The Best Arizona Wineries and Vineyards

Arizona may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of vineyards. You may be amazed at the tasty varieties that grow here in the southwest. Arizona has over 100 wineries. If you’re ready to get your drink on we’ll share where you can tour some wineries and try Arizona wine.

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National Drink Wine Day is on February 18 and National Wine Day is on May 25. Or if you’re like us any day is a good day to drink wine.

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Arizona Wineries

Arizona has three regions to explore wineries.

Verde Valley
Wilcox
Sonoita

Next time you are visiting southern Arizona or the Verde Valley try a glass of wine from grapes grown here in the southwest.

Verde Valley Wineries: Wine Trail

The Verde Valley Wine Trail is two hours north of Phoenix. Sip your way through the charming towns of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Camp Verde, Page Springs and Cornville.

If you’re staying in Sedona there are several tour companies that will pick you up to take you on the wine trail.

Are there vineyards in Sedona? No, there are no vineyards in Sedona they are all located in the Verde Valley.

Camp Verde Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Alcantara Wineries & Vineyard
Clear Creek Vineyard
Salt Mine Wine

Clarkdale Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Chateau Tumbleweed
Southwest Wine Center
Bodega Pierce Winery

Cottonwood Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Arizona Stronghold
Burning Tree Cellars
Cellar 433
DaVines Bistro
Four Eight Wineworks
Merkin Vineyards Hilltop
Tantrum Wines

Cornville Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Cove Mesa Vineyard
DA Ranch
Javelina Leap
Oak Creek Vineyards
Page Springs Cellars

Jerome Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Cabal Cellars
Caduceus Cellars
Coronado Vineyards
Four Eight Wineworks
Passion Cellars
The Original Jerome Winery

Sedona Wine Tasting Room

Winery 1912

Wine Tours in Verde Valley

If you don’t have a designated driver there are several tour companies in the area.

Verde Valley has some fantastic wines and the scenery is beautiful in this area as well. Take some time to explore the little towns while you are here.

Cottonwood Wine Trail

Walking around downtown Cottonwood is a quaint place to grab a bite to eat and try out some of the local wines. There are several wineries within walking distance of each other. At the wineries you can order a white flight, red flight or a combo flight of reds and whites.

We enjoyed the Arizona Stronghold winery located in downtown Cottonwood. It was hard to choose a favorite, but we really liked Bruzzi Vineyard Vidal Blanc. Burning Tree Cellars had a nice red wine called “The Bear.”

Clarkdale Wine Center

The Southwest Wine Center is a short drive in Clarkdale. We got a combo flight and enjoyed the red wine called Big Red. It was named after a local wolf.

Grapes used in Arizona wines are often grown in southern Arizona near Sonoita. Some grapes are grown in Payson. There are a few vineyards in the Verde Valley. One of our favorite vineyards is in Page Springs. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping on some local Arizona wines.

page springs arizona vineyard — Page Springs, Arizona Vineyard

Verde Valley Wine Festivals

The Verde Valley has several wine festivals including the Verde Valley Wine Festival in May, and the Sedona Winefest in September.

Our Favorite Wineries

If you can only go to one winery in Verde Valley I would choose Page Springs Cellars because I think they are in the prettiest location. My second favorite for ambiance was the Southwest Wine Center in Clarkdale.

My personal favorite Arizona wines are from Coronado Vineyards, which I discovered on a trip to Wilcox. I was very excited they now have a tasting room in Jerome, so it is a little closer for me to drive.

Wilcox Wineries & Vineyards

Wilcox is 80 miles southeast of Tucson. With an elevation around 4,000 feet, Wilcox enjoys mild weather and fertile grounds for grapes.

Taste wines from nine wineries and vineyards in Wilcox.

Wilcox Wine Festival

Each year they celebrate with two wine festivals, one in the fall (October) and one in the spring (May).

Sonoita Wineries

Don’t forget to designate a driver and drink responsibly.