Whether enjoying a blue-sky summer afternoon or a powdery day on the ski slopes, an ideal way to end an evening in Snowmass is with a glass of wine in hand. Snowmass and the surrounding area offer a selection of wineries that provide the perfect opportunity to taste test your way through some of the area’s local wines. Be sure to check out some of these wineries in Snowmass!
Snowmass Wine Festival
One of the best events for wine connoisseurs to attend in Snowmass is the Snowmass Wine Festival. This favorite event is held annually in September across several days, offering a variety of events such as a four-course wine dinner, a grand tasting, and live music. A variety of winery representatives are present from local wineries to share both their knowledge of the craft and of course, to allow participants to taste test their way through local wines and cuisines. Be sure to get your tickets online in advance, as this favorite event tends to sell out!
Check out these Wineries in Snowmass at Sundance
If you don’t want to venture far from Snowmass Village, picking up a celebratory bottle of wine can easily be done at Sundance. This family-owned shop has one of the largest selections in the Roaring Fork Valley, offering a specially curated collection from around the world that you can’t find at other Colorado wineries.
Take a Wine-Centered Day Trip from Snowmass
Staying in Snowmass positions you in an area that offers several wineries accessible by day trip. To the southwest lies the village of Paonia, known for its stunning river valley views. In Paonia, you will find options such as Azura Cellars, which is situated on a beautiful property surrounded by farms, orchards, and wineries. Your experience here will not only be a delight to the palette, but also a feast for the eyes with a dramatic mountain backdrop and views over the North Fork Valley. Azura also boasts a fine arts gallery onsite. While in the area, also check out Stone Cottage Cellars and Black Bridge Winery. Stone Cottage Cellars is family owned and operated and is known for being one of the highest-elevation vineyards anywhere in the world. Black Bridge Winery is situated on a beautiful property where even the elusive Pinot Noir grapes thrive. Their charming tasting room offers a variety of wines made with grapes grown in their orchard.
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