Southern Arizona is a dynamic area for vineyards and produces exceptional wines.  Located in Elgin and Sonoita, which is about a 30 – 45 minute drive from Tubac, wine enthusiasts can enjoy tasting rooms and vineyard tours.

Callaghan Vineyards: http://www.callaghanvineyards.com

Located in the rolling oak-dotted hills of southeastern Arizona, at an elevation of 4800 feet, Callaghan Vineyards produces rich, complex red and white wines from its 25 acre vineyard. Mediterranean and Spanish varietals – Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Grenache – are the basic building blocks for our red blends, while Viognier and Riesling are blended for our estate white wine.

Canelo Hills Vineyard and Winery: http://canelohillswinery.com

In 2003 a doctor, a counselor and a classical singer, in true pioneering spirit, moseyed on down to the rolling ranchlands of Sonoita to plant some wine grapes. Now they harness 100% Arizona-grown grapes to make award winning, old world style wines.

We have now planted 6 and 1/2 acres of grapes with the help of our children and many friends. Our dream of opening a winery was finally realized in 2007 when we opened our tasting room and began to sell our first releases.  Our wines our winning awards, and we’re proud to be producing fine wines from 100% Arizona-grown fruit and educating our visitors about Arizona wine.

Dos Cabezas WineWorks: http://www.doscabezaswinery.com

Dos Cabezas Wine Works 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. The winery was originally located on the 80 acre Dos Cabezas Vineyard near Willcox, AZ. Just after the harvest of 2006, winemaker Todd Bostock purchased the winery with the help of his wife Kelly and his parents Frank and Paula. The winery was moved to Sonoita, Arizona, close to the vineyard the family planted in Elgin in 2003.

Our wine has been enjoyed at the White House, earned critical acclaim and grabbed international attention. Yes, we make great wine. And yes, it’s made near the rolling hills of Southeastern Arizona where birds, bobcats and pronghorn antelope call home.

Kief-Joshua Vineyards: http://www.kiefjoshuavineyards.com

Kief-Joshua Vineyards is a small family business with 20 acres in beautiful Elgin, Arizona and 40 acres in Kansas Settlement, Arizona. Our Elgin tasting room is open daily and is situated right in the middle of what is know as “winery row.” The Sonoita Wine Tour boasts of ten different tasting rooms and was selected by USA Today as one of the top ten wine trails in the United States.

Nestled within a picturesque valley high above the Arizona Desert, Sonoita’s warm days and cool nights provide even ripening while retaining balance and complexity, allowing our small family run winery to produce high quality, hand-crafted wines.

Lightning Ridge Cellars: http://www.lightningridgecellars.com

Lightning Ridge Cellars, a small family winery established in 2005, represents years of personal endeavor from the ground up. We’re proud to offer wines based on our Italian heritage. Our estate wines are made from classic Italian varietals: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia and Muscat Canelli. Clay soils, long warm summers, cool nights and an old world style of winemaking provide the perfect combination to produce rich, full-bodied wines.

Sonoita Vineyards:  http://www.sonoitavineyards.com/home.html

The oldest commercial vineyard a in  tnd winery in Arizona, Sonoita Vineyards opened in 1983 and now includes over 25 acres of vines.  Aided by the unique growing conditions of the Sonoita Appellation, the vineyard consistently creates award winning wines, including a Cabernet Sauvignon chosen by national wine critics to serve at a Presidential Inauguration Gala.  Perched at an elevation of 5,000 feet among rolling grasslands, the vineyard is surrounded on three sides by soaring mountain ranges.  The varieties grown on the estate today include Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Mission.

Wilhelm Family Vineyards: http://wilhelmfamilyvineyards.com

Welcome to Wilhelm Family Vineyards.  Our Winery and Vineyard are situated on 20 acres in the beautiful area of Sonoita, Arizona.  This high desert mountain plateau south of Tucson enjoys a unique climate, soil and growth season similar the wine growing regions of Rioja, Spain and Rhone areas of France.

Karyl, Owner & Winemaker, graduated from the U.C. Davis Winemaker’s Certificate Program. It was a tough program, she’ll admit, but has learned one important thing: people each enjoy different aspects of wine, and regardless of how much experience or science goes into the wine bottle, the bottom line is still…”Do you like it?”

We’re thrilled to be a part of the new, innovative opportunities in our growing Arizona wine community. Our family looks forward to meeting you and sincerely hope you’ll have the opportunity to become a part of our family operation in the near future.