Arizona Wineries

For almost three decades, Callaghan Vineyards has been producing award-winning varietals in Santa Cruz County. Their wine has received accolades in the press for its quality and was even served at the White House for Sandra Day O’Connor’s retirement dinner. You don’t have to be a retiring Supreme Court Justice to enjoy their wine, though.

Just sign up for their wine club to re-ceive invitations to special events or stop by their tasting room to sample wines made from grapes grown on-site as well as signature blends created from combining their grapes with those from other Arizona vineyards.

Callaghan Vineyards, 336 Elgin Road, Elgin, AZ, Phone: 520-455-5322

The Pillsbury Wine Company creates handcrafted wines using sustainable farming methods. Recognized for their regional flavor and exceptional quality, the wines have won numerous gold medals and even a double gold award at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Wine enthusiasts can try the company’s award-winning wines at their tasting rooms in Cottonwood and Willcox and at restaurants throughout the state or pick up a bottle at one of the many grocery stores where it is stocked. The staff is happy to arrange tours of the vineyard or help to plan spe-cial events like concerts, weddings, and family reunions.

Pillsbury Wine Company & Vineyard, 6450 South Bennett Place, Willcox, AZ, Phone: 520-384-3964

Weekends were made for wine tasting at the Zarpara Vineyard. This privately owned winery is a labor of love for husband-and-wife team Rhona MacMillan and Mark Jorve, who open the doors to their tasting room on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Their tastings include a souvenir glass, or guests can bring a glass from any Willcox Wine Country venue and drink at a discount.

Their Botella Club, Caso Club, and Barril Club member-ships offer varying levels of perks from complimentary tastings to special event invitations and early access to new releases.

Zarpara Vineyard, 6777 South Zarpara Lane, Willcox, AZ, Phone: 602-885-8903

This artisan winery and distillery was founded in 2010 by a trio of Air Force veterans as a small business venture. Little did they know that their small-scale farming operation would turn into a full-blown production and distribution company for premium wine and spirits.

Today, Flying Leap has wine tasting rooms at six locations across Arizona’s wine region (with a seventh opening in early 2019 in Sedona) and a tasting room for distilled spirits in Elgin. Hours of the tasting rooms vary by location and tours of their vineyard at Kansas Settlement in Willcox are available by ap-pointment only.

Flying Leap Vineyards & Distillery, 342 Elgin Road, Elgin, AZ, Phone: 520-455-5499

Dos Cabezas WineWorks has been a southern Arizona institution since 1995. Today, the Bos-tock family and their experienced team own and manage two vineyards that produce some of the finest red and white wines in the area. Club members receive quarterly shipments of 3, 6, or 12 bottles of wine sourced directly from the Cimarron and Pronghorn Vineyards. Their Sonoita tasting room is only a short drive from Phoenix and Tucson and is open Thursdays through Sun-days. Adjacent to the tasting room are two southwestern-style casitas for guests who just can’t get enough of this casual winery and their distinctive flavors.

3248 Highway 82, Sonoita, AZ, Phone: 520-455-5141

In the heart of Scottsdale’s arts and entertainment district, this tasting room is popular with area wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs from all over the state. The newer of two tasting rooms sup-plied by Carlson Creek Vineyard, the Scottsdale location has comfortable bar and bistro seating for their regular customers as well as an exclusive tasting area for members of the Carlson Creek Wine Society.

They sell wine by the glass and by the bottle in addition to branded apparel from the vineyard. Special events include wine release parties and holiday tastings paired with sweet and savory treats from local merchants.

Carlson Creek Vineyard,, 4142 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, Phone: 480-947-0636

Just miles from downtown Tucson is one of southern Arizona’s oldest vineyards. Well-known for their White Merlot, this picturesque winery invites visitors to enjoy the panoramic view of the Santa Rita mountain range while sipping on a glass of wine and sampling the contents of one of their gourmet picnic baskets. Their air-conditioned tasting room is open to the public every Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can also be reserved for private events. Oenophiles won’t be able to resist bringing home a bottle or two along with wine-themed mer-chandise like t-shirts and souvenir glasses.

Charron Vineyards, 18585 South Sonoita Highway, Vail, AZ, Phone: 520-762-8585

Owned by two couples with years of experience working in the wine industry, the Chateau Tumbleweed Winery & Tasting Room serves wine sourced from local vineyards seven days a week in their Clarkdale location. On Saturdays, the winery has an extra chill vibe with 60s dance parties on the patio and a farm-to-table food truck in the parking lot. The owners are regulars at Arizona wine festivals where they can be found filling glasses and sporting their branded apparel. Chateau Tumbleweed also has its own multi-level wine club which offers members-only access to special events and select wines.

1151 West State Route 89a, Clarkdale, AZ, Phone: 928-634-0443

Coronado Vineyards' tasting and tapas lounge in the Willcox wine region offers a selection of wines ranging from sweet dessert wines to spicy Syrah. If you’ve worked up a hunger hiking in the Coronado National Forest or traveling along the Wines of Willcox trail, you’ll appreciate their tapas trays with inventive appetizers such as bacon-wrapped quail and stuffed dates. Their lounge and gift shop are open seven days a week. Tourists visiting Willcox for their semi-annual wine festivals can also enjoy Coronado Vineyards’ exemplary vintages while browsing the selec-tion of arts and crafts at the vendor booths in Railroad Park.

2909 East Country Club Drive, Willcox, AZ, Phone: 520-384-2993