About Mesa Winds Farm & Winery

Our 36 acre farm and winery is a few miles outside Hotchkiss, Colorado. We grow peaches, apples, and grapes. We are certified organic by CCOF. View our organic certification (pdf).

In 2011 we produced our first commercial wines, and opened our tasting room in 2012.

Dr John Ikerd, a highly regarded ag economist defines sustainability:

• "The New American Farmer stewards the land, preserves and improves the soil."
  We can make our farm more sustainable with less off-farm inputs, and have followed the "deep organic" model to do so.
• "(S)he treats workers and the community alike with respect, kindness, and equitably."
  We hire local ag workers to help us with pruning and picking when time is of the essence. We have also worked with Teens on Farms and interns in the past.
• "Makes economic decisions that produce reasonable profits that sustain the farm, farmer, and employees."
  We are always open to new ways to bring our produce to eaters. Growers Organics picks up our fruit at the farm and brings it to eaters in Denver. We also have direct sales in Colorado Springs, Carbondale, and Denver.
• "The New American Farmer builds a relationship with the new American eater."
  The New American Eater understands that by supporting local farmers they are supporting rural communities and the health of the society to which they belong.

We hope that you will be able to participate in our 2018 season, and enjoy the fruits and wine that we offer. - W