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The World’s 100 Best Wineries

Varaison Vineyards & Winery

Palisade, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WINERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 2 2026

Top 10No. 1 in North AmericaNo. 1 in the United States

Varaison Vineyards & Winery

Family-run winery in Palisade, Colorado, making mostly dry wines from grapes grown on its own vineyards in a century-old Victorian house beside I-70. Visits center on a seated tasting led by the owners or winemakers, with a cellar tour and private dinners with food pairings.

Highlights

  • Free seated wine tasting
  • Wine cellar tour
  • Friday fire pit pizza

Good to know

  • Tastings are free and last about an hour
  • Friday fire pit pizza with live music
  • Dog-friendly outdoor patio

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