🍷 Summer Evening Series

WINE & CHEESE TRAIN

Sip Colorado Wines as the Sun Sets Over the Rockies

An elegant evening of wine tasting, artisanal cheeses, and breathtaking San Luis Valley sunset views — all from the comfort of a vintage railcar.

🍇 An Unforgettable Evening on the Rails

Join us for a relaxing summer evening in the San Luis Valley with traditional white linen rail service featuring three carefully selected courses paired with Colorado wines. As the train rolls through the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, you'll enjoy stunning sunset views that paint the Spanish Peaks in shades of gold and purple.

Our Wine & Cheese Train has become one of our most beloved special events — perfect for date nights, anniversaries, girls' getaways, or simply treating yourself to a unique Colorado experience.

⏰ Duration: 4 Hours (Sunset timing)
📅 Season: July – August, Select Saturdays
🚂 Departure: 5:00 PM from Alamosa
🎟️ Includes: 3 wine tastings + 3 cheese pairings

📋 What's Included

  • Three-course wine and artisanal cheese pairing
  • Commemorative Rio Grande wine glass to take home
  • White linen service in select dining cars
  • Live acoustic guitar music in the lounge car
  • Spectacular sunset views over the San Luis Valley
  • Access to outdoor observation platform for photos

🍷 Featured Wine & Cheese Pairings

Colorado's finest wineries & artisanal creameries

First Course

Canyon Wind Cellars — Viognier
Palisade, Colorado
Paired with: Truffle Gouda & Honeycomb

Second Course

BookCliff Vineyards — Merlot
Boulder, Colorado
Paired with: Aged Cheddar & Fig Jam

Third Course (Dessert)

Carlson Vineyards — Riesling Ice Wine
Palisade, Colorado
Paired with: Blue Cheese & Dark Chocolate

* Wine selections subject to change based on seasonal availability from Colorado wineries.

📅 Evening Itinerary

5:00 PM
Check-in at Alamosa Depot — welcome glass of sparkling wine
5:30 PM
Train departs Alamosa eastbound
6:15 PM
First wine & cheese pairing served
7:00 PM
Second pairing — live acoustic music begins
7:45 PM
Sunset over the Spanish Peaks — photography opportunity
8:00 PM
Dessert wine & cheese pairing (third course)
8:45 PM
Train arrives back at Alamosa Depot

* Schedule adjusts seasonally based on sunset times. August departures may be slightly earlier.

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★★★★★

"The Wine Train was absolutely magical! The combination of Colorado wines, delicious cheeses, and the sunset over the mountains — I couldn't have asked for a better date night. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable about each wine. We'll definitely be back next year!"

– Sarah T., Denver, CO
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★★★★★

"This was our third year doing the Wine Train and it gets better every time. The Viognier paired with truffle Gouda was incredible. Highly recommend for any wine lover visiting Colorado!"

– Michael & Lisa, TripAdvisor

📸 Experience the Wine Train

Wine and Cheese Train dining car Wine tasting on the train

🏆 Our Colorado Wine Partners

We proudly feature wines from Colorado's finest vineyards

Canyon Wind Cellars
Palisade, CO
BookCliff Vineyards
Boulder, CO
Carlson Vineyards
Palisade, CO
Garfield Estates
Palisade, CO

Sip, Savor & Watch the Sunset

The Wine & Cheese Train sells out every season — reserve your seats today!

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Questions? Call us at (877) 726-7245