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Burning Tree Cellars specializes in small batch, meticulously maintained, boutique wines utilizing the finest available fruit sources, quality oak, and patience. Our wines will never be pushed through chain supermarkets or

Colibri Grenache: Bright and spicy red cherry preserves with hints of white pepper, cinnamon and star fruit. Our first 100% Grenache from this storied site shows rich fruit, soft tannins and a beautiful finish.

The Scapegoat: Classic Bordeaux aromatics and structure. Plum, red cherry, and spice with subtle green tobacco and white flowers. Soft and rich on the palate. This wine has great acid, low alcohol, and impeccable balance. Should age gracefully for a while.

The Peddler: Rich and tropical with papaya, guava, and green apple on the nose. The palate is juicy with notes of banana, peach, and starfruit with a refreshing minerality that supplies a mouth-watering finish. This viognier is our first white release at Burning Tree Cellars.

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The Dragon: The Dragon Returns with classic ripe red cherry and pomegranate with subtle, intriguing notes of bergamot tea, blood orange, & white pepper. Complex and multi-faceted. A homage to the classic reds of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

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The Lotus: This dark wine exhibits aromas of plum, black cherry, and candied raspberry, with earthy notes of leather, clay, and sage. For a wine this big and dark, it is also very light on its feet with bright fruit, clean acidity, and a soft finish with gripping tannins.

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Photographer Tom Johnson captures a bountiful pour of LDV Winery 2013 Petite Sirah. LDV Winery’s award-winning wines are a direct reflection of the unique high altitude terroir in the Chiricahua Mountain foothills in Southeastern Arizona. For more about LDV Winery, see page 16.

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Welcome to the 9th Annual Sedona Winefest! This year the Winefest takes place on Saturday and Sunday September 23 & 24 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Posse Grounds Park in the heart of Sedona. Enjoy fabulous Arizona wines, tasty food, music, and vendors galore while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic red rocks. General Admission for Saturday or Sunday is $40 at the door, and $35 online. Admission includes 6 tasting tickets and an etched commemorative wine glass. There are additional wine tasting tickets available for sale at the event. This year Sedona Winefest is bigger and better than ever. Once again, Verde Valley and Southern Arizona wineries will be offering their specialty wines for your tasting pleasure. There is an Education venue offering short seminars throughout the day with presentations given by highly respected experts from the wine industry. Sedona Arts Center will be previewing their upcoming Plein Air Festival in October with a variety of talented plein air artists painting the Sedona landscape surrounding the wine festival. Enjoy music and raffle opportunities throughout the day, tasty cuisine from local restaurants and food trucks, and a variety of vendors. For more information and tickets visit SedonaWinefest.com.

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he secret behind great wine pairing is that there are no hard and fast rules. The day of having white wine only with fish or chicken and red wine with meats is no longer relevant. There are some things that are important to think about when trying to find the perfect pairing. Here are some tips to think about when pairing wine with food.

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First, enjoying wine should be a part of every day and not just when you are planning a special event or celebration. Each time you are lucky enough to share great food and a quiet moment with someone you care about, it is grounds for celebration.

2 Choose The Wine First You can design a menu around the perfect bottle of wine and modify how you prepare the food; but you cannot change the wine once it is in the bottle. Far too often, the wine is the after-thought once the menu has been determined.

3 Balance Flavors Eating and drinking wine requires all your senses. Think about the food aromas and flavors and balance or match those with the food you are serving. For example, the rich flavors of a mesquite-grilled New York Strip steak need to be paired with a wine that will not disappear under this intensity. A fullbodied red wine would be the best choice there.

4 Food Texture The food texture and weight might dictate the type of wine you serve. The delicateness of certain dishes should not be overpowered by the wine. The goal is to complement and enhance the flavors of the dish. A poached halibut with a buere blanc sauce should be paired with a light-bodied white wine such as a sauvignon blanc or a wine with strong acidity (Riesling) to cut through the butter sauce. AZWINE lifestyle . com

Go With Grenache The most versatile Arizona wine is a Grenache. The styles can bridge between a light bodied wine or a rosé to a more full-bodied wine that goes with food off the grill. Depending on the style and cooking method, Grenache compliments fish, poultry, pork, turkey as well as beef. Think about the way you plan to cook your dish (e.g. grilling, sauté, or roasting) and your “wid-its” (Jamaican for side dishes) to select the right style of Grenache. For example, LDV Winery makes different styles of Grenache from the same grapes to pair with very different foods. We produce a lighter version of Grenache that is meant to pair with Salmon, seared Ahi Tuna, and grilled chicken and another style that is aged in new French oak barrels that pairs perfectly with mesquite gilled Filet Mignon or a mushroom tart.

6 Eat Your Vegetables Wine is not just for meat lovers. Take into consideration the type of vegetables and how they are cooked when choosing the perfect wine. Artichokes and asparagus are difficult to pair with wine because of the sulfur content. However, mushrooms love a full-bodied wine as well as roasted potatoes. The same tips apply for pairing wine with vegetables. Think about the texture, balance, and cooking approach. If there is a cream sauce on the spinach, choose a

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wine that can cut through the richness of the sauce. If dinner includes caramelized onions, choose a full-bodied zinfandel because it will have enough spice to compliment the sugar.

7 Respect Your Tannins Tannins are an often misinterpreted and misunderstood feature in wines, especially related to food pairing. Tannins are often associated with the relative dryness or sweetness of a wine (sugar content). Tannins have nothing to do with the sugar content of a wine but can give a dry or astringent sensation on the back of the palate. Tannic wines are best paired with foods with higher fat content (rib eye steak, braised short ribs, bleu cheese) as they have the unique ability to clean off the palate to better taste each bite of the food. There is a reason why great steak houses have wine lists that are top heavy toward higher tannin content wines like Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

8 Enjoy Today And Cap It Off Invest in a good wine preserving system (a capping system that eliminates air from the bottle). Many people forego a glass of wine because they don’t want the whole bottle and can’t justify opening one for just a glass or two. They go without – so sad. If properly stored and refrigerated the wine can be enjoyed over the next several days. Or invite a friend to dinner and enjoy the wine today.

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Try different combinations and pairings. If you like a certain pairing, you are right, no matter what the “experts” say! You are the only one that experiences that moment. There are so many great wines available today, so don’t get stuck in a rut. Try something new, particularly an Arizona wine. Don’t be intimidated. While there are some basics that should be followed, the expert is you not the guy on TV. Whatever you like is the best match. fall

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Wine is a character actor in every Italian family. The Fiandaca family emigrated from Sicily to a Chicago Italian neighborhood. My mom’s father (my grandfather), William Hogan was a well-known bootlegger in Kentucky during Prohibition. With this kind of heritage, my urban planning career was a side step on the road to growing grapes and producing wines. Every day brings a new experience in the vineyard or winery, where my creativity, knowledge, and fall

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LDV Winery creates hand crafted, estate grown and produced wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the vineyard in southeastern Arizona. Peggy Fiandaca and Curt Dunham (owners) believe great wine begins in the vineyard. LDV Winery’s winemaking philosophy is to select the perfect vines and meticulously manage the vineyard, letting nature do its magic with as little intervention as possible. “Our focus is on Rhone-varietals because they flourish in the volcanic soils of our 5,000-foot elevation estate in the Chiricahua Mountain foothills,” says Curt Dunham, owner/winemaker. The wines pair beautifully with foods. Become a Friend of LDV Winery! Join our mailing list at www.LDVWinery.com or http://LDVWineGallery.com and follow LDV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Yelp. At the LDV Wine Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale, guests enjoy wine tastings, as well as wines by the glass or a bottle on one of two beautiful patios, stroll the art gallery featuring local Arizona artists, taste flavored olive oils & balsamic vinegars, or shop for unique gifts. The Wine Gallery also hosts special events like Wine Appreciation workshops, and the monthly Supper Club, which includes a 3-course wine-driven menu. In addition, the Wine Gallery is the perfect venue for private events such as wedding rehearsal dinners or special wine tastings.

patience are challenged. Watching someone taste wine and identify the flavor characteristics for the first time or examine a vine closely with a new appreciation for its role in producing that wine, provides me with such satisfaction. That connection to the land, our environment, and to each other is what the winemaking journey is all about. LDV Winery is producing 100% estate award-winning wines at 5,000-foot elevation in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. I am passionate about our special place but also about building the Arizona wine industry because of its economic impact. I served two terms as the President of the Arizona Wine Growers Association which represents the wineries and vineyards statewide. Curt Dunham and I found our way to winemaking through a serendipitous path as wine collectors for over 20 years and traipsing through vineyards with winemakers all around the world. Owning a vineyard and winery was never on the bucket list of things to do with our lives. However, we are passionate about our special place in Arizona wine country and about making the best possible wine that can compete with the greatest wines around the world.

