Highest-rated wineries in Colorado, according to Yelp
Napa Valley isn't the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California's wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have to travel all the way to California for a good winery experience. In fact, at this point, noteworthy wineries are available to visit in every state, if you know where to look.
As of February 2023, there are 11,691 wineries in the United States, an increase of more than 10% since 2020. A 2022 report from WineAmerica stated the wine industry generates $276 billion in total economic activity and employs over a million people.
With such a booming industry and a plethora of wineries to choose from, how does a vino-lover know if a winery is worth it? First, the location is a big reason why people choose to visit a winery; if they are tucked away next to a sprawling field of grapes for guests to explore, then the wine is likely locally sourced. The tasting experience is also key. Wineries will offer a selection of their wines by the glass, or even tastings where the customer can order smaller pours of a variety of their wines. Some wineries even offer cellar tours with glimpses into their winemaking process. Of course, the ambiance is a big draw. If it's the kind of place that makes guests want to post photos on Instagram to make their friends jealous, then that winery is probably doing something right.
So how do you know which winery to visit that includes some—if not all—of what makes a winery the best of the best? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated wineries in Colorado, according to Yelp, so you know exactly where to venture when wine o'clock hits—no trip to Napa necessary. Only businesses that had at least three reviews and are categorized as wineries on Yelp were included. Therefore, it's possible some businesses are miscategorized. Businesses that did not have a photo on Yelp were also not included.
#16. Deep Roots Winery & Bistro Rino
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2875 Blake St Denver, CO 80205
- Categories: Wineries, Tapas/Small Plates, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Queen Bee Brews
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 E 64th Ave Denver, CO 80229
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Creekside Cellars
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28036 Hwy 74 Evergreen, CO 80439
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Silver Vines Winery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7509 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO 80002
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Balistreri Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1946 E 66th Ave Denver, CO 80229
- Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Infinite Monkey Theorem
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Kingman Estates Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 E 64th Ave Denver, CO 80229
- Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Spero Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3316 W 64th Ave Denver, CO 80221
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bonacquisti Wine Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4640 Pecos St Unit I Denver, CO 80211
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Dodds Wine Vault
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 872 W Happy Canyon Rd Castle Rock, CO 80108
- Categories: Wineries, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Blanchard Family Wines
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1855 Blake St Ste 120 Denver, CO 80202
- Categories: Wineries, Paint & Sip
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Turquoise Mesa Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 E 64th Ave Ste 8 Denver, CO 80229
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Attimo Wine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2246 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#3. InVINtions, A Creative Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9608 E Arapahoe Rd The Shops At Greenwood Village Greenwood Village, CO 80112
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ladron Cellars
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 11435 E Briarwood Ave Unit 100 Englewood, CO 80112
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Wine Barrel
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11495 S Twenty Mile Rd Unit 5 Parker, CO 80134
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 35 states.
