Though it might be hard to imagine, within 100 miles of Ouray’s snowy San Juan mountains, Colorado wine country grapevines are sleeping and waiting for spring.

Both of the state’s viticultural areas are within a day trip, but you don’t have to venture there to experience fine wines this weekend.

The inaugural Ouray Winter Wine Fest on Saturday is bringing offerings from eight wineries to the mountains, at the Wright Opera House. Organizers plan for the event to be inviting and approachable e...