Business Details
Your Colorado Winery Experience in Paonia
Alfred Eames Cellars is a premium Colorado winery nestled in the West Elks AVA, where we craft exceptional wines using traditional methods honed over decades. Our vineyards thrive at high elevations in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where the unique terroir imparts distinct character to our estate-grown grapes. Red wines are fermented in open vats and aged in French oak barrels, while white wines undergo barrel fermentation for nuanced complexity. Our tasting room at ZenZen Gardens welcomes visitors seasonally, offering immersive experiences that connect guests to our winemaking philosophy. We prioritize authenticity, producing unfined and unfiltered wines that reflect the lands natural expression.With direct sales at the winery and partnerships across Colorado, we ensure accessibility to our curated varietals. Our commitment to quality extends to every bottle, whether youre enjoying a 2023 Estate Pinot Noir or a 2020 Sangre del Sol blend. For out-of-state customers, we partner with VinoShipper to deliver our Colorado terroir nationwide. As stewards of this land, we blend innovation with tradition, creating wines that celebrate both heritage and the mountainous landscape that defines us.
Services
Wine Tastings
Estate Wine Sales
Direct Shipment
Retail Distribution
Winery Tours
Highlights and features
- We craft wines using traditional open-vat fermentation and French oak aging.
- Our vineyards thrive in Colorado's high-elevation West Elks AVA terroir.
- We offer direct access to estate wines at our Paonia tasting room.
- Our partnerships ensure statewide retail availability and nationwide shipping.
- We blend heritage techniques with modern winemaking innovation.
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High-altitude flavor
Services
Estate Wine Production
We produce small-lot wines using estate-grown grapes from our high-elevation Colorado vineyards. Reds undergo open-vat fermentation and French oak aging, while whites are barrel-fermented for complexity. Our methods preserve natural flavors through unfined, unfiltered bottling.
Seasonal Tastings
Our ZenZen Gardens tasting room offers seasonal access to our full wine portfolio. Guests experience curated tastings May through October, with appointments available at the winery for personalized tours and sampling of current and library vintages.
Direct Wine Shipment
Colorado residents order directly from our winery for home delivery. Out-of-state customers use VinoShipper for legal, compliant shipping. We handle logistics to ensure secure, temperature-controlled delivery of our fragile products.
Retail Distribution
Our wines are available at over 20 Colorado retailers, including specialty liquor stores and restaurants. Partners like ZenZen Liquor Stores and Colorado Vintners Collective carry our full portfolio, ensuring broad local accessibility.
Winery Events
We host special events at our Paonia estate, including harvest festivals and release tastings. These gatherings showcase new vintages and blends while connecting guests to our mountain vineyard setting through curated experiences.
People
Alfred Eames
Founder
Alfred Eames established the winery to showcase Colorado's high-altitude viticulture potential. With decades of experience, he oversees vineyard operations and maintains traditional winemaking practices at the Paonia estate.
Devin Eames
Co-Owner
Devin Eames manages day-to-day winery operations and customer relations. He ensures seamless direct-to-consumer sales and maintains partnerships with Colorado retailers while upholding quality standards.
Steve Kornher
Winery Builder
Steve Kornher designed and constructed our concrete wine cellar. His innovative concrete structures maintain optimal aging conditions, supporting our traditional winemaking approach across diverse climates from Alaska to Mexico.
William Wilkie
Label Artist
William Wilkie creates our distinctive wine labels through sculpture, drawing, and painting. His artistic vision captures the essence of our mountain terroir, elevating each bottle's visual storytelling.
Questions
Where is Alfred Eames Cellars located?
We're located at 11931 4050 Rd, Paonia, CO 81428, within the West Elks AVA wine region.
How can I purchase your wines?
Colorado residents can order directly from our winery. Out-of-state customers can purchase through VinoShipper.com.
Are wine tastings available?
Our ZenZen Gardens tasting room is open daily May-Oct. Appointments are available at the winery year-round.
What wine varieties do you produce?
We craft Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and blends like Sangre del Sol and Collage Bordeaux-style wines.
Do you ship wines outside Colorado?
Yes, we partner with VinoShipper to provide legal wine shipments to states outside Colorado.
Can I visit the vineyards?
Our Paonia estate welcomes visitors by appointment for vineyard tours and tastings of current and library vintages.
