The West Elks AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Delta County, Colorado, near the town of Paonia. The highest altitude vineyards in the northern hemisphere are planted in the West Elks AVA. Located within the Rocky Mountains of west central Colorado, vineyards in the AVA range from 5,400 to 6,400 feet (1,646 to 1,951m)above sea level. The surrounding mountains limit access to the area.
The Ride + Dine Series... On Tuesday, Aug ... In just a few short years, The Storm Cellar — based in Hotchkiss, Colorado, in the West Elks AVA — has garnered national press for producing outstanding white wines from unique and interesting grape varieties ... .
We are on the cusp of the New Year, and hopefully, you have already bought your bubbles for the big celebration ... I’d like to get over to the BuckelFamilyWine tasting facility in Gunnison and the West Elks AVA is just a couple of hours away ... .
Lamborn and Landsend of the West Elk Mountains. A part of the West Elks American Viticulture Area (AVA), the region is recognized as one of only two AVAs in the state, underscoring its significance as a wine-grape growing region.