A Wine Lover’s Guide to Arizona: Where to Go for the Best Wine

Arizona and wine? Is there a riddle here? No, not at all. Arizona is a fine state for wine lovers just as any other. Even better if you ask us. There’s something about that desert climate that makes wines so tasty in AZ.

If you’re a fantasy fan, you could even compare it to Dornish Red. Yes, GOT references will never go out of fashion, especially when we’re expecting a new book, another season of HOTD, and a Jon Snow spinoff. But enough about fantasy, let’s focus on what’s real – wine.

Arizona might not be your first association when you think about wine, but upon visiting and checking out their wines, you might change your mind. This state is dedicated to wines. Even if you don’t like the domestic product there are plenty of amazing locations for tasting.

You can pick your poison afterward, but first, let us introduce you to the location where you’ll find the finest products. So, when in AZ, where to go for the best wine? According to winetoursofsedona.com, let us introduce you to this modest wine lover’s guide to Arizona wine tours.

Sedona Arizona

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When it comes to wines, Sedona has plenty to offer. You can book your stay and visit through Airbnb, or through designated tours that fit in the group of Arizona wine tours that have plenty to offer to all of you wine lovers. If you’re a fan of good wine-tasting adventures you should book your stay right away.

In recent weeks and months these tours are getting quite popular, so get in line to avoid waiting too long for a tour. Here, you can pick out various wines with some of the best reds and whites you’ll find in the surrounding area. Also, don’t worry about your stomach or getting dizzy as most of these wines come with appetizers in the form of nuts, cheese, and of course meat.

Also, when in AZ, you shouldn’t avoid their plethora of sweet wines, as these will make your mouth tingle for more. Of course, Sedona is the leader in this offering.

Deep Sky Vineyard

Deep Sky Vineyard
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If you’re looking for a taste of Argentina when in AZ this is your vineyard. It produces some of the best south-American wines you’ll find on US soil.  But, that’s not all. Deep Sky Vineyard doesn’t focus only on red wines. No, in addition to these robust and juicy Argentinian wines, you’ll also find variants of rose and white.

What you’ll love about this vinery and wines alike is the balance they offer in every department. Not only that their wines are perfectly balanced, as all things should be, but they also have that perfect harmony between nature and technology. If this vineyard is your choice for an AZ visit you should remember that they are open from Wednesday through Sunday. Have that in mind when you start planning your visit.

Charron Vineyard

Charron Vineyard
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Wine and nature. A perfect connection. This is what you’ll find at Charron Vineyard. The selection of vines this winery offers is simply amazing. What’s even better is the service you’ll receive at this location from the staff fully dedicated to the wine business.

If you want to try the specialty of the house you need to aim for a merlot. Some of the best dry versions of this wine can be found here. If this is not your cup of tea or glass of wine you can always go for some of the sweetest wines or even one of their famous wine slushies.

You’ll find something for your taste as this vinery has sixteen different types of wines. If you’re not only a wine but also a nature lover you’ll be enamored with the view this vineyard has. It’s located at 4400 feet elevation. That’s amazing and offers one of the best views of the Santa Rita mountains you’ll ever see.

Arizona Hops and Vines

Arizona Hops and Vines
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Here is where you’ll find a little bit of something for everyone. A family-run business, this place offers amazing customer-staff connections you won’t experience anywhere else. The range of wines is great and you’ll encounter some amazing tastes when you arrive on a tasting tour. This is not what you’d call a typical vinery.

As an appetizer they offer Cheetos. They also have a zoo, so you can even bring your kids along. It is a business from family to family, and this is felt every step of the way. If you visit during the summer peak you shouldn’t leave without trying some of their unique Sangria slushies.

Keeling Schaefer Vineyards

Keeling Schaefer Vineyards
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If you’re a wine fan and you find yourself in the southeastern part of Arizona do not miss out on the Keeling Schaefer Vineyards. We’re talking about vineyards built on 21 acres of land so it’s not like you can miss them if you’re in this region. Located between Rock Creek and Chiricahua Mountains this is quite a nature resort.

The wines you’ll find here have that original taste to them considering that they are made only from the grapes manufactured in these vineyards. This is quite a stamp of quality, and their wines are a testimony to that. Because of this, you’ll find a plethora of wines here.

All of them will enchant your tastes starting from pale rose all up to the blackest of blacks. With seventeen different kinds at your disposal, we are sure that even the greatest critiques will leave this vinery satisfied.

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The Meading Room

The Meading Room

Now for something different. Nice and cozy. This is what this vinery is. The name itself suggests that we’re talking about an intimate place. What makes this vinery unique is its wine selection of course. Why is that so?

Well, first of all, their premium product is a sort of honey wine. Hence the name. Their offering is based on ten different wines and ciders. Trust us, although a small winery, these products are fresh as they get. This is another family-run business.

They are focused on wine, so there is not much dining involved. But, bringing your food is encouraged, as they have plenty of space for a picnic. Also, the lavenders filed here are amazing. You need to arrive when it’s the season. A picture that stays a lifetime.