Barrel into Spring | May 9 & 10

Join us for a one-of-a-kind barrel tasting experience at Barrel into Spring! Meet the winemakers, explore eight premier wineries in Palisade, and sample exclusive wines straight from the barrel.

This self-guided tour, happening on May 9th (2–7pm) and May 10th (11am–5pm), lets you enjoy wine, food pairings, and discounts at each winery. Attendees will pick up a tasting glass, Passport, and wristband at their designated starting winery. Get your Passport stamped at all eight wineries, and you’ll be entered to win a free case of Colorado wine!

Participating Wineries:

• Avant Vineyards
• Carboy Winery with Blanchard Family Wines
• Grande River Vineyards
• Sauvage Spectrum with Chill Switch Wines
• Talon Winery
• TerraVin Cellars
• The Ordinary Fellow
• Varaison Vineyards

Tickets are $75 per person. All proceeds benefit CAVE, Colorado’s non-profit for winemaking and grape growing.

Important Info:

• Must be 21+ with valid ID to attend.
• Designated Driver tickets do not include wine tastings but offer non-alcoholic beverage options at each winery.
• Designated Drivers will receive a different wristband and a CAVE water bottle.
• Tickets are non-refundable.
• No children or babies allowed.
• Responsible wine service will be enforced—intoxicated guests will be refused service.

For lodging and transportation options, or more details, visit our website. We look forward to raising a glass with you!

*Please be aware of those around you as you wait at the tasting bar for your sample, make room for others to enjoy the experience as well.

*We recommend limiting the number of wines you sample at each winery and we encourage you to take advantage of dump buckets provided for excess wine.

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Palisade.