About Colorado Cellars Winery / Rocky Mountain Vineyards
Colorado Cellars holds the state's oldest license: the Palisade operation, pouring since 1978 under the Rocky Mountain Vineyards and Colorado Cellars labels, ferments the valley's grapes and fruit into the state's longest-running lists, first-winery provenance making the East Orchard Mesa estate Colorado wine's living history.
First-license provenance and label longevity built heritage-anchor standing. Where Colorado wine began.
The 1978 original: Colorado's oldest winery on East Orchard Mesa.
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Since 1978,the state's oldest license.
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Two labels,Rocky Mountain and Colorado Cellars.
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Orchard Mesa,the bench farms it.
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Living history,the heritage pours.
"The 1978 original: Colorado's oldest winery on East Orchard Mesa."
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Featured Wines
Red
Cabernet Franc
Structured mountain-grown Cab Franc with dark fruit and pepper.
★★★★☆
White
Chardonnay
Bright, mineral-driven Chardonnay from high-altitude Rocky Mountain vineyards.
★★★★☆
Red
Merlot
Smooth and approachable, the estate Merlot showcases Colorado's diurnal advantage.
★★★★☆
Rosé
Rosé
Crisp dry rosé with strawberry and citrus, a Colorado summer staple.
★★★★☆
Tasting Experiences
Visit Website →Estate Tasting Flight
5 wines from the estate portfolio, poured with staff guidance on the Rocky Mountain terroir.
$25 · Walk-in or reserve
Sunset Vineyard Tasting
A special late-afternoon tasting on the estate grounds as the mountain sun drops.
$40 · Advance booking required
Private Group Experience
Custom tasting events for groups of 6+, ideal for celebrations or corporate outings.
From $60/person · Reserve in advance
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