California is famous for its wine country, but few out-of-staters realize that Colorado is also home to its own beautiful vineyard town! If you enjoy a great glass of wine with equally spectacular views, don’t book a trip to California; instead, visit this scenic Colorado town that could be the next Napa Valley.

Located in western Colorado (near the Colorado/Utah border) is the small and scenic town of Palisade, which has earned the nickname of "Peach Capital of Colorado."
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While Palisade is famous for its juicy peaches, many do not realize that the town of 3,000 also produces something else...
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...wine!
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Home to a few dozen wineries, Palisade has a wine for every taste, ranging from sweet White Zins and bold Cabs all the way to the driest of Chardonnays.
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As if the wines themselves weren't reason enough to visit Palisade, the area is also home to a number of other wine-related attractions, like the beautiful Fruit & Wine Byway...
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Spanning 25 miles of scenic backcountry roads, the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway is one of Colorado’s newest byways, created to drive traffic to the local businesses around the Palisade area.
...charming bed and breakfasts...
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Pictured is the Wine Country Inn; a wine-themed hotel that is home to lovely rooms and complimentary wine tastings!
...and, of course, wine festivals and special events.
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The 2018 Colorado Mountain Winefest takes place September 13-16 and features food and wine pairings, vineyard tours, and special workshops.
To learn even more about Colorado wine country, please visit the Palisade Chamber of Commerce's website.
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Discover even more of the best Colorado wine by clicking: See The Very Best Of Colorado Wine Country In One Day On This Epic Road Trip.

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