I went to Carlson Creek winery as part of a Sedona trip. The person who talked to us about wine and served 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 read more

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The wine was nice! Staff was super friendly and we had the place to ourselves. We each bought a bottle or two to take home and enjoyed our time there. read more

Of the three tasting rooms we visited this day, Carlson Creek was our favorite. Our hostess Lucy, was very informative and welcoming. Conversation just flows when enjoying the wines in this cute little building which was a former home. We could easily have spent the afternoon drinking and chatting with Lucy. The 2010 Chardonnay and the 2012 Sweet Adeline Riesling were our favorites and M and I took home a bottle of each. Thumbs up for Carlson Creek! read more

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This was one of the best winetasting experiences ever! I love the adorable little house this tasting 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! read more

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This was a nice little wine tasting room. Very small, but cozy. The wines here were pretty good, I did like their Grenache. I feel like for the price of the tasting I wish they had nicer pours but it's all good. The lady working the wine tasting was very nice and we had good conversation with her. Check them out! read more

Such a Quant spot, Very Friendly and I just Love the White Wines. My go to is Chardonnay and the Malvasia Bianca is a Must read more

We had a wonderful experience at this "little house" tasting room. Our server, Ingeborg, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The charming setting and Ingeborg are a perfect match for comfortable and casual tasting. We liked all of the wines we tasted. Though we usually drink reds, we tried a couple of the whites. We liked the Sauvignon Blanc so much that we bought a couple of bottles. (The two for one daily special on the Sauvignon Blanc was an added incentive.) We also liked the Mourvedre and purchased a bottle of that. We have a really nice try tip roast and we are looking forward to having the Mourvedre with our tri-tip. read more

Carlson Creek Vineyard - two wine glasses and a bottle of wine - Wineries Near Me - Willcox, Arizona

So, I first heard about Carlson Creek Vineyard two years ago when I went to the biannual Willcox Wine Festival. I was excited to see if anything had changed and taste their new creations. CARLSON CREEK VINEYARD A family-owned vineyard and winery, Carlson Creek Vineyard was established in 2008 in Willcox, Arizona and is now one of the largest vineyards in the state. The 280-acre vineyard is located 4200 feet above sea level, similar in terroir to that of Rhone, France, allowing for the perfect balance of warm Arizona sun combined with crisp, cool evenings. The result is a wine portfolio that is smooth and understated, yet approachable. Varietals include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Rosé and Mourvedre, with Chenin Blanc and Merlot varietals being locally sourced. THE STORY & SERVICE EXPERIENCE I popped in to Carlson Creek Vineyard tasting room this week, and was greeted by their lovely host, Inge. Shortly after, another guest, Vance, stopped in. It turns out, Vance is a 35 year old retired Navy lieutenant, who decided to spend a month going cross country on his bicycle tasting local wines. Vance had already been to Texas, Washington, California, and several other states, and had quite a bit of interesting ideas about wines, wine tasting, and wine tasting rooms, so I picked his brain a little. Since Vance is not returning to the wineries, his concept is a "one and done" style of reviewing; meaning he sets some parameters, and the winery gets one shot at making a good impression. His parameters included things like the atmosphere of the wine tasting room, including sitting/standing, the service, and of course, the wines. I liked hearing about his review style, although, I could never be so absolute and hard-nosed, as it doesn't leave room for exceptions or improvements. According to Vance's style, the review would be that the atmosphere was cute, but not impressive, the service was EXCEPTIONAL, as Inge is one of the coolest people I've met, and of course, the wines. The selections were whites: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and reds: Sangiovese, Mourvèdre, Rule of Three, Syrah. Tastings were $10 for 5 pours, which is waved with the purchase of two bottles. I did both. I tasted all of the whites and the Mourvèdre, and bought 2013 Rule of Three and 2014 Syrah. I also tried their truffles set, which included Prickly Pear, Earl Gray Lavender, Mocha, and Simply Chocolate. $10. Yummy! My grand total was approximately $100. I learned quite a bit about local politics as well as wine tasting tips and references books I should read that Vance suggested. It was fun socializing with people that find wine as interesting as I do, and I see I have a lot more to learn. Also, I originally posted the review earlier, and the owner Robert Carlson brought the errors to my attention, which I immediately fixed. To my defense, my first error was based on Carlson Creek Vineyard's website being down, as was directed to another Carlson Vineyard. I immediately made the corrections, and called their Scottsdale location to notify that I made the corrections., which turned out to be a blessing, because now I've seen photos of that location, and I'm eager to try it. CONCLUSION I like Carlson Creek Wine. I think the Wilcox tasting room is cute, but not flash. Their Scottsdale location looks EXTREMELY high-end, and I can't wait to try that location too. Both staff members I've interacted with bent over backwards to make my experience a good time. The wines are fresh and bold. It's definitely worth checking out. 4/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *Dirt parking out front. *Two locations: Wilcox and Scottsdale *Wine clubs available. *For more information, check IG, FB, Twitter, their website carlsoncreek.com is down. read more