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I first fell in love with fine wine in June of 1976 at the ripe age of 16. My parents brought home a bottle of 1974 BV Cabernet Sauvignon from a trip to Napa Valley and let me have a taste. Being Blue Nun and Lambrusco drinkers (remember those?), they were probably looking forward to fall

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ability to start enjoying wine seriously for the first time, I went all in. I started visiting vineyards in California, not just going to the tasting rooms but making appointments with winemakers at small establishments. I learned a lot about making wine from those doing it, never dreaming I would someday be making it myself - with my name on the bottle! Cooking has strongly influenced my winemaking in two ways. First, I learned to cook and season foods by sense of smell. I cook with my nose. Second, the wines I am crafting are always a result of me trying to match them with a food palette. My goal is to eventually have a wine to go with almost any kind of food because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think food and wine can be separated. After eight vintages, I am learning more about the grapes that are being produced from our unique vineyard location. I am excited about the possibilities and building the skills of my craft. I look forward to sharing the fruits of our labor and my passion with you. LDV Winery Vineyards and Winery in the Chiricahua Mountain Foothills of Cochise County, Arizona, 602-320-1485, LDVWinery.com LDV Wine Gallery (Tasting Room & Retail Shop) 6951 E. 1st Street; (west of Goldwater & south of Indian School), Scottsdale, Arizona, 480-664-4822, LDVWinery.com AZWINE lifestyle . com

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Willcox Aridus Wine Company

Aridus [air•i•dus] latin for dry or arid. Aridus Wine Company is the largest custom crush facility in Arizona. With state of the art equipment, Aridus Wine Company produces local award-winning wines for their clients, and for their own label - ARIDUS. Tasting Room is located at 145 N Railview Ave., Willcox, which is open 7 days a week, however their facility Portfolio Tasting Room is by appointment only. Aridus Tasting Room, (520) 766-9463. Aridus Portfolio Tasting Room (520) 766-2926. AridusWineCo.com

Bodega Pierce and Saeculum Cellars

Bodega Pierce highlights wines made exclusively from the 17 varieties of grapes grown at our family’s estate vineyard in Willcox, AZ. The wines are designed to express the high desert terroir of the Willcox Bench that we have found to be unsurpassed in producing spectacular world class wines. We aim to provide other Arizona wine drinkers with a consistent product that over-delivers on quality. Saeculum Cellars showcases our smaller winemaking projects. Allowing us to satisfy our own curiosity and explore the never-ending possibilities that exist in the world of wine making. Take a moment to savor the time, the place and the people around you when drinking our wines. Cheers and Salud! Bodega Pierce Tasting Room Open Thursday thru Sunday, 11AM to 5PM. or by appointment, 602-320-1722. BodegaPierce.com SaeculumCellars.com

Carlson Creek

In the shadow of the Chiricahua Mountains at 4,300 feet, lies the fertile Kansas Settlement farmland. Oregon Pinot Noir pioneer Dick Erath chose this unique site to plant his Cimarron Vineyard. Planting traditional grapes alongside unique varietals, Erath plans to create wines to please the most discerning palate while retaining Arizona’s unique terroir. His wines are available through the tasting room at Dos Cabezas WineWorks in Sonoita and select Arizona wine stores and restaurants.

Coronado Vineyards

In the early morning shadows of the Dos Cabezas Mountains Mark and Jacque Cook planted the first vines at their El Pinito Vineyard in spring 2005. The vineyard is named for its lone, majestic pine tree, all that remains of what once was a golf course. The vines flourished and Coronado Vineyards is now proud to introduce you to their awardwinning wines. Each wine is drafted to be a unique experience. We have sweet table wines, exciting blends, including gold-medal sparkling wine Dolce Veritas, plus fine varietals including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling. El Pinito vineyard and their Tapas Lounge, which offers the perfect setting to enjoy wine and appetizers with a few friends, or hold a large private event or wedding. Coronado Vineyards and their warm inviting staff can ensure that your special event will be one to remember. Come experience all that Coronado Vineyards has to offer. An adventure in wine tasting awaits you. CoronadoVineyards. com

Flying Leap Vineyards

Flying Leap Vineyards is a committed team of Arizona family farmers, talented winemakers, artisan distillers and passionate wine & spirits merchants. As members of the Arizona Vignerons Alliance, they grow a diverse portfolio of wine grapes on their southern Arizona vineyards in both the Sonoita and Willcox AVAs, and produce a delicious array of ultra premium, finely crafted wines and artisan spirits at their estate farm winery & distillery located on the Sonoita Wine Trail in Elgin, Ariz. Flying Leap operates tasting rooms at their winery, and in Tucson, Tubac, Bisbee and Willcox. The Flying Leap Distillery produces grappa, brandy, vodka and whiskey. In addition to the distillery and new spirits tasting room, Flying Leap has added a beautiful wedding & events venue with a large fireplace and Willcox fieldstone-faced walls. It will accommodate parties of up to 150 persons in total comfort, with separate rooms for caterers and private changing rooms. Vineyard and Distillery tours by appointment - call (520) 954-2935 or visit the website at www.flyingleapvineyards.com.

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Carlson Creek Vineyard is dedicated to the production of fine wine from Arizona. Carlson Creek is a family owned and operated vineyard. Although a young company, they are filled with a passion for the grapevine. The vineyard’s elevation provides a perfect climate for growing wine grapes. Visit Carlson Creek Vineyard and discover this great new vineyard and stop by their Willcox tasting room located near Historic Railroad Park. Learn more by checking out the website at CarlsonCreek.com.

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WHERE TO EAT Tapas & Wine Lounge (520) 384-2993 at Coronado Vineyards—overlooking the vines Serving during Coronado’s Tasting Room hours

Tortilleria Taqueria La Unica Serving Arizona Wines (520) 384-0010 Big Tex BBQ (520) 384-4423 Rix’ s Tavern (520) 384-3430 RixsTavern.com Some of the B&Bs also serve dinner if requested.

WHERE TO PLAY Apple Annie’s Orchards & Country Store AppleAnnies.com View local fine art at TRUST the gallery WillcoxTrust.com

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Willcox Fort Bowie Vineyards

Wine, nuts, candy, gift items and more! From I-10 take exit 362 or 366 into the town of Bowie. Turn north (past the post office) on N. Jefferson Ave. Park at the corner of N. Jefferson Ave. and Kinchilla St.

