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.

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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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.

Second year attending. This festival is awesome. People are super friendly. Lots of wonderful…read morewine tasting booths! Quite a few vendors selling other items. There was only one food truck on site, Mexican food, we actually ate at the brick and mortar restaurant the next day. Too bad there weren't more for more variety. There were a few food items available via vendors other than the food truck. The tasting rooms along Railroad Park are also open which was a huge plus. There was also live music and it was really good! There are limited places to stay if staying town, so I would book early if staying in Willcox. We stayed at the Motel 6 in town and it was basic but nice. There are also few vineyards and "dive" bars in town as well as a couple of pretty good restaurants. There were a couple cons....it was hot! - Mid 90s made for a few hours of being really uncomfortable and there is not enough shaded seating -- I would recommend bringing your own chairs just in case so you can set up on the lawn area, maybe a couple of umbrellas too. Also be aware if you purchase the beer tasting tickets. Beer tasting is separate from the Willcox Wine Festival and is actually there through the Chamber of Commerce and it's just one stand with some different beers, a canned margarita, and a canned vodka. Cans are also sold at 5$ each. All in all I would recommend checking it out if you get the chance. We always make a fun trip out of it and have a good time every time, would totally recommend and will be back next year!

Came for the wine festival weekend. Many tasty vitners to drive to. I especially liked Zapara's &…read moreBodega Pierce, neither had joined the formal participants on the list. Sadly the official website has much to despair. No map of wineries. Website had issues including needing update as of the 1st day. Will not bother again, but will visit favorite wineries which rival Sonoma & Napa regions.

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!!

We had a experience visiting this winery. It was recommended to us, and boy are we glad we…read morelistened! We got to meet the owners who were very humble and gracious. Dale served us and did a great job! We really enjoyed the wines, and left with 5 bottles to enjoy later. Very reasonably priced and a wonderful place to visit. We liked it was in such a beautifully restored building - it would be awesome to host an event in this lovely venue. They were also dog friendly which was a bonus for us as we have a winery loving lab. (LOL.) All reds, and all wonderful!

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.

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.

This old theatre is a Historic building in Willcox. This Historic Theater is an independently…read moreoperated movie theater, art and activity space run by the not-for- profit Willcox Historic Theater Preservation, Inc. Since 1937, Willcox audiences have relied on the Theater for quality films, live performances, arts programming and community involvement. We were visiting the main street in Wilcox and saw this old movie theatre so we had to stop and check it out. We saw that they are still playing movies and had the schedule outside on the marque. Unfortunately, we could not stay till the evening show to go in. We will come back another time.

GreatGreat historic theater in downtown Wilcox the staff is fantastic and the popcorn is just as…read moregood. Plus they have whoppers raisinets and goobers. Check them out

This is perfect for travelers just passing through . You can pop in from the road and grab a quick…read morepie , donuts , candles etc and get back to the road . They have an eatery inside as well , soups , sandos , etc. plenty of options. A small taste of what the orchards have to offer further down the way.

I love the selection of items in Apple Annie's store and have tried something new on each visit…read more Today, I brought home apple cider, apple butter and apple cider donuts, along