The name COLTERRIS was derived by combining a three letter abbreviation of Colorado “Col” with the Latin word “terris” meaning from the land. “COLTERRIS – from the Colorado land”. All COLTERRIS Wines are produced from 100% Colorado grapes grown in our estate vineyards in the Grand Valley AVA. 19.22 acres in East Orchard Mesa on 36 5/8 Road, Palisade, Colorado purchased in April 2008
15.0 acres planted in April, May, & June 2001
Cabernet Sauvignon on certified rootstock purchased from Sonoma Grapevines
(same clones as planted by Opus One):
10300 Clone 7 vines
3000 Clone 24 vines
2900 Clone 337 vines
2900 Clone 4 vines
1260 Clone 2 vines
340 Clone 5197 vines
Full microspray 15 zone irrigation system installed for 2002 growing season drawing water with the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District from senior water rights dating to 1907
Three Phase power extended to the property in the of Spring 2002
Two wind machines on property to cover entire acreage
A 2003 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard won a GOLD MEDAL at the Colorado Mountain Winefest (159 wines entered)
Approximately 1050 cases were produced in 2008
All wine aged in French and American oak barrels
Colterris Winery Tasting Room
3907 North River Road
Open Year-Round: 10 AM - 5 PM daily
Colterris at the Overlook Tasting Room
3548 E 1/2 Road
Open June - September: 10 AM - 5 PM daily,
Call for hours October-May
