West Elks Wine Trail

Pairing the Best of Colorado Wine with the Best of Colorado Cuisine

Aug 6-8, 2021 – Details Coming Soon

2020 Wine Trail Activities

The wineries followed the COVID guidelines in order to keep visitors and staff safe throughout this event.

Saturday, August 1

Alfred Eames Cellars: Wine tasting; purchase street tacos (cooked with Pam’s Jammin’ jams and sauces) and brats. 11am-5pm. 11931 4050 Rd., Paonia

Black Bridge Winery: Enjoy barrel tastings, picnic area by the river and u-pick fruit. 11am-6pm. 15836 Black Bridge Rd, Paonia

Qutori Wines and Root and Vine Market: Live Music with the Bromigos. 4-6:30pm. $10 cover includes tour of the winery and special Qutori Wine glass to taste 8 new 2019 release wines. 40823 Hwy 133, Paonia

Stone Cottage Cellars: Gourmet Barrel Tasting and Food & Wine Pairing. 6:30pm. $75. SOLD OUT. 41716 Reds Rd, Paonia

Mesa Winds Winery: – Mesa Winds Dinner – wines paired with a local inspired menu. 6pm. SOLD OUT – visit website or call 970-399-7491. 31262 L Rd, Hotchkiss. Tastings from 11am-4pm.

Sunday, August 2

Mesa Winds Winery: Wine pairings with small food plates. 10am-7pm.

The Storm Cellar: A Rosé Brunch at Wisehart Springs Inn. Limited seating. 11am-1:30pm. $50. SOLD OUT 39508 Pitkin Rd, Paonia

Alfred Eames Cellars: Wine tasting; purchase street tacos (cooked with Pam’s Jammin’ jams and sauces) and brats. 11am-5pm. 11931 4050 Rd., Paonia

Azura Cellars: Remote control yacht racing on the pond; art gallery. 11am-6pm. 16764 Farmers Mine Rd, Paonia

Black Bridge Winery: Enjoy barrel tastings, picnic area by the river and u-pick fruit. 11am-6pm

Endless Endeavor Winery: Sangria Sunday and Tapas, 1-6 pm. 15566 Fire Mountain Rd, Paonia

Bromingos Perforamnce at Qutori Wines at Root and Vine Market

The West Elks AVA is notably home to vineyards planted at the highest elevation in the Northern Hemisphere. The intense sunlight, warm days and cool nights produce grapes that are ideally suited for creating distinctive Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Petite Pearl, Gamay, Cayuga and Chambourcin. Additionally, local winemakers craft wines from Colorado-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Carmena, Primitivo, St Vincent Red, and Tempranillo. Vintners produce wines in all styles from beautifully dry, crisp whites, to robust, meaty reds, sweet and delicious port-style dessert wines, and hard apple cider.

Just a stone’s throw from Grand Junction (1.5 hours) and Montrose (1 hour) a beautiful drive over Kebler Pass from Crested Butte (1.25 hours) or a foray over McClure pass from Aspen (2.25 hours), Carbondale (1.5 hours) Glenwood Springs (2 hours), and Redstone (45 minutes), the West Elks Wine Trail offers a refreshing food and wine getaway with plenty of additional diversions to leave you relaxed and yet rejuvenated to enjoy summer. Join us the first weekend in August and savor our wine and food pairings along with lovely North Fork Valley scenery.

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Join us as we share our high-elevation rosé wines, paired with a multi-course brunch menu, featuring the cuisine of the Forage Sisters.

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THE MENU

Welcome Bite
Brûléed Crostini, Western Culture Camembert, Grapefruit, Orange Mint, Sugar

Sparklet Rosé, Sauvage Spectrum, Grand Valley, 2019

First Course
Buckwheat Waffle, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Honey Sriracha

Veggie Option: Fried Cauliflower

Rosé of Pinot Gris, The Storm Cellar, West Elks, 2019

Second Course
Creamy Polenta, Soft Egg, Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, Wilted Greens, Grilled Steak, Crispy Garlic Chips

Veggie Option: Roasted Summer Vegetables

Rosé of St. Vincent, The Storm Cellar, West Elks, 2019

Sweet Bite
Almond Drop Biscuit, Stone Fruit Cardamom Compote, Mascarpone Cheese

Coffee, Local Cream

NOTES

Although most of the patio at Wisehart Springs Inn is shaded, please wear outside-appropriate attire – hats and sunscreen are encouraged.
This menu is entirely free of gluten and includes vegetarian options. Please state your preferred style when purchasing your tickets – vegetarian or meat-friendly.
We are adhering to proper social distancing guidelines and are only seating groups together who make joint reservations. Tables will be adequately spaced to ensure safety.
Our team will be wearing masks and are ensuring the cleanliness of the premises. Please wear masks upon arrival, until you are seated at your table. We appreciate your cooperation for the safety of our team, you and your guests, and your neighbors.
Please call us directly, if you have any further questions or concerns at 970.589.3142.

FORAGE SISTERS | Nicole Carrillo & Mirasol Gomez

We are Mirasol and Nicole. Though we are technically business partners, we are truly like sisters. Our shared love for curating events focused on food from local, Western Slope farms lead us to create Forage Sisters. We are inspired by our backgrounds of Italian and Argentinian earthen and simplistic styles of food, the spirit of Colorado, our love for sustainable living, and above all, our love for people, community and gathering.

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