The Top 5 Arizona Wineries — as voted on by Experience AZ readers:
Alcantara Vineyards
3445 S. Grapevine Way,
Verde Valley, AZ 86326
888-569-0756
alcantaravineyard.com
Alcantara Vineyards, the first winery on the Verde River, is one of the largest vineyards in Central and Northern Arizona. Make it a day trip from the Phoenix or Scottsdale area. Check out the Arizona winery tours and tasting with an outstanding selection of wines, made right here in Arizona. The winery’s vineyards have more than 19,000 vines and offers 12 different varietals.
Dos Cabezas Wineworks
3248 Highway 82,
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-841-1193
doscabezaswinery.com
Dos Cabezas WineWorks is a family-owned and operated winery that challenges the perception that Arizona does not produce exceptional wines. Dos Cabezas WineWorks has been producing wines in Arizona since 1995. Its wine has been enjoyed at the White House, earned critical acclaim and grabbed international attention.
Pillsbury Wine Company
1012 N. Main Str.,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-639-0646
pillsburywine.com
Pillsbury Wine Company is the brainchild of Sam Pillsbury, noted Hollywood director of movies such as “Free Willy 3: The Rescue” and former co-owner of Dos Cabezas winery in Southeastern Arizona. Wine is his passion and Pillsbury has done it all — from planting vines to serving Dos Cabezas wines at the White House.
Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards
158 Main St.,
Jerome, AZ 86331
928-639-9463
caduceus.org
“Blood Into Wine” is a documentary about winery owners Maynard James Keenan’s and Eric Glomski’s embarkation into winemaking in the desert conditions of Arizona’s Verde Valley, and the success they’ve seen in the decade since its inception.
Page Springs Cellars
1500 N. Page Springs Rd.,
Cornville, AZ 86325
928-639-3004
pagespringscellars.com
Page Springs is a family owned winery and vineyard tucked into the volcanic landscape overlooking pristine Oak Creek. Visit the tasting room just 15 minutes south of Sedona and experience a true taste of Arizona.
