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Welcome to our guide, where we’ll show you where to go wine tasting in Denver. Colorado summons notions of beautiful painted skies, and gorgeous landscapes. Truly the gateway to the American West, it’s a must-see on many traveller’s bucket lists. Denver, Colorado is an alluring city to many Americans. It’s close proximity to some of the country’s finest natural splendor, as well as a diverse booming city has made it a real sight to see. This rocky mountain haven isn’t just a great place to go skiing, it’s actually got a bustling wine scene.
Typically when liquid libations enthusiasts think of Colorado they think of Beer. After all, Colorado is one of the states known for producing copious amounts of beer. Those of us who live in Colorado know a surprising secret: Colorado has a wine country and is a huge producer of wine. If you want to go wine tasting in Denver, these are our top picks!
Denver Wine Tasting and Wine Bars
If you’re looking for something off the beaten track for family vacations or road trips, Denver is a great destination. Countless outdoor activities and a diverse terrain complimented by the backdrop of the mighty Rocky Mountains make this a premier vacation spot. What you might not have known is that it’s a great place to experience some one of a kind wine tastings! Wine bars, tasting rooms and gastropubs dot just about every city in the United States, but there’s something about the wine scene in Denver Colorado that you’ve just got to taste for yourself.
Colorado wine country is located four hours from Denver primarily in Grand Junction and Palisade, Colorado. If you have the time and are willing to do the trek, visiting Colorado wine country is a must do. But, if you’re visiting Denver for a quick trip, there are a number of Colorado local tasting rooms that you should give a try. If you’re not a fan of beer, there are plenty of opportunities to discover delicious wines produced here in Colorado.
Want to stay in instead? Here’s all the best wine clubs that ship to Colorado.
Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
- Trendy Industrial Atmosphere
- Denver Original Craft Wine
- Cellar Door Leading to Gorgeous Patio
For a truly Denver feel, this revitalized industrial building is now home to craft winery and cellar, Bigsby’s Folly. This trendy wine bar is set in an old industrial brick warehouse, making for a truly unique experience. Hosting everything from wine tasting flights to pop-up art galleries, this is definitely one wine tasting room you’re not going to want to miss!
The interior is a sight to see, not to mention the garage-style front door that opens up onto a large outdoor patio perfect for a cool evening wine tasting with your best pals! Places like this really hit all the marks for us, from the one of a kind experience of tasting locally produced craft wine in a striking and memorable atmosphere put Bigsby’s Folly onto our Denver wine tasting guide.
- Location: 3563 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80216, United States
- Website: bigsbysfolly.com
Wine Dispensary
- Wide Retail Selection
- Speak-Easy Style Lounge
- Upscale Feel
Wine Dispensary really lives up to its namesake. With a massive and diverse selection of wines, beer, and spirits you won’t have to worry about what’s on the menu. A lot of upscale wine vendors like these now offer tastings and events to engage wine enthusiasts and offer something you might not have otherwise tried.
Wine Dispensary operates what they call the Denver Speakeasy, which is a low-key cozy wine tasting venue that caters to private events as well as wine tastings. If you’re a local, you’ll want to check out Wine Dispensary’s Wine Club for an exclusive bottle shop experience that will keep you up to date on your wine travels. If you’re just passing through town, come explore the wide selection to find your next favorite!
- Location: 1590 Little Raven St #175, Denver, CO 80202, United States
- Website: winedispensary.com
Water 2 Wine
- Handcrafted Wine
- Personal, Small-Town Atmosphere
- Casual Venue
It’s not just a clever name, this downtown gem serves up hand crafted wine for locals and visitors alike to taste and enjoy. Water 2 Wine is a small friendly wine bar that serves as many stories at it does glasses of wine. They offer daily wine tastings in their lovely welcoming storefront, where patrons can even try it before they buy it!
Talk about great service, Water 2 Wine creates a cozy, personalized experience which can make a wine tasting second to none. Stop by for a glass (or two!), you can even order up some fresh charcuterie to bring your tasting to the next level. Come for the custom handcrafted wine, stay for the conversation.
- Location: 8130 South University Boulevard #110 in the Festival Shopping Center, Centennial, CO 80122, United States
- Website: water2wine.com
Infinite Monkey Theorem
- Marketplace Wine Tasting Lounge
- Bring Your Own Grub
- Trendy Wine Lounge
If Denver has one thing on the rest of the country, that’s awesome wine bar names! The Infinite Monkey Theorem (which isn’t the name of my next garage band), is a great wine hangout for you and a couple of travel buddies. If you’re looking for great wine lounge style atmosphere look no further. IMT has a lot of character, it’s lounge serves up a unique and noteworthy wine list that will have you kicking back in style. Instagram-ready, this place is a real showstopper!
