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West Elks AVA: 19 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The West Elks AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in Colorado, established under 27 CFR 9.172. It covers Delta counties and contains 19 licensed wine producers.

Where These Wineries Are

West Elks AVA: 19 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.


Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the West Elks AVA Is

Delta

Grapes Grown in West Elks

Cider

Cayuga White

Chambourcin

Fruit Wine

Merlot

Baco Noir

Chardonnay

Gewürztraminer

AVAs Inside West Elks

None

All 19 West Elks Wineries

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.172.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the West Elks AVA?

19 licensed producers are located in the West Elks AVA.

Where is the West Elks AVA?

It lies in Colorado, covering Delta counties.

What does the West Elks AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled West Elks must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.172.

Is West Elks part of a larger AVA?

No, West Elks is not nested inside another AVA.

States

Colorado Wineries

Grapes

Cider Wineries · Cayuga White Wineries · Chambourcin Wineries · Fruit Wine Wineries · Merlot Wineries · Baco Noir Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Gewürztraminer Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.