Blanchard Family Wines was one of the first businesses to join our Dairy Block family in 2018. Hailing from Sonoma, California originally, co-owners James, Mark, and Shanna Blanchard wanted to bring their California wine style to Colorado and join the collaborative community here on the Block.
Blanchard Family Wines sources grapes from both California and Colorado, blending and bottling all of their wines here on-site. But don’t expect to only find Blanchard-made wines at their tasting room! They bring in wines from the Western Slope to feature on the front range, offering Denver a chance to experience all that Colorado wines have to offer. In fact, Blanchard carries more Colorado wine than any liquor store or restaurant in the state!
The main philosophy of Blanchard Family Wines is to uplift their community of winemakers and wine-lovers alike, providing a welcoming gathering space and supporting causes they believe in. They maintain longstanding partnerships with non-profits that empower women and children, especially those that focus on homelessness and education. Raise a glass with Blanchard every day on the Block!
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James recommends a flight of half red, half white wines, split between California and Colorado grapes. This is the perfect representation of what Blanchard Family Wines does, highlighting their diverse selection and a plethora of wine-makers. "I don't have a favorite wine, style, or producer... I like high-quality, well-made, well-represented brands and wines, no matter where they're from."
Blanchard offers four sparkling wines that play into the concept of half-California wines and half-Colorado wines, making for a perfectly light and nuanced flight if you're a sparkling wine fan. "I absolutely love [sparkling wine], not just because you 'celebrate with bubbles'... I will spend every day with bubbles."
Get your tickets to A Taste of Colorado, an event celebrating Colorado winemakers! Your ticket includes a 4 wine flight, featuring wines from 4 different Front Range wineries (presented by the winemaker), a locally-sourced charcuterie board, and a raffle ticket for various prizes. Blanchard is teaming up with Denver Locals to benefit CAVE – The Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology. 50% of ticket sales will be donated to help in the efforts of supporting Colorado grape growers and wineries.
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Blanchard Family Wines offers a unique opportunity to host events of all sizes, from a 5-10 person Happy Hour to a 150-person party. Invite your friends and family to a sit-down educational class or sip wine late into the night after your wedding! With an array of diverse wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and access to including other Dairy Block restaurants and businesses, Blanchard Family Wines can accommodate just about any gathering.
A Day on the Block with Blanchard
Disco Mystique is back from the beyond and she did not come to play! 🪩 For one night only Dairy Block becomes the fiercest haunt in Denver — think DJs, drag, dancing, wicked cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub, a costume contest, and glitter in places it shouldn’t be...
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Save $10 with limited early bird pricing. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼” 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼. All tickets include a welcome cocktail from Poka Lola Social Club.
This year’s spectacle features @DJBuddyBravo’s Halloween Cabaret with showstopping drag performances, surprise guests, and a dramatic reveal at 10pm (iconic).
Dress to impress. Grand prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the costume contest.
📌 Halloween Night | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7pm - 1am
This Halloween, Dairy Block doesn’t just haunt — it slays. 🪩
On Halloween night, The Block transforms into Disco Mystique, a one-night-only affair of DJs, dancing, cocktails, and fierce performances that shimmer well past the witching hour. Expect queens, beats, and bold looks under the mirrorball!
🌙 Tickets drop Friday, September 13 but only the first 50 will get a wicked deal...
Fuel up at @AmpArtisanCoffee and let @Finns.Studio’s bold pop-art takeover electrify your Alley stroll. Between the neon, the comic-book vibes, and a perfectly poured matcha or latte, you’ll feel like the main character in your own graphic novel. POW! 💥
📍 Find them both in at Dairy Block. Come for the coffee, stay for the creativity.
📸: @lunaflowers_denver
Red, white, or rosé? We’ve got all three waiting for you at @COWineWalk! 🍷
Join us on Saturday, September 13 for an evening hosted by @BlanchardWine, celebrating the best of Colorado’s wine scene. From 7–10 PM (with VIP entry at 6 PM), sip your way through unlimited tastings, discover exclusive bottles to purchase, and soak up the vibrant energy of The Alley.
🍇 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸!
Wineries:
@BlanchardWine
@Bookcliff_Vineyards
@BuckelFamilyWine
@CarlsonVineyards
@CentennialCellars
@ChillswitchWines
@LaNoueduBoisWinery
@MafiaPrincessWines
@OrdinaryFellowWines
@SauvageSpectrumWines
@TalonWines
@TheOBCWineProject
@WhitewaterHillVineyards
Who’s ready for a night of Colorado’s finest wines under the Alley lights? 🍇✨
🎤 Meet our final Artist on the Rise of the summer: @BUUDROWmusic!
Taking the stage THIS Saturday is BUUDROW, a Denver-based musician whose songs explore life, loss, and the complicated emotions we experience in relationships. After the sudden loss of his sister in 2017, BUUDROW turned to music as a way to heal, creating a sound that is both deeply personal and universally moving. His live performance carries that journey of resilience and hope, promising a night that will resonate long after the final chord.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀!
📌 Join us Saturday, September 6 from 7–9 PM on the @SevenGrandDenver patio | Free & open to the public
Beer lovers from near and far know where to find the good stuff. 🍺 @CoCoBeerCo stopped by The Alley to check out @Westbound_Denver and sip on a pint under the floral arch.
Haven’t grabbed your purple floral arch moment yet? Don’t wait, just like the Colorado leaves, these Alley blooms won’t stay purple forever! Snap your pic now before holiday colors take over. 👀
📍 Find Westbound & Down inside the Dairy Block Alley
🍻 Cold pours. Fresh flavors. Always a reason to stop by.
📸: @CoCoBeerCo
Summer nights in The Alley hit different. 🌙✨ Here’s a look back at our August Artist on the Rise show with @NeonTheBishop, who lit up the Milk Splash patio with an unforgettable set!
Now, it’s time for the grand finale... 🎶 Join us for the last Artist on the Rise of the season with @BUUDROWmusic — a Denver artist whose songs explore life, loss, and the emotions that connect us all.
📌 Saturday, September 6 | 7–9 PM
🎟️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀!
End summer on a high note with us — who’s coming out for BUUDROW’s set? 👀
What! A! Summer! ⚡
For the second year, Dairy Block After Dark returned to the Alley as our signature summer night market series. Over three nights, The Block came alive with music, art, food, and the energy of community gathered together.
Every market offered something special: projection-mapped visuals by @DSDI_ and disco installs from @AbstruseLike to all-vinyl DJ sets by @ESP.HiFi that kept the Alley moving, each market was a true celebration. 🪩 @HomesteadCircus wowed the crowd, @RockyMountainRecordShow set up shop for crate-diggers, and our lineup of makers brought everything from artisan chocolates to hand-knit fashion to mushroom-powered wellness.
💥 A big thank you to @FiresideAtFive for partnering with us to fill The Alley with creativity, culture, and connection across three incredible summer nights!
We’re already dreaming about what’s next — and yes, After Dark will be back next summer! Until then, keep your eyes peeled… because this fall, the Alley transforms yet again for @Flatstock 🎨 an art exhibition of the world’s most influential gig poster artists, in partnership with @PosterInstitute and @FiresideAtFive.
Here’s to the makers, the music, and the memories! ✨