Golden Rule Vineyards

Nestled near the northern tip of the Dragoon Mountains, Golden Rule Vineyards enjoys an exciting blend of quartz and limestone soils and excellent water resources in combination with a high-desert climate that provides excellent growing conditions for premium quality grapes . Owners Jim and Ruth Graham, are proud of their wines. “We believe our wines certainly represent the distinct arid terroir and our passion for excellence both in the growing of our fruit and the making of our wines.” Varietals currently in production include Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Come discover and experience the wonders of authentic Arizona premium wine and pistachios, and make genuine friendships and memories with us! Visit their tasting room, now open Thursday - Sunday 11AM - 5PM. GoldenRuleVineyards.com

Keeling Schaefer Vineyards

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At 5,000 feet above sea level, the summer climate of warm, sunny days and cool, high desert nights combine with the unique rhyolite volcanic soils to create wine with special characteristics. They produce estate grown and bottled wine on 21 acres of vineyards located on Rock Creek on the western slope of the Chiricahua Mountains in far southeastern Arizona. They live on the estate, a little wine ranch on the side of the mountain, a quiet place far from the city, where one’s life plays out along with the wine season. Visit their tasting room in Historic Downtown Willcox. They are open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (520) 766-0600 or KeelingSchaeferVineyards.com.

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LDV Winery

They are committed to creating hand-crafted wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the Chiricahua Mountain foothills in southeastern Arizona. Their philosophy of winemaking is to select the perfect varietals and let nature do its magic with little intervention as possible, letting the fruit speak for itself. Rhone varietals flourish in the volcanic soils of the 5,000-foot elevation estate. Add clean air, pure water, mountain breezes, and four seasons, and we have the key ingredients that create our outstanding terroir. Visit this magical place and experience the exceptional wines of the LDV Winery. Go to LDVWinery.com or call (602) 320-1485 to join the LDV Sky Islander Wine Club, purchase their wines, arrange for a visit or attend an upcoming event. The LDV Winery – Wine Gallery in Downtown Scottsdale for wine tastings, wine purchase, retail products, art gallery, and event space. Tours of the vineyard/winery are by appointment only. LDVWineGallery.com

Passion Cellars at Salvatore Vineyards

“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it” - Buddha. Wine is our passion! We fell in love with the culture of wine during our extensive travels to various wine regions around the world. Upon returning to Arizona we fortunately stumbled across an issue of Arizona Vines & Wines Magazine. We were surprised to learn of the thriving wine industry growing in our own state. Motivated by our love of wine and excited to be a part of it, our family purchased land on the Willcox Bench with the dream of having our own vineyard. Visit our new tasting room in Willcox or our Jerome location. We are a small family business that seeks to pursue our love of wines and share it with you. PassionCellars.com

Kief-Joshua Vineyards

Kief-Joshua Vineyards is a small family business with 20 acres in beautiful Elgin and 40 acres in Willcox Wine Country. Our Elgin tasting room is open daily and is situated in the middle of “winery row.” Our Willcox tasting room is open Friday and Saturday. Winemaker, Kief Manning pursued viticulture studies in Australia, where he earned both a graduate and undergraduate degree in Viticulture and Enology. He practices traditional winemaking methods of minimal interference, open fermentation and barrel aging. Inspired by the dream to sustain our vineyard for hundreds of years, Kief is determined to grow vines that are virtually free of pesticides and herbicides. Our vineyard efforts focus a holistic farming approach developed in the 1920s by the Austrian scientist-philosopher Rudolf Steiner. While this philosophy encompasses many principles of organic farming, it goes further, requiring close attention to the varied forces of nature influencing the vine. It also emphasizes a closed, self-sustaining ecosystem. Kief-Joshua is a winery defined by family, passion and enthusiasm. Winemaking that will exceed your expectations. KJ-Vineyards.com. AZWINE lifestyle . com

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Willcox Pillsbury Wine Company

Sam Pillsbury, noted filmmaker, first planted vines on the Willcox Bench in 2000 when he was a partner in Dos Cabezas with Al Buhl. Since then he started his personal dream project in 2006 with 100 acres of prime desert vineyard land near his original vineyard in Kansas Settlement. Sam’s dream was to celebrate the local terroir... an Arizona Chateauneuf, a sustainable Rhone vineyard producing premium quality hand-made 100 percent Arizona boutique wines. In the future, plans are to create an architecturally stunning wine village with 27 dwellings, a spa, and restaurant serving food organically grown on the land. What was once bare land is now a showpiece 100 percent Sonoita-soil vineyard. 2014 marked the opening of their on-site winery, and Pillsbury Wine Company SOUTH—their tasting room on their vineyard estate. Pillsbury wines have won stellar reviews and are in some of the best restaurants and resorts in the state. Pillsbury Wine Company NORTH is open in Old Town Cottonwood, a place where you can taste Sam’s wines, view stunning art and visit with other Arizona wine lovers. Learn more at PillsburyWine.com.

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Located on the Willcox Bench at 4,300 feet in elevation, Rob and Sarah Hammelman tend to SandReckoner Vineyards. The vines, grown on rocky, sandy loam soil, contend with the elements to fully express Arizona’s rugged high desert. Rob’s winemaking endeavors have taken him to Australia and France, and his wines represent a synergy between New and Old World winemaking. Wines produced by this new venture include Malvasia Bianca, a rosé based on Nebbiolo, and reds from Sangiovese, Syrah and Zinfandel. Tastings are offered at their Willcox winery location by appointment. Sand-Reckoner.com.

Zarpara Vineyard

Enjoy outstanding wine among the vines at Zarpara Vineyard. The vineyard, winery and tasting room are nestled beneath the Dos Cabezas Mountains on the Willcox Bench—a premier wine growing region, just a few minutes south of historic downtown Willcox. Bring along a tasty picnic to enjoy on the outdoor terrace and experience breathtaking views of the mountains while you sample exceptional, hand-crafted wines. Slow down, stroll through the vineyard, and savor the scenery of this broad valley and its sky islands. See the website at Zarpara.com for opening hours and directions.

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3052 N. Fort Grant Road passioncellars.com

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3 Coronado Vineyards Mon-Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: 10-4

2909 E. Country Club Drive coronadovineyards.com

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4 Flying Leap Vineyards Summer Hours Sat: 11-8, Sun: 11-6

100 N. Railroad Avenue flyingleapvineyards.com

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5 Carlson Creek Tasting Room Thurs-Sun: 11-5

115 Railview Avenue carlsoncreek.com

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6 Keeling Schaefer Tasting Room Thurs–Sun: 11-5

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7 Aridus Wine Company Thurs-Sun: 12–5

145 N. Railview Avenue ariduswineco.com

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8 Sand-Reckoner Vineyards By Appointment Only

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9 Pillsbury Vineyard and Winery Sat-Sun: 11-5, Or By Appointment

6450 S. Bennett Place pillsburywine.com

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10 Kief-Joshua Vineyards Fri-Sat: 11-5

4923 E. Arzberger Rd. kj-vineyards.com

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11 Bodega Pierce and Saeculum Cellars Thurs-Sun: 11-5, Or By Appointment

4511 E. Robbs Road bodegapierce.com

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12 Zarpara Vineyard Fri-Sun: 11-5, Mon-Thurs: By Appointment

6777 S. Zarpara Lane zarpara.com

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13 LDV Winery By Appointment Only

13922 S. Kuykendall Cutoff Rd. ldvwinery.com

(602) 320-1485

14 Aridus Wine Company Crush Facility By Appointment Only

1126 N. Haskell Avenue ariduswineco.com

(520) 766-2926

15 Keeling Schaefer Vineyards Wine Club Events Only

10277 E. Rock Creek Lane keelingschaefervineyards.com

(520) 824-2500

Directions to vineyard tasting rooms on the Willcox Bench Pillsbury Vineyard and Winery

From Historic Downtown Willcox. Take US-186E south over railroad tracks. Veer right onto Kansas Settlement Road. Turn left on E. Robbs Road. Turn left on S. Bennett Place. Just past the vineyards, turn right. Follow lane to vineyard tasting room.

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From Historic Downtown Willcox. Take US-186E south over railroad tracks. Veer right onto Kansas Settlement Road. Turn left on E. Robbs Road. Turn right into the driveway past the small pecan orchard.

