Description

Shiras Winery Overview

History and Background

Shiras Winery, named after the Shiras Moose native to Colorado, is one of Colorado's smaller wineries in terms of production size but offers a unique concept by sourcing grapes from select regions to create diverse wines. Established with the vision of integrating a winery and tasting room into the urban fabric of historic Downtown Grand Junction, Shiras Winery brings the craft of winemaking closer to wine lovers in a unique urban setting.

Vineyard Details and Wine Production

• Sourcing and Partnerships: Shiras Winery does not own a vineyard but establishes partnerships with small, family-owned vineyards across the US West Coast and Western Colorado.
• Wine Production Process: The winemaking process begins with grape must prepared directly in the fields, followed by transportation to the winery for fermentation, barrel-aging, filtration, bottling, and labeling.
• Facilities: Utilizing small-scale, human-sized equipment, the winery maintains an efficient and manageable production size, enabling experimentation and small batch wine crafting.

Visitor Information and Experiences

Tasting Room

• Wine Selections: The tasting room features a rotating selection of over 30 wines by the glass, including boutique wines, smaller production labels, natural and low-intervention wines, and unique varietals.
• Wine Flights: Guests can build their own wine flight from the specially curated menu.
• Food Pairings: Enjoy tastings along with fresh Charcuterie or Cheese Boards crafted daily.

Special Events

• Culinary Events: Shiras Winery hosts wine pairing dinners, teach and taste events, among other exclusive offerings.
• Gourmet Marketplace: The attached Zesty Moose Marketplace offers a wide range of specialty foods, gifts, and local art since 2007, specializing in seasoning blends, BBQ rubs, and more.

Notable Wines or Specialties

• West Coast Varietals: Focused on grape varietals from Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington, producing wines that truly represent their region and varietal characteristics.
• Marketplace Products: Unique craft culinary products made on-site, including various seasonings and sauces under The Zesty Moose Brand.

Contact Information and Location

• Location: Located in Historic Downtown Grand Junction, within The Zesty Moose Marketplace.
• Experience Offerings: Visitors can explore the wines and culinary products, partaking in a combination of food and wine that emphasizes community and high-quality artisan production.

Shiras Winery promises an intimate and memorable wine experience, focusing on artisanal production, diverse wine selections, and culinary excellence, all set in a scenic historic urban location.