Visit Colorado Wine Country
Attention all wine enthusiasts! Interested in exploring Colorado’s wine country? Are you looking for a memorable night out filled with delicious food, good company, and, of course, exceptional wine? Look no further than Buckel Family Wine's upcoming winemaker dinner in Palisade this June! Read below for more details on the event as well as our recommendations for spending a great weekend in Palisade.
Palisade:
When: June 8th 6:30pm
What: We are collaborating with The Ordinary Fellow and LeSnack to bring you an unforgettable evening. This winemaker dinner will feature a carefully curated local menu paired with our wines while enjoying the beautiful backdrop of Colorado's wine country. What better way to learn more about Colorado Wine?
Stay:
Wine Country Inn- Surrounded by vineyards in the heart of wine country, you will have a wonderful view with a complimentary wine tasting, breakfast, and amenities such as a pool and spa.
Spoke and Vine- Recently renovated motel with a cool, new vibe! It is dog-friendly and provides complimentary breakfast, and cruiser bikes for rent. It’s located in downtown Palisade, within walking distance of plenty of restaurants, wineries, and more!
Palisade Basecamp- A modern campground alongside the river, it has cabins, RV spots, and tent camping, sitting at the base of the Palisade Plunge mountain biking trail.
Eat:
Le Snack Fine Foods- A fast casual food truck located on the patio of The Ordinary Fellow winery serving seasonal street food. Great for lunch!
Pêche- A truly creative (and delicious) restaurant teaming up with local farms to create incredible seasonal menus paired with an impressive wine list. One of the best restaurants in Colorado!
Do:
Wine Tasting -
Vintners Collective - where they are renovating to include more production space. This spot is great for getting a taste of Colorado wine as they highlight other wineries here.
The Ordinary Fellow with lunch at LeSnack
Renting a Winery Bike to cruise at your own pace!
Hiking- Find some great views in Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa.
Mountain Biking- Check out some fun trails such as the Palisade Rim Trail, the Palisade Plunge, Lunch Loops (Grand Junction), or 18 Road (laps of PBR!).