BookCliff Vineyards – Palisade, Colorado
From the time of the turn of the century the region east of Palisade has been an area where grapes have been grown. In the case of the BookCliff Vineyards the location across from the Colorado River and underneath the BookCliff escarpment, our vineyards benefit from evening winds that prevent frost and provide moderate growing temperatures. This vineyard prides itself in the fact that the wines produced are 100% Colorado grown.
The owners (and operators) of the vineyard began the winemaking business in 1999. John Garlich and Ulla Merz (married to each other) are the proud owners of the vineyard. The winery is located in the basement of their home in Boulder where they sell two-thirds of their grape crop to other Colorado wineries and make the famous BookCliff wines from the rest.
During the Prohibition the early vineyards of the area were uprooted and replaced with orchards. Now modern vineyards have reestablished themselves on the Western Slope and across Colorado. It takes hard work and dedication to get a vineyard started and make it sustainable, BookCliff is a success story that you will want to visit and taste their wines.
A list of the award winning wines include:
Awards
Merlot Ensemble
Cabernet Franc Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Chardonnay
Viognier
Riesling
Finali
Adagio
A Touch of Red
Allegretto
Friday’s Folly
Check out the Wine Festivals held in the area throughout the summer and early fall and have a chance to taste wines from a number of different wineries.
Directions to the tasting room in Boulder:
Coming from Denver driving North on highway 36 which turns into 28th Street continue through town towards Lyons and Rocky Mountain National Park. Before you leave town you will see the sign for the former Holiday Drive-in movie theater on your left. The next street on your left (West) is Lee Hill Road. Turn left onto Lee Hill and then take an immediate right into the parking lot of 1501 Lee Hill Road. Drive to the front of the building and 3/4 up the parking lot.
Driving towards Boulder on highway 119 (Boulder/Longmont Diagonal) take a right going West at the intersection with Jay Road. Go West on Jay Road to 28th Street and merge right going North on 28th Street. Before you leave town you will see the sign for the former Holiday Drive-in movie theater on your left. The next street on your left (West) is Lee Hill Road. Turn left onto Lee Hill and then take an immediate right into the parking lot of 1501 Lee Hill Road. Drive to the front of the building and 3/4 up the parking lot.
Directions to the vineyard in Palisade:
Coming from the east on I-70, take the first exit (#44) and head west (straight ahead). The road makes a gentle curve following the Colorado River. Our vineyard is on the north side of the road as it straightens out.
Coming from the west on I-70, take the first Palisade exit (#42) and head south on 37 1/3 Road to G Road. Head east on G Road through Palisade and cross over the Colorado River. The vineyard is on the north side of G Road about 1/2 mile east of the Colorado River bridge.
Addresses: Vineyard Address: 3860 G Road, Palisade, CO (Highway 6 & 24)
Tasting Room Address: 1501 Lee Hill Road #17, Boulder, CO 80304
Phone: 303-449-9463
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