Snowy Peaks Winery and Tasting Room
Estes Park, Colorado
Our Wines
We carefully handcraft all of our wines at our winery in Estes Park, Colorado. We use all handpicked, Colorado-grown grapes. We buy grapes from about a dozen vineyards around Palisade and Paonia on Colorado's Western Slope, plus a vineyard in Burlington on Colorado's Eastern Plains. The Western Slope vineyards range in elevation from about 4000 to 5400 feet, making them some of the highest in the world. Day to night temperature variations typically range from 25 to 30 degrees during the grape maturation months of August and September. The long warm daylight hours of intense high altitude sunlight mature the fruit completely and build the natural sugars. The cool evenings and nights allow the grapes to retain the acids so vital to premium winemaking. Worden Farms in Burlington provides us with cold-tolerant hybrid grapes we use in our "Oso" blends. The Wordens are truly at the frontier of Colorado grape growing with their vineyards near 4200 feet above sea level, way out in the grassy plains of eastern Colorado.
For more information about Colorado Wine please visit http://www.coloradowine.com/grape_growing.html
A Sample of Our Wines
Besides the wines we make here in Estes Park, we also offer a selection of wines from other Colorado wineries we like. Our list changes frequently, so check back to see what's new.
See how we make our wines
Snowy Peaks Winery
White Wines
Chardonnay 2008 - Citrus flavors of lemon and pineapple are followed by hints of honey, almond, and butterscotch. Light oak intensity. 50 cases produced $17 SOLD OUT!
Rousanne 2010 - Honey and pear flavors with herbal tea aromas. An excellent companion to fish and poultry. 35 cases produced $17 NEW
Viognier 2008 - Aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom lead to a delightfully fruity flavor highlighted by peaches and a hint of orange peel. The rich mouthfeel gives a suggestion of honey to the finish. 65 cases produced $17 SOLD OUT
Eleve Blanc 2010 - A blend of Viognier and Rousanne. A dry white wine with luscious stonefruit flavors and a rich mouth-feel. 30 cases produced $17
Gewurztraminer 2009 - This aromatic wine was made in a semi-sweet style which enhances the lychee and spicy aromas that are typically found in this varietal. 2.3% residual sugar. 30 cases produced $17 SOLD OUT
Oso White 2010 - A semi-sweet blend of Muscat Blanc, Lacrosse, Rousanne and Cayuga White grapes. A crisp and refreshing wine, with flavors of tropical fruits and pears. 103 cases produced $15
Riesling - Horse Mountain Vineyards 2010 - This wine reflects the delicate citrus flavors that develop over the grape's long growing season. Horse Mountain Vineyards. 2.5% residual sugar. 75 cases produced $17 SOLD OUT
Riesling Sweet 2010 - An intense combination of citrus and tropical flavors are found in this smooth, sweet wine. A blend of grapes from Horse Mountain Vineyard and Whitewater Hill Vineyard. 4.5% residual sugar. 88 cases produced $17 SOLD OUT
Rose' Wines
Oso Rose' 2010- This slightly sweet rose' is made from Black Muscat, Frontenac and Rousanne grapes. Strawberry and peach flavors highlight this light, refreshing wine. 125 cases produced $15
Red Wines
Cinsault 2009- Cinsault is a lesser known grape variety commonly grown in the Rhone region of France. Our Cinsault exhibits a soft perfume of black cherries, spices, vanilla and a hint of silky tannins. 50 cases produced $17 SOLD OUT
Mourvedre 2008 (Monastrell) - Another Rhone grape, this medium-bodied red has the aromas of cherry jam and spices. A bright cherry flavor highlights the palate, with a touch of black pepper in the finish. 150 cases produced $17
Élevé 2008 - A Rhone-style blend of Syrah (depth), Mourvedre (spice), Cinsault (berry flavors), and Viognier (fruitiness). The balance of fruit with acid in this blend makes it an excellent match with food. 170 cases produced $22
