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.

Granite Creek Vineyards
2515 Road 1 East, Chino Valley
(928) 636-2003

Cellar 433
Home to Bitter Creek, Jerome Winery, and Sultry Cellars
240 Hull Avenue, Jerome
(928) 634-7033

Caduceus Cellars
158 Main Street, Jerome
(928) 639-WINE

Passion Cellars
417 Hull Ave, Jerome
(928) 649-9800

Arizona Stronghold
1023 N. Main Street, Cottonwood
(928) 639-2789

Burning Tree Cellars
1040 N Main Street, Cottonwood
(928) 649-8733

Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria
1001 N Main Street, Cottonwood
(928) 639-1001

Alcantara Vineyard & Winery
3445 S Grapevine Way, Cottonwood
(928) 649-8463

Pillsbury Wine Company North
1012 N. Main Street, Cottonwood
(928) 639-0646

Oak Creek Vineyards
1555 Page Springs Road, Cornville
(928) 649-0290

Page Springs Cellars
1500 Page Springs Road, Cornville
(928) 639-3004

Four Eight Wineworks
907 Main Street, Clarkdale
(928) 649-2007

Javelina Leap Vineyard
1565 Page Springs Road, Cornville
(928) 649-2681

Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery
Home of Rio Claro Wines
4053 E Hwy 260, Camp Verde
(602) 904-0173

Chateau Tumbleweed
1151 West State Route 89A, Clarkdale
(928) 634-0443

The Art of Wine
101 N. Hwy 89A, Sedona
(928) 203-9463

 

  


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
18585 South Sonoita Hwy, Vail
(520) 762-8585

Dos Cabezas
3248 Hwy 82, Sonoita
(520) 455-5141

Hops & Vines
3450 Hwy 82, Sonoita
(888) 569-1642

Wilhelm Family Vineyards
21 Mountain Ranch Drive, Elgin
(520) 455-9291

Rancho Rossa Vineyards
201 Cattle Ranch Lane, Elgin
(520) 455-0700

Callaghan Vineyards
336 Elgin Road, Elgin
(520) 455-5322

Flying Leap Vineyards
342 Elgin Road, Elgin
(520) 455-5499

Kief-Joshua Vineyard
370 Elgin Road, Elgin
(520) 455-5582

Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo Road, Elgin
(520) 455-5893

Lightning Ridge Cellars
2368 Hwy 83, Elgin
(520) 455-5383

The Village of Elgin Winery
471 Elgin Road, Elgin
(520) 455-9309

  

 

 

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
154 N. Railroad Avenue, Willcox
(520) 766-0600

Aridus Wines
145 N Railview Avenue, Willcox
(520) 766-9463

Passion Cellars
Open on weekends by appointment only
3052 N Fort Grant Road, Willcox
(928) 649-9800

Carlson Creek Tasting Room
115 Railview Avenue, Willcox
(520) 766-3000

Coronado Vineyards
2909 E. Country Club Drive, Willcox
(520) 384-2993

Zarpara Vineyard
6777 S. Zarpara Lane, Willcox
(602) 885-8903

Pillsbury Wine Company
6450 S Bennett Place, Willcox
(520) 384-3964

Bodega Pierce
4511 E Robbs Rd
(602) 320-1722

Golden Rule Vineyards
3525 N Golden Rule Road, Cochise
(520) 507-3310

 

 

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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