Italian and Spanish style wines. We ended up leaving with 7 bottles, a mixture of their Tempranillo (my favorite!), Cabernet Sauvignon (a soft table wine), and Rose (not at all sweet!- perfect with fish). Stop here. Seriously. Trust me on this one. Make the appointment. We will be ordering from them again- if not making the four hour drive for their wine alone. It's that good.

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.

This is always a worthwhile stop when touring the wine country in Palisade, CO…read more My favorite part, in addition to the tasty wine, is the resident cats. They add to the experience. I believe it was Gunner who joined us at our table. On this occasion my husband and I were on a wine tour with his brother and our sister-in-law. This was stop two. Both couples got flights of five to share. We chose Dry Rosé of Blaufränkisch, Exodus, Tyrannosaurus Red, Calico and Peach Moscato. We enjoyed our tastes on a beautiful day while sitting outside enjoying their space.

Carlson Vineyards was a great stop during our wine tour. They're one of the few wineries that opens…read moreat 10:00 AM, making it a perfect first stop to start the day. The winery is pet-friendly both indoors and outdoors, and they even provide water bowls for your dog, which we always appreciate. The outdoor seating is comfortable, with plenty of tables and umbrellas for shade. You also get a nice view of the vineyards. I think the views could be even more spectacular if a few of the trees were trimmed or removed and replaced with some landscaping. The mountains in the background are beautiful, and opening up that view would really make the patio stand out. The bartender was very friendly, took the time to explain the different wines, and helped us choose our tasting. They don't serve food, so be sure to plan accordingly. Overall, Carlson Vineyards offers a relaxing atmosphere, friendly service, and a great pet-friendly experience. We'd definitely stop by 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!

Never had a bad experience with a winery collective, I don't know why I don't hit these…read morecollaboratives up more often. For those of you unfamiliar with what a winery collective is all about, it's a "greatest hits" of vino, curated by the owners to give you a tasting experience from all over the region. Colorado Vintner's Collective is new(ish), but what they lack in tenure they make up for in quality wine. Two of the varietals on their tasting list are produced by their proprietors, while the other 3-4 are regional wineries. I did the full tasting and enjoyed a glass of their Animas Chardonnay. It's half oaked, half steel so you get some buttery notes but not a bucket of movie popcorn in your mouth. Compared to other, more crowded wineries in Palisade, this was a treat! There was plenty of seating, no wait time, and a very nice restroom available.

I wouldn't recommend coming here for a glass of wine 20 minutes before closing. My friends and I…read morecame in hoping to try the winery due to the amazing reviews, however as soon we walked in we were given dirty looks and poor service. We have all worked in the industry, if you are in that much of a rush to clean the restaurant while we are sitting down to enjoy a glass of wine, then please don't take our money. (The wine was good though)

Colorado's Oldest Winery. And they have their tasting room game down…read more 5 complimentary tastings, with additional tasters for $1 each. You can taste everything they make, save one, their sparking wine. Which makes sense when you think about it. They have a large number of traditional grape varietals, along with half a dozen fruit wines, and two wine-style meads. Everything I tasted, I liked a great deal. Most bottles sell for $15 each, although they had a couple on sale for $10 each. As others have noted, they are a little off the beaten path, but they are not difficult to find. Paved roads until last 1/8 mile. Dog friendly, but not RV friendly (lot is too small). We were in the same weekend as the Palisade Peach Festival, so it was a little busy and cramped, but the counter staff kept things moving very smoothly. A must stop on your Grand Valley AVA tour.

Oldest winery in Colorado - est. 1978. Off the beaten path. Not dog friendly indoors. Outside, OK…read more They have a few tables outside with umbrellas. It was too hot to sit outside. Well decorated indoor tasting room. A couple of benches for sitting. A couple tables indoors would have been nice. I sat at a bench and set my glass of wine on the ground. Wines are typical of many of the Palisade wines we've tried. Sorry to say "nothing special."

Oh my goodness, what an amazing way to spend an afternoon in Palisades!…read more On a recent trip to CO from FL, my wife and I spent the day visiting several wineries but Blue Beryl was the highlight, for sure. The location was incredible, the views from the tasting room were breathtaking but the wines made the day - our tasting consisted of 8 recent releases, including a really great Chenin Blanc and their award-winning Reserve Malbec, among others. The ownership was on site, personable and working hard, alongside our incredible server / bartender Amy, who spent over an hour with us, sharing stories about each of the wines, their labels and Palisades history. We will DEFINITELY stop in again on our next trip and will ask for Amy by name.

I love this winery! Epic views of mount Garfield and the entire property is like a work or art from…read morethe architecture to the decor. No details went overlooked. Tasting room staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable about wine. They are not one of the winery with an endless selection, but they have more than enough options. Red white and rose wines were all excellent and of quality. The bottle labels are an added touch of magic. This would be a great venue for an event. Bravo!

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!

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.

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.

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.