Winery & Colorado Events

Join Buckel Family Wine for a variety of exciting events both at our winery and across Colorado.

Drink Cabernet Franc
Dec
28

Drink Cabernet Franc

Two Cabernet Franc’s ~ Two Winemakers ~ Plus You!

Après Ski with us! Hang with with winemakers of two distinct Cabernet Franc’s, picked off the same vineyard and made with two different styles. Hear from Nicole Indovino of Indovino Wine and Joe Buckel about how they made their Cabernet Franc’s, what’s the same, what’s different? Taste the wines side by side… and learn for yourself what makes each unique.

Included in $35 Ticket:

  • Racelette Cheese (hot cheese with accoutrements)

  • Cabernet Franc

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Cheesy Raclette Party
Jan
18

Cheesy Raclette Party

BEST Après Ski in Gunnison

Après in high alpine style! Enjoy the raclette cheese all gooey with accoutrements and some good laughs. What's raclette? Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Free for our valued wine club members, come use up your 2024 free glasses of wine. WINE CLUB MEMBERS. RSVP here

Tickets $25 per person for non-wine club members, includes a glass of wine and Raclette cheese. Tickets for non-wine club members

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Buckel Family Wine: Sip & Shop
Dec
7

Buckel Family Wine: Sip & Shop

Sip on a glass of wine and pursue local makers and their wares. Gift shop for loved ones and maybe find something you can’t live without! Food by Luna Bakery and sip on mulled wine!

Mountain Valley Creations, Gothic Mountain Jewelers, Opal Orbit, and Daydreams and Joy. You’ll find something for everyone - including yourself!

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Pie and Wine Pairing
Nov
23

Pie and Wine Pairing

SOLD OUT

More wine please, pass the pie…

Come pair wine and pie with us! Join us for a late afternoon of eating pie and sipping wine. We will have four pies to eat and we’ll be pairing it with four wine. Grab a friend and come join the fun!

Pies created by Base Camp Bakery.

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Employee Ownership
Nov
18

Employee Ownership

Come learn about funding opportunities for Employee Ownership in rural Colroasdo.

Marion Champoux-Pellegrin of RMEOC will be giving a live presentation about what this could mean for business owners and their employees.

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Backyard Dinner @ Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs
Sep
25

Backyard Dinner @ Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs

Join us for an extraordinary dinner with a spacial nod to exceptional proteins:

Appetizer : Savor the Wild Sockeye Salmon Crudo with Basil, Lime, Cucumber

Main: Smoked XIT Ranch Tenderloin + Local Chiles

Mashed & Roasted Gunnison Gardens Cauliflower with Brown Butter

Sweet: Peach Pavlova + Lemon Syrup

TICKET

$50 per person - wine for purchase at the event

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Colorado Winefest
Sep
21

Colorado Winefest

Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn returns to Palisade for its 32nd year! Named the Best Wine Festival in the Nation by USA TODAY in 2017, Mountain Winefest is an event not to be missed! Join thousands of fellow wine enthusiasts as you sip unlimited samples of Colorado wine, enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, educational seminars, and more in picturesque Riverbend Park.

TICKETS

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Gunnison Harvest Festival
Sep
18

Gunnison Harvest Festival

Come on down and stomp grapes with us, as we celebrate the 2024 grape Harvest.

  • Burnell’s Food Truck

  • Grape Stomp

  • Barrel Tasting

  • Juice Samples

  • Games

No ticket needed, just stop by for the fun!

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Sundrop Flora Pop-Up
Sep
13

Sundrop Flora Pop-Up

Looking to make life pretty?

Sundrop Flora will be selling fresh-cut, organically-grown flower bouquets from 3:30-5:30pm. The flower bouquets will include a mix of in-season flowers including ranunculus, zinnias, cornflowers, amaranth, calendula, marigolds, and maybe even a dahlia or two.


Make an enticing table with wine and flowers!

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Live Fully : Charm necklace with Mountain Floral Goods
Sep
11

Live Fully : Charm necklace with Mountain Floral Goods

BE CHARMED!

Alex with Mountain Floral Goods is back with resin pendants. Sip wine, get a demo on resin flower charms. You’ll learn all about it, hang with friends and leave with a charm necklace made with a local pressed flower, mushroom, or fall fauna.

$40 Ticket includes: 1st glass of wine, tutorial, and a single charm necklace

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The Benefits of Improv: Why Laughter Is Good For Business
Aug
15

The Benefits of Improv: Why Laughter Is Good For Business

Calling all new, seasoned and serial entrepreneurs…

This Startup Colorado Hometown event - a meetup meant to get your creative juices and laughter flowing.

Bringing the Improvisation into your Business conversation with Heather Hughs: Artist-in-residence, Instructor of Theater; Western Colorado University.

Join Heather as she shares the perspective of art and business intersection while leading us on a journey of theater and improv in our daily business routine. A bit of levity for our work life.

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Eat Well: Bonfire Oysters
Jul
27

Eat Well: Bonfire Oysters

1st come 1st serve: Oysters with Wine -

Eat oysters, drink wine. Have fun with this extraordinary culinary experience. Bonfire Oyster Co's premium oysters, paired with Buckel Family Wine will be a day you do not want to miss!

Savor flavors: crafted wines and exquisite oysters

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Live Fully: Flower Arrangement Class
Jul
17

Live Fully: Flower Arrangement Class

Do you want to make pretty bouquets with fresh flowers?

