Grande River Vineyards

Founder Stephen Smith began planting grapes on the Mesa de Colorado Farm in 1987. Today our sixty acres of vineyards grows more grapes than any other in Colorado: the farm supplies the Grande River Vineyards winery, half of the grapes used in Colorado's other wineries, and wineries in eight other states. The choice grapes, a "top-notch" vineyard manager, the latest technology and our love for Colorado wines has produced wines of character and distinction that express "terroir" - the interplay of natural elements and winemaking that richly evoke a place. These include blends such as the Red Meritage (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, & Merlot) and the White Meritage (Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon), a late-harvest dessert Semillon and a semi-sweet Sauvignon. The winery has won over 175 regional, national and international competitions for wines of all vintages. Taste the results at our tasting room surrounded by vineyards, lovely gardens, and lawns with picnic tables. Complimentary tasting available to those at least 21 years old; gifts, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are also for sale. Join us for our concert series and special events, or plan your own within our setting. Location: 787 N. Elberta Ave, Palisade, CO 81526 Phone: 1-800-CO-GROWN Fax: 970-464-5427 Email: info@granderiverwines.com Web Site: www.granderiverwines.com Directions: Located right off I-70 at exit 42, driveway is under big sign. From Hwy 6, 1 mile north on Elberta Ave. Hours: 9-5 daily. Features: Kitchen and banquet area for up to 100 people indoors, room for up to 600 for outdoor concerts. Outdoor covered band state - frequent summer evening jazz/blues concerts. Wines: Merlot, Barrel Select Chardonnay, Meritage Red, Meritage White, Syrah, Viognier, Late Harvest Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Desert Blush, Sweet Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port.

Awards: 2000 Meritage - Silver - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 2000 Meritage Red - BRONZE - 2004 San Francisco International Wine Competition 2000 Merlot - Bronze - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 2000 Merlot Reserve - Silver - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 2001 Chardonnay - Bronze - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 2002 Bordeaux Style Blends - Bronze - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 2002 Chardonnay - Bronze - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 2002 Viognier - Bronze - 2004 Indy International Wine Competition 1999 Barrel Select Chardonnay - Bronze - 2003 Grand Harvest Awards 1999 Meritage Red - 84 Points - 2003 Beverage Testing Institute 1999 Meritage Red - Gold - 2003 Tasters Guild International 2000 Semi-Sweet - Gold - 2003 Tasters Guild International 2001 Viognier - Bronze - 2003 Grand Harvest Awards 2001 Viognier - Bronze - 2003 Tasters Guild International Merlot - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition Sauvignon Blanc - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition Semi Sweet - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition Semillon - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition Syrah - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition Vintage Port - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition Viognier - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 1998 Meritage Red - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 1999 Barrel Select Chardonnay - Silver - 2002 American Wine Society 1999 Barrel Select Chardonnay - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 1999 Meritage Red - Gold - 2002 American Wine Society 1999 Meritage Red - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 1999 Merlot - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 1999 Merlot - Silver - 2002 American Wine Society 2000 Barrel Select Chardonnay - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Port - Silver - 2002 Tasters Guild International 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Port - Bronze - 2002 Southwest wine Competition 2000 Late Harvest Semillon - Gold - 2002 Tasters Guild nternational 2000 Late Harvest Semillon - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 2000 Meritage White - Bronze - 2002 Tasters Guild International 2000 Meritage White - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 2000 Semi-Sweet - Bronze - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 2001 Meritage White - Gold - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 2001 Sauvignon Blanc - Silver - 2002 Tasters Guild International 2001 Viognier - Silver - 2002 Southwest Wine Competition 2001 Viognier - Gold - 2002 American Wine Society NV GRV Desert Blush - Bronze - 2002 Tasters Guild International 1997 Barrel Select Chardonnay - Bronze - 2001 Grand Harvest Wine Competition 1997 Merlot - Silver - 2001 Grand Harvest Wine Competition 1998 Viognier - Gold - 2000 Tasters Guild International