Nestled
at the crossroads of the Sangre de Cristo and Rocky Mountains,
the winery and tasting room are shining examples of what has been attracting
visitors from all over the world to Cañon City and Fremont County.
Under the watchful
eye of award-winning winemaker and partner, Matt Cookson, the Abbey
planted several acres of grapes in 2000. Becoming attached to the area
and the whole renewal process, Matt took over as general manager, viticulturist
and winemaker in the Fall of 2001. He moved to Colorado from Napa Valley
with his wife Sally, who handles the tasting room and marketing areas
of the winery.
The Holy Cross Abbey has a long history of growing the finest garden
and orchard produce. They are always creating new and special-run vintages
and proudly offer fine wines for your enjoyment, and as a testament
to their past and present achievements.
The tasting room
is open daily, and has been designed to make your wine experience truly
memorable. It was voted “Best Front Range Tasting Room”
–Colorado Vine. Visit in the spring and summer and enjoy the beautiful
outdoor garden setting while viewing thriving vineyards growing against
the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. In the winter, warm your
hands by our toasty fireplace while sipping a rich full-bodied Merlot.
Also providing a
wonderful shopping experience, the tasting room is filled with rich,
colorful textiles from Provençe, exquisite crystal from Italy
and an extensive selection of the most up-to-date wine accessories.
The gift shop is filled with items from all over the world, as well
as many items that are distinctively Colorado. There is ample parking,
and the beautiful tree-shaded park has picnic tables where you can enjoy
your lunch and a bottle of wine. Enjoy books that relate to every aspect
of wine, cooking and travel, and let the helpful knowledgeable staff
assist you with your perfect wine selection. Your gifts can be taken
care of from start to finish, and can ship wine to most states.
The tasting room
and gift shop are open Monday-Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm, Sundays: Noon
- 5 pm.
For more
information,
what’s new and winter/summer hours:
visit: www.AbbeyWinery.com.
or
CALL: 877.422.9463(HCA-WINE) |
