Balistreri Vineyards - Denver, CO - Wineries on Waymarking.com

Balistreri Vineyards is in an industrial section of North Denver. While they do have a small section of vineyards, they buy a majority of their grapes from the Western Slope of Colorado and then create their wine. While I do not drink, my mother, who is a native of France, greatly enjoys their wine and I always buy a few bottles for my parents wedding anniversary.

Since I am not a wine drinker, I am using my mother's comments regarding the wines. Mom likes a really dry, red wine - one that makes her tongue 'pop.'

"Balistreri Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery dedicated to making fine-quality wine. John Balistreri’s wines are made completely natural, with a very approachable, easy-drinking style. He combines both traditional winemaking methods and modern technology to produce award winning wines- handcrafted, one barrel at a time, with grapes that are fermented on their own yeast, unaltered by sulfites, unfiltered, unfined, and aged in American oak.

The winery and vineyard is located just 10 minutes from downtown Denver. When visiting you will be welcomed by one of the Balistreris: John Balistreri, his wife Birdie, or their daughter Julie. We offer a complimentary tasting of our award winning wines and a tour of our wine cellar and winemaking facilities. The tasting room also offers wine related gifts, antipasti items, and beautiful wine gift baskets. During the summer months (June 1st through September 30th) you can order antipasti from our patio menu during our normal business hours of 12:00pm-5:00pm. The winery is also available for private parties and events after hours, please call for details." (from (visit link)

Winery Size: Small 500 to 1,499 Cases Attached vineyard?: yes Tasting Room Available?: yes Days and hours of operation: The Winery is open for Tasting and Tours seven days a week from 12:00-5:00pm. Charge for tasting?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Tours Available: yes Cost of Tour: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Phone #: 1-866-896-9620 Address: BALISTRERI VINEYARDS 1946 E. 66th Avenue Denver, CO 80229 Phone: 303-287-5156 Toll Free: 1-866-896-9620 Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link] Types of wines: White: Colorado Chardonnay, Colorado Viognier, Dry Muscat, Colorado Riesling Red: Colorado Sangiovese, Colorado Little Feet Merlot, Colorado Merlot, Colorado Zinfandel, Colorado Syrah, Colorado Cabernet Sauvignon, Colorado Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah Dessert: Balistreri Port, Colorado Late Harvest Merlot, Late Harvest Zinfandel, Colorado Cherry Balistreri Library Wines: see website Best Wine Tasted: Colorado Cabernet Sauvignon (Hovde Vineyard) Rate the Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle: 28.00 (listed in local currency) 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Colorado Merlot Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle #2: 24.00 (listed in local currency) Winery Club: Yes Wine Club Description:: Joining allows you to instantly begin using your 20% discount on regular priced wines in our tasting room. Select wines are chosen by our winemaker each month to include new releases & award winning wines. Wines are automatically charged to your credit card each month/quarter, or you can prepay one year in advance and receive a 10% savings. http://www.balistrerivineyards.com/wine-club/ Overall Comments:: Because I am not a wine drinker, I know that I can visit and the owners will help me select wines my family and friends will enjoy. Just think, since I don't drink any, there is more for you to enjoy!!

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