Meet the Owners
Come in for a tasting and enjoy first hand their epic love story. You will learn pretty quickly how these two show care and love to their visitors, the town, and everyone who gets a chance to meet them.
Durango’s Personal Winery
At Four Leaves Winery, we take pride in providing a home away from home for wine lovers in the heart of Durango, Colorado. Owners, Dean and Melinda, have dedicated themselves to creating a welcoming environment where visitors can unwind with our wine. After leaving his hometown in Cresco, Iowa, Dean fell in love with Colorado. In 2012, Four Leaves Winery arrived in Durango, Colorado. With a passion for winemaking and his trusty sidekick, Max, Dean established the first winery in the area. They quickly gained the hearts of the winemaking community in this town.
Along the Journey Melinda was passing by Durango on an epic adventure across the country. Melinda was born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee. Dean and Melinda crossed paths in 2019. Shortly after in 2021 Melinda came back to Durango permanently. P.S they later got married that October and the rest is history!
Their dedication to preserving the unique charm of Durango shows through their active involvement within the community. This dynamic duo is sure to become your go-to destination for a memorable winery experience in Durango, Colorado!
“Fill what’s Empty. Empty what’s Full. Scratch where it Itches.”
-Max
Meet the Staff
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![Owners Dean and Melinda Fagner posing for a selfie together.]()
Dean & Melinda
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![Winemaker Ryan Maloney sitting on top of a mountain with his black lab named Goose.]()
Ryan Maloney
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![Maddie Gerritsen smiling in a field of grass.]()
Maddie Gerritsen
