Went wine tasting with my mom here and enjoyed it! Cute and simple place with some seating inside…read more Forget the lady's name that served us but she was nice and really knowledgeable about the wine. We bought our favorite bottles to go. Definitely would go back!

One of my favorite places to visit in Willcox. Close to home is always a plus but the wine is very…read moregood and i always take some on our trips to surprise people with good AZ wine. Plus I love visiting for the company. Nice people.

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!

You will not be disappointed. If you simply enjoy good quality and delicious wine then you will…read morelove this place. Located in the rurals with nice quiet surroundings. Please come check it out....ch

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!

We had a wonderful experience visiting Zarpara at their vineyard location just outside the town of…read moreWillcox. We enjoyed the warm hospitality and casual environment. The owner poured for us and was very interesting to listen to. They had a few specials, and we left with 5 bottles to enjoy later. As the reds got heavier, we enjoyed them all the more. They were also dog friendly, which was great. Go and enjoy!

This place has a big covered patio that used to be a horse barn so our group had the wine tasting…read morethere. The owner is knowledge and passionate, and gives great background of each wine. Very relaxing place.

We had a great experience today at this vineyard. The server was friendly and took care of us. We…read moreloved the tempranillo, malbec, and the final red in the tasting. The patio was pleasant and comfortable. Prices were fair.

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!

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!!

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.

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

We recently visited with our friends because we've been drinking the wine here for years. We…read morethought it would be the same experience as what we remembered, but we were wrong. The wine tastes like it got oxidized or overheated. Almost like maybe it's been through a second fermentation. It tasted like it was turning into a port. We tried several different varietals and they tasted pretty much the same. If this is on purpose, then I apologize for this review. We expressed our concern to the hostess, and she was unwilling to help us or refund our money or have us try another bottle. We will not be coming back until they get this figured out.

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

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