Carlson Vineyards

Overview

Carlson Vineyards, a small farm winery, produces premium wines in the heart of Colorado wine country above the town of Palisade. Using 100% Colorado grown, sun-ripened fruit and grapes, Parker and Mary Carlson have perfected the art of making wine fun as well as fine. Since 1988, Carlson’s has been a local favorite. Stop by for a sampling of wines and take in the scenic vistas of the Grand Valley.

At Carlson Vineyards, wine is not treated as the nectar of snobs. All it takes is one step into the cozy Carlson winery to know that Parker and Mary Carlson truly enjoy wine, and are putting their hearts, skill, and wit into making sure you
do too.

The Carlsons’ winery is a favorite stop for both locals and visitors, because it’s as fun and unpretentious as its wines Visitors feel so at home, they often pause to enjoy the aroma of the lilacs in the Carlsons’ front yard, or sip wine
and picnic in a backyard bordered with flower-beds full of towering hollyhocks and a shady, ancient apricot tree. Many also take snapshots of the Carlsons’ giant green wine bottle wreath made by neighboring artist, Lyle Nichols.

One or both of the Carlsons are usually on hand to pour tastes in the tasting room and to chat.  Just ask, and they’ll take you in the back into the winery to show you the winemaking process. They’ll give you advice on what to have with Carlson wines, they’ll give you tips on cooking with Carlson wines, and most certainly, they’ll turn you into a believer that wine is fun.

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