Colorado Mountain Winefest

06/13/2026

🍷 Happy !

Whether you’re lounging by the Colorado River or prepping your palate for the 35th annual Winefest this September, today is the perfect excuse to pour a glass of everyone’s favorite sun-kissed wine.

Rosé is incredibly versatile, ranging from bone-dry to delightfully sweet. To celebrate today like a pro, here is a quick guide to some common varieties, their flavor profiles, and how to pair them with local flavors right here in Grand Junction!

🍇 Common Rosé Varieties & Flavor Profiles
○ Grenache: A lighter style (featuring roughly 1.5 to 2.6 g/L of residual sugar) with delicious notes of strawberries, cream, raspberry, and candy.
○ Shiraz: A richer, bolder style bringing notes of white pepper, cured meats, cherry, and lime zest.
○ Pinot Noir: A classic, drier style featuring crisp strawberry, orange, and lemon zest.

🍽️ Local Grand Junction Pairings:
○ Light, Dry Rosés: Pair these flawlessly with local summer salads, fresh grilled fish, or a locally sourced charcuterie board.
○ Full-Bodied Rosés: These variations bring enough structure to stand up to soft, artisanal cheeses or your favorite spicy local takeout.

Drop your favorite Rosé in the comments below! 🥂

06/03/2026

🍷 Ever wanted to make your own wine, or improve the wine you’re already making?

Join CAVE’s two-day Amateur Winemaker Workshop, designed for both aspiring and experienced home winemakers. Learn winemaking techniques, troubleshooting tips, and best practices from industry professionals while connecting with fellow wine enthusiasts.

✅ Two days of hands-on learning
✅ Expert instruction
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Lunch, coffee, and snacks included

Registration:
🍇 $100 for CAVE Members
🍇 $150 for Non-Members

Whether you’re making your first batch or refining your craft, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn from Colorado’s wine community.

05/01/2026

This year, celebrate Mom by creating lasting memories with her. 🍷✨

For our 35th Anniversary, we're returning to our roots and have redesigned Colorado Mountain Winefest for true wine enthusiasts. By prioritizing quality and limiting capacity, our elevated Food & Wine Experience will provide a more welcoming and spacious event, perfect for fostering connection with Colorado’s winemakers and for savoring each sip, bite, and moment.

It’s the Winefest you’ve always loved, refined into an experience that Mom will remember for years to come.

Tickets are available at ColoradoWinefest.com.

04/09/2026

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Colorado Mountain Winefest with our 2026 Commemorative Poster, "Grand Valley Vintage." 🍷✨

Hand-selected by our community, this piece by artist Jessica Chevalier serves as the official visual legacy for this year's Elevated Food & Wine Experience. Whether displayed in a private cellar or a home gallery, "Grand Valley Vintage" captures the spirit and sophistication of Colorado’s wine country.

Limited editions are now available:
🎨 Artist Signed: $30
🎨 Unsigned Print: $15

Visit us at the CAVE office in downtown Palisade or secure your copy online at https://bit.ly/47PT0i7

04/08/2026

Big news for Colorado wine country! 🍷🌄

Palisade has just been named No. 1 Best Small Town in the West by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — and it’s easy to see why.

With its 182-day growing season, Palisade is home to more than 30 wineries, thriving orchards, and the kind of scenic beauty that makes every glass of Colorado wine taste even better. From hiking and biking to a charming, walkable downtown, this is a place that truly has it all.

And there’s no better way to experience it than at Colorado Mountain Winefest this September. 🍇✨

Come celebrate in the heart of award-winning wine country, sip, savor, and see why Palisade is officially the best in the West.

🎟️ Get your tickets and plan your trip now at ColoradoWinefest.com

Known as the "Peach Capital of Colorado," Palisade is located north of the Colorado River near Grand Junction. With a climate that yields a 182-day growing season, Palisade is renowned for its agriculture and has more than two dozen orchards and fruit farms, as well as 30 wineries. The town offers y...

03/26/2026

Thirst Colorado takes a closer look at the exciting changes coming to our 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest this September!

Purchase your tickets today at ColoradoWinefest.com 🍷

September festival to be capped at 2,000 attendees, who can connect deeply with winemakers

02/18/2026

Which Colorado wine will you be celebrating with today? 🍷

02/12/2026

Some things are just meant to be.
Wine & food.
Mountains & sunsets.
You & Colorado Mountain Winefest.

The 35th Anniversary celebration has been reimagined into an intimate, high-end experience - and tickets are officially on sale.

With limited capacity and curated offerings, this year’s Winefest is the perfect way to say “I love you.” 🍷✨

Secure your tickets at ColoradoWinefest.com.

For 34 unforgettable years, Colorado Mountain Winefest has been more than just a wine event, it’s been a vibrant celebration of community, craft, and Colorado’s unique wine culture. Thanks to you, it has grown into the state’s premier wine experience, supporting our growers and winemakers whil...

01/31/2026

We are pleased to unveil the signature artwork for this year's Colorado Mountain Winefest. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Chevalier, whose piece, "Grand Valley Vintage", has been chosen as the official commemorative artwork for our 35th Anniversary festival! 🎨🍷

Selected by public vote, "Grand Valley Vintage" will define the aesthetic of our reimagined festival experience this September and be featured on our 35th Anniversary commemorative posters. Thank you to everyone who participated in the selection process, and to the extraordinary Colorado artists who shared their work with us this year.

We invite you to celebrate this milestone year with us at our reimagined Food & Wine Experience on Saturday, September 19th, in Palisade, Colorado. Join us as we return to our roots by offering a more spacious, less crowded, and immersive festival experience for true wine lovers.

Secure your tickets now at ColoradoWinefest.com.

01/27/2026

Help choose the artwork that will define our 35th Anniversary! 🍷🎨

As we prepare for the 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest, we invite you to help select the masterpiece that will represent this year’s Elevated Food & Wine Experience.

HOW TO VOTE:

✨ New Participants: Register at ColoradoWinefest.com to receive your digital ballot.

✨ Current Subscribers: Your personalized ballot was sent out earlier this month and is waiting in your inbox—be sure to check your folders.

The selection period concludes this Saturday, January 31st, at 12:00 PM MST. Don't miss the opportunity to shape this exciting chapter of Colorado's premier wine event!