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Our Wines

We specialize in high-elevation white and rosé wines made with 100% Colorado-grown fruit.

We pride ourselves on capturing and showcasing the very best Colorado grapes, by means of minimal intervention in the winery, temperature-controlled fermentations, whole-cluster pressing, and careful and meticulous blending. We craft wines from estate-grown fruit, in addition to sourcing grapes from top-tier vineyard sites across Colorado’s Western Slope.

We make our wines with focus and intention.

As sommeliers, our goal is to craft aromatic wines with character that can either be enjoyed on their own or in complement to a wide range of cuisines. Our wines are textural and unique, without being over-manipulated. What to expect? Fresh, clean, lively, and balanced wines that pair well with food and can be approached and appreciated by both novice wine drinkers and wine geeks, alike.

Shop here and have our wines delivered right to your door.

We ship to over 40 states and offer $15 flat-rate shipping, when you purchase six or more bottles, and a 10% case discount on orders of 12 or more bottles.

Join our wine club to fully experience our portfolio, obtain special discounts, and gain access to limited-release wines.


 

CURRENT RELEASES

COLORADO CULINARY SEASONAL SAMPLER
$130        plus $15 flat-rate shipping

This special holiday gift pack includes four 750 mL bottles of our high-elevation, Colorado-grown white wine. The four bottles are 2019 Dry Riesling, 2018 Chardonnay, 2019 RRV, and NV Fire + Ice Riesling. We've also included a selection of hyper-local, high-tier, Colorado culinary treats to elevate your home-cooking experience. This pack a perfect way to treat yourself this Christmas or to gift some Colorado cheer to loved ones afar, while supporting four small, independent businesses, each uniquely affected by 2020's challenging events.

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2019 RRV
$22        750 mL
The distinctly different styles of wine from the Rhône and Rhine river valleys come together in our 2019 RRV white blend. This food-friendly, all-season wine boasts texture and spice from the Roussanne, stone fruit aromas and acidity from the Riesling, and floral and orchard fruit flavors from the Viognier.
 
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2019 VIOGNIER
$22        750 mL
The high-desert climate of Western Colorado yields a unique expression of this noble variety, most commonly associated with the Rhône Valley in France. Fermented and aged in temperature-controlled, stainless steel, our medium-bodied Viognier shows notes of passionfruit, honeydew melon, and freshly cut herbs, with a crisp, dry finish.
 
 
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2019 DRY RIESLING
$22        750 mL
At nearly 6,000 feet above sea level, our estate vineyard is one of the highest elevation Riesling plantings in the world. These vines struggle through a combination of ancient river rock and calcium-rich soil to produce a racy, lean, mineral-driven expression of this noble grape. Notes of lime zest, white peach, and orchard flowers complement a crisp, mouthwatering finish.
 
 
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2019 CHARDONNAY
$25        750 mL
Crafted in a classic Chablis style, our 2019 estate-grown Chardonnay is sharp, angular, and lean. We sourched these grapes from over 30-year-old, own-rooted Old Wente clone vines, whole-cluster pressed them, fermented the juice in stainless steel, and allowed the resulting wine to rest on its lees with minimal aging in used, French oak.
 
 
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2019 M+M
$22        750 mL
Our M+M blend is comprised of 75% Muscat and 25% Malvasia Bianca. We co-fermented these two ancient varieties with dramatic results. Decadently floral, yet serious in profile, this wine is intensely aromatic with notes of honeysuckle and orchard flowers, flavors of ripe kiwi and green melon, and a sharp, dry, mineral-driven finish.
Due to very limited quantities, we are capping orders to one bottle per person.
 
 
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2019 ROUSSANNE
$22        750 mL
Native to the Northern Rhône region of France, this opulent, full-bodied variety excels in Colorado's climate. Hot, desert days allow for phenolic ripeness, while cool nights provide a crisp acidity. Maturation in used French oak rounds out the spectrum, adding spice tones to the rich flavors of baked pear, lemon curd, and chamomile tea.
 
 
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FIRE + ICE RIESLING
$25        750 mL
This one-of-a-kind Riesling is a 50-50 blend from two of the most drastically different vintages in Colorado history. Equal parts of the scorchingly hot and dry 2018 vintage and the exceptionally cool and wet 2019 vintage combine in this experimental, effervescent expression of Riesling to produce a unique, multi-vintage taste of our estate vineyard.
 
 
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2019 RESERVE DRY RIESLING
$25        750 mL
For our 2019 Reserve Dry Riesling, we delayed harvesting the grapes from our steepest vineyard rows until the last possible moment, two days after a dramatic frost event. We hand-picked the grapes on October 13th and vinified only the free-run juice to produce this magnificent expression of high-elevation Riesling.
Due to very limited quantities, we are capping orders to one bottle per person.
 
 
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2018 RIESLING
$20        750 mL
Our alpine desert climate, along with a compact growing season, at nearly 5,900 feet above sea level, produces grapes of high concentration and vibrant acidity. Silky in texture, our off- dry style of Riesling is brimming with notes of ripe peach and starfruit, and it pairs perfectly with a multitude of cuisines, especially spicy dishes.
 