Zarpara Vineyard

From Historic Downtown Willcox. Take US-186E south over railroad tracks. Veer right onto Kansas Settlement Road. Turn left on E. Arzberger Road. Turn left on S. Lucky Lane. Turn left on Vineyard Drive. Turn right on S. Zarpara Lane. Turn left at gate and drive ahead to tasting room.

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beautiful and spectacular regions in southern Arizona. Located in Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine country at a cool elevation of 5,000 feet, the Sonoita plain is surrounded by breathtaking 9,000foot mountain peaks. Considered high desert grassland, Sonoita is breathtaking with rolling hills, lush grasslands, Arizona ash and oak trees, and colorful wildflowers. No cactus here! With summer temperatures in the high 80s and 20 inches of annual precipitation, visitors will be pleasantly surprised at the cool climate change as they climb out of the desert along scenic state State Route 83, just 45 minutes south of greater Tucson.

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Originally an area devoted primarily to mining and ranching, a change has taken place in more recent years. Although cowboys and miners continue to be a part of the western community, the Sonoita-Elgin Valley has seen a move from traditional ranching to some new avenues of development. The Sonoita-Elgin region now hosts numerous year-round visitors from around the world.Â From adventures in outdoor activities such as hiking, bird-watching, camping and landscape photography, to the enjoyable indoor activities of shopping and wine tasting in friendly awardwinning wineries, Sonoita-Elgin has something for everyone.

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Sonoita / Elgin Arizona Hops and Vines

Arizona Hops and Vines, Sonoita’s most laid-back winery, is conveniently located right on Highway 82, just a mile east of the intersection of Highways 82 and 83. It’s a small family winery that is awesome. The vineyard is the perfect setting to enjoy a glass of wine while relaxing on the beautiful patio overlooking the vines. Sisters Shannon and Megan and their business partner Summer have worked hard to create a fun atmosphere for the whole family. Taste their passion in their craft wines, and ask about the hops. This is a must-see, find out what all the buzz is about! Find out more on Facebook or on their website at AZHopsAndVines.com.

Callaghan Vineyards

Located in the rolling oak-dotted hills of southeastern Arizona, at an elevation of 4,800 feet, Callaghan Vineyards produces rich, complex red and white wines from its 25acre vineyard. Mediterranean and Spanish varietals—Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Mourvedre and Grenache—are the basic building blocks for their red blends, while Viognier and Riesling are blended for the estate wine. They soon will also include Marsanne, Roussane and Malvasia Bianca. From their first vintage in 1991, their wines have received many accolades from the most respected wine writers/publications in the world. Please visit them at CallaghanVineyards.com.

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Dos Cabezas WineWorks

Started by Arizona wine pioneer Al Buhl in 1995, Dos Cabezas WineWorks has been producing Arizona wines for almost 20 years. Now owned and operated by the Bostock family, Dos Cabezas farms the 15-acre Pronghorn Vineyard in Sonoita and the 37-acre Cimarron Vineyard in Willcox. The 2009 Dos Cabezas WineWorks “El Campo” was recognized as one of the top 100 wines tasted by the San Francisco Chronicle in 2012. Visit the winery and tasting room in Sonoita or learn more about the winery at DosCabezas.com.

Charron Vineyards

Charron Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery producing hand-crafted Arizona wines, located less than 30 minutes from downtown Tucson. Established in 1995 Charron Vineyards produces many distinctive wines including their award winning White Merlot. At 4,200 feet and surrounded by mountains, the grapes enjoy a cooler climate and fresh mountain air which helps make their awardwinning wines. Visit one of the oldest wineries in the state where you can sample an array of award-winning wines in the glass-enclosed tasting room or on the wine deck surrounded by mature vineyards and breathtaking mountain views. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dogs welcome. Please visit the website for more information. CharronVineyards.com

Four Monkey Wines

Four Monkey Wines produces quality wines at reasonable prices; the four wines retail for around $19.99/bottle. The winery produced the Playful Monkey, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2007 Governor’s Choice Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner. The other three wines are the Sinful Monkey, the Naughty Monkey and the Cheeky Monkey—encompassing two reds and two whites, all representing individual personalities. For tastings visit the Village of Elgin Winery. Learn more at FourMonkeyWines.com.

Rune Wines

Rune: A mark or letter of mysterious or magical significance. Wine is the most ancient and influential beverage ever known to mankind. Through its craft, a story of time and place is bottled and consumed. For this reason, every wine has a story. Throughout time, man has had a passion for the grape. It has been spread across the known world, cultivated, and crafted into wines for millennia. To whom do we owe the honor of this noble fruit? The mysterious and even magical properties of the grapevine will undoubtedly captivate mankind for years to come as they have in the many years past. The story of the grape is just starting to be written, unlocked, and enjoyed. Learn more about our grape story. Visit RuneWines.com AZWINE lifestyle . com

Wilhelm Family Vineyards Personalized Wine Club Relaxing Atmosphere Exclusive Events Fun Sangrias Decadent Ports Award-winning Wines

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Sonoita / Elgin Hannah’s Hill Vineyard

Hannah’s Hill is a small family business- everything we make is hand crafted. We are proudly local. That means if you live in Arizona you can enjoy wine made within a day’s drive of your home. It also means as a member of Local First Arizona, we support other local small businesses. Equally important, we value and practice sustainability by managing our vineyard and winery to minimize our impact on the environment. Come visit us in Elgin! Don’t have time for a road trip? Visit us at on facebook at www.facebook.com or HannahsHillVineyard.com

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Lightning Ridge Cellars

After their first trip to Tuscany, Ron and Ann Roncone decided the wine they’d make would be based on their Italian heritage. Lightning Ridge Cellars, a small family winery, was established in 2005. It represents years of personal endeavor from the ground up. The Old World style of wines they make are simply the wines they enjoy most. Their estate wines are proudly made from classic Italian varietals: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia and Muscat Canelli. Located at 5,100-foot elevation, their vineyard enjoys long warm summers and cool nights to provide the perfect combination for rich, full-bodied wines. They welcome you to their Tuscan-themed winery and tasting room. LightningRidgeCellars.com

Rancho Rossa Vineyards is one of the largest familyowned wineries in the Sonoita area. They specialize in Ultra-Premium varietal bottlings from their 22 acres of estate plantings, using only 100 percent estate-grown fruit in their wines, the only winery in the area to do so. Their first vines were planted in 2002 and their second vineyard was planted in 2003. Rancho Rossa donates $0.10 to the American Cancer Society for every bottle of wine sold. Please visit the website at RanchoRossa.com to learn more.

Silver Strike Winery

“Our dream of having a vineyard and making wine started back in the 90s in Northern California. We thought what a joy it would be to have a vineyard and a winery! On a cheese tour in Northern California, we met a winemaker from the Russian River who encouraged us. After talking to him, our dream was confirmed. We were inspired to say the least!” After helping in California, Florida and Texas vineyards, Jann and Hank Bengel, found that their dream was becoming a reality. In 2006, they found the Cochise County area and knew that was the area for them. It took a while, five years. Now they are having the time of their lives making their own wines and having the pleasure of serving all those who visit their tasting room in historic Tombstone on Allen Street. SilverStrikeWinery.com

Sonoita Vineyards

Dr. Gordon Dutt, owner and founder of Sonoita Vineyards, is a retired soil scientist from the University of Arizona. As part of a research project back in 1973, he established an experimental vineyard on the red, acidic clay of the Babacomari Ranch in southern Arizona. The success of that vineyard and the quality of the wines from those grapes led to the planting of a commercial vineyard in 1979, the first in the Sonoita/Elgin area. Sonoita Vineyards’ winery opened in 1983 with a first-vintage production of 300 gallons. Today, Dr. Dutt’s granddaughter Lori is following in his footsteps and serves as the winemaker. They produce nearly 4,000 cases (9,500 gallons) per year from 10 different grape varieties including Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Over 90 percent of this production is sold through their beautiful and spacious tasting room. Enjoy their gift shop and special events facility with picturesque views of hillside vineyards, rolling grasslands and scenic mountain ranges. This facility is open daily (except major holidays) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit SonoitaVineyards.com for more info.

