From vineyards nestled at the base of dramatic mountains to stunning tasting rooms in Victorian homes, here are the best wineries in the Aspen area.
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Website/ 60750 US Hwy 285 80421
Aspen Peak Cellars crafts premium wines from grapes sourced from notable vineyards in California and Colorado's Grand Valley. With a tasting room located in downtown Bailey, it's a fitting first stop to begin your wine tasting adventure. Sip through a flight of reserve chardonnay, malbec, cabernet sauvignon and more.
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Website/ 6764 Farmers Mine Rd 81428
For an intimate wine tasting experience, head to Azure Cellars. This boutique winery focuses on small-batch wines made from organically grown grapes. Take in the gorgeous patio viewsand sample offerings like a vibrant pinot grigio, lush syrah and complex cabernet Franc. The winemakers themselves often lead the tastings, sharing their passion for the winemaking craft.
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Website/ 12388 3100 Rd 81419
Escape from the bustle of Aspen with a drive to the serenity of Leroux Creek. This sustainably farmed vineyard is set on acres of picturesque land with stunning views of the valley. Go for a stroll through the vineyards then head to the tasting room to sample a flight.
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Website/ 31262 L Rd 81419
For an authentic Western experience, visit Mesa Wind Farm and Winery. Here, sample award-winning wines like a crisp sauvignon blanc and hearty petite sirah while taking in panoramic views of the mountains from the rustic tasting room. You may even spot some of the ranch's resident horses and cattle.
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At Open Range Wines, sample cabernet sauvignon and merlot inspired by the region’s rugged ranches while gazing at the majestic mountain vistas.
Website/ 15836 Black Bridge Rd 81428
For those seeking a completely locally-focused experience, Orchard Valley Farms is an organic, family farm producing estate wines from grapes grown in the Frying Pan Valley. The fruit-forward rieslings and chardonnays are not to be missed.
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Website/ 676 38 1/4 Rd 81526
About a two-hour drive from Aspen, Sauvage Spectrum is located in Palisade and works to reimagine the Colorado wine industry. Here you can explore more than a dozen hand-harvested wines made intentionally to present the true taste of Colorado.
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Website/ 41716 Reds Rd 81428
Housed in a historic stone cottage, Stone Cottage Cellars is a must for wine and architecture lovers alike. Their picturesque tasting room exudes mountain charm with its stone walls, wood floors and welcoming fireplace. A family business, dedicate the say to sampling Stone Cottage Cellars’ artisanal wines.
Don’t forget to take a break from skiing or hiking to visit the excellent wineries in and near Aspen.
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