 
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2018 RESERVE RIESLING (sweet)
$24        750 mL
We sourced the fruit for our 2018 Reserve Riesling from our steepest, hillside rows. These were the first vines we pruned and the last grapes we picked, harvested on the fifteenth of October after a dramatic frost event. This sweet, unctuous wine was bright orange when we first pressed it, and while the color has shifted, the concentrated aromas of mango, apricot, and chamomile have remained unchanged.
Due to very limited quantities, we are capping orders to one bottle per person.
 
 
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2018 CHARDONNAY
$24        750 mL
Our 2018 Chardonnay is a 50-50 blend of fruit from estate-grown Old Wente clone vines planted in 1987 here at the Redstone Vineyard and from select vineyard blocks at Talbott Farms on East Orchard Mesa in Palisade. This Chardonnay has tropical fruit aromas, a honeyed texture, balanced acidity, and soft nuances of French oak.
 
 
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We definitely know how to celebrate!! 🥂 Today i We definitely know how to celebrate!! 🥂 Today is our wedding anniversary, and it’s about 20° warmer outside than it was, when we tied the knot two years ago here at the vineyard!
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What did we do today? 💥
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We broke down barriers and tore down walls. 😎 No, seriously. Not metaphorically. We took to our old, dilapidated rock retaining wall, and we smashed it, in preparation for a new buildout in a week or so.
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And then we chilled down some celebratory 2005 @schramsberg J. Schram and a 2018 Dönnhoff “Oberhaüser Leistenberg” Riesling Kabinett, @corneliusdonnhoff.
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Laughter and good wine honestly aid in holding us together, especially over the past four years, as we’ve built this business during some of the most trying of times.
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Thank you, @oliveandwest, for capturing our day so beautifully. Thank you to @3leaffloral and @blue_sky_baking for the gorgeous, winter flowers and delicious, dreamy cake, respectively. 💞
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Cheers!!! 🍾🍾🍾
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📷: @oliveandwest #oliveandwest #stormcellarwine #coloradowine #cowine #wedwestslope #winterwedding #coloradowedding #elopement #snowywedding #westelksava #westelkswineries #coloradobride #silliness #wediditourway #❄️ #rockymountainwedding #3leaffloral
We are going live tonight here on IG with @sauvage We are going live tonight here on IG with @sauvagespectrumwines and chatting all-things ROUSSANNE with founders, Kaibab Sauvage and Patric Matysiewski.
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We’ll be tasting two expressions of Roussanne, both sourced from the same vineyard, the “Savage Block,” but made in different styles. Kaibab will share about growing Roussanne in Colorado’s high-desert climate, and we’ll weigh in with winemaker Patric, as we taste the nuances in these two distinctly different wines!
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WHEN —>
Today, Sunday, February 21, 2021
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5:30 p.m. MST
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Here on Instagram Live
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If this is a new-to-you wine, we’ll share what it tastes like, how to pair it, and where to find it. A staple in Southern Rhône white blends, Roussanne is rich and laden with notes of ripe pears and baking spices.
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If you have any questions on the grape, either mention them in the comments here or send us a DM. We’ll discuss them here tonight!
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#stormcellarwine #sauvagespectrumwines #coloradowine #cowine #highelevationvineyards #highelevationwine #roussanne #whitewinelover #sommelierwinemaker #wineeducation #winestagram
We are dreaming about those sunny, warm Colorado d We are dreaming about those sunny, warm Colorado days at the tasting room, as we drive through some snow on our way home this afternoon.
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Chef @brandtbishop hosted a fall pop-up the last weekend in October and prepared the perfect dishes for our cozy-season whites.
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What was our favorite pairing?
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Beef tartare with aji amarillo peperonata, shallot, celery, and sherry, served over a fresh baguette, paired up with our experimental, effervescent, non-vintage Riesling, Fire + Ice.
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We are thrilled to expand our tasting room hours this summer and share even more of Chef Brandt’s eclectic, seasonally inspired cuisine on select Saturdays!
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We are building additional, covered seating areas and picnic tables, so that we can accommodate everyone safely and comfortably.
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We can’t wait to see you soon!!
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We’ll share our hours, tentative dates for wine dinners, and details on our spring wine release soon. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know —> the link is in our profile!
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#stormcellarwine #westelksava #winetasting #foodandwinepairing #westelkswineries #northforkvalley #coloradowine #cowine #coloradowinecountry #drinkcolorado #raisealocalglass #visithotchkiss #visitpaonia #westslopebestslope
We are proudly pouring four of our white wines at We are proudly pouring four of our white wines at Palisade’s breathtakingly gorgeous, @twplaas Winery and Farmhouse, nestled in the middle of the Grand Valley AVA wine country.
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TWP Winery and Farmhouse is hosting its grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration this Tuesday, February 16th, from 3:30 until 5:30, featuring local bites from @palisadecafeandwinebar and complimentary sips from @stormcellarwine and @evolvewines. They’ll be debuting their own wines that day, too, made by award-winning winemaker Corey Norsworthy.