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Premium wines from crisp & fruity to bold & complex Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm except major holidays Private tours, tastings, luncheons or special events in our Vintage Room may be arranged Mark your calendar for these 2017-2018 festivals:

November 11, 2017 - Sonoita AVA St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Festival April 2018 - 40th Annual Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards July 2018 - HARVESTFEST and Grape Stomp Visit our website for complete 2017-2018 calendar of events

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Sonoita / Elgin Tombstone Wine Works

Tombstone Wine Works, traditional wine making in the Old West’s Most Famous Town! Wines are aged a minimum of five years before being released to bring balance and harmony to the palate. With 10 wines to choose from, five dry and five on the sweeter side, there will be something for everyone. Their wines are aged in both wood and stainless, helping to develop the unique character of each wine. Come experience pure Arizona in the Town Too Tough to Die! 15 North Fourth Street, right next to Schieffelin Hall off Freemont. Biker and kid friendly. TombstoneWineWorks.com

Village of Elgin Winery

WHERE TO STAY When traveling to wine country it’s a great idea to make a weekend of it and have time to enjoy the area you are visiting. Here are some great places to stay while visiting your favorite wineries in the region.

Sonoita/Elgin La Hacienda de Sonoita (520) 455-5308 HaciendaSonoita.com Sonoita Inn (520) 455-5935 SonoitaInn.com Rancho Milagro Bed & Breakfast (520) 455-0380 RanchoMilagrobnb.com Canelo Stone Cottage (303) 384-0471 VRBO.com/90775 Casita Dole Che (520) 455-0416 CasitaDoleChe.com Crown C Ranch (520) 455-5739 CrownCRanch.com Open Cross Ranch (520) 443-4603 OpenCrossRanchAZ.com Whisper’s Ranch Bed & Breakfast (520) 455-9246 WhispersRanch.com Xanadu Ranch Getaway Guest Ranch (520) 455-0050 XanaduRanchGetaway.com AZWINE lifestyle . com

Wilhelm Family Vineyards

For over 12 years, A.F. veterans, Kevin and Karyl Wilhelm endeavor to make the family vineyard and winery a place known for quality and respect. At Wilhelm’s, the focus is on the area’s unique terroir similar to the wine growing regions of Spain. They offer internationally award-winning wines of Spanish dry reds and whites, such as Tempranillo, Graciano, Verdejo, and Albariño. For the fun-loving, semi-“sweeties”, Karyl designed a tasty Sangria line, sporting rich natural fruit flavors. Come try tasty peach, zesty orange and lime, and the newest, prickly pearjalepeno! Inspired by Portugal, Wilhelm’s also offer indulgent dessert wines, produced in the traditional Porto style. We offer a decadent selection of dessert wines, such as chocolate caramel, cherry cordial, and hazelnut. Karyl, a biomedical engineer and U.C. Davis certified winemaker, produces low-sulfite, completely vegan –friendly wines you can feel good about enjoying. In the eco-aware winery, all water is captured and redirected back to the vines. At Wilhelm’s, you’ll find something to love. Choices are abundant in ultra-premium wines from stellar stand-alone varietals, enthusiastically eclectic blends, sinfully sip-able Sangrias, and deliciously decadent desserts. Located a few short miles north of “winery row”, we’re easily accessible off Lower Elgin Road. www.WilhelmVineyards.com. Visit us FB: WilhelmVineyards. Instagram: @WilhelmVineyards. fall

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The Village of Elgin Winery emphasizes terroir. They stomp the grapes, use natural yeasts, hand craft and use only new wood casks. The winery accents small-lot red, white and rosé wines ranging from single varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese to traditional blended delights. Each wine is handcrafted by the winemakers/owners Gary and Kathy Reeves. The Village of Elgin Winery is home to the WORLD renowned Tombstone Red which has spawned three other wines including a seven-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon named Tombstone Gunslinger and two whites, Tombstone Rain and Tombstone Showdown. Their Dry Rosé was the Rosé category Best of Class at the Governor’s Choice. Please visit them at ElginWines.com.

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Sonoita is Arizona’s first AVA, located in the Sonoita basin surrounded by the Huachuca Mountains, the Santa Rita Mountains and the Whetstone Mountains.

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Sonoita / Elgin 1 Charron Vineyards (Vail) Fri–Sun: 10-6

18585 South Sonoita Hwy charronvineyards.com

(520) 762-8585

2 Dos Cabezas WineWorks (Sonoita) Thurs–Sun: 10:30-4:30

3248 Hwy 82 doscabezaswinery.com

(520) 455-5141

3 AZ Hops and Vines (Sonoita) Thurs: 11-4, Fri-Sun: 10-6

3450 Hwy 82 azhopsandvines.com

(520) 955-4249

4 Wilhelm Family Vineyards (Elgin) 21 Mountain Ranch Drive (520) 455-9291 Oct–April: Daily 11-5, May–Sept: Fri – Sun 11-5, And By Appointment wilhelmfamilyvineyards.com 5 Rancho Rossa Vineyards (Elgin) Fri–Sun: 10:30-3:30

32 Cattle Ranch Lane ranchorossa.com

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6 Deep Sky Vineyard (Elgin) Thurs–Sat: 11-5, Sun: 11-4

124 Elgin Road deepskyvineyard.com

(520) 490-6170

7 Callaghan Vineyards (Elgin) Thurs–Sun: 11-4

336 Elgin Road callaghanvineyards.com

(520) 455-5322

8 Flying Leap Vineyards (Elgin) Daily: 11-4

342 Elgin Road flyingleapvineyards.com

(520) 455-5499

9 Kief-Joshua Vineyards (Elgin) Daily: 11-5

370 Elgin Road kiefjoshuavineyards.com

(520) 455-5582

10 The Village of Elgin/Four Monkey (Elgin) Daily: 10-4

471 Elgin Road elginwines.com

(520) 455-9309

11 Sonoita Vineyards (Elgin) Daily: 10-4

290 Elgin Canelo Road sonoitavineyards.com

(520) 455-5893

12 Lightning Ridge Cellars (Elgin) Fri-Sun: 11-4

2368 Hwy 83 lightningridgecellars.com

(520) 455-5383

13 Rune Wines (Sonoita) Fri-Sun: 11-5

3969 Hwy 82 runewines.com

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14 Hannah’s Hill Vineyard (Sonoita) Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4:30 & By Appointment

3989 Hwy 82 (e. of mile 40 s. of Hwy 82) hannahshill.com

(520) 456-9000

15 Silver Strike Winery (Tombstone) Daily: 12-6

334 E Allen Street silverstrikewinery.com

(520) 678-8200

16 Flying Leap Vineyards (Bisbee) Fri-Sat: 12-8, Sun: 12-6

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magine if you will, a vineyard in the high desert, growing on the remains of an ancient lake at the foot of an extinct shield volcano. Your feet, eleven million years ago, would be wading along the shores and cool waters of that lake, fall

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You remind yourself of the history of these grapes you hold in your hands. You remember the Phoenician galleys, sailing across the wine-dark seas from Byblos in the East, with precious cargo in their holds: vines, dreaming of foreign suns. These ships sail to the distant shores of far Tarshish, on the coast of Spain. You recall the blood, gold, and wine of Carthaginian Imperialism; Iberian chieftains bought and sold, and soldiers hired to fight in foreign wars, and everywhere, the vines continuing their inexorable journey to new lands, waiting for the soldiers to return. Mourvèdre comes from the Rhone River Valley, too, that mighty river that flowed right in the path of Hannibal’s Herculean march against Rome; the very conflict that set in motion the Western World. Maybe, you think to yourself, the wine his army carried was made from the ancestors of these grapes that weigh so heavy in your hands. You remember that this grape was grown for Popes enthroned in Avignon. The Spanish name for this grape, Monastrell, still holds that connection to God and Communion. Somehow, along the way, these vines ended up in the Verde Valley as their final destination, under a lonely new moon. The light of your headlamp is the only thing that tells fall

