On the Western Slope sits a wonderful winery that’s pleased palates for nearly 40 years: Colorado Cellars. Formerly Colorado Mountain Vineyards, the Palisade-based winery was the first winery to make wines from Colorado grapes.
Today, they also are known for some amazing wine-based food products, including salsas, candies, mustards, fudges and cooking oils. We tried the salsas (mild zinfandel garlic, medium artichoke and extra hot zinfandel garlic). They will fire the taste buds with flavor. The candies’ wine flavors are subtler, but from the cabernet to the champagne, they were all perfect for the sweet tooth. Colorado Cellars is also known for its famous Roadkill Red, a staple since 1990 in the family-owned operation. For more information, call 800-848-2821 or visit coloradocellars.com.