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Top Bars For Wine Tasting In Denver

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Author Robert Louis Stevenson once said, "Wine is bottled poetry." However, just like poetry, no two wines are the same. Wine tasting isn't just a great way to spend an evening, but is also a wonderful way to learn about new wines that you might enjoy. Head to these tops bars for wine tasting in Denver.
Wild Women Wine
1660 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 534-0788
www.winerycolorado.com

A boutique winery and tasting room less than a block off the 16th Street Mall, Wild Women Wine imports the highest-quality crushed juices from vineyards in Central Valley, California. These juices are then fermented, blended, and handcrafted in their onsite winery facility. Wine tastings are hosted Tuesdays through Sundays beginning at noon, at which time oenophiles can sample Wine Women Wine by the taste, glass, bottle or batch. Additionally, you can craft your very own wine with the expertise guidance of a vintner.

Vinue Food And Wine Bar
2817 E. 3rd Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 287-1156
www.denverwinebar.net

With a selection of 68 wines from around the world including champagne, Ports and dessert wines, Vinue Food and Wine Bar in Cherry Creek North offers patrons a truly unusual wine tasting experience. Guests are invited to sip wine in three different amounts: 1.5oz, 3oz or 6oz. Vinue's menu includes soups, salads, shared plates, flatbreads and desserts, as well as a selection of specialty cocktails. The upscale, contemporary vibe at Vinue is absolutely ideal for enjoying an afternoon for wine tasting.

Cana Wine Bar
2554 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 993-7556
www.canawinebar.com

Educated at the International Wine Guild, Cana Wine Bar's two owners, Kristian and Amy Geiger, serve up a selection of whites, reds, sparkling, and rose wines. Cana resides in an old house that has been converted into one of the coziest wine bars you'll find in Denver. Big fireplaces and cozy armchairs adorn many of the rooms, inviting guests to relax and enjoy a few glasses of wine. For only $19, patrons can sample three half glasses of their choice of wines.

Related:  Top Bars In Denver With A Fireplace

Caveua Wine Bar
450 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 861-3747
www.caveauwinebar.com

Travel + Leisure listed Denver's Caveua Wine Bar among the top wine bars in the nation. Family-owned and operated, Caveua's mission is "to provide a one of a kind wine experience for everyone from the wine novice to the oenophile." Offering a selection of meat and cheese plates along with some small plate appetizers and desserts, Caveau is an intimate setting for a one-of-a-kind first date experience. This wine bar also hosts tasting events for the public.

Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates
3422 E. 12th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-2202
www.siennawinebar.com

Imagine your favorite little independently-owned cafe served a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines. That's exactly how you feel when you walk into Sienna Wine Bar in the Congress Park neighborhood. A cozy, elegant, and friendly environment, you'll find yourself losing track of time as you sample the wines and appetizers Sienna offers. Happy Hour is hosted from 3-6 p.m. every day and all on Sundays.

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A Denver native, Alli Andress has been a writer for over a decade. Over the course of her career, Andress has written about topics ranging from indie music, animals, health issues and the best of the Mile High City. Her work can be found on Examiner.com
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