Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
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The 10 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Central Arizona, Central Arizona
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Chateau Tumbleweed
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Chateau Tumbleweed is a collaboration of four friends – two husband-and-wife teams – who, after working more than 30 combined years for other Arizona wineries, recently left their “day jobs” to focus on their own project. We have a great friendship, a penchant for absurdity and complementary skills in vineyard management, winemaking, sales and administration. We crafted our first wine – only three barrels – in 2011. After three vintages of making our wine at the Four-Eight Wineworks Winemaker’s Cooperative in Camp Verde (2012-2014), we took the plunge, purchased the building we’d been eying for the previous year and converted it into one of Clarkdale’s first commercial wineries and tasting rooms.
Reviewed By fox970 - Lexington, United States
I saw CT online with the Verde Valley tour and it said worth a stop, so we did Our host LOU which we want to adopt, was the best. Let us do a VIP switch around on the tasting and even went back and brought out some from the back room... Was a fun time and great atmosphere. If u r in the area, please stop and enjoy. And yes, we purchased some reds! Our covid safe tasting kinda sucked, but it was what it was. At least the wine was good DaveB
2. Southwest Wine Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By aileen530 - Clarkdale, United States
Wow are we lucky to have the Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College! Not only do they have award winning, yummy wines, the wine is made by the students and many made from the vineyard right there. There is a full 2 year program to learn all the basics about producing wine. They learn everything from planting the vineyard to harvesting to producing to working a tasting room. They have some exceptional wines, beautiful views of the vineyard, the mountains, red rocks of Sedona and a very comfortable tasting area. It's a bit of a unknown to many, even locals, so usually not crowded, at not yet that is. :)
3. Vino Zona
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Vino Zona is a cozy space dedicated to relaxing and enjoying amazing Arizona wine. Arizona is home to the perfect climate. We hand pick the very best dry and sweet wines Arizona has to offer! Our view of Sedona and the Verde Valley make this an intimate and friendly place to try Arizona wine! We look forward to sharing great AZ wine with you!
Reviewed By aliciastuart59 - Kankakee, United States
My husband and I stopped in to Vino Zona while staying in Jerome. We REALLY enjoyed our hostess as she tailored our tastings to our taste. She also explained each wine she was pouring and was very knowledgeable about the grapes used. The bottles were a little more expensive than we had anticipated but we did think it was nice that the winemaker had signed them.
4. Provisioner Wine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Page Springs Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By JLB47 - Washington DC, United States
I visited Page Springs Cellars for a wine tasting and lunch. I sat at the outside bar, which had a view of the vineyards, and tried the Red Flight. I enjoyed the dry reds and the conversation I had with the server. For lunch, I had the curry chicken salad sandwich and a salad, which was delicious. Bonus was the fun music they were playing on the balcony--just loud enough to hear, but not too loud that people couldn't have conversations. As my title says, it was a lovely visit. I would recommend Page Springs Cellars to others!
6. Caduceus Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By fox970 - Lexington, United States
While in Sedona we were curious about the talk of wine in the area. We started at Jerome and thought we would try it . We got there as they just opened and found out there was just a limited tasting. I had ask about a certain wine and the gentleman, that I hate that I can’t remember his name was nice enough to open a bottle and let us taste The wine is not cheap and u get what u pay for. Was a great start to our Verde Valley tour. Great job Maynard! DaveB
7. Alcantara Vineyards and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Alcantara Vineyards is a dream venture created by Barbara and husband Bob to provide their family and partners the opportunity to live the dream of growing a vineyard community and winery. It was in cultivating the vineyards and embracing the land that Barbara and her family soon realized there was a bigger picture in this hidden treasure along the confluence of two rivers. You’ll find Alcantara Vineyards has over 13,000 vines and offers 12 different varietals. While you sip wine and enjoy our peaceful surroundings, which include vineyards, a grass picnic area, the Verde River and bald eagles flying overhead, you’ll find you are part of our community and family.
Reviewed By hotrody - South Shore, United States
Had a good time and the wines were good. Annie was a great host with a lot of knowledge as she been drinking there for 7 years and working there for 2 years.A must stop if you are on a wine tasting tour.
8. Winery 101
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
9. Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood, this historic location is an ideal home for Arizona Stronghold's Tasting Room. Our guests enjoy the quirky and fun yet relaxed setting while enjoying some of the finest handcrafted wine that Arizona has to offer. Featuring wine tasting flights daily, a delicious skewer and tapas menu, live music Fridays, local art, and a great staff. Open everyday of the year.
Reviewed By 649emilyg - North Ogden, United States
We had a very enjoyable experience at Arizona Stronghold vineyards. The white wine flights were fantastic and the cheese plate was the best! Our service was impressive.. fun friendly knowledgeable staff! Loved the casual atmosphere and Wines were delicious. Would highly recommend!
10. Pillsbury Wine Company North
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
This is a wine tasting room
Reviewed By aliciastuart59 - Kankakee, United States
My husband and I stayed at the Tavern Hotel and opted for the "Sip and Stay" package. Pillsbury was one of the participating wineries that closed the earliest. We had called for an appointment to taste as soon as we arrived, but was informed that flights/tasting ended at 6pm. After such time glasses could be purchased at a happy hour price. Upon coming in, we were treated as if we were old friends and our tasting was accommodated. We both liked the WildChild Red and WildChild White wines. Overall, we felt the staff was welcoming and made an effort to work with us on short notice.
