Snowy Peaks Winery and Tasting Room

We carefully handcraft all of our wines at our winery in Estes Park, Colorado. We use all handpicked, Colorado grown grapes, except for our 2007 Spanish Mountain Vineyard Riesling which came from Moab, Utah just over the border from Grand Junction. We buy grapes from  about a dozen vineyards around Palisade and Paonia on Colorado's Western Slope. These vineyards range in elevation from  about  4000 to 5400 feet, making them some of the highest in the world. Day to night temperature variations typically range from 25 to 30 degrees during the grape maturation months of August and September. The long warm daylight hours of intense high altitude sunlight mature the fruit completely and build the natural sugars. The cool evenings and nights allow the grapes to retain the acids so vital to premium winemaking. Day to night temperature variations typically range from 25 to 30 degrees during the grape maturation months of August and September. The long warm daylight hours of intense high altitude sunlight mature the fruit completely and build the natural sugars. The cool evenings and nights allow the grapes to retain the acids so vital to premium winemaking.

For more information on the Colorado Wine Industry please visit http://www.coloradowine.com/grape_growing.html

Besides the wines we make here in Estes Park, we also offer a selection of wines from other Colorado wineries we like. Our list changes frequently, so check back to see what's new.

Snowy Peaks Winery

White Wines

Chardonnay - Rich, buttery mouth-feel with an underlying fruitiness.  Medium oak intensity. Dry.

Viognier - This wine was made in a slightly sweet style which enhances the honey and apricot flavors and apple blossom aromas.

Riesling Horse Mountain Vineyards - This semi-sweet wine has strong citrus and honey flavors balance this low alcohol delight.  Think sweetened lemonade with a kick.

Riesling Spanish Valley Vineyards - The grapes for this wine came from a small vineyard near Moab, Utah. This Riesling is a little sweeter than the Horse Mountain, with intense tropical and citrus flavors.

Red Wines

Pinot Noir - Made in a lighter European style, this vintage is highlight by subtle cherry flavors with a vanilla oak background.

Cinsault - Cinsault is a lesser known grape variety commonly grown in the Rhone region of France. Our Cinsault exhibits a soft perfume of black cherries and sweet licorice. This light fruity red is perfect for a warm summer day with grilled salmon and fruit salsa.

Mourvedre (Monastrell) - Another Rhone grape, this one is a bit heavier than the Cinsault with intense earthy and gamey flavors highlighted by hints of peppery spice, leather and caramel.

Élevé - A traditional Rhone blend of Syrah (depth and body), Mourvedre (spiceness), Cinsault (berry flavors), and Viognier (fruitiness).

Syrah - This rich and complex wine was made with a touch of Viognier, a white grape which adds a delicate note to the brooding, tannic Syrah.  Plum and raspberry flavors highlight the palate with a hint of oak and chocolate in the finish.

Merlot - Our Merlot features dark berry flavors followed by a smooth caramel finish.  Aged in French and American oak for 12 months.

Sebastian's Red - Inspired by our fiesty son, Sebastian, this wine blends the more serious Cabernet Sauvignon grape with the lighter, playful Merlot variety for a complex wine that goes well with steak and rich tomato sauces.

 

Augustina's Winery, Boulder

Bottoms Up Chardonnay - A light wine with tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and banana.  Fermented in stainless steel – no oak.  Hint of sweetness

Harvest Gold - Made from Muscat Blanc and other white varieties. A light, semi-sweet wine with vibrant peach flavors.

Boulder Backpacking Wine - Cabernet Franc. A dry, medium-bodied red wine with dark berry flavors and a distinct smoky-herbal-earthy taste.

Bottoms Up Red - A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.   A smooth, easy drinking wine in a magnum for parties of all sizes.

Winechick Cherry - Sweet and tart - just like a liquid cherry pie.  Made from organic Montmorency cherries.

BookCliff Vineyards, Boulder

Chardonnay - This wine is very clean, with a body rich in flavor of oak and fruit that are well balanced. 

Viognier - Medium body with strong flavors of apricots and peaches and a lingering spicy finish.

Ensemble - A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Vanilla in the nose, jammy with bright, berry flavors.

Allegretto - This Orange Muscat wine has aromas of orange and apricots with a light, zesty finish.

Adagio - This fortified Black Muscat wine smells of roses and has a velvety ripe blackberry flavor.

Debeque Canyon Winery, Palisade

Colorado Port - A fortified blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.  Rich and intense.

Guy Drew Vineyards, Cortez

Crooked Creek Gewurtztraminer - Slightly sweet with grapefruit, rose, and citrus aromas and flavors of honey, dried fruit, lemon peel, mango and spicy nutmeg.

Steamboat Springs Cellars, Steamboat Springs

Fish Creek Falls Sauvignon Blanc - This oak aged Sauvignon Blanc is a rich and smooth wine with butterscotch aromas leading to a caramel flavor in the finish.  Dry.

Turquoise Mesa Winery, Broomfield

Sunset White  - This Semillion/Sauvignon Blanc blend has a hint of peach and melon with a smooth balance and a bright sunshine glow.

Cinsault - Light, semi-sweet red.  Delicate berry overtones with a smooth finish and balanced tannins.  Similar to a Pinot Noir

Merlot - Bright berry flavors give way to smooth, nutty oak taste.

TMW Reserve - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied with flavors of berries, caramel and cinnamon.

Spruce Mountain Meadery, Larkspur

Traditional Honey Wine - A semi-sweet honey wine, great alone but pairs well with spicy curries and other complex dishes.

Spiced Honey Wine - Combines the aromas and flavors of honey with the extra kick of cinnamon and nutmeg. A wonderful winter drink when served warm.

Redstone Meadery, Boulder

Boysenberry Nectar - A light and refreshing sparkling honey wine.