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Linger for a tour of this beautiful, rustic-chic, adobe farmhouse, purchase a glass of wine or two (or stock your cellar with a few bottles!), and explore the spacious rooms, vineyards, farmland, and tasting room, guided by owners and gracious hosts Shari and Edwin Cahill.
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Come by and say hello to Grand Junction local Zara Beckstein (@zarabeck1), who will be pouring our wines that day. 🥂 She has helped out with harvest, planting, and bottling — she has some wine stories to share, for sure!
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For more details, reach out to @twplaas or @palisadecoc or catch our IG stories for a mini-tour!
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#stormcellarwine #twpwinery #visitpalisade #westslopebestslope #palisadewinecountry #coloradowine #wineryopenhouse #luxuryliving #coloradowinecountry #evolvewines #farmhouse #luxuryhomes #winetasting #winelover
We are celebrating LOVE today and wishing you the We are celebrating LOVE today and wishing you the very same!! 💞 The two of us have been on quite the ride these past (almost) four years, and we wouldn’t change a thing.
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😏 Well, we might change *parts* of last year, but even going through 2020 (👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼), we grew stronger in our business, within our community, in our personal relationship, and with our supporters — thank YOU!!
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This is a photo that @danvidetich took when the @johndeere team was here during harvest 2019 for a video shoot. Both of us were like, “Stay cool. There are tractor pros watching us. Don’t mess this up.”
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We had to switch implements on the fly, and nothing was working right, but we smiled and had fun. Just like we always try to do. ⚡️ You can see it here.
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Cheers to finding the JOY in the daily tasks and with yourself and the ones you love. Those are the moments that make up our lives.
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And thanks for bringing us gratitude today. Our community — both in the valley here in Colorado and online — is the BEST!!
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📷: @danvidetich of @videtichphotography for @johndeere #stormcellarwine #valentinesday #wuvtwuewuv #coloradowine #cowine #strongertogether #johndeere #harvest2019 #TSCharvest2019 #winemakerslife #farmlife #highelevationwine #highelevationvineyards #westelksava #hollyandflora #modernfarmer
Today we are racking the last five tanks of our 20 Today we are racking the last five tanks of our 2020 vintage off their fine lees, while the weather is in our favor. We are excited for the next step — dialing in tasting notes and label design!
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What’s going on here?
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This is Riesling that’s completed its fermentation journey. It has settled out its solids over the course of about three months. We use a racking paddle to transfer the wine into a new tank, without stirring up that thin layer of fine lees resting at the bottom of the tank.
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What’s that on the sides of the tank?
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Wine is composed of three kinds of acid — citric, malic, and tartaric. Tartaric is arguably the most important acid, providing structure, texture, balance, and stability. It even contributes to the flavor of a wine.
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During the fermentation and aging process, a portion of tartaric acid can bind with solids (lees, pulp), while the rest remains suspended within the wine. During cold temperatures, these tartaric crystals can also adhere to the sides of the tanks.
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You may even find these crystals or “wine diamonds” in some bottled wines. They’re nothing to worry about. They can naturally occur when wine is stored in colder temperatures.
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We’ll be sharing more BTS from these busy, upcoming weeks, leading up to our spring release!
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#stormcellarwine #coloradowine #cowine #tartratecrystals #winediamonds #winemakingprocess #winemakerslife #riesling #highelevationwine #highelevationvineyards #sommlife #rackingwine #westelksava #westelkswineries
🍷🌹 G I V E A W A Y 🌹🍷 is now closed — thank you for entering!! 😍 Congrats to @devonklug!! Whether Galentine’s, Valentine’s, or #treatyoself 💅🏼, we know you deserve something special. We are partnering with @skyvanah, artist and florist extraordinaire, to bring you a little LOVE in the form of flowers and wine!
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How to enter —>
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✨ Like this post.
✨ Follow @stormcellarwine and @skyvanah.
✨ Tag two friends in the comments.
✨ Recipient must be 21 or older and live within the Boulder or Denver metro area.
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The winner will be announced Friday! 🍷 We will contact you to coordinate delivery on Sunday, Feb 14th!
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Sky’s flower arrangements are truly a work of art, and we couldn’t think of a better pairing than our floral-driven 2019 Viognier. It’s dry, crisp, and overflowing with notes of lemon curd, passionfruit, honeydew melon, and freshly cut herbs.
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We are tasting through some more blending trials t We are tasting through some more blending trials tonight, before Steve drives over to the Front Range for some wine deliveries. 📦🍷🚛 Our two rosés from the 2020 vintage are dramatically different in color!!
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We are using Chambourcin (L) and St. Vincent (R) as the base for two of our 2020 rosés. Both of them are dramatic in color and rich with red fruit flavors. We’ll be blending in some small percentages of white wine to add complexity and dial in our desired color.
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We’ve upped our rosé production by 300% this year, so look out for them in April! We’re hoping to keep you stocked 👏🏼 all 👏🏼 summer 👏🏼 long!
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