Sample Award-Wining Wines at Snowy Peaks Winery
The wine tops of glasses in a handful of restaurants in Estes Park.
What would a girlfriend getaway be without sipping on some locally crafted wine? And it’s even better when they are crafted with Colorado grown grapes from Palisade and Burlington. Erik and Candice Mohr, owners of Snowy Peaks Winery, invited our group in on a day when volunteers and family friends were busy filling, labeling and corking bottles for distribution. We even managed to top off a few bottles ourselves while getting a sneak peek into the assembly line.
Mark up your laminated paper to try the broad spectrum on Snowy Peaks Wineries. You can also select wines from other wineries
The bottling and winemaking takes place in the basement of the winery, which is Erik’s territory. Candy has made the upstairs her own, creating a warm and homey tasting room where grape-loving travelers can sample some of the 20 varietals the winery makes. Pucker up for everything from sweet to dry, white to red and several blends and dessert wines. You can also find other Colorado made products including cheeses, jams, chocolate and jellies. This is perfect to pack up a picnic in Rocky Mountain National Park along with a few bottles of Snowy Peaks Wines.
About the owners:
Mark up your laminated paper to try the broad spectrum on Snowy Peaks Wineries. You can also select wines from other wineries
Erik says he opened up the winery on a whim, which Candy wasn’t always keen on, at least in the beginning. “I was nervous but there wasn’t any quitting once we started.” she says. “We see people come back year after year. I never expected that.” Erik admits he didn’t have professional training of a winemaker, but with a background in biology he masterfully creates wines that woo thirsty travelers. “I’m still experimenting even after seven years,” says Erik. “It’s a lot of hard work but it’s paying off.”
Snowy Peaks Winery
292 Moraine Avenue, (970) 586-2099
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