We did not get any food. My friend and I got to the winery around 11:45 on a Saturday in January. The place was almost empty but others slowly trickled in. The balcony was expansive and had great views. You can do a glass of any wine for $10 or you can pick 4 from the list and do a tasting flight for $20 with their glass or $15 if you bring your own glass. Overall a great stop on our wine tour read more

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I can't say enough positive things about this vineyard. The lady running the tasting room was a wonderful individual with a cool motorcycle! The wines produced by the vineyard are smooth and very delectable. I wish I had bought more of their MeCaSah wine. It is a red that literally pulls up a comfy chair in front a fireplace and makes itself at home on your tongue. It is so delish it's hard to not drink a whole bottle in one sitting by yourself! Lucky for my husband I share. read more

Sonoita Vineyards - Vineyard view from the front veranda while sipping wine - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

This is our second time here. I don't drink anymore but the wife and family liked the wines. A nice variety to choice from. The service was great. read more

We enjoyed our visit to this beautiful winery, just on the edge of Sonoita area's "wine country." The staff here was so warm, welcoming, and patient. We personally found the wines to be less suited for our particular tastes, as we prefer more tannins and less of a heavy-fruit body, but we were so well-cared for by the staff here that we left happy and very satisfied! read more

We had the pleasure of visiting this lovely winery this weekend. We were greeted with such enthusiasm by the everyone there. The wine tasting was wonderful and they produce some very nice wines. They also allowed us to park and stay the night in our RV at no added cost. We will definitely return. read more

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The view and area were really pretty. Cute store, nice people . We had a tasting and the white wine was grassy and tasteless, the reds had no tannins and the mix of flavors did not work. Could really taster the skin of the grapes. read more

Try the wine tasting and enjoy the beautiful surroundings! Service was great and the staff was very knowledgeable. read more

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We again did tastings of five red wines. The Buddy D's was sour and very unpleasant. The MeCaSa was still tasty, but the others were not pleasing at all. The server was completely uninvolved. She did not explain any of the pours and she never asked if we liked any of the five wines we sampled. We enjoyed the ample outdoor seating, but some areas were dirty, especially some of the cushions. And the overwhelming amount of flies also was a distraction. read more

Nice secluded location. Bad wine... Apparently closed on Tuesdays despite contradictory signage on the road, no open or closed sign or gate... read more

Sonoita Vineyards - Open Daily 10-4...except they're not. - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Lori, the wine maker, welcomed us and told us all about the wine, the area, and more. She is so rad and easy to talk to and we loved her wine! Thank you Lori for sharing your talents with the world! This place also has the best wine swag we saw so definitely head here to pick up some gifts! read more

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This is my second visit to Sonoita Vineyards and again, it was a wonderful time. We used a Groupon where we had two wine tastings of five pours each, two wine glasses to take home, and $5 towards the purchase of any bottle of wine we wanted. They have a good variety of sweet, dry, and special wines. We liked that we were able to pick and choose what best fit the tastes of everyone in our party. The staff was very friendly and informative. We were able to sit outdoors and check out the beautiful view from the balcony (be sure not to lock yourselves out on the balcony... Easy to accidentally hit the lock on the door; yes, we know from personal experience!!) The winery is off the beaten path, but we are glad we took the time to find it and enjoy a nice afternoon there. We really like several of the wines they make and were happy to bring a bottle home to enjoy later. read more

Sonoita Vineyards - Such a delightful wine from Sonoita Winery! - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

I brought family here when they visited because they love wine.... everyone was so nice and knowledgeable we all had a great time!

Fantastic casual and scenic winery with tasty, well balanced wine. We are enjoying getting to know AZ wine. Alexa was knowledgeable and very pleasant read more

Great Harvest Host! Parked out back with our TT and had a great couple of days. And the wine was very good! read more

Sonoita Vineyards - View from back patio. - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Great winery with pleasant staff. Tastings are fun and the wines are reasonable. read more

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Sonoita Vineyards is a gorgeous place to visit... and they have plenty of wine to sample (or buy)! So it's a win-win! Driving up, the building has a castle-like feel to it located in the middle of nowhere... and as you get closer, you can truly appreciate the beauty that was put into designing and constructing everything. The staff is pleasant, helpful, and always willing to answer questions (or pour you another sample)! This was a great introduction to the wine country area that is just a short drive from the Phoenix area... and I can't wait to go back and check it out over a long weekend! ****FOUR STARS**** read more

Had a wine tasting and appetizers and it was wonderful. Beautiful patio and very attentive and fun. Alejandra was great!!

