In the early 1990s, Olathe was known for corn. It still is today, but we can thank Diana and Keith Read for adding a little diversity. The couple opened Cottonwood Cellars in 1994, expanding the reach of the tiny Western Slope hamlet’s agriculture into the grape growing world. Two other winery operations have joined in [...]
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Garrett Estate Cellars
The first aspect that is noticeable about Garrett Estates Cellars is its size. With just a 2008 and 2009 vintage under its belt, it already is growing grapes on 35 acres. With plans of adding to that total, the Olathe winery has the potential to become the largest estate winery in the state. Whether that [...]
Mountain View Winery
Mountain View Winery sits on a property that is part fruit orchard, part grape vineyard, which would explain why one of its wines is part apple, part grape. The Ash Mesa is an interesting blend of apple wine and chardonnay and just one of the aspects that makes this Olathe vineyard unique. Owner Michael Young [...]