Mountain Spirit Winery, Ltd.

Mountain Spirit Winery is a boutique winery whose unique wines have won numerous national and international wine competitions. They offer many blends available nowhere else in the world - Blackberry Chardonnay, Merlot/Raspberry, Blackberry Cabernet Franc, and Duet (a blend of Viognier and Chardonnay). The winery is nestled on five acres of high country in the Upper Arkansas River Valley surrounded by 14,000-foot mountain vistas. The winery is trying to answer the questions: "Everyone has a Merlot and Chardonnay. Do you have anything different to offer?" They continue to explore new blends of wines while maintaining high standards inherent to the gentle are of winemaking, which gives rise to their motto: "Quality wines with a difference." Visit at either location to taste their truly unique premium wines: at the winery in the beautiful upper Arkansas Valley, or at the gallery in historic downtown Salida featuring art by local artists and fine crafts from around the country. The gallery/tasting room is now in its exciting new location next to the Twisted Cork Cafe (Riverside Patio Dining) on West U.S. Highway 50, one block west of Walmart. Sample the wines and enjoy the art. Come for an unforgettable taste extravaganza. Directions: We are located 9 miles west of Salida, Colorado on County Road 220 (mileage calculated from the Visitor Center/Pool on US 50). Take Highway 50 west from Salida for 5 miles to the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 285 at Poncha Springs . Continue on Highway 50 west for another 4 miles to County Road 220. Take this exit on your left to the stop sign. Turn left (east) and the Winery is on your right. We have a blue metal roof just behind the old apple orchard.