Another vineyard we visited that caters towards customer service because they close at 4 pm and when people walked in after 4, they still served them nice that they offer food&cheese platters that were cheaper than Kief Joshua's but only available til 3 pm ---peach on peach: champagne with kroger peach fro yo, not bad, we decided to try this instead of partake in a wine tasting lots of cute souvenirs & gag gifts for purchase NOTE: they have outdoor seating read more

This winery was very average. Nothing that disappointed me, but nothing that really stood out. The staff was very friendly. I would not be opposed to coming back, but definitely not at the top of my list. read more

We stopped in here while touring the area. We met Lori the winemaker. Lori was Super nice and knowledgeable. We tasted the wines and liked them more than other wineries we toured. Also her tasting pricing was normal not outrageous like we found at a nearby winery. Our favorite wine here was the MeCaSah. Lori also carries artisan cheeses from Pennsylvania. We bought several of those as well. Looking forward to coming back and thanks to Lori for the hospitality. read more

I had a wonderful time at Sonoita Vineyards participating in 'Make a Mess with Jess' art class. Jess O'Dell is a very talented artist and made the class really fun! Lori was a great host as well. Sonoita Vineyards is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon and enjoy some wine! I can't wait to do it again soon! read more

I have been in wineries all over the USA and the EU. I can honestly say this one stands out. Lori is the founder's GD. She has wine in her blood and has a diploma on the wall from UC Davis that confirms she's the real deal. No problem pulling out your own glasses and snacks. No problem with the pour. We chatted, we sampled. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. I enjoyed just about everything they poured. We bought their reds. We'll be back next time we pass through. Tell Lori, "Santa" sent you. :-) read more

Love the wineshere. They have many special events... Blessings the vines, different food pairings on some holidays.

This place was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. We did wine tasting and had some crackers/cheese/meat. The wine glasses are huge! The wine selection was good. I think out of the few I picked I only loved maybe one or two. I picked mostly sweet wines since those are my favorite. We had a good time and left with some wine glasses and a bottle of Tigers Treat. The bottle was about $60 which is a little pricey but it was worth it. Tigers treat is a wine with brandy so the alcohol content is really high but when you drink it you wouldn't even know because it just taste like a really flavorful wine. read more

Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting glasses, Tigers Treat wine. - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

The first thing you should know is, I'm an avid red wine fan. The drier the better. I tested my baby wine chops on various Cabernets and never looked back. The second thing is, Arizona is not famed for reds. Having to do with the climes vs. the grapes, and lots of technical nerdy stuff I'm nowhere near qualified to school you on. Point is, in years recent, I've expanded my vino horizons, and have begun to slowly, but surely, appreciate the whiter side of the vine. And I could not have arrived at a better place to do so. The heavenly view here is only surpassed by the heavenly nectar! Seriously, try the Angel Wings. And the Sparkles Peach. And the Arizona Sunset. If I wasn't a dessert (desert) wine fan before, I am now. read more

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Excellent wines, super talented female winemaker, the nicest staff and natural surroundings to take in while you sip vino and enjoy southern AZ. read more

This is one of the larger vineyards in the area, and they certainly have some amazing views of the country side. We actually skipped the wine tasting here, the gals I came with were interested in some shirts they sell and some locals foods that they liked when they came here previously. We did all opt for a glass of champagne with a hibiscus flower, which was delicious but for $9 a glass a lil steep for the very small serving that we had received. And the gentlemen behind the counter seemed a little snooty and not very welcoming :/ I would come in here again though and give them another shot, and hopefully be able to update my review with being provided better service. Overall the place is very relaxing, find yourself a picnic bench outside and enjoy the vast Arizona desert. read more

