Award-Winning Colorado Wines from Sutcliffe Vineyards
Nationally Recognized by Wine Enthusiast
Sutcliffe Vineyards is proud to announce that four estate-grown wines were recognized in the October 2026 issue of Wine Enthusiast, including two Editor's Choice selections and two Hidden Gem designations.
These awards recognize the craftsmanship, consistency, and unique character of wines produced from our estate vineyard in McElmo Canyon, Colorado, one of the state's premier wine-growing regions.
Whether you're visiting our tasting room, discovering Colorado wine for the first time, or adding to your cellar, we invite you to experience these nationally recognized wines.
2026 Wine Enthusiast Award Winners
2022 Signature Merlot
93 Points — Editor's Choice
Our highest-rated wine of the year, the 2022 Signature Merlot earned 93 points and Editor's Choice recognition from Wine Enthusiast. Crafted from estate-grown fruit in McElmo Canyon, it showcases the balance, structure, and elegance that have become hallmarks of Sutcliffe Vineyards.
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 Points — Editor's Choice
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon received 92 points and Editor's Choice, recognizing its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Rich, expressive, and distinctly Colorado, this wine reflects the character of our estate vineyard and meticulous winemaking.
2022 Cabernet Franc
91 Points — Hidden Gem
Recognized as a 91-point Hidden Gem, our Cabernet Franc highlights the depth and individuality of Colorado wine. This limited-production estate wine offers a distinctive expression of McElmo Canyon's unique terroir.
2023 Signature Chardonnay
92 Points — Hidden Gem
Our 2023 Signature Chardonnay earned a 92-point Hidden Gem designation and has since sold out. Join our waitlist to be among the first notified when the next vintage becomes available.
Wine Enthusiast is one of the world's most respected wine publications, evaluating thousands of wines annually. Its Editor's Choice designation recognizes wines that deliver exceptional quality and distinction, while Hidden Gem highlights outstanding wines that deserve greater recognition.
Receiving multiple awards in a single issue is a meaningful milestone for Sutcliffe Vineyards and reflects our ongoing commitment to producing exceptional Colorado wines from our estate vineyard.
Discover Estate-Grown Colorado Wine
Located in McElmo Canyon near Cortez, Colorado, Sutcliffe Vineyards has spent decades crafting wines that reflect the unique climate, elevation, and soils of one of Colorado's premier wine regions.
Our wines are produced in limited quantities, allowing us to focus on quality, sustainability, and expressing the character of each vintage.
Whether you're visiting the winery, shopping online, or joining our Wine Club, we invite you to experience Colorado wine at its finest.
Why These Awards Matter
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sutcliffe Vineyards has consistently produced wines scoring 90+ by wine critics from the Wine Enthusiast. Enjoy these mouthwatering wines quarterly as a member of our Wine Society!
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Getting started is simple. You can sign up at our tasting room, reach out through our contact form or give us a call —we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way! We can’t wait to have you be a part of our Sutcliffe family!
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We are a small family owned winery, growing our vines in a community deeply rooted in the agriculture. All of our grapes are hand picked and we process our wines ourselves. As much as we love our wine, we also deeply care about the community we build around it. Though being different was never the goal, being authentic and committed to our wine maker values has made us uniquely eccentric.
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Summer hours (Mar–Nov): 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, daily
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