Mountain Spirit Winery, Ltd.

Mountain Spirit Winery is a boutique winery whose unique wines have won numerous national and international wine competitions. They offer many blends available nowhere else in the world - Blackberry Chardonnay, Merlot/Raspberry, Blackberry Cabernet Franc, and Duet (a blend of Viognier and Chardonnay). The winery is nestled on five acres of high country in the Upper Arkansas River Valley surrounded by 14,000-foot mountain vistas. The winery is trying to answer the questions: "Everyone has a Merlot and Chardonnay. Do you have anything different to offer?" They continue to explore new blends of wines while maintaining high standards inherent to the gentle are of winemaking, which gives rise to their motto: "Quality wines with a difference." Visit at either location to taste their truly unique premium wines: at the winery in the beautiful upper Arkansas Valley, or at the gallery in historic downtown Salida featuring art by local artists and fine crafts from around the country. The gallery/tasting room is now in its exciting new location next to the Twisted Cork Cafe (Riverside Patio Dining) on West U.S. Highway 50, one block west of Walmart. Sample the wines and enjoy the art. Come for an unforgettable taste extravaganza.
Location:	15750 County Rd 220, Salida, CO 81201
Phone:	719-539-1175
Fax:	719-530-2011
Email:	barkett@mountainspiritwinery.com
Web Site:	www.mountainspiritwinery.com
Directions:	We are located 9 miles west of Salida, Colorado on County Road 220 (milage calculated from the Visitor Center/Pool on US 50). Take Highway 50 west from Salida for 5 miles to the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 285 at Poncha Springs . Continue on Highway 50 west for another 4 miles to County Road 220. Take this exit on your left to the stop sign. Turn left (east) and the Winery is on your right. We have a blue metal roof just behind the old apple orchard.
Hours:	Summer Mon-Sun, 10-5 Winter Mon.-Sat. 10-5
Features:	Winery in rustic country setting surrounded by 14,000-ft. mountain vistas; wooded picnic area. Tours by winemaker daily.
Wines:	Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot/Raspberry, Cherry/Apple Blush, Apple Ice, Blackberry/Cabernet Franc, Riesling/Chardonnay, Angel Blush, Chardonnay, Blackberry/Chardonnay, Chokecherry, Raspberry.

Awards:

2004 Chardonnay Grand Valley - Bronze - 2006 Jefferson Cup

2005 Duet - Bronze - 2006 Jefferson Cup Invitational

2005 Riesling/Chardonnay - Bronze - 2006 Jefferson Cup Invitational

Duet Viognier-Chardonnay nv Grand Valley - Certificate - 2006 Jefferson Cup

White Blend Riesling/Chardonnay nv Grand Valley - Certificate - 2006 Jefferson Cup

2000 Blackberry/Cabernet Franc - Bronze - 2003 Amenti Del Vino

2000 Reserve Merlot - Bronze - 2003 Jefferson Cup Invitational

2001 Chardonnay - Bronze - 2003 New World International

2002 Duet - Bronze - 2003 Amenti Del Vino

2002 Raspberry - Silver - 2003 Amenti Del Vino

2002 Riesling/Chardonnay - Bronze - 2003 Amenti Del Vino

2000 Reserve Chardonnay - Silver - 2002 New World International

2000 Reserve Chardonnay - Bronze - 2002 Grand Harvest Awards

2000 Reserve Merlot - Silver - 2002 Grand Harvest Awards

2001 Raspberry - Gold & Best In Class - 2002 New World International

1998 Merlot - Silver - 2000 Colorado State Fair

1999 Blackberry/Cabernet Franc - Gold - 2000 Colorado State Fair

1999 Chokecherry - Gold - 2000 Colorado State Fair

2000 Raspberry - Silver - 2000 New World International

1998 Chokecherry - Silver - 1999 New World International

1998 Semillon/Chardonnay - Silver - 1999 Colorado State Fair

1996 Blackberry/Cabernet Franc - Bronze - 1998 Colorado State Fair

1996 Chardonnay - Gold - 1998 Colorado State Fair

1997 Rasberry - Silver - 1998 New World International

1997 Raspberry - Gold - 1998 Southwest International

1997 Riesling/Chardonnay - Bronze - 1998 Colorado State Fair

1996 Cherry - Bronze - 1997 Southwest International

1995 Semillon/Chardonnay - Bronze - 1996 Colorado State Fair

2003 Pinot Soleil - Silver - 0 Amenti Del Vino

2004 Angel Blush - Gold - 0 Amenti Del Vino

2004 Blackberry/Cabernet Franc - Bronze - 0 Amenti Del Vino

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze - 0 Jefferson Cup Invitational

2004 Merlot/Raspberry - Bronze - 0 Amenti Del Vino

2004 Pinot Soleil - Bronze - 0 New World International

2004 Riesling/Chardonnay - Silver - 0 Jefferson Cup Invitational

2004 Riesling/Chardonnay - Silver - 0 New World International

N/V Raspberry Dessert - Silver - 0 New World International