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Sonoita Vineyards is also one of those 'must visit' places in Sonoita. Located a bit south it sits in gorgeous rolling hills. The tasting room is huge and has an area outside with picnic tables (no problem bringing your own cheese or lunch). In starting out your tasting they give you a sample then move your tasting to either 'light & sweet' or 'bold & dry' and finish up with a specialty wine. Wines were great and the processing area was open to take a peak at how it is made. Great gift shop has ton's of unique wine type gifts for just about anyone (including babies). Sonoita Vineyards has great events and festivals throughout the year. read more

Sonoita Vineyards - Goat cheese plate - $10 - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

Wine with a view!! I absolutely love this place. Been here twice now and I must say they are some of the friendliest and happiest people around. On top of it all, their wine is delicious! While this place is a little farther from the rest of the wineries, it is one of the absolute best--well worth the extra few minutes in the car. Try their mulled wine on a cold day or just the traditional wine tasting. You can't go wrong here. It is also the oldest winery in Arizona and the tradition of excellence can't be mistaken. Cannot wait to come back real soon! read more

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Service: The wine specialist here are very personable and knowledgeable. This past weekend we had a group of 8 and we were treated as if we were the only ones there. Between the 8 of us there were 3 different palates for the wine tasting, she handled us with ease and thoroughly explained what we were drinking and answered all of our questions. Atmosphere: Beautiful rolling hills with vineyards on a portion of them. Inside has a bar downstairs and a bar upstairs. The upstairs also has a deck to take in the view. Downstairs there are tables outside to sit at plus a picnic area. The wines here are amazing, they have a selection of red, whites, dry to sparkling. read more

Sonoita Vineyards - Sparkling brut with hibiscus flower..amazing! - Wine Bars Near Me - Elgin, Arizona

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I love Sonoita Vineyards, and it's always my first stop when visiting the area. Monica is the bomb.com, and if she is working, you MUST see her! She is so fun, and she's an excellent salesperson. This winery, more so than others in the area, is great for ALL wine drinkers, regardless if you like white or red, sweet or dry. I've brought multiple people here, all with very different palettes, and everyone is able to find a wine (or a few) that they like. They have two different tasting menus depending on your preference. I am a medium- to full-bodied red drinker generally, and I really enjoy some of their blends. Even I enjoyed some of their whites. The Sparkles Brut is amazing, and normally I wouldn't go for something like that. They add in a hibiscus flower with the Brut that adds a little sweetness and is something super unique. I usually will take home a bottle of that. They also have a comfortable patio for hanging out and a shop with a lot of fun items! read more

We're Harvest Host members and stopped in for the night. Very peaceful location, lots of space and great views. Laura is very kind and friendly. Lots of merchandise to look at as well. Will definitely come again. read more

The wine was good and the owners were easy to talk to! Plus you can also purchase cool and unique wine gifts and well they sell all kinds of Amish cheese (yum!). You will want to go. read more

These wines were cloudy and horrible to taste. The people were friendly, comfortable spacious seating and location offers beautiful views.

Its not my favorite, but if you like dry wines with an oak flavor, this place is for you. Very friendly staff.

Great personable service. Enjoyed the wine tasting and the family run business that takes pride in their work. The proprietress was so fun and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back! read more

Definitely should be on your list, if you haven't been to it yet. I haven't had a single wine there I didn't like. On one of my visits, I spoke to the server, who was very friendly and knowledgeable about not only this winery, which I believe was one of the first ones in AZ, but the history of how wineries were started in Arizona. Highly recommended. read more

Nice variety of whites and reds. Enjoyed looking at all the merchandise for sale. Gorgeous view read more

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at chaos! Kids running around everywhere, out of control, in and out. Employees kids no less. Wines so bad we dumped 4 out of five. Do not bother. So many good wineries. Don't waste your money. Ugh! read more

Absolutely love this place! I took my mom here on my most recent visit. She loved it as much as I do. This winery is a bit out of the way - but I think they make the most wines and have the best selection of sweet vs. dry. I have to admit that I love the Peach Sparkles wine that they make here - I can easily have a bottle to myself! They also take the time to explain the wine making process and the different flavors of their wines - unlike some of the other vineyards that just pour you a glass and walk away. They are very involved in the tasting and making process. You can tell they really love what they do. They also have a 'gift shop' in the tasting room. Lots of wine accessories and t-shirts which are nice for visitors in town. read more