Syrah 2008 - This rich and complex wine was made with a touch of Viognier, a white grape which adds a delicate note to the brooding, tannic Syrah. Plum and raspberry flavors highlight the palate with a hint of dried figs, caramel and oak in the finish.Aged in French oak for 13 months. 120 cases produced $19
Syrah Reserve 2008 - Our Reserve Syrah was aged in small French oak barrels for 13 months. The aroma is filled with cherries, mint, vanilla and a hint of nutmeg. The finish is long with hints of mocha, white chocolate and caramel. 48 cases produced $24 SOLD OUT
Cabernet Franc 2010- Raspberry flavors followed by a smooth tobacco and violet finish.Aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. 96 cases produced $18
Merlot 2009 - Our Merlot features dark berry flavors followed by a smooth caramel finish. Aged in French and American oak for 12 months. 72 cases produced $18
Sebastian's Reserve 2008 - Inspired by our fiesty son, Sebastian, this wine blends the more serious Cabernet Sauvignon grape with the lighter, playful Merlot variety. Petite Verdot was added to the blend for more depth and complexity. Deep cherry flavors highlight the palate with a hint of oak and caramel in the smooth finish. 72 cases produced $24
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009- Black currant and blueberry flavors highlight the palate, with a velvety vanilla finish that lingers forever. Packed with tannins, this hearty red goes well with rich beef dishes. 120 cases produced $22
Petite Sirah 2009- This dark and inky wine has aromas filled with plums and blueberries with a hint of black pepper. Excellent now or aged gracefully. 75 cases produced $33
Oso Red 2010- This medium bodied semi-sweet red is a blend of Frontenac, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Aged for five months in oak barrels. A balanced, smooth and youthful creation with ripe berry flavors and a hint of spice. 90 cases produced $16
Dessert Wines
Orange Muscat 2008 - A rich dessert wine with aromas of orange blossoms, spicy musk and a hint of peach. Excellent as a dessert in itself or accompanying a rich cheesecake. 125 cases produced $16 - 375ml SOLD OUT
Black Muscat 2009 - A fortified dessert wine with aromas of roses and violets, while hints of blueberries, cranberries ans blackberries fill the palate. Try it poured over vanilla ice cream. 80 cases produced $16 - 375ml SOLD OUT
Oso Sweet 2004 - This fortified Merlot is made in a Tawny Port style. Rich and intense. 48 cases produced $16 - 375ml
Other Colorado Wineries
Winechick Cherry - Sweet and tart - just like a liquid cherry pie. Made from organic Montmorency cherries.
Chardonnay- Full bodied with rich flavors of oak and tropical fruit. Balanced with vanilla and butter tones
Riesling-This semi-sweet Riesling has rich honey and pear flavors.
Debeque Canyon Winery, Palisade
Fortified Merlot (aka Port) - This fortified Merlot is made in a Tawny Port style. Rich and Intense. SOLD OUT
Plum- A rich and sweet fruit wine. An ugly dickling that becomes a swan in your mouth.
Pomegranate- Sweet tart pomegranante juice shines through in this beautiful white wine blend.
Cherry - Rich and sweet with the flavor of cherry pie.
Turquoise Mesa Winery, Broomfield
Pinot Noir - A lighter-style red with violets in the aroma, bright cherry flavors and a hint of sweetness in the finish. SOLD OUT
Traditional Mead-Pure orange blossom and honeycomb aromas.
Raspberry Mead-Light and refreshing sparkling honey wine infused with raspberries.
Sunshine Nectar- Light and refreshing sparkling honey wine infused with apricot.SOLD OUT
Boysenberry Nectar - A light and refreshing sparkling honey wine. SOLD OUT
Blueberry Mead- This semi-sweet melomel-style wine is a blend of blueberries and honey that have been co-fermented. The fresh true blueberry flavor is balanced and light bodied.
Raspberry Mead - This sweet melomel-style wine is a blend of raspberries and honey which have been co-fermented. This honey wine is fruity and has the aroma and flavor of fresh, ripe raspberries in light syrup. SOLD OUT
