Arizona Vineyards
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Arizona Vineyards
any help on the best vineyard to visit while in az.? i will be in sedona, phoenix and tuscon and will probably only visit 1,,,well actually my 7 and 9 year olds will only allow me to visit 1..haha..i see alot on the callaghan vineyard...any help. thx
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Yes, the only wine area I know of is Sonoita, SE of Tucson (near Patagonia). That is where Callaghan is. It's a nice area and I know there are several wineries and they have tastings. None were that impressive, I must say.
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I live in the Sonoita/Elgin area where the vineyards are located and I agree with tucsonartist. The vineyards are in Elgin -- mostly just tasting rooms.(Take Rt. 10E to Exit 281, Rt. 83) I think Callaghan has the best wines and nicest setting, but do call ahead. I believe that in the summer they are only open on weekends.
You might make your kids happy by combining your vineyard visit with a tour of Kartchner Caverns -- make reservations beforehand, there are generally tickets available in the summer even a few days ahead, or bring the kids to Tombstone to see the wild and willy West of the cowboy movies --It's kind of a touristy place, but lots of fun for a family.
Have a great trip.
You might make your kids happy by combining your vineyard visit with a tour of Kartchner Caverns -- make reservations beforehand, there are generally tickets available in the summer even a few days ahead, or bring the kids to Tombstone to see the wild and willy West of the cowboy movies --It's kind of a touristy place, but lots of fun for a family.
Have a great trip.
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Hey Billyb68 maybe you can have the best of both worlds if the day of the week works for you check out:
http://www.verdecanyonrr.com/winetasting.cfm
I have done the trip, but not the wine tasting.
http://www.verdecanyonrr.com/winetasting.cfm
I have done the trip, but not the wine tasting.