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But now? Now it is a clear night. The distant flashes of monsoon lightning on the far horizon, looking like distant heavy artillery, are the only evidence of violence. Above you, the sky is so clear that you can see the very colors of the stars in the heavens above. Everywhere the soft whisper of harvest shears, footsteps crunching on limestone soil, and quiet murmured conversation surrounds you. In the distance, coyotes howl and their cries in the dark night pierce your wounded and lonely soul. All of these eventually fade into silence as you walk between the rows of vines. Meanwhile, you pluck clusters of Mourvèdre grapes that are often the size of your face and shaped like hearts. They weigh heavy in your hands: plump, purple, and sweet … like memories of past lovers, memories of people you’ve wronged by accident either by loving them too much, or by not loving them enough. They weigh heavy like your heart, wronged by the inability to understand. You remember the loves that got away; like the bird flying out of the vine into the darkness of night to points unknown, crying aloud in a prayer of supplication. “Midnight Mourvèdre Harvest” The love you would do just about anything to bring back; the one whose silence slices like knives the color of the night. Snip, snip, in the dark, as the clusters fall into your hands, into the bright orange bucket you carry between the rows. You try to snip the memories away. Your mind wanders. You cut your hand with the shears. The harvest teaches discipline. You must be mindful of where you put your hands, your feet, your heart, your mind, your soul. Otherwise, you shall be grievously wounded by your shears, or the shears of others. You remind yourself to apply this lesson to your daily life, outside of the vines, where even greater dangers await. (You will forget. You will need this lesson again.)

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“The Harvest” at Page Springs Cellars, Cornville, Arizona

you where you are in the dead of night — but even then, you cannot see the end of the rows. The rows of vines stretch past the horizon. All you can do is focus on the world around you. Moths whirl around your head like electrons around a nucleus, their eyes gleaming like polished copper. You feel alone in the world, as if you’re walking in a world that is in the process of creation; that hour when God Himself walks on the earth and breathes, and before the world has fallen apart. The air is fresh and smells of earth and mint and the pregnant waters of Oak Creek, just beyond the next ridge. Grape juice stains your hand crimson, and mixes with blood. Magically, whenever you fill your bucket full of grapes, someone on a quad swoops in, and picks up your load, and gives you another empty bucket or two, before disappearing back into the night. This is your only human contact throughout the course of your vigil. All is wonder and magic. The world begins to make sense again. Suddenly the sun begins to come out behind the mountain, turning the few clouds into polished metals: silver, copper, and gold. The rays of the sun coming from the distant mountains illuminate the world in bands reminiscent of our flag. The dawn chorus of the birds is heard: Kingbirds, greeting the sun; a distant Gila woodpecker, and the first autumn bluebirds call overhead. When the Black Hawks scream from the creek side cottonwoods, you know that the fall

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end of that night’s harvest has come. You are sad, again. You don’t want to leave, to go to that humdrum daytime job. You don’t want to depart from this magical world. You wonder why you could ever leave. But you do. And you must. This is not Heaven; this is the World, and there are troubles in it. For some of us, those wielders of the pruners and shears of righteousness, we will return, night after sleepless night, into that magical kingdom amid the vines, when time holds still under the wheeling stars. The harvest is the sacred calling, and the vineyards are a temple devoted to the glory of the divine. The land is the bridegroom of Biblical parable, and the vines are his children, and need care and devotion in order to safely journey into the bottle to adulthood and old age. Those who have been chosen will sleep when all is accomplished, and not a moment sooner. The Harvest needs them. The vines need them. As one author, a favorite of mine, wrote long ago: “WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN?” – Sir Terry Pratchett, in his work “Reaper Man” Page Springs Cellars, 1500 N Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ 86325 (928) 639-3004, PageSpringsCellars.com Cody V. Burkett is the Arizona Wine Monk. He seeks to understand the origins of the winemakers in the state. Follow his adventures with Arizona Wines at AZWineMonk.com AZWINE lifestyle . com

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Verde Valley & Beyond Alcantara Vineyards

Alcantara Vineyards is a dream venture created by owner Barbara Predmore. Barbara and her husband Bob started the vineyard to provide their family and partners the opportunity to work and develop a vineyard community, and to develop a winery that produces wines that are comparable to the best of California and Europe. Barbara spent four years of research and diligence using the best consultants from the University of Arizona and UC Davis, as well as support from her family at the noted Martin-Weyrich Vineyards in Central California. Alcantara Vineyards is perched on 87 acres of sloping terrain off the Verde River and Oak Creek. The Tuscan Farmhouse serves as the tasting room, where they host the many friends and guests that visit from around the globe. Check out their “green” winery building when you visit! Explore their website at AlcantaraVineyard.com.

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards

Arizona Stronghold was formed based on the belief that the soils and climate of southeastern Arizona stand up to the finest in the world. Our goal is to bring Arizona wines to the national stage, promoting them as value and quality based. Great wine doesn’t have to be expensive; it doesn’t have to be pretentious; and it shouldn’t be hard to find. It just has to be great and made by people that care. Arizona Stronghold’s vineyard is located about 20 miles north of Willcox, at the foot of the Graham Mountains. The winery is located in Camp Verde and the tasting room is in Old-Town Cottonwood. The team at Arizona Stronghold tends vines planted as long ago as 1985 and as recently as 2011, in a broad mix of varietals. AZStronghold.com.

Burning Tree Cellars

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Burning Tree Cellars specializes in small batch, meticulously maintained, boutique wines utilizing the finest available fruit sources, quality oak and patience. “Our wines will never be pushed through chain supermarkets or over-marketed, but rather built through the power of suggestion and knowledge that we are all part of something special. These wines are, and always will be, for ourselves, our families and our friends.” These handcrafted wines are available at their tasting room in Old Town Cottonwood. Sit on the patio. Listen to live music every weekend. Check them out online at BurningTreeCellars.com.

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Caduceus Cellars

Perched on the side of the South East facing slopes of Jerome, AZ, Caduceus Cellars is making high elevation wines out of predominantly Italian and Spanish varietals from 40 acres in NAZ and 80 acres in SAZ. Owners and Winemakers, Maynard & Jennifer Keenan, are producing roughly 6000 cases a year in their tiny underground cement facility known as The Bunker. Open topped 1/2 ton bin maceration, modified temp controlled carbonic maceration, and/or submerged cap fermentation for the Reds, and whole cluster pressed stainless steel cold fermentation for the Whites and Rose’s. The epitome of a boutique owner owned and operated winery. Tasting room open 365 days a year in Downtown Jerome. Twitter: @caduceuscellars, FB: www.facebook.com/caduceuscellars, Instagram: puscifer, Website: Caduceus.org.

