Auction- Most Selling Absolute Grande River Vineyards Palisade, CO Tuesday, October 24 at 11:00 A.M. (MT) Colorado’s premier vineyard and winery PROPERTY DETAILS: In addition to marketing fine wines under its own Grande River label, this vineyard is a leading provider of grapes to wineries in Colorado as well as nine other states. Grande River Vineyards includes two separate farms in the Grand Valley Viticulture Area, which features near-perfect growing conditions for many European varieties. These farms are: Mount Lincoln Vineyard and Winery, making up a total of 49+/- acres, is particularly suitable for the Rhone varieties Syrah, Morvedre, Cinsaut and Viognier, as well as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Petit Verdot. This property will sell in 10 parcels ranging from 1.9+/- acres to 11.71+/- acres. Riverview Vineyards, making up a total of 41.7+/- acres, is located on the East Orchard Mesa and adjacent to the Tillman Bishop Wildlife Area. This farm will sell in 3 parcels, ranging from 4.93+/- acres to 21+/- acres. This is the cooler of the two farms, growing the Bordeaux varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Development Potential Three highly visible parcels making up 17.5+/- acres along I-70 at exit 42 are zoned B-1 and C-1, which would permit such uses as lodging, campground, restaurant, entertainment, office or service station. Superb winemaking facilities The winery, built in 1994, features a retail area, production area, offices, loading bays and storage area, as well as amphitheater used for popular summer concerts. •50,000 gallons of fermentation and storage capacity •350 French and American oak barrels •26,000 gallons of tank capacity •Annual production of up to 7,000-8,000 cases A heritage of leadership: •First Colorado vineyard to produce the rare Viognier white grape from France’s Rhone Valley. •300 award-winning products •First commercial production of Syrah and Cabernet Franc •Acknowledged pioneers in Rhone varieties •Owner served three terms on Colorado Wine Industry Development Board and currently serves on the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors Varieties flourishing in the rich soils of Grande River Vineyards include: •Sauvignon Blanc •Cabernet Sauvignon •Cabernet Franc •Semillon •Chardonnay •Viognier •Syrah •Merlot •Cinsault •Mourvedre