They don’t serve up their own food, however the adjoining marketing is a great place to pick up some food to bring with you when you drop by for a glass. Fun and eclectic, this market place wine cafe/tasting room is a great place to greet some friends and show them what Denver’s got going for it’s wine tasting scene.
Location: 3200 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
Website: theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com
Carboy Winery
- Celebrates Colorado Winemaking
- Rustic Style
- Urban Wine Getaway
In line with the rustic, polished industrial design popular around town, Carboy Winery is a top contender. This urban hotspot is an ode to Denver winemaking, Carboy offers wine for sale and for tasting to its patrons. Carboys are a key instrument in the winemaking process, and this wine spot makes its mark in a similar fashion.
With a wide selection of craft wines, this wine bar will let you fill up their patented wine growler for easy (and stylish!) transportation of your beloved grape juice. Denver hits the mark for trendy and stylish wine tasting locations, and Carboys is one of the best in class. Stop by for a glass (or bottle!) of their specialty wines made right on premise!
- Location: 6885 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, United States
- Website: carboywinery.com
Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery and Restaurant
If you’re looking for a unique tasting experience hosted in a beautiful venue, Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery and Restaurant is the place to go. Located just steps away from Denver’s light rail service, Bigsby’s doesn’t take itself too seriously providing an upscale wine experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Plaid is welcomed here.
Enjoy a meal during your visit ranging from an antipasti platter to be shared with friends, short-rib nachos, an Impossible Burger for those eating meat-free, or a liquid nitrogen ice-cream while you’re there.
And, if you’re a yogi, enjoy a VineYasa Yoga + Wine class offered every Monday. The yoga class is $12.50 and glasses of wine are $5 for attendees of the class.
- Location: 3563 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80216, United States
- Website: bigsbysfolly.com
Balistreri Vineyards
If Balistreri Vineyards didn’t have wine, it would be a food destination. In fact, it may be a smart move to visit while you’re hungry so that you can enjoy one of the many amazing dishes that they have to offer. And, of course, pair your meal with a wine that is perfect for your meal.
Take a tour of this family owned facility and learn about the origin of this Denver based vineyard.
Balistreri also offers the following events: Spring Barrel Tasting Dinners and Friday Nights Cooking with wine.
- Location: 1946 E 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80229, United States
- Website: balistreriwine.com
Bonacquisti Wine
One of the coolest things about Bonacquisti Wine is that it is the home of Denver Wine Radio, a podcast where the conversation is about all things wine and music. If you’re a fan of not only drinking wine, but the stories behind how it’s produced, tune into the show. Don’t laugh, but I listened to several episodes while working on this post!
Do you love vinyl? Then stop by Bonacquisti on a Thursday during their next Vinyl Thursday event. Enjoy listening to some great music while drinking glasses of wine and nibbling on $5 appetizers.
Bonacquisti is also the only tasting room that asks what wine are you pairing with your favorite tamale? And, they only use Colorado local grapes.
- Location: 4640 N Pecos St Unit I, Denver, CO 80211, United States
- Website: bonacquistiwine.com
Deep Roots Winery and Bistro
Located in the heart of downtown Denver, Deep Roots Winery and Bistro is a family run business that prides itself on creating unique experiences for its guests. If you fall in love with their wines, they also offer a wine club that ships out two boxes a year to members.
Deep Roots also offers ciders for those of you who would like to switch things up during your visit.
Enjoy your wine with baked brie, an artisan pizza, or one of the many pasta dishes on the menu. I also love the fact that they offer a happy hour as well.
- Location: 2875 Blake St c, Denver, CO 80205, United States
- Website: deeprootswines.com
Denver is a Wine Lovers Surprise
For those of you who aren’t fans of beer, there are plenty of wines to choose from during your next visit to Denver. The majority of the wineries on this list are within walking distance. But, you will need to take a Lyft to Bonacquisti and Balistreri because they are located about 10 minutes outside of downtown Denver.
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Denver is a one of a kind wine destination. With a large number of wineries, tasting rooms and bars to experience there’s no shortage of wine outings you could fit into your schedule. Take a break from your skiing trip to tour some of the local wineries. Denver wine culture is all about the handcrafted, and the handmade. Taste the artisan, and in some cases custom wines on offer throughout the city for a truly different kind of experience. Thanks for checking out our top wine tasting bars.
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