Weird Wine Wednesdays at The National: Rooftop Tastings in Telluride
If your Wednesday could use a little improving, The National has a pretty good solution.
Weird Wine Wednesdays brings a casual weekly tasting to The National’s rooftop, pairing unconventional wines from around the world with one of downtown Telluride’s better evening views.
Led by Wine Director Kenny Koda, the tasting is designed to be approachable rather than intimidating. You don’t need to know your Burgundy from your Barolo — just show up curious.
No reservation required.
🍷 What Is Weird Wine Wednesday?
The idea is simple: step outside the familiar bottles and try wines you might never order on your own.
Kenny guides guests through interesting, unexpected selections from around the world in a relaxed, introductory tasting format.
It’s a chance to:
Discover unusual varietals and regions
Learn a little more about wine without the formality
Expand your palate
Find a new favorite bottle
Watch the sun drop over Telluride from the rooftop
Whether you're a casual wine drinker or someone who already knows their way around a wine list, the emphasis is on having fun and trying something new.
Weird Wine Wednesday Details
Dates:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 4:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: The National
Address: 100 E. Colorado Avenue, Suite B, Telluride
Reservations: None required — simply head to the rooftop and let the team know you'd like to join the tasting.
Learn more at:
https://www.nationaltelluride.com/
Make a Telluride Evening of It
One of the best things about living in Telluride is that an ordinary Wednesday doesn't necessarily have to feel ordinary.
Walk downtown, head up to the rooftop, try a wine you've probably never heard of, watch the evening light hit the mountains and stay for dinner.
Nothing complicated. Just a particularly good way to spend a late-summer evening in Telluride.
And those small experiences are a big part of the lifestyle behind Telluride Real Estate.
At Mountain Rose Realty, Anne-Britt Ostlund believes understanding telluride real estate means sharing more than property listings. The restaurants, local traditions, community events and everyday experiences are part of what people fall in love with when they begin exploring telluride homes for sale and homes for sale Telluride CO.
Blog Outro
Telluride's biggest festivals may get the headlines, but sometimes it's the smaller weekly rituals — a rooftop glass of wine, a sunset and running into people you know — that best capture what it's actually like to live here.
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