Cellar 433

Arizona’s wine industry embodies ingenuity and innovation. Vigneron John McLoughlin doesn’t just own a winery. The Dragoon Mountain Vineyard near Willcox is meticulously attended to by John himself. Stark contrast between hot desert days and cool valley nights shape one of the world’s most unique growing regions in southeastern Arizona. With over three decades of experience from dirt to bottle, John McLoughlin’s creed has originated a family of wines ranging from approachable to esoteric. At the tasting room in beautiful, historic Jerome, savor Arizona wines while being mesmerized by breathtaking views. Cellar 433 does book private and special events, too. Cellar433.com

Cellar Dwellers

Winemaker John Scarbrough is dedicated to making delicious and unique small batch wines. With enthusiasm and a love for the craft of winemaking, he has set out to create great Arizona wines that are interesting, taste great and are made with passion. Cellar Dwellers wines are now available in restaurants and wine tasting rooms in Arizona. You can sample these great boutique wines at Fire Mountain Wines Tasting Room located in Old Town Cottonwood. FireMountainWines.com/cellarDwellers.htm

Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery

Born out of a desire to make wine, Ignacio Mesa, would have a long wait for his dreams to materialize. He took his first viticulture course in his early twenties but family and career were his immediate focus. Thirty years later, Ignacio was ready to begin his search for the right mix of terrior, water and location to plant his vineyard. Now a mature vineyard Ignacio has been harvesting grapes and aging wine for over ten years. The new winery facility was completed in 2014 and is now open for tastings by appointment. The ideal pastoral respite for you to relax in and sip our RIO CLARO WINES. RioClaroWines.com.

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Verde Valley & Beyond Echo Canyon Winery

Arizona wine pioneer, Jon Marcus is back from a long hiatus. Jon had some personal and medical issues that forced him to let the vineyard go fallow. He is currently cloning the 700 vines that managed to survive including Cabernet, Cab Franc and Syrah on his Echo Canyon vineyard in Page Springs. Also planned for the site are lots of organic fruits and vegetables too. Taste his long cellared wines at his tasting room in Jerome, across from the House of Joy.

Fire Mountain Wines

Fire Mountain symbolizes the transition between day and night, light and dark, as the circle of life ends and begins again. This Sacred universal process is also expressed by the vine as it digs into the earth and reaches to the sky, creating fruit from our ancestral lands that eventually fills the bottle for you. Our wine blends are inspired by emotion and connectivity through our spiritual ties to place. Fire Mountain offers two brands of wine. Fire Mountain Wines include Earth, Wind & Fire and Cellar Dwellers offers Cicada, Tarantula Hawk and Canvas. Learn more by visiting FireMountainWines.com.

Four Eight Wineworks

Four Eight WINEWORKS: Wine Makers Co-Operative. Incubator. Passion Vortex. Metaphorical Leg Up. Ground Zero for the infinite possibilities and paths each of our individual tenants will manifest. Current tenants include: Joseph Bechard- Chateau Tumbleweed, Tim White- The Kindred Project, Iniquus & Revelation Cellars, Michael Pierce- Saeculum Cellars, MJ Keenan- The Kindred Project & Merkin Vineyards. “When shared vision, knowledge, and perspective be our bones, no winter can take us.” Ronald P. Vincent. The Tasting Room is located in Historic downtown Clarkdale, AZ. Twitter: @four8wineworks, FB: www. facebook.com/four8wineworks, Instagram: four8wineworks, Website: Four8Wineworks.com.

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D.A. Ranch

In 2002, the Petznick family purchased the D.A.Ranch in Page Springs Arizona and quickly saw the potential that the elevation and moderate climate brought for growing premium grapes. Varietals including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Tannat and Seyval Blanc were planted in the volcanic soil and now thrive producing small batch 100% estate wines. Our wine can be found at select restaurants, retail stores and wine festivals and at the D.A.Ranch by appointment only. DARanch.com.

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Merkin Vineyards & Osteria

Located in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood rests a new concept for the Verde Valley. An extension of the Caduceus Cellars family, the Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room and Osteria, features Arizona wines that are all produced under one roof. Combining high elevation wines from the Willcox Bench in Southern Arizona, pastas and breads made in house with Hayden Mills Flour, and Merkin Vineyards grown and locally sourced produce, we invite you to treat yourself to true sensory bliss. MekinVineyardsOsteria.com

Granite Creek Vineyards

From a love of the land sprang a relationship with grapes that culminated in superb, award-winning, living wines with no added sulfites. Granite Creek Vineyards was founded in 1974 when owners Kit and Robin Hoult planted grapevines and began the 40-year legacy of Arizona’s first and only Certified Organic Vineyard. Granite Creek Vineyards is a scenic location to savor the ambiance of the vineyard’s rural roots. Relax with great food provided by Block Six Catering and enjoy live music seasonally on Saturdays. This historic 100-year-old Arizona farmstead has been nurtured to become sips of the enduring pleasures of fine wine. To learn more visit their website at GraniteCreekVineyards. com

Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery

Javelina Leap is a family operated, premium boutique winery with international award winning wines and service, including the Trip Advisor award of excellence, and 6 awards from the prestigious 2015 San Francisco Chronicle out of 6,300 wines entered . Our winery is in northern Arizona’s Verde Valley, minutes away from Sedona in the small historic valley of Page Springs. When you visit us, you will be sampling wines at a fully functional vineyard and winery. On Fridays and Saturdays, enjoy a relaxed intimate discussion with Dr. Balda about grape growing and wine making, complimentary with your tasting. Relax in the Arizona room and private garden, where we serve artisan cheese platters, deli meats, artisan pizza and wines by the glass or bottle. During the harvest season (End of August to beginning of October) you can watch wine actually being made. Arizona grapes are picked, de-stemmed, fermented, pressed, aged, bottled and labeled at Javelina Leap. Visit us on your vacation or day trip. Whether you’re with friends and family or on a romantic getaway for two, you’ll always be welcome at Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery. Our staff is fun, knowledgeable and very familiar with the area. Regardless of your own level of experience, we’re happy to answer your questions about everything from wine and restaurants to local attractions and outdoor activities. Wine is fun! So drop by and have some! JavelinaLeapWinery.com.

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Verde Valley & Beyond Oak Creek Vineyards

Deb Wahl, owner of Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery, has heard many times that “good wine grows on gentle slopes with a river nearby,” which is why her vineyard is located near beautiful Sedona, across from Oak Creek. In the higher elevations of the property, they grow Syrah and Merlot; in the lower portion they produce Zinfandel and Chardonnay. They produce full-bodied flavorful reds and lean whites in small batches, giving individual attention to each barrel. Come in and taste them at the new bar and browse through the unique gifts on display. The outside seating is perfect to sip a glass of wine and enjoy food from a well-stocked deli case. They are open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. OakCreekVineyards.net

Page Springs Cellars

This year, Page Springs Cellars celebrates their 10th anniversary of creating award-winning wines that express the unique character of landscape. Family owned and established as a Rhone House, they have expanded beyond that definition by experimenting with new techniques both in the cellar and in the field – including ageing wines on toasted Arizona Oak. “Our mission is to craft amazing wines that pay respect to the land we farm and the community that supports our vision.” Tucked into the volcanic landscape just fifteen minutes south of Sedona, Page Springs Cellars sits on a breathtaking property along the banks of Oak Creek. With a calendar full of educational and entertaining events they also offer onsite amenities including bocce, horseshoes, vineyard massage, winery tours and picnic baskets with gourmet treats. Plus a wine club that offers members access to special events and benefits. Come explore high elevation terroir! PageSpringsCellars.com

Passion Cellars

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“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it” - Buddha. Wine is our passion! We fell in love with the culture of wine during our extensive travels to various wine regions around the world. Upon returning to Arizona we fortunately stumbled across an issue of Arizona Vines & Wines Magazine. We were surprised to learn of the thriving wine industry growing in our own state. Motivated by our love of wine and excited to be a part of it, our family purchased land on the Willcox Bench with the dream of having our own vineyard. We are excited to be the newest addition to the Jerome wine tasting experience. We are a small family business that seeks to pursue our love of wines and share it with you. PassionCellars.com

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Pillsbury Wine Company

Sam Pillsbury, noted filmmaker, first planted vines on the Willcox Bench in 2000 when he was a partner in Dos Cabezas with Al Buhl. Since then he started his personal dream project in 2006 with 100 acres of prime desert vineyard land near his original vineyard in Kansas Settlement. Sam’s dream was to celebrate the local terroir... an Arizona Chateauneuf, a sustainable Rhone vineyard producing premium quality hand-made 100 percent Arizona boutique wines. In the future, plans are to create an architecturally stunning wine village with 27 dwellings, a spa, and restaurant serving food organically grown on the land. What was once bare land is now a showpiece 100 percent Sonoita-soil vineyard. 2014 marked the opening of their on-site winery, and Pillsbury Wine Company SOUTH— their tasting room on their vineyard estate. Their wines have won stellar reviews and are in some of the best restaurants and resorts in the state. Pillsbury Wine Company NORTH is open in Old Town Cottonwood, a place where you can taste Sam’s wines, view stunning art and visit with other Arizona wine lovers. Learn more at PillsburyWine.com.

