So we came here for date night (afternoon) to enjoy their Paint & Sip opportunity…read more We had a blast it was so much fun. I couldn't believe that they have this event on the regular. I made sure we are on the email list so we can make the next one. You gotta do it! Coronado Vineyards is amazing anyway, the wine and the wine and the wine is enough reason to come but to have fun events like this is genius! They keep us coming back!

This is by far the best winery in the Willcox area! Their food is wonderful! We had the hatch Chile…read moreand pepperoni flatbread, the pistachio crusted chicken skewers and the tapas board. The service is so friendly and the space is absolutely gorgeous! I tried the Chardonnay and didn't love it, but my red wine drinking friends were very happy with their orders. This should be your first stop. Or your last.

I had a lovely experience here, from the wine selection to the staff to the comfy chairs on the…read morepatio. I came in to sample their Sauvignon blanc and other options; the gals working were very friendly and offered generous tasting pours. The Tempranillo was nice as well, but I ended up with a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc. I sat outside on the front porch and people watched on a busy afternoon- great atmosphere for a glass of wine. I'd look forward to returning to try more of their wine when in Willcox

Tyler was our somm. Very personable and offered his expertise on a few selections. Delicious wine,…read morelovely tasting room. It was the fall wine festival in Willcox.... Lots of people and special pricing on wine. I was looking for something specific and unfortunately it was sold out, however Tyler recommended a couple of choices that fit the bill nicely. Arizona has some amazing wineries, we are so lucky!! This was a lovely experience and I will be back!

This is my second visit to Keeling Schaefer and truly have enjoyed the tasting room, ambiance and…read morethe back patio. The gentleman than is the host is a gem and wonderful to speak to and very knowledgeable about the various tastings and descriptions. I think the price point of the wines are perfect and they have some excellent options. My only gripe was their credit card machine wasn't working so I had to pay in cash, was a little bit of a wait ... would have been nice to have a tasting comped since I was purchasing some bottles of wine.

Knowledgeable staff with a great selection of wines to choice from! Try a tasting or buy a glass or…read morebottle.

This was one of the best winetasting experiences ever! I love the adorable little house this…read moretasting room is in, although I know they will be moving to another location probably in November. It will be a great excuse to visit another trio of wineries in Willcox. Yolanda provided us with wonderful service and is a talented artist whose paintings are on the wall inside here and other locations around town. My husband and I shared 10 tastings so that we could experience the full range of whites, a rosé, and reds. What was amazing is that we liked every single one! We ended up buying four bottles to take with us and it canceled out the cost of one of the tastings. We highly recommend this place- a new favorite!

I went to Carlson Creek winery as part of a Sedona trip. The person who talked to us about wine and…read moreserved us our tasting was wonderful, she was authentic and very nice. We were given wine that was delicious in the tasting. I was very excited to enjoy some at home, but when I got home and opened the bottle it was vinegar..... completely disgusting and I couldn't even drink it. I don't know if it was stored incorrectly or if I was tricked by a small town winery What I do know is I paid 35$ a bottle for wine that I couldn't drink....... beware of this place

Showed up half an hour before closing time. Was warmly…read morewelcomed and not rushed. The owners are very kind and I loved all the info that was given to us on each tasting. Wonderful wine. Love the full body reds. Bought a few bottles to take home

Oh my goodness, what a nice time we had at Zarpara! Rhona was wonderful and the wines were great…read more The tasting experience was delightful and there was indoor and outdoor seating which gave us nice choices; however, we enjoyed standing at the bar talking to Rhona. In addition to the wines and the tasting room, the views were so pretty. This is a lovely experience! Be sure to stop by!

Favorite tasting room in Willcox. Their wine is delicious and they have a great selection of both…read morereds and whites. Meg is amazing and so knowledgeable about every aspect of their wine, down to the barrel! This tasting room is a must if you are looking for the best wine in Willcox. I recommend the Tempranillo and Carbernet Sauvignon!

The wine tasting was very pleasant. I enjoyed my visit and would recommend it. they have a decent…read morevariety.

Greeted with a friendly hello as I entered the tasting room…read morewhich is a converted Chevrolet Dealership. Very nicely decorated. I had the Red wine tasting, left with a case of Summer Special and a 2 bottles of those I tasted. Great wine and place.