Fantastic place to do a wine tasting. Great service and most importantly, great wine. It is nice to know that a vineyard in Willcox offers a great selection of Arizona wines. Geat spot to check out while wine tasting in Willcox. read more

This was by far our favorite tasting room in Willcox. It's set in a little house right next to the railroad and when you walk in, you feel as if you stepped into somebody's home for a visit. The tasting room is quaint and rather than stand at a bar for your tastings, you can sit around a table if it's not too crowded. Now, if Lucy is there, you're in for a treat because she's the friend you came to visit! Lucy is very knowledgeable about the wine and just makes the experience that much more enjoyable. As for the wines, we fell in love with them when we first visited the tasting room in Scottsdale. And again, in Willcox, we weren't disappointed. Carlson Creek offered the best tastings of the day. I can't wait to return...I see a new wine club in my future! read more

Nice wine tasting experience in the heart of Willcox! Really enjoyed the host and the wine flight which included some very nice reds! Will definitely return!! read more

Located downtown Wilcox, near a few other tasting rooms, was this shining star: Carlson Creek. This tasting room is located on the "other side of the tracks" along a cute row of little houses with white picket fences. While the tasting room is small, we were lucky to have a private tasting around a cozy little bar. The woman pouring was very friendly too! Most of their wines have won awards, making it hard to choose what to taste. I really liked the Chardonnay, but also the 2012 Sangiovese. Tastings were 50% off with the AZ wine travel card ($20) and you also get a 10% off discount when you purchase 3 or more bottles. read more

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4 stars simply for the great conversation. My grandparents and mother were in town and we were looking for something to do. We decided on wine tasting. Drove in from Tucson.This place is right by the railroad tracks and is located in what looks to be an old home. The tasting room itself is rather small. There's a sectional and a table with some chairs. Their wine list was not up my alley as I like the sweet whites. I tried the Riesling which was tasty but didn't opt in for any other wines. We had an awesome talk with a woman who works there. She told us about how she relocated to Wilcox and now lives on about 90 acres out in the country. We sat and talked for over an hour all while my grandpa and mom enjoyed the wine. She was absolutely lovely! Give this place a try next time you're in town. read more

Love the wine, enjoyed the conversation and story behind the vineyard. I really like the logo. You even get to keep the glasses with a tasting. It's a must go on the wine tour of southern AZ. read more

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My husband is not a fan of wine; however, I am a wine fanatic! We found this place while driving from Dallas to Phoenix and we both highly enjoyed ourselves at the $5 wine tasting. The staff was very polite and the wine was to die for! I enjoyed the Chardonnay and the spicy Sangiovese while my husband loved the Riesling and blanc. It was the best of both worlds! Sweet, spice and everything nice. Great cozy place to stop with family while making a road trip. read more

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Passed through on my way to Texas. Great winery with a very nice staff. Trying to secure their own AVA. Help then out and go taste. Wine region has a lot of work to do to find some complexity but they offer a few solid wines. read more

Had the amazing privilege of meeting Robert Carlson after a friend of ours won a day with him at a wine auction in Phoenix. Enjoyed a hike up to 7000 feet in the Chiricahua Mountains with amazing views with him and 9 bottles of his wine to taste with cheese, crackers and other snacks. Robert provided great history of the area as well as great conversation starters of all types- he is truly a renaissance man! We then drove down to his vineyard and got a tour of the actual vines, along with a great lesson in how they grow, farm them, etc. We then drove into Wilcox to the tasting room and had more wine and more conversation. He then set up a reservation for us (with more free wine!) at Cafe Roka in Bisbee where we were all staying. Was a great day! As for the wines, definitely the Rule of Three was a crowd favorite. I also loved the Sangiovese, Merlot, and Syrah (and normally I hate Syrah's!). We were lucky enough to buy the first bottles of the 2012 Syrah! Cannot wait to enjoy them and reminiscence about this great day. If ever in Wilcox, definitely stop in and enjoy the wines...the tasting room is super cute as well. read more

Very lovely little tasting room and a super nice lady that works there. The wines are very fancy and worth the stop! read more

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We really enjoyed this intimate tasting room- the wines were all very nice as well. The woman there spent a lot of time with us chatting and explaining about their wines. The location is very quaint in a tiny little historic house- very cute. We will be back for another visit :) read more

Really liked the Carlson Creek Rule of Three. Tried it initially without food; the flavor was complex and there were hints of pomegranate and plum that came out. Can't wait to try it with a beef dish! For the price seems like a good value and one that you can keep for a while. read more

Disappointed to find this winery closed at 2:00 pm on 10/11/17, although Yelp indicated it was open and locals said they were open until 5pm. So, we cannot give a review. read more

We happened upon this great vineyard and wine tasting room in the historic town of Wilcox, Arizona. We tasted wines and toured thier vineyard nestled at the foothills of the stunning Chiricahua Mountains. A rustic and wonderful retreat with great wine and fun people. A must visit. read more