The Ordinary Fellow — Restaurant in Palisade

The Ordinary Fellow has quickly become one of my favorite wineries in Palisade. Strangely enough this actually has little to do with their wine. Don't get me wrong, most of the wines here are easily crushable and I doubt you'll find it hard to enjoy a glass or three. There are some big misses also, but taste is subjective and you absolutely should come here and find out for yourself. Why this is one of my favorite places in Palisade boils down to the layout of their space and overall vibe of the building.

Their setup is quite unique to the area, providing an atmosphere that town has sorely been missing. There is no pretentiousness or wine snobbery to be found here. Just come relax on a couch and taste some good vino made by passionate people. Have it served and presented to you in a relaxed setting by a chill but knowledgeable person. Come hang out with friends and have a few glasses. Shop for some local art and homemade goods while your here. It's all no big deal man. It's all good.

This massive warehouse is more than just a tasting room, it is a community gathering and event space. There is always a food truck at hand ready to help soak up some of that vino, as well as a giant well-appointed covered patio to vibe on. Maybe most importantly; they are open later than any other winery in town, making this either the perfect last stop on your tasting tour or best place to hang out in the early evening when you're not yet ready to switch from wine to world-class bourbon from the distillery next door.

The Ordinary Fellow somehow intrinsically knew that there was a void that needed filling in the Palisade wine community. Then they double downed on that knowledge and built one of the state's coolest spaces to enjoy fermented grapes in. Pretty dang cool...

My husband and I stopped in the Ordinary Fellow winery and tasting room in Palisade with our little one on a Monday afternoon in late January and really enjoyed our time here. Visiting in the off season means less crowds and more time with the winemakers! Karo, one of the owners, was pouring wines and was absolutely a delight to chat with. It was so fun learning about the history of the winery in Palisade (fairly new - but if you’ve ever heard of the Infinite Monkey Theorem in Denver, you’ll know their background!). We ended up buying the petit verdot - really unique and flavorful. Our timing didn’t quite line up with their eatery - Le Snack - but would love to come back again and try the food. Definitely will be visiting...

This new winery is refined and definitely gives a modern feel. Very spacious even when there’s a bunch of people. They have games to past the time and of course a ping pong table! The wine selection is limited since they are new but definitely worth checking out. The Riesling is sweet and crisp. Albariño has an amazing apricot aroma and very delicious. The rosé was fruity with an earthy finish. My favorite was the red blend with nice bold and darker cherry blend flavors. Overall great experience. The staff will really explain what flavors stand out in the wines. Great new winery. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a modern feel and a great time out. Thank you for your service and keep up the...