The Grand Canyon Winery

The Grand Canyon Winery, proudly owned and operated by the Kennelly Family, sits in the heart of historic downtown Williams. The family has been in the hospitality industry in Northern Arizona for over twenty years. The Grand Canyon Winery is their newest project inspired by their love for Arizona and excitement over its emerging wine culture. Like most native Arizonans the Kennellys have great pride in their state and believe in supporting local communities. The AZ wine community shares the belief that if one succeeds they all succeed and the Kennellys are proud to be a part of this community. Travel Far. Drink Local. TheGrandCanyonWinery.com

Chateau Tumbleweed

Chateau Tumbleweed is a collaboration of four friends – two husband-and-wife teams – who, after working more than 30 combined years for other Arizona wineries, recently left their “day jobs” to focus on their own project. We have a great friendship, a penchant for absurdity and complementary skills in vineyard management, winemaking, wine sales and bookkeeping/ administration. Beginning as a concept dreamed up in Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains, we crafted our first wine – only three barrels – in 2011. After three vintages of making our wine at the Four-Eight Wineworks Winemaker’s Cooperative in Camp Verde (2012-2014), we took the plunge, purchased a Clarkdale building and converted it into our dream winery and tasting room. Visitors will have a window into a working winery as they taste a range of our delicious high-desert wines in our groovy tasting room or on our patio with panoramic views of the beautiful Verde Valley. Check our website for hours, information and cool events. Visit ChateauTumbleweed.com.

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CELEBRATE IN THE VINES! Let us host your next event at PSC with breathtaking views of vineyard and sky. For inquiries, contact our Private Events Team at 928.639.3004 x106 or email us at private-events@pagespringscellars.com

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Conveniently located in the heart of Uptown Sedona inside the historic Oak Creek Marketplace, Made in Arizona Wine and Gift proudly serves the community as the first Arizona wine tasting bar in the state. We are a family owned wine and gift store that specializes in carrying products that are guaranteed “Made in Arizona”. Don’t have time to visit the local wineries? Look no further. We offer a unique selection of Arizona wines from all over the state that are available for tasting everyday. Stop in and learn about our wine industry from our friendly staff. The fun doesn’t stop there; you can drink while you shop! Our store has a great selection of locally made cactus products, artwork, pottery, jewelry, hot sauces, salsas, wine accessories and more! We are open 365 days a year, so stop in anytime and see what makes Arizona’s first wine tasting bar the place to be. www.facebook.com/ MadeinArizonaWineandGift

The Art of Wine

Sedona’s premier wine tasting room. Ideally situated in the scenic Hyatt Pinon Pointe shopping galleria south of Uptown Sedona. The Art of Wine is dedicated to presenting a wide selection of the best of Arizona wines. We offer wines from over 25 Arizona wineries located throughout the state as well as Arizona craft beer and meads from the state’s best Meadery. Along with the many Arizona wines, we also carry potentially the largest selection of South African wine in the state as well as other international wines. Sunday thru Friday we offer flights of Arizona wines, dessert wines, ports and meads. On Saturdays we host our own mini wine festival with an expanded selection of wines, including many international and West Coast wines from some of the most notable regions and wineries – we even offer a chocolate pairing. We’re excited to share these fantastic wines and look forward to enjoying great times with you. ArtOfWineSedona.com

Prescott Winery, the first tasting room to join the city’s array of attractions, is an easy walk from Whiskey Row, located just a few blocks east of the downtown square. Set in a small, charming house, visitors can enjoy wine either inside or on the patio in an inviting and comfortable environment. Many of the wines are named in celebration of the city, such as One Fifty - a 2012 white blend - commemorating Prescott’s 150th birthday in 2014. We are a small batch, limited release winery focused on creating Arizona Wine. PrescottWinery.com

The Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College is a premier wine industry and community resource, offering a comprehensive hands-on education from vineyard-to-bottle with degree and certificate programs in viticulture and enology. The wine center features a 12-acre estate vineyard, 3,000 case capacity teaching winery and tasting room. As the only college in the southwest offering degree programs in Viticulture and Enology, Yavapai College is the centerpiece in higher education for the region’s wine industry. The Southwest Wine Center strives to demonstrate and promote practices that are environmentally sound and resource conserving. Come enjoy our award winning wines and breath taking Verde Valley views at our tasting room. For more information or to sign up for classes, visit SouthwestWineCenter.org

The Producers at The Collective Sedona

Located in The Collective Sedona off Highway 179 in the Village of Oak Creek, The Producers Tasting Rooms is the newest feature in an impressive lineup of attractions for this up-and-coming entertainment plaza. Making the impressive list of wineries, distillers and brewers are Grand Canyon Winery/Historic Brewing, Four Eight Wineworks and Flying Leap. More wineries, both local and beyond, are being added regularly so be sure to make The Producers a must-see destination on your wine tour! The Collective Sedona has breathtaking views, exquisite dining, boutique shopping, elegant weddings, artisan coffees, cultural events, wine tasting, local spirits, artist galleries and the world’s largest 3D printer, we’re creating a truly tasteful, eclectic and uniquely Sedona experience. TheCollectiveSedona.com

Winery 101 Gallifant Cellars & SouthPaw Cellars

Winery 101 is a family owned and operated tasting room in Peoria, AZ and Old Town Cottonwood. Come in to taste our family of wines and get to know our family. During any weekend wine down, you will likely be served by the owners themselves, their family members or lead server, Reuben. Wine makers and Owners, Irlyn and Gavin started making wines in 2008. They now have over 20 wine varietals and two lines of wine. Gallifant Cellars wines are single varietal, exceptionally handcrafted with a taste of the Old World. SouthPaw Cellars (given the name because they are both left handed) are blends with a flare for fun and all that Arizona has to offer! Winery101.com

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TWO ARIZONA TASTING ROOMS Pillsbury Vineyard & Winery 6450 S. Bennett Place Willcox (520) 384-3964 (310) 508-3348

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2 Del Rio Springs Vineyard (Marrett Plaza Chino Valley) 1174 South Hwy 89, Unit #2 Fri-Sat: 11-7, Sun: 1-5, Mon-Thurs: By Appointment delriospringsvineyard.com

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3 Prescott Winery (Prescott) Thurs-Fri: 4-8, Sat: 1-8, Sun: 12-5

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4 Caduceus Cellars (Jerome) Sun-Thurs: 11–6, Fri-Sat: 11–8

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5 Cellar 433 (Jerome) Mon-Wed: 11-5, Thurs-Sun: 11-6

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6 Passion Cellars (Jerome) Daily: 11- Close

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7 Echo Canyon Winery Daily: 11- Close

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gists, Abe and Bob began buying up artifacts of Mexican culture. They scoured villages and markets, purchasing what they intuitively thought would work at Tlaquepaque. Truckloads of iron grillwork, enormous carved doors, handmade lanterns, clay pots and benches came up from Mexico into Sedona on a regular basis…all to create the genuine feel and spirit of Tlaquepaque that has only mellowed and improved with age. The Chapel was Abe’s favorite building. He commissioned Eileen Conn to create a painting of St. Augustine, Pope

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