Tasting Room
Explore our wines in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Wine. Land. Good Company.
Visit Our Winery in Colorado
Housed in an old peach packing warehouse in charming downtown Palisade, Colorado, our winery is a place to taste, tour, and spend time with wines made from land to bottle.
Winemaking Side
See where it all comes together while you sip.
Big Shaded Patio
Sip, snack, and settle in under the Colorado sky.
Grand Mesa Views
Wide open views that put it all in perspective.
WINE. LAND. GOOD COMPANY
Make a Day of It.
However you like to wander, there is a way to make your day here feel full. Choose a quick sip, a deeper tour, a long patio stay, or a full Palisade day.
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1 The Quick Sip
Perfect for those short on time. Sample our signature wines in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
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1 The Quick Sip
Perfect for those short on time. Sample our signature wines in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Current Releases
Easy tasting
Come As You Are
No wine degree needed
Quick Stop
Leave room for town
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2 The Deep Dive
Go behind the label. Taste through a curated flight of wines and learn the story of our vineyards, winemaking, and Palisade terroir.
Curated Tasting
5 wines
Winery Tour
Behind the scenes
Palisade Views
Photo-worthy
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3 The Long Linger
Settle in for an afternoon of wine, food, and conversation. Enjoy our patio with stunning vineyard views.
Food + Wine
Stay awhile
Patio Pace
No rushing
Views
Palisade backdrop
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4 The Half-day in Palisade
Make it a full adventure. Explore multiple wineries, farm stands, local restaurants, and the beauty of Palisade.
Wine
Start here
Local Stops
Food, shops, farms
Scenic Drives
Everything in between
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5 The Whole Fellow Day
Give the day space to become something memorable. Start with a pour, stay for the company, and let Palisade fill in the rest.
Full Visit
Wine, food, time
Fellowship
Stay awhile
Palisade Day
No rushing
Ready to plan your visit?
Check the calendar for food trucks, live music, and upcoming events.
From the winery
Choose Your Pour
Taste at the winery, take a bottle home, or find the wine that belongs at your table.
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Featured Release
Current Winery FavoriteThe Ordinary Fellow Pinot Noir
Alcohol
pH
TA
Bottled
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91 pts
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Popular Releases
The Ordinary Fellow 2025 Albariño
Alcohol
13.30%
pH
3.38
TA
7gl
Cases Made
203
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Popular Releases
Wine Club Exclusive: 2022, 2023 & 2024 Pinot Noir Vertical
Alcohol
13.60%
pH
TA
Cases Made
Only 6 sets available
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Wine Club Exclusive: 2021, 2022 & 2023 Chardonnay Vertical
Alcohol
13.20%
pH
3.73
TA
6.5 g/L
Cases Made
Only 6 Sets Available
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Popular Releases
Wine Club Exclusive: 2022, 2023 & 2024 Riesling Vertical
Alcohol
12.30%
pH
TA
Cases Made
Only 6 sets available
93 pts
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Popular Releases
The Ordinary Fellow 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
13.60%
pH
3.48
TA
6.2 g/L
Cases Made
325
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Popular Releases
The Ordinary Fellow 2024 Petit Verdot
Alcohol
12.80%
pH
3.76
TA
6 g/L
Cases Made
98
Decanter
92 pts
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93 pts
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93 pts
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Taste Here
Enjoy a flight in our tasting room.
Take Home
Bring home your favorites.
Club Access
Exclusive wines, early access, member perks.
Guest Notes
What People Are Saying
From Palisade travel features to national wine publications, The Ordinary Fellow has found its way into the conversation.
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Our Process
From Our Land, To Your Glass
Four intentional steps. Thoughtful choices at every stage. Honest wine, made the right way from start to finish.
Vineyard
Our story begins in our vineyards, where healthy soils, mindful farming, and time create exceptional fruit.
Hand Harvest
Picked by hand at the right moment for purity, balance, and character.
Minimal Winemaking
We intervene as little as possible, allowing the fruit, our site, and time to speak for themselves.
In Your Glass
Thoughtful wine, meant to be enjoyed with the people and moments that matter most.
Ben, Karo, & Juan
The Ordinary Fellow Team
Together, they bring careful farming, thoughtful wine, and real hospitality into one place.
Who's Behind the Wine
Purpose in the Vineyard. Clarity in the Glass.
The Ordinary Fellow is about place, patience, and perspective. Shaped by Ben Parsons' life in wine, Karo's eye for hospitality and design, and Juan Adan's deep farming experience in Palisade, our wines are built from careful farming, thoughtful choices, and real hospitality.
It is serious Colorado wine with open doors, good timing, and a seat for everyone.
Recognitions
20+ Years
Crafting exceptional wines and helping shape Colorado’s growing wine industry.
94 Points
Earned for our Decanter-rated Syrah, recognized as an Editor’s Pick.
Industry Leadership
Former service with the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board and CAVE, helping advance Colorado wine.
Among Top 40 Under 40
Recognized by Wine Enthusiast as a Tastemaker and industry leader.
Join Our Wine Club
The Fellowship Starts Here
Great wine is better when shared.
Membership brings you closer to the wine, the places, and the people behind every bottle. Expect limited releases, memorable quarterly gatherings across Colorado, and the freedom to make every selection your own.
Come for the wine. Stay for the fellowship.
Membership Benefits
Quarterly Pick-Up Events
Gather each quarter at standout restaurants, bars, and beautiful locations across Colorado’s Front Range and Western Slope. Food, wine, cocktails, and good fellowship are on us.
Wine Club-Only Releases
Discover small-production wines made exclusively for members, including special bottlings produced in quantities of fewer than 300 bottles.
Choose Every Bottle
Each quarter, we suggest a thoughtful selection, usually featuring new releases. Keep our recommendations, swap a few bottles, or completely customize your order.
Pause When Life Changes
Membership should fit real life. Pause whenever you need to, then return when the timing feels right.
Become part of something real.
Join today and be the first to experience what's next.
Limited Production
Handcrafted in Palisade Colorado
Sustainably Farmed
Made to Be Shared
