Sutcliffe Vineyards

Sutcliffe Vineyards is an estate winery in McElmo Canyon near Cortez, Colorado, set in the high desert of Southwest Colorado amid red-rock canyon surroundings. Founded in 1995 by John Sutcliffe after he bought a ranch on a whim and planted a small vineyard, the property now produces about 4,000 cases a year under lead winemaker Jesus Castillo, who began working the land in 1996 and took over winemaking in 2017. The winery grows its own grapes, hand-picks them, and makes wine on site with a focus on letting the earth speak. Its portfolio includes estate Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay, several of which have earned 90-plus scores and Editor's Choice recognition from Wine Enthusiast. Sutcliffe also crafts wines for partners such as Telluride Ski & Golf, Dunton Hot Springs, Amangiri, and Tinderbox. Visitors can book tastings, attend public and member events, stay in one of seven on-site guest houses, or hold weddings at the vineyard.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.