We went by yesterday, A Saturday, on the way back from the Cochise Stronghold trails…read more The vineyard is 1.5 mile from the entrance. We were the only ones there, no tastings going on. I just wanted to try a new White Wine from Arizona and pick up Pistachios that they also grow. I found both. The tasting room and wine cellar is below the living spaces. Easy entry From parking. She explained her Whites, I told her I wanted something close to a Sauvignon Blanc. We ll see. I know the nuts are good, the most fresh I ever had.

The ONLY winery worth the price and quality to tour in Wilcox! I was not happy with the rest but…read morethis one I bought 2 bottles very good price and good service- actually open on time unlike their other winery.

We stopped in and rang the bell a couple times and no one answered. The sign said they were…read moreopen...we will try again. We enjoyed the Jeep ride out to their place as it is off the beaten path.

This is a family-run winery near Bisbee that brings back all of the personal touches of winemaking…read more You can see the real labor of love here. During our visit, we were treated to tastings of many different wines - they are not shy in sharing their wonderful product with you - followed by a tour of their small but impressive facilities. The whole experience was warm and welcoming from start to finish. Their riesling is special and worth a try for certain. They also have a delightful pinot noir made with Hungarian oak that creates a subtle vanilla flavor that is so enjoyable. I also have to give props to their respect of health during these unprecedented times. They took temperatures, asked for contact tracing information, and wore masks when appropriate.

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!

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.

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.

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!

We tasted the premium red flight. They were very nice wines. We also enjoyed an excellent…read morecharcuterie board.

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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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.

Friendly & hospitable service by the gentleman owner at the bar was so appreciated. Hubby and I…read moredecided on this winery as our first stop in Willcox. I ordered their RED WINE flight as my tasting and I really enjoyed every one of them. My FAV was their Tres Vidas and I took a bottle home! We also ordered a small charcuterie tray to enjoy with our tasting. The tasting room is really big and can accommodate big groups. We came in during a slow time so it was nice to have the opportunity to get to know the owner and his story. We will definitely return and try their other wines when we venture out to Willcox.

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!

Delicious wine. Great Legs. Had a fun time hanging out and enjoying ourselves. Will come back…read moresoon!

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.