Where to Find Natural Wine: Denver, CO
Denver is becoming known for its natural wine, despite its reputation as one of America's best beer cities. It's not uncommon to come across it on restaurant menus, bar menus, and shop shelves.
Natural wine is having a moment here right now, and we hope it will continue a long time! For this post, we've gained the support of some fantastic local contributors who have shared notes on their favorite spots, so be sure to check out their personal notes below!
WINE BARS:
Noble Riot– 1336 27th St, Denver, CO 80205 (also a wine bar)
- Dine-in and takeaway
"Noble Riot is the definition of grunge meets class. Ever-changing menu of honest wines, incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the best fried chicken in Denver. (I'm also a little biased because I used to work as a table somm here.)" - Corey Braccialini
Sunday Vinyl - 1803 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202
- Dine-in and takeaway
"I love Sunday vinyl because they have an amazingly knowledgeable team. They get excited to talk to people that are also excited about wine. They also work to make their guests feel comfortable and want to talk about wine all night long. Their wine list is extensive with a ton of natural wine producers. Additionally, their somm and GM are both some pretty badass ladies!!" - Katie Schaenzer
Yacht Club - 3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205
Snacks are served dim sum-style at this sleek cocktail lounge for spirit-based drinks, beer & natural wine.
Balistreri Vineyards - 1946 E. 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80229
"Don't sleep on Denver's own natural winery with a great tasting room right in town. Grapes are bought from the Western Slope of CO and made without sulfur, fining, or filtering in Denver. Especially exciting is Balistreri's take on their whites, all of which are always intensely skin fermented. Delicious, complex, challenging wines that are local/regional too!" - Peter Szilagyi
WINE SHOPS:
Mr B's Wine & Spirits
Mr B's Wine & Spirits– All locations are open
- 2501 Dallas St #188, Aurora, CO 80010
- 2101 Market St #112, Denver, CO 80205
- 380 W. 13th Ave. Denver, CO 80204
"With three locations around Denver, Mr. B's has a wide collection of natural wines for every type of consumer and budget. The folks there really know their stuff, plus you'll find unique beer and spirits too." - Corey Braccialini
Harvest Wine & Spirits - 3075 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Liquor store with a large selection of informatively displayed wines, plus craft beers & discounts. In-store shopping, curbside pickup and delivery
Proof Wine & Spirits - 3360 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
- In-store shopping and In-store pick-up
Proof is a family-owned business that focuses on small-batch and speciality wine and spirits. Located in Denver’s RiNo district, they have a passion to support smaller wineries and distilleries locally and worldwide.
West End Wine Shop - 777 Pearl St C, Boulder, CO 80302
Comfy neighborhood store mainstay offering a variety of vintages plus free wine tastings & more.
Cask and Craft - 3744 Tejon St. Denver, CO 80211
Cask and Craft specializes in a smart selection of unique and affordable libations from around the globe. They are committed to giving the best service in the business, and finding the perfect bottle for whatever the occasion.
Mondo Vino - 3601 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Wine & beer shop sourcing unusual bottles, craft brews & local liquors in an exposed-brick setting.
Foss Company - 1224 Washington Ave Suite 115, Golden, CO
This locally-owned liquor store offers a range of beer, wine & spirits in a building built in 1913.
Denver Wine Merchant - 3911 Fox St, Denver, CO 80216
Natural Wine, Craft Beer, Classic Wine, Vinyl, and Sommelier Owned!
Joy Wine & Spirits - 1302 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
"Boutique bottle shop on 6th Ave with a thoughtful selections and extremely friendly staff!" - Peter Szilagyi
RESTAURANTS:
Annette - 2501 Dallas St STE 108, Aurora, CO 80010
"Annette has the best brunch I've ever had (seriously)! Their wine list includes excellent natural wines from around the world." - Corey Braccialini
Hop Alley - 3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Hip Chinese restaurant featuring modern shared plates, plus craft beer, cider, natural wine & clever cocktails.
Brutø + BØH - 1801 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
Located in FREE MARKET, BRUTØ is a sustainability focused eatery that is centered around heritage grain-based items. At its centerpiece lies a large wood-fired hearth, which will serve world breads, along with a raw bar, onigiri and seasonal crudites.
Uncle Ramen - 95 S Pennsylvania St.
"Uncle has been killing it with the food for quite a few years now, serving up some of the most delicious ramen in town. The bev menu has always been great at the original Highlands location (2215 W 32nd Ave), but since the Wash Park location opened and started serving natural wine as well as great beer and sake, the bev game is better than ever." - Peter Szilagyi
Colorado:
Restaurants:
Bin 707 - 225 N 5th St # 105, Grand Junction, CO 81501
"If you're in or passing through Grand Junction, don't miss out on Bin707. Maybe THE best restaurant between Denver and Salt Lake City, their food menu is amazing and sourced so responsibly and lovingly. Their bev menu matches that same ethos. They serve up the best natural wine CO has to offer, which is grown essentially in their backyard. Well known and accessible natural selections from the US and Europe fill out the rest of the list." - Peter Szilagyi
THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS!
We want to take a moment to give a HUGE thank you to our local contributors and their additions to the series. Find them below with their social and links if you want to see people drinking the best natural wine in Denver!
Now back to you! Did we miss some? Where do you love to get natural wine? Let us know in the comments or on social!
