September 03, 2010
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BIJOU CREEK VINEYARDS
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BIJOU CREEK VINEYARDS

Bijou Creek Vineyards


French for "little jewel," Bijou (bee-zhoo) Creek was named by early French explorers in this region. The seasonally dry creek meanders across the Eastern Plains of Colorado and drains into the South Platte River.

Our wine is made by time tested traditions handed down for generations complemented by modern technology. That comination makes our wine as good as can be made from premium, high-altitude Colorado grapes. Hot days, cool nights combined with intense sunlight make these grapes rich in color and flavor with just the right balance of acid and tannins.

Located in eastern Colorado near the town of Fort Morgan, Bijou Creek Vineyards began its commercial wine making operations in 2006. We currently receive our grapes from vineyards in the Palisade area on the Western Slope of Colorado. That area is ideal for growing vinifera or classical wine making grapes. Here at our winery we have an experimental vineyard to find grapes that are more suited to this area and make good wine.


Location: 18969 County Road 11, Fort Morgan , CO 80701-8921
Phone: 970-542-9538
Web Site: bijoucreekwine.com
Features: No tasting room at this time, but will be opening one soon. Wines are available at area liquor stores and through www.vinoshipper.com.
Wines: Cabernet Franc, Riesling and Merlot