Allyson Reedy, Special to The Denver Post

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Just across the street from Plum Creek is the Meadery of the Rockies.a little different from the rest, the honey wines made here use as much local fruit as possible (like the peaches and apricots) and range in sweetness levels. Samples are five for $5. 3701 G Road; talonwinebrands.com.

Tastingroom hours: Sun.-thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Noteworthy wines: Strawberry Honey Wine and Peach Honey Wine.

Stepping into Red Fox Cellars, you might think you’re in a Denver brewery. The vibe is very industrial cool, and they’re doing more creative, untraditional things with their wines and ciders, namely the Wine Foxtails (cocktails made with Red Fox wines). There may be no better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than on Red Fox’s patio, Strawberry Balsamic Foxtail (made with their Long Day Rosé, strawberry soda and balsamic) or Peach Mule (a mix of Freestone Peach sparkling wine, lime, simple syrup and ginger beer) in hand. If you need a break from wine, check out the Roasted Chile cider. Sips of their four traditional wines are free, and the rest are a buck apiece. Wine Foxtails are $8, and a flight of eight ciders runs $10.50. 695 36 Road; redfoxcellars.com.

Tastingroom hours: Sun.-thurs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Noteworthy wines: Bourbon Barrel Merlot, Long Day Tempranillo Rosé and 2016 Teroldego.

One of the only Palisade wineries that can sell food, Maison la Belle Vie Winery will help soak up all the juice with a loaded charcuterie board, or, if you’re there on a summer weekend, see if you can get a seat at one of their farm-to-table dinners or burger nights. Your first two tastings are free; five pours for $5 after that.