Blanchard Family Wines — Restaurant in Denver

It’s patio season! We headed to Blanchard Family Wines’ patio in Dairy Block for some wine tasting this past weekend & had a lovely time.

We arrived at Blanchard and were seated at a table outside. The weather was gorgeous and we got to enjoy the spring flowers & Dairy Block’s lively alleyway. Founders, James & Shanna took great care of us & ensured our wine flights kept coming. James was incredibly knowledgeable on the wine and educated us on each kind we had. Our server Cassidy was attentive and made sure our waters stayed topped off.

Our wine flight included the Blanc de Noir, Riesling, CO Red Blend, & the Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Blanc de Noir was Blanchard Family Wines from Sonoma County. This was a traditional method sparkling constructed from Pinot Noir. The Blanc de Noir was lively on the tongue with flavors of in-season, zesty citrus.

The Riesling was Blanchard Family Wines from Colorado. I am not a big Riesling fan and enjoyed this one - it wasn’t too sweet. The Riesling was medium-dry with a balanced acidity.

The CO Red Blend was Blanchard Family Wines from Grand Valley. This red blend had alluring aromas of raspberry. This was my second favorite wine of the flight and is a new addition to Blanchard’s menu (make sure to try it out).

The Cabernet Sauvignon was Blanchard Family Wines from Alexander Valley - this was my favorite. The Cab Sauv had a beautiful purplish red garnet in the glass. The taste was big and bold with a smooth finish.

Ross enjoyed non-alcoholic tea that was really refreshing.

For food we had Charcuterie, a Macaron flight, & Cake Pop flight.

The Charcuterie was a chef's board with daily selections of local meats, cheeses, crackers, and accoutrements.

The Macarons were seasonal & custom created by Bella Macarons. My favorite was the Lucky Charms macaron. This green macaron was sweet with a cereal inspired filling and went well with the sparkling Blanc de Noir.

The Cake Pops were from Azucar Bakery and were an assortment of seasonal flavors. My favorite was the red velvet cake pop. It was dipped in white chocolate and tasted like a combination of chocolate and vanilla cake (cocoa with a slightly tart edge). This cake pop paired exceptionally well with the Cabernet Sauvignon - rich & decadent.

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My company hosted our holiday party at Blanchard Family Wines last month! James, Kayla, and the rest of the team executed our evening absolutely flawlessly.

They were accommodating and organized throughout the planning phase, taking in all of our team’s customizations and special requests. When it came time for the big day, the space looked amazing (decorations were tasteful and beautiful), the custom printed menus were a really nice touch, and the day-of staff were incredibly kind, professional, helpful, and efficient. They partnered with Foraged (restaurant next door) to provide us with a 4-course plated meal and the chef did an amazing job, not just with the food—but with the presentation, attention to detail, and timing. The food and wine/cider selections were absolutely delicious! And they even provided us with a beautiful assortment of "mocktails" for those not drinking alcohol. There was never an issue of anyone waiting on food or drink throughout the whole night, which was a feat with our big group!

We had so much feedback from our team about how amazing the night was, how delicious the food and wine were, and how much fun our progressive dinner (similar to speed dating) turned out to be.

I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone looking to host a holiday party, a night out with girlfriends, or a simple date night with their partner. Location, quality, and novelty are met above and...

My husband and I were gifted a "date night package" from some dear friends of ours to visit Blanchards, in Denver, in the Milk Market area. We finally got to go tonight and absolutely LOVED it!! We had 2 flights of wine, (1 flight each, which we shared, just so we could experience all the different wines) - each with a different sparkling, white, rose and red wine, and a wonderful charcuterie board which featured some yummy cheeses, some meats, and several other items, all of which went great with the different wines. Our person was Alli, who was one of the sweetest people I've ever met! She was extremely knowledgeable about the various grapes, and the areas in which they were grown. So, not only did my husband and I enjoy pairing the different wines with the various foods from the charcuterie board, but we actually learned several things we didn't previously know (even though we are regular wine drinkers!)!! And, bonus - we got to take home our favorite bottle of wine, as a part of the date night package! I also bought another bottle that I really loved at an extremely reasonable price! Overall, we truly enjoyed our evening - one of the best dates nights we've had in awhile!! I highly recommend checking them out - totally worth the drive downtown, despite the awful...