Regional Cuisine & Wines
An interview with Julie Balistreri of Balistreri Vineyards in Denver. This is a family owned vineyard & winery that produces some of the best award winning wines in the region and has just expanded. Julie tells us about their wines, the large event facility they've created and the new dishes they are serving in the tasting room, along with the vino. Well worth an afternoon visit with just a quick drive from the heart of the city.
*This is Moxie's favorite vineyard and winery in Denver!
1946 East 66th Avenue Denver, CO 80229
(303) 287-5156
Balistreri Vineyard & Winery
Wineries in Denver and Boulder
Owned by Marianne “Gussie” Walter. Tastings are by appointment.
4715 N. Broadway, Unit B3, Boulder
303-545-2047
Bonacquisti Wine Company
Owned by Paul Bonacquisti
4640 Pecos St., Unit 1, Denver
303-477-9463
Avanti Winery
(also sells cigars)
9046 W. Bowles Ave, Littleton
303-904-7650
Bookcliff Vineyards
1468 Pearl St., Boulder
303-449-9463
Boulder Creek Winery
Owned by Jackie & Mike Thompson
6440 Odell Place, Boulder
303-516-9031
Creekside Cellars
Private tours available.
28036 Highway 74, Evergreen
303-674-5460
Equipment de Vin
1412 Larimer St., Denver
720-946-3287
Redstone Meadery
4799 Pearl St., suite 2A, Boulder
720-406-1215
Spero Winery
Open Saturday afternoons.
Owned by Clyde and Julie Spero (sister of John Balistreri, Balistreri Vineyards).
3316 W. 64th Ave, Denver
720-519-1506
Tewksbury & Co.
Cigars and wine
1512 Larimer St., Denver
303-825-1880
Turquoise Mesa Winery
Owned by Tom and Mary Joan Bueb.
555 Burbank St., Unit Q, Broomfield
303-653-3822
Regional Cuisines
(303) 534-9505
M-Th 11a–9p, Fri 11a–10p, Sat 5–10p, Sun 5–9p
$$-$$$
Reservations recommended
South of Downtown (5 mins)
Denver's oldest restaurant and steakhouse, serving Elk, Buffalo, Quail, Lamb, Cornish Game Hen, Beef, Duck, Salmon, and Rocky Mountain Oysters (see Local Lingo).
(303) 697-4771
M-F 5:30p–10p, Sat-Sun 5p–10p
$$-$$$
Reservations recommended
West of Denver (15-20 mins)
Old west fort, serving Beef, Elk, Buffalo, Antelope, Quail, Wild Boar, Duck, Pork, Guinea Hen, Lamb, Salmon, Trout and Rocky Mountain Oysters (see Local Lingo).
