Sutcliffe Vineyards is an estate winery deep in McElmo Canyon, about 12 miles west of Cortez. The high-desert setting, on-site kitchen and bookable vineyard or barrel experiences make it the region's most complete destination winery rather than a quick urban tasting-room stop.
What to expect
The tasting room sits among the vines at roughly 5,340 feet in a remote canyon setting. Sutcliffe says it has made wine in Southwest Colorado since 1995 and grows and hand-picks its own grapes.
A farm-fresh kitchen serves charcuterie, hummus and seasonal specials. Wood-fired pizza is seasonal, so call if food is an important part of the visit. Guided vineyard tours and private barrel tastings require an appointment.
Before you go
- Use the Road G directions on the official visit page; the winery is well west of central Cortez.
- Book vineyard tours and private barrel tastings in advance.
- Call to confirm seasonal kitchen and pizza availability.
- The official site publishes shorter daily hours after daylight saving time.
Highlights
- Estate vineyard and tasting room in McElmo Canyon
- Farm-fresh kitchen with seasonal wood-fired pizza
- Guided vineyard tours and private barrel tastings by appointment
- 2025 Colorado Governor's Cup medals for Malbec and Chardonnay
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Plan Your Visit
Address: 12174 Road G, Cortez, CO 81321
Hours: Daily noon–7 (Mar–Nov); daily noon–5:30 after daylight saving time
Good to know: Guided vineyard tours and private barrel tastings require appointments; call to confirm seasonal food service.
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We checked this listing against the sources below on 2026-08-04. The winery's own site controls where details conflict.
- Sutcliffe Vineyards — Visit Us (official winery)
- Colorado Wine — Sutcliffe Vineyards (state wine board)