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The West Elks AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Delta County Colorado near the town of Paonia. The highest altitude vineyards in the northern hemisphere are planted in the West Elks AVA. Located within the Rocky Mountains of west central Colorado vineyards in the AVA range from 5400 feet (1646 m) to 6400 feet (1951 m) above sea level. The surrounding mountains limit access to the area.

area total (km2)
1.94249e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer
is part of wine region
Colorado wine
location
United States
type
American Viticultural Area

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