Wine Tasting

Delta sits in the West Elks American Viticultural Area, home to some of the highest elevation vineyards in North America. The thin air and low humidity at over 6000 feet create ideal conditions for cool climate varietals, and you can string together a proper wine tour through Delta, Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Cedaredge without backtracking. The valley produces Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Chardonnay that hold their acidity through the ripening process, and most tasting rooms operate from Memorial Day through November.

Wineries to Visit:

– Stoney Mesa Winery: overlooks the Surface Creek Valley with views that span multiple mountain ranges. Stoney Mesa Website

– Stone Cottage Cellars: built by hand from local stone. Delta Wineries on Yelp

– Mountain View and Mesa Winds: sit right in their orchards and vineyards. Delta County Listings

– AppleShed Art Complex in Cedaredge: houses multiple tasting rooms under one roof. Delta County Tourism Director

– Terror Creek: operates at 6417 feet, one of the highest commercial wineries on the planet. Winedering Delta Map