About
Buckel Family Wine is a small, family-owned winery in Gunnison Valley, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, dedicated to crafting minimal intervention, dry wines that capture the essence of local high-elevation terroir. Their small-batch wines from family farms emphasize soil-friendly practices, resulting in lower alcohol, zero sugars, and authentic flavors ideal for mindful sipping. Highly acclaimed by Wine Enthusiast, they reflect Colorado's rugged beauty and adventurous spirit.
Minimal intervention winemaking
High-elevation Colorado terroir-driven dry wines
Lower alcohol, zero sugars, environmentally beneficial grape sourcing
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What They Make
2022 Pinot Noir Reserve, Colorado
93 points Wine Enthusiast
2022 Cabernet Franc, Colorado
90 points Wine Enthusiast
2023 Pinot Noir, Colorado
92 points Wine Enthusiast
2023 Rosé, Colorado
92 points Wine Enthusiast 'Hidden Gem'
Awards
Double Gold, Colorado Governor's Cup 2022 for Cabernet Franc
2022
Gold, Denver International Wine Competition 2021 for Sauvignon Blanc
2021
Upcoming Events
Buckel Wine Events
Various local, regional, and statewide in Colorado
Fun, crafty, and delicious wine events; view event calendar
Latest News
2023 Pinot Noir (92 pts) and Rosé (92 pts 'Hidden Gem') from Wine Enthusiast; wine club offerings for seasonal or monthly delivery.