Story by: Gianni Hurd
Photos by: Gianni Hurd
Nestled in Colorado’s Grand Valley, wine lovers can appreciate several wineries, each with its unique way of expressing the region’s winemaking skills. In Grand Junction, you’ll find establishments such as the Shiras Winery and the Two Rivers Winery, while Palisade is home to the Grande River Vineyard. Culinary events, winemaking classes, and a celebration of both the ordinary and extraordinary can’t help but make you feel welcome.
Two Rivers Winery Grand Junction Colorado
Gianni Hurd, May 5th 2024
Situated on Colorado Avenue in Grand Junction, the very unique Shiras Winery is a marvelous blend of unbeatable winemaking and fine dining with the winery being connected to the restaurant Zesty Moose. When you pay a visit to this winery, you can be sure that not only will you get to hold a wine glass filled with the contents of some delightful grape work, And what’s more, this winery is located in Downtown of Grand Junction.
Shiras Winery 449 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Gianni Hurd, May 5th 2024
In contrast, Grande River Vineyard is a winery that upholds the classic art of winemaking. It’s located in Palisade on Grande River Drive and they grow their own grapes. Richard and Jean Tally purchased Grande River Vineyard on June 17, 2021 and created a new entity, Ten Acre Winery LLC/DBA Grande River Vineyards; it is still very much involved in the winemaking process. When Jean Tally looks back on the changes that have taken place at Grande River Drive Winery, where she is co-owner, she does so with a certain degree of pride. “My husband and I bought the land where the winery now sits,” she said. “And it’s just amazing to see it now, versus what it was then and what it’s become.” According to Jean Tally.
Grande River Vineyards 787 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO 81526
Gianni Hurd, May 5th 2024
Nestled within the scenic Redlands area of Grand Junction, Two Rivers Winery and its nearby Chateau boast a one-of-a-kind mix of historical charm and modern winemaking. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Colorado National Monument, Two Rivers has fast become a local treasure since it first opened its doors to the public in 1999.
Two Rivers Winery 2087 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507
Gianni Hurd, May 5th 2024
The individual contributions of each winery in this region really establish what our wine culture is becoming. For example, Shiras Winery is really associated with the tasting room and the restaurant Zesty Moose. The restaurant and the winery happen to be in the same building; you can’t pass the tasting counter without going through the winery. “So, if you come for lunch at Shiras, you get a pretty dramatic view of what’s going on right behind the counter. And I can say in all modesty that the wines are pretty good, too. About 50 percent of our wine production is Shiras. When you consider our productivity, it’s clear that the valley is focusing on this winery and the 35 wines we’re producing”. According to Diana Tap who is the founder of The Zesty Moose Wine bar at Shiras Winery.
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