When you think about Arizona, wine might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, Arizona wine makers such as Arizona Stronghold and Pillsbury Wine Company have been making strides in getting Arizona wines on the map. In fact, today there are a dozen vineyards and more than 60 wineries located throughout the state. The best part? Many are just a day trip away from Phoenix.
Tip: If you're looking for a more local stop, sip and sample at Peoria's Winery 101, home to Gallifant Cellars and Southpaw Cellars.
Northern Arizona
The most concentrated area of wineries in Arizona is located just an hour and a half North of Phoenix in the Verde Valley. Enjoy a day of tasting wines in the picturesque red rocks and canyons that surround Cottonwood, Jerome, Sedona, Clarkdale and Cornville.
Sonoita/Elgin
The Sonoita/Elgin area is a beautiful area of Arizona surrounded by national forest about two and a half hours south of Phoenix.
Charron Vineyards |
Dos Cabezas |
Hops & Vines |
Wilhelm Family Vineyards |
Rancho Rossa Vineyards |
Callaghan Vineyards |
Flying Leap Vineyards |
Kief-Joshua Vineyard |
Sonoita Vineyards |
Lightning Ridge Cellars |
The Village of Elgin Winery |
Southeastern Arizona
In the far southeast corner of Arizona, just about three hours from Phoenix, you’ll find Willcox, an agricultural area known for apples and autumnal corn mazes and now wine.
Keeling Schaefer Tasting Room |
Aridus Wines |
Passion Cellars |
Carlson Creek Tasting Room |
Coronado Vineyards |
Zarpara Vineyard |
Pillsbury Wine Company |
Bodega Pierce |
Golden Rule Vineyards |
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Vintage Arizona: The Heart of Winemaking
To learn more about winemaking in Arizona, watch the trailer of Vintage Arizona: The Heart of Winemaking below. The film showcases a diverse lineup of local winemakers, including Maynard James Keenan, founder and winemaker of Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars; Kent Callaghan, founder of Callaghan Vineyards; Emil Molin, owner of Cove Mesa Vineyard; and Keith Moore, winemaker at Mogollon Vineyards. The full documentary is available for viewing on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
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