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Didn't know we had vineyards in Arizona? Here are some very successful ones to visit:
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Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
Arizona Stronghold Vineyard’s philosophy is all about place, people, quality and value. Their white wine, Tazi, premiered in Spring 2008, while their two reds are set to be released in late fall/early winter of 2008. With sixty acres of actively producing vines, they are currently the largest producing vineyard in the state, although they realize that they won’t be alone for long and welcome other quality winemakers to join them in the region. Please visit their website for more info. Be sure to visit Eric Glomski's blog.
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Colibri Vineyards
August of 2003 marked a spectacular first harvest for Colibri. Since then, their vines have produced exceptional wines, better than they could've ever imagined. Please visit their website for more info.
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Coronado Vineyards
Coronado Vineyards produces some of Arizona's finest wines. With elevations reaching over 4000 feet, Arizona's high desert is the perfect location for producing grapes of distinct quality and character. Warm summer days, cool nights and mineral rich soils contribute to the intensity and wide range of flavors in these fine wines. The winery and on-site vineyard offer the perfect setting for a private event. With full catering services and a warm and inviting staff, your special event is sure to be one to remember. Visit the website for more info.
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Crop Circle Vineyards
Crop Circle Vineyard and Winery wants to have a completely green, solar, biodynamic farm, producing not only grapes for wine, but various foods such as nuts and fruits. It's a new way of thinking, utilizing Mayan Circle planting techniques for the vines. The winery and antique-themed tasting room facility is twice the size of that of the Echo Canyon Vineyard in Sedona. The Crop Circle Vineyard & Winery is not currently online, but please feel free to visit their Echo Canyon Winery website.
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Fort Bowie Vineyards
Fort Bowie Vineyards & Orchard Products features the freshest and finest products. Currently the Orchards produce Pecans, Walnuts, Peaches and Cherries and a variety of nut products. The Vineyards produce a unique diversity of wines ranging from their famous Arizona Sweet Water, a sweet white dessert wine to their Pecan Delight, a distinctive sparkling wine with the essence of pecans. Fort Bowie Vineyards recently introduced a new line of Chocolate Wine Sauces and Wine Truffles. Wine tasting is offered daily. Please visit their website for more info.
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Keeling Schaefer Vineyards
Keeling-Schaefer Vineyards is a premium Arizona wine producer. Their vision is to produce exclusively estate grown and bottled wine on 21 acres of vineyards located on Rock Creek on the western slope of the Chiricahua Mountains in far southeastern Arizona. At 5000 feet above sea level, the summer climate of warm, sunny days and cool, high desert nights combines with the unique Rhyolite volcanic soils to create wine with special characteristics. They grow Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier and Petite Sirah. Wine production for the 2007 vintage is 2300 cases. Please call (520) 824.2500 or visit their website for more info.
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Pillsbury Wine Company
Pillsbury Wine Company is the brainchild of Sam Pillsbury, noted Hollywood director and former co-owner of Dos Cabezas winery in Southeastern Arizona. Wine is his passion and Sam has done it all - from planting vines to serving Dos Cabezas wines at the White House. Dos Cabezas wines have received stellar reviews over the years. His wines can be found at stores throughout Arizona and can be purchased online. Please visit their website for more info.
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