North Fork Uncorked

June 9-11, 2023

North Fork Uncorked

Enjoy Tasting New Releases from the West Elks Wineries of Western Colorado

June 9-11, 2023

The wineries of the North Fork Valley invite you to come to Paonia and Hotchkiss to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of culinary events, wine and cider, music, and barrel tastings to celebrate the beginning of the 2023 summer season. New releases of limited production wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Fun activities for everyone!

Alongside other area farmers, local winemakers hand-craft limited quantity, artisanal wines. Because grape growing conditions in the mountains of Western Colorado are severe, production is extremely limited. Many wines offered throughout the Valley are only available right at the tasting rooms and sell out quickly.

Just a stone’s throw from Grand Junction and Montrose a beautiful drive over Kebler Pass from Crested Butte or a foray over McClure pass from Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Redstone, North Fork Uncorked offers a refreshing food and wine getaway with plenty of additional diversions to leave you relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for summer.

Call 970-527-3444 for general info on North Fork Uncorked.

Scheduled Events

(Subject to change)

Mesa Winds

Friday-Saturday, June 9-10
31262 L Rd, Hotchkiss

Lunch, Paint and Sip June 9th.

Wine-paired, multi-course dinner June 10th.
Call for reservations 970-399-7491.

Clear Fork Cider

Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2-5pm
234 Grand Ave, Paonia

New cider and perry releases available.

The Storm Cellar

Friday-Sunday, June 9-11
14139 Runzel Gulch Rd, Hotchkiss

Friday, June 9th: Steak Night, 4-7pm with Chef Joseph Kerns

Saturday, June 10th: Sunset House Music Dance Party with live DJ, 6-8:30pm

Sunday, June 11th: Wine Cocktails and Big Zen on the turntables, 4-7 pm.

Stone Cottage Cellars

Saturday, June 10, 6:30pm
41716 Reds Rd, Paonia

Barrel Tasting/Gourmet Food & Wine Pairing.

Call for reservations 970-527-3444.

Qutori Wines

Saturday, June 10
40823 HWY 133, Paonia

Live music, 3-6pm.

Winemaker’s Dinner, 7pm. Call for reservations 970-527-3236.

Alfred Eames Cellars

Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11, 12-5pm
11931 4050 Rd, Paonia

Wine tasting, cellar tours, and culinary delights.

Black Bridge Winery

Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11, 10am-6pm
15836 Black Bridge Rd, Paonia

Wine wagon tours of the vineyards and orchards, tastings of our releases, and complimentary bites of our wood-fired pizza.

Azura Winery & Gallery

Sunday, June 11, 2-4pm
16764 Farmers Mine Rd, Paonia

“Opening Day of the Yachting Season”

Complimentary remote control sailing on the Azura Pond – all ages welcome, no experience necessary!

Alfred Eames Cellars and Pam’s Jammin’ present a Luau Dinner: a combination of wine, food and ambiance.

We will start with appetizers and wine at the kitchen with the musical magic of David Sheppard and Ellen Hutto floating in the air.

We will continue with the Luau dinner and dessert accompanied by music and more wine.

Our menu will be as follows: APPETIZER PLATES AND WINE PAIRING:

Poke (both Tuna and Jack Fruit options)
Lomi-lomi Salmon
Pipi Kaula (Hawaiian Jerky)
Huli Huli Chicken Bites
Mango Fruit Salsa
Hawaiian Fruit Sticks

SALAD:

Hawaiian Green Salad with local Goat Cheese and Sweet Verjus Vinaigrette

LUAU MAIN COURSE OPTIONS:

Kalua Pua’a (Roast Pig) or
Sesame Ginger Tempah Stir Fry Bowl or
Baked Mahi Mahi
Served with Baked Sweet Potatoes, Luau Rice and Taro Rolls and Mango Bread

DESSERT OPTIONS:

Haupia (Coconut pudding squares with pineapple/viola flowers) Or
Chocolate Mochi (Creamy Hawaiian rice flour pudding) Or
Pineapple Upsidedown Cake With Coconut Sorbet

We will have wine suggestions for each course, but we will have several choices to choose from.

The cost is $65/plate. This includes the food, wine and the music. There is limited space for the event. Please reserve by calling 970-527-6290 or emailing Pam. Let us know if you have special dietary needs or have further questions.

Winemaker and Chef Yvon Gros will serve young pig from Rick Zimmerman's farm located in Hotchkiss.

Menu includes appetizers, side dishes and a Pineapple Tatin plus Green Pepper and Grain Mustard Sauces.

New wine releases include Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir and Rose.

Dinner is $58.50 plus taxes and gratuities.

Yvon is waiting for your reservation call, 970-872-4746.

2019 Gourmet Barrel Tasting and Food & Wine Pairing

White Wine Pairings:

- Micro-greens with Pickled Ginger Sesame Salad
- Ginger Soy Sesame Shrimp Ceviche on Won Ton Chips
paired with the Dry Gewurztraminer

- Smoked Salmon & Lemon Zest Soft Cheese Paté and Apple Slices
- Roasted Garlic Chip Chicken Salad on Cucumber Slices
paired with the Chardonnay

- Lemon Chive Chevre from Paonia’s Western Culture Goat Farm
- Locally made Italian Herb Chicken Sausage
- Grilled Portabello Mushrooms, Crispy Shallots with Red Wine Balsamic Glaze
paired with the Rosé or Pinot Gris

Red Wine Pairings:

- Smoked Gouda with Sun-Dried Tomato, Fresh Basil and Greek Olives on Summer Squash
- Pecan Crusted Apple Smoked Bacon
paired with the Syrah

- Beef Peppercorn Cured Sausage
- Italian Basil Crusted Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper & Romesco Red Wine Pesto
- Arugula, Heirloom Tomato & Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad
paired with the Merlot

Dessert:

- Double Chocolate Brownie with Seasonal Fresh Fruit
- Smoked Tamari Almonds
- Herb Buttered Mountain Oven Birdseed Bread
- Gluten Free Crackers

Visit the Stone Cottage shop page and scroll down to the "2019 Gourmet Barrel Tasting and Food & Wine Pairing" section and select the June 15 4pm image to make the reservation or call 970.527.3444.

North Fork Uncorked