Alexis from Sundrop Flora will be using her locally grown flowers to show you haw to build a beautiful bouquet to enjoy in your home. Get creative while enjoying some delicious local wine in our Gunnison Tasting Room.

SOLD OUT - CHECKOUT THE AUGUST DATE

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Barrel Top Talks - Water, Land, Agriculture, & Recreation
Jun
6

Barrel Top Talks - Water, Land, Agriculture, & Recreation

Do you want to know more about water, land, agriculture and recreation in the Gunnison Valley? Are there ways to leverage water to improve our life, land and livelihood?

Get into the conversation and learn more about what your neighbors are up to in the valley.

Join MJ of Calder Farm and Bill of Parker Pastures to discuss the benefits of agricultural water use for our valley's ecosystem, recreation, and utility.

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Leevers Locavore - Denver In-Store Wine Tasting
May
17

Leevers Locavore - Denver In-Store Wine Tasting

Find us in and around Colroado

Try Colorado wine - for the adventurous wine drinker!

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice enthusiast, come explore the range of aroma and taste nuances that define Buckel Family Wine. These high elevation wines are made with minimal intervention - hand harvested grapes, no added sugar, and low sulfites. The western slope terroir makes these lighter styled wines unique to the mountains, mesas, and rivers that define Colorado.

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Wine Club Event - PétNat Disgorging
May
9

Wine Club Event - PétNat Disgorging

Wanna be the winemaker for an afternoon? Learn the ins and outs of making a sparkling wine. Experience first hand the last stage of making our Rosé PétNat. The disgorging process will allow you to get your hands dirty and is messy so dress accordingly.

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Live Fully & Eat Well: Tulips and Brunch
May
4

Live Fully & Eat Well: Tulips and Brunch

Kentucky Derby is Saturday! Wanna get started with brunch and bubbles?

You deserve it! Tulipsto take home by Janniebird and brunch by the new and infamous Dilly Deli plus a glass of wine with friends.

What to expect? Join us for brunch and sips of wine while creating a tulip bouquet to take home and enjoy all week long. Brunch includes quiche, baked treat, and fresh fruit (please let us know if you have dietary needs or preferences, and we will do our best to accommodate.)

Tickets

$70 ticket includes:

First glass of wine, brunch, flowers

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Lucky Me Liquor 3 -Grand Junction In-Store Wine Tasting
May
3

Lucky Me Liquor 3 -Grand Junction In-Store Wine Tasting

Find us in and around Colroado

Try Colorado wine - for the adventurous wine drinker!

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice enthusiast, come explore the range of aroma and taste nuances that define Buckel Family Wine. These high elevation wines are made with minimal intervention - hand harvested grapes, no added sugar, and low sulfites. The western slope terroir makes these lighter styled wines unique to the mountains, mesas, and rivers that define Colorado.

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Fisher’s Liquor Barn Grand Junction In-Store Wine Tasting
May
2

Fisher’s Liquor Barn Grand Junction In-Store Wine Tasting

Find us in and around Colroado

Try Colorado wine - for the adventurous wine drinker!

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice enthusiast, come explore the range of aroma and taste nuances that define Buckel Family Wine. These high elevation wines are made with minimal intervention - hand harvested grapes, no added sugar, and low sulfites. The western slope terroir makes these lighter styled wines unique to the mountains, mesas, and rivers that define Colorado.

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The Power of WE - with Jamie Billesbach
Apr
10

The Power of WE - with Jamie Billesbach

Get down with your business - Gain insights into overcoming barriers and fostering growth, connect with fellow entrepreneurs and sample the transformative power of WE.

WE offers inspiring content and resources to empower women's leadership and innovation through power, purpose, and people.

Join us at the Buckel tasting room for this free event to learn more about WE’s May 17th event in Salida and start powering your business!

RSVP for event here.

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lobster rolls and wine
Mar
15

lobster rolls and wine

Certainly delicious! The succulent, buttery nature of the lobster rolls pairs nicely with the rich notes of our Buckel Family Chardonnay. The smooth, creamy texture of the wine complements the lusciousness of the lobster, while the hints of oak add depth to the overall experience.

For those who prefer a red wine, our Buckel Family Pinot Noir offers a lighter-bodied option with gentle tannins. Whichever wine you choose, the pairing is sure to elevate the enjoyment of this classic dish.

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Locals Liquor in-store wine tasting
Mar
7
to Mar 8

Locals Liquor in-store wine tasting

Try the current line-up of wines from Buckel Family Wine at Locals Liquor in Silverthorne.

Join us at for a delightful wine tasting experience featuring a selection of our exquisite Buckel Family Wines. Including Sauvignon Blanc, Glug Glug, Cabernet Franc and Flyer Red Blend.

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice enthusiast, come participate and explore the range of flavors and aromas that define Buckel Family Wines.

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Theater Shorts and Ramen
Mar
2

Theater Shorts and Ramen

Theater Shorts FUNDRAISER for Gunnison Valley Theater Festival

Gunnison Valley Theater Festival and Ramen by Crested Butte Personal Chefs

Join Heather and Steve Hughes, Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival Co-Founders and Artistic Directors, for a lively, fun evening of stories and readings of their short, original plays.  Come learn about The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival, drink some wine, eat some ramen, and laugh a whole lot, all while supporting this Summer's Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival season.  We can't wait to see you!

Plus - add on an optional bowl of Ramen. Ramen service starts at 6pm, show at 7pm

Show $25 per person

Ramen $20 per person

Wine for purchase at the event

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