Fox Fire Farm And Winery
Richard Parry is the owner of Fox Fire Farms, which has been honored as a Colorado Centennial Farm for being owned by the same family for 100 years. Fox Fire now occupies 910 acres, he said, although it has been as much as 2,200 acres.
Looking for an authentic vineyard and winery experience? Pagosa Springs and Durango Colorado area residents choose Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio, Colorado when they want a weekend escape and experience. We are located 25 miles southeast of Durango and 40 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs as part of a 910 acre livestock farm, in a stunning Colorado setting. Stroll the vineyards, and taste our wines at the winery. Fox Fire Farms is a soothing place to spend the day, rest your spirit and reconnect with nature. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a bottle of one of our wines as you gaze out over our tranquil pastures. You're always welcome at Fox Fire Farms. Cold Climate Viticulture At Fox Fire Farms we specialize in "Cold Climate" grape varieties. The University of Minnesota and Cornell University have released exciting new grape varieties that are adapted to the cold climates of the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We have found that these varieties are perfectly adapted to our high altitude vineyards here in the mountains of southwest Colorado. These exciting new grape varieties have the ability to take the cold Colorado winters and then thrive in the summer sunshine of the southwest. Cool nights and warm days bring out the best in the cold climates varietals! Read the full article