West Elks AVA

08/25/2026

Come on out and watch the boats on Sunday at Azura Cellars - 16764 Farmers Mine Rd, Paonia

The boats are coming out of the boat house for a leisurely afternoon on the pond. Sunday August 30th 2-5pm. Sip on a Riesling Spritzer 🍑 or any of our beautiful w**es and enjoy a fun time sailing!

08/03/2026

Thanks to all of the participants who attended the West Elks W**e Trail - what a successful event!! The West Elks AVA w**emakers appreciate your support and voting them as USA TODAY 10BEST’s #2 W**e Region!

08/02/2026

FINAL DAY of the West Elks W**e Trail, Sunday, Aug 2!! Get your tickets for the W**e Trail, a celebration of high-elevation Colorado w**e and c***r.

When:
Sunday, August 2

Where:
W**eries and Cideries in Hotchkiss and Paonia

What:
Tasting fees waived
Commemorative w**e glass
West Elks AVA w**e tote

Tickets:
$50

Visit individual w**ery and c***ry websites for details on exclusive vineyard tours, w**e dinners, barrel tastings, chef pop-ups, live music, and more.

Congratulate the w**emakers for being USA TODAY 10BEST’s #2 W**e Region!

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/

08/01/2026

The annual West Elks W**e Trail continues TODAY thru Sunday, August 1-2!! Get your tickets for the W**e Trail, a celebration of high-elevation Colorado w**e and c***r, with proceeds benefiting the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), our nonprofit group, representing the w**eries and c***ries of the North Fork Valley, that furthers our region’s quality, voice, and reach.

When:
Today & Sunday, August 1-2

Where:
W**eries and Cideries in Hotchkiss and Paonia

What:
Tasting fees waived
Commemorative w**e glass
West Elks AVA w**e tote

Tickets:
$50 over the weekend

Visit individual w**ery and c***ry websites for details on exclusive vineyard tours, w**e dinners, barrel tastings, chef pop-ups, live music, and more.

Congratulate the w**emakers for being USA TODAY 10BEST’s #2 W**e Region!

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/

07/31/2026

The annual West Elks W**e Trail starts TODAY thru Sunday, July 31-August 2!! Get your tickets for the W**e Trail, a celebration of high-elevation Colorado w**e and c***r, with proceeds benefiting the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), our nonprofit group, representing the w**eries and c***ries of the North Fork Valley, that furthers our region’s quality, voice, and reach.

When:
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2

Where:
W**eries and Cideries in Hotchkiss and Paonia

What:
Tasting fees waived
Commemorative w**e glass
West Elks AVA w**e tote

Tickets:
$50 over the weekend

Visit individual w**ery and c***ry websites for details on exclusive vineyard tours, w**e dinners, barrel tastings, chef pop-ups, live music, and more.

Congratulate the w**emakers for being USA TODAY 10BEST’s #2 W**e Region!

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/

07/30/2026

The annual West Elks W**e Trail starts tomorrow thru Sunday, July 31-August 2!! Get your tickets for the W**e Trail, a celebration of high-elevation Colorado w**e and c***r, with proceeds benefiting the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), our nonprofit group, representing the w**eries and c***ries of the North Fork Valley, that furthers our region’s quality, voice, and reach.

When:
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2

Where:
W**eries and Cideries in Hotchkiss and Paonia

What:
Tasting fees waived
Commemorative w**e glass
West Elks AVA w**e tote

Tickets:
$45 today - Thursday, July 30
$50 over the weekend

Visit individual w**ery and c***ry websites for details on exclusive vineyard tours, w**e dinners, barrel tastings, chef pop-ups, live music, and more.

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/

07/29/2026

The votes are in, and USA TODAY 10Best is pleased to report that West Elks, Colorado is a winner in their 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for Best W**e Region! We’re #2!!

The top 10 winners for Best W**e Region are ranked as follows:
1. Rogue Valley, Oregon
2. West Elks, Colorado
3. Texas Hill Country, Texas
4. Paso Robles, California
5. Augusta, Missouri
6. Anderson Valley, California
7. Loudoun, Virginia
8. Willamette Valley, Oregon
9. Yakima Valley, Washington
10. Temecula Valley, California

Thanks to all who took the time to vote for the AVA! Visit the w**eries during this weekend’s West Elks W**e Trail (July 31-Aug 2) and congratulate them!

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/

07/29/2026

The votes are in, and USA TODAY 10BEST is pleased to report that West Elks, Colorado is a winner in their 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for Best W**e Region! We're #2!!

The top 10 winners for Best W**e Region are ranked as follows:

1. Rogue Valley, Oregon
2. West Elks, Colorado
3. Texas Hill Country, Texas
4. Paso Robles, California
5. Augusta, Missouri
6. Anderson Valley, California
7. Loudoun, Virginia
8. Willamette Valley, Oregon
9. Yakima Valley, Washington
10. Temecula Valley, California

Thanks to all who took the time to vote for the AVA! Visit the w**eries during this weekend's W**e Trail and congratulate them!

07/28/2026

This coming weekend, July 31-August 2, is the annual West Elks W**e Trail!! Get your tickets for the W**e Trail, a celebration of high-elevation Colorado w**e and c***r, with proceeds benefiting the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), our nonprofit group, representing the w**eries and c***ries of the North Fork Valley, that furthers our region’s quality, voice, and reach.

When:
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2

Where:
W**eries and Cideries in Hotchkiss and Paonia

What:
Tasting fees waived
Commemorative w**e glass
West Elks AVA w**e tote

Tickets:
$45 before July 31
$50 over the weekend

Visit individual w**ery and c***ry websites for details on exclusive vineyard tours, w**e dinners, barrel tastings, chef pop-ups, live music, and more.

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/

07/27/2026

The annual West Elks W**e Trail is this weekend - July 31-August 2!! Get your tickets for the W**e Trail, a celebration of high-elevation Colorado w**e and c***r, with proceeds benefiting the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), our nonprofit group, representing the w**eries and c***ries of the North Fork Valley, that furthers our region’s quality, voice, and reach.

When:
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2

Where:
W**eries and Cideries in Hotchkiss and Paonia

What:
Tasting fees waived
Commemorative w**e glass
West Elks AVA w**e tote

Tickets:
$45 before July 31
$50 over the weekend

Visit individual w**ery and c***ry websites for details on exclusive vineyard tours, w**e dinners, barrel tastings, chef pop-ups, live music, and more.

For more info about the W**e Trail, visit https://westelksava.com/west-elks-w**e-trail/