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WINE COUNTRY
Arizona boasts three distinct grape growing regions and a bounty of award-winning
wineries. Here's a quick look where to experience the best or Arizona wine.
VERDE VALLEY
This lush riparian valley about 2 hours
north of Scottsdale includes the towns of
Cottonwood, Cornville, Camp Verde and
Sedona, to name a few. Scattered among
these high-desert towns you'll find more
than 25 wine-tasting rooms representing
prestigious labels such as Caduceus
Cellars, Alcantara Vineyards, Javelina
Leap and Page Springs
Cellars.
vvwinetrail.com
SONOITA
The first location in Arizona to be designated
as an American Viticultural Area,
Sonoita lies in the rolling grasslands of
southeastern Arizona, about 2.5 hours from
Scottsdale. A trip to Sonoita for tasting
fruits of the local terroir at wineries like
Dos Cabezas Wine Works, Rune Wines and
Callaghan Vineyards also puts you in easy
reach of southern Arizona points of interest
including Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone
and Tubac. sonoitaelginchamber.org
WILLCOX
About 3 hours southeast of Scottsdale are Cochise County and the Willcox Bench alluvial
plain, where most of Arizona's grapes are grown. Here, rich alluvial and volcanic soil mixtures,
seasonal monsoon rains and higher elevations combine to produce wines with their
own unique Arizona flavor profiles. Choose from 10 farm wineries offering tours and tastings,
including Aridus Wine Company, Carlson Creek Vineyard, Pillsbury Wine Company and Birds
& Barrels. And if you're visiting in spring, don't miss the annual Willcox Wine Country Festival
in May. willcoxwinecountry.org
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