Barrel Into Spring

A Weekend of Wine, Barrels, and Behind-the-Scenes Tastings

Barrel Into Spring

Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings across the Grand Valley! This self-guided tour features seven wineries and includes barrel tastings and food pairings from chefs, caterers, and restauranteurs. Each winery will also be offering exclusive discounts on their wines and products.

Barrel Into Spring will feature a free digital passport, making it easier than ever to track your stops throughout the weekend. Simply check in at each participating winery using your smartphone, no paper passport required. Participants who check in at all seven locations by the end of the weekend will be entered into a drawing for a free case of Colorado wine!

Attendees will pick up their tasting glass and event wristband at their preassigned starting location and will receive instructions on how to access the digital passport prior to the event.

Hours: Friday, 2:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm

Tickets are valid only for the weekend selected (April OR May)

Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to attend Barrel Into Spring

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Barrel Into Spring celebration. From exceptional wines and seasonal pairings to live music, vineyard views, and time shared with friends old and new, the event was a wonderful way to welcome the season together.

Guests enjoyed exclusive barrel tastings, behind-the-scenes experiences, and an early look at upcoming releases while connecting with our winemaking team and local community. The energy, conversation, and support made this year’s gathering especially memorable.

Although the 2026 event has officially concluded, we’re already looking ahead to next spring’s celebration. Barrel Into Spring has become one of our favorite traditions, and we can’t wait to share another weekend of wine, food, and hospitality with you again next year.

Be sure to check back for future event announcements, ticket information, and updates as plans for Barrel Into Spring 2027 begin to take shape. Until then, thank you again for being part of the experience.

Transportation

For transportation reservations, please contact the following:

Uber, Lyft & Taxi Service Available Upon Request

Lodging

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Barrel into Spring FAQs – PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING

EVENT DATES & TIMES

The event takes place Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm.

Tickets purchased for Barrel Into Spring are valid only for the weekend selected (April OR May). Tickets are $75 per weekend, per person. Each ticket admits one person into the event. Barrel Into Spring is an adult event and all attendees must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to attend. No one under the age of 21 is permitted to attend Barrel Tasting – this also applies to babies or children of any age. 

Designated Drivers will not be served any wine but will be offered other beverages to drink. At check-in, designated drivers are given a different color wristband and a CAVE & Colorado Winefest water bottle instead of a wineglass.

 Due to the nature of this event, dietary needs cannot be accommodated.

Be prepared to show your wristband at each winery you visit to let the wineries know you’ve checked in and are an event participant. Please be prepared to show your photo I.D. – No I.D. = no admittance. Attendees will need to wear their wristbands for both days of the event.

Please view our Lodging & Transportation partners below if you are looking for hotel and tour packages to round out your Barrel Tasting Weekend!

Barrel into Spring sales are FINAL and non-refundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who are unable to attend the event. The ticket is valid only on the date selected and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates.

If you have any further questions, please contact the CAVE office at 970-464-0111 or [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you!