The winemakers of Paonia and Hotchkiss, CO invite you to come to the beautiful North Fork Valley and taste their newly released wines at North Fork Uncorked. Festivities, hosted by each of the wineries of the West Elks AVA, will be held throughout the area. North Fork Uncorked is three days of exciting events featuring wine and food pairings, barrel tastings, and winemaker dinners. Fun activities for everyone.
2019 Theme – Luau
This year, the winemakers have selected a Luau theme for the Fathers Day weekend event. Dads who wear a Hawaiian Shirt get a glass of wine! Wineries will generally be open from 11am to 6pm.
Friday – June 14
Delicious Orchards with live music featuring Questionable Company at 5pm and Otis Taylor headlining at 7pm. Tickets ($15 in advance/$20 at door) available at Brown Paper Tickets.
Alfred Eames/Pam’s Jammin’ Luau with guitarist, David Sheppard, and geologist, David Noe. 6-9pm. $75. Reservations required – 970.527.6290 or email Pam.
Leroux Creek Wine Dinner, Hawaiian-style a suckling pig. Reservations required – 970.872.4746
The Storm Cellar Sommelier-Winemaker Summer Wine Release Dinner in the vineyard. 6pm. $85. Limited seating; make reservations via Eventbrite.
Saturday – June 15
Black Bridge Winery: Taste of the Vineyard Wagon Tour and barrel tasting (times determined throughout the day). 970.527.6838.
Delicious Orchards BBQ starting at 12pm with music by JoAlan and Tim Veazy at 2:30pm.
Stone Cottage Cellars Gourmet Barrel Tasting and Food & Wine Pairing. One seating at 4pm; 6:30pm seating is sold out. $75. Reservations required – online or call 970.527.3444.
Sunday – June 16
Black Bridge Winery: Taste of the Vineyard Wagon Tour and barrel tasting (times determined throughout the day). 970.527.6838.
Azura Cellars Opening Day of 2019 Yachting Season. Open sailing 11am-2pm. Wine available.
Location:
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), North Fork Uncorked offers a refreshing food and wine getaway with plenty of additional diversions to leave you relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for summer. Join us this Father’s Day and celebrate our new, limited releases and enjoy warm, down to earth hospitality. Aloha!