Friendly host, spacious room, surprisingly good wines. We are red wine drinkers and drink a lot of…read moreItalian product, so this winery was a good match for us. We stopped in on a lark, needing to while away some time but ended up staying for a full tasting and bought two bottles. The host was super-friendly and we had a great conversation with him. Next time we have to visit the winery!!

BACKGROUND One of…read moremy favorite qualities I love about my mom is how she always loves getting out and exploring. She's had the exploring bug ever since I can remember. Getting to go on those trips with her is one of the things I miss most about traveling so much. One trip I missed that she frequently spoke fondly about is wine tasting in Willcox, Arizona. WILCOX WINES: THE HISTORY The history of Arizona's wine industry actually began in pre-Prohibition days. Back then, Arizona had more grapes than California. From Prohibition to 1980's it was illegal to make wine in Arizona. In 1982, Arizona passed a series of laws that enabled and regulated the activities of a new class of liquor license, the Domestic Farm Winery. In 2005, a Supreme Court ruling made parts of Arizona's wine laws unconstitutional. In 2006, the passage of SB1276 brought Arizona's wine laws into compliance with the Supreme Court's ruling which caused a resurgence in the Arizona wine industry. There are currently approximately 80 wineries in Arizona, in three main regions: Sonoita, Elgin and Willcox/Verde Valley. Willcox is about one hour southeast of Tucson. There are wine festivals held twice each year: the third weekend in May and the third weekend in October. THE STORY I finally had the opportunity to go with my mom to the last Willcox Wine Tasting Festival. The main tent setup is downtown, in the historic railroad section. That area is also where many of the Arizona wineries have local store fronts, like Flying Leap, Aridus, and Carlson Creek. When you arrive, you can purchase tickets which allow you to sample any of the many selections from the participating wineries. My favorite find was the Viognier from Aridus. There is also live music and most of the local restaurants are open. My favorite was Rodney's, a tiny shop where you order at the shop window from Rodney, and he serves your food out back on their outdoor patio. CONCLUSION The Willcox Wine Tasting Festival is very charming and super fun! 5/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *The next Willcox Wine Tasting Festival is May 19-20, 2016. *For more information: http://www.willcoxwines.com

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What a happy accident to arrive at Sam's vineyard as a Harvest Host guest on our way back to…read morePhoenix after visiting the Chiricahua National Monument. The winery wasn't even open but Sam welcomed us to stay at his vineyard and even opened up his tasting room so he could entertain us as well as win us over on Arizona wine! I loved every bottle we tasted, he is a true artist.

Pillsbury is an Arizona gem! I highly recommend making the trek out to Willcox to do a tasting and…read morepick up some wine. If you get the chance to chat with Sam you're in luck. He is incredibly knowledgeable and full of information - both wine and worldly. Pillsbury produces some of the best, if not the best, wines in Arizona. I never had a taste for white wines until trying Pillsbury's. We had to buy a few bottles. Also the location is amazing. It is a cozy environment and the tasting room makes you feel like you're sitting right in Sam's living room - because you are. I believe Sam is retiring and will sell the vineyard soon so go check it out while you can!

This place was slightly difficult to find, but we found a magnificent vineyard. We arrived around…read more4:30pm on a Saturday and Lucy made our short visit, one to remember and we can't wait to come back! The vineyard itself was stunning and a nice change from the towns tasting rooms. I'm glad we found this place and thanks again Lucy for providing us with an amazing unforgettable experience!

The first time I tasted Carlson Creek wines was in Scottsdale, AZ. The wines were really good!…read moreThey have a tasting room in Cottonwood as well. I made a promise to myself to one day visit the vineyard in Wilcox, AZ. When that day came I found myself in downtown Wilcox where they had a tasting room but was now closed. So with a little investigation I found that they moved the tasting room to the vineyard. Brand spanking new tasting room located in the Barrel Room. What a beautiful site located at 4200 feet and about 280 acres of vines. This is the place where the best wine juice comes from. The reds are bold and the whites are crisp and suttle. Quiet and relaxing, some tables outside to sip and take it all in. No food at this time only wine. I finally made it to Wilcox....breath taking and refreshing. Pallets are like noses, we all have one. To me Carlson Creek Wines are the best in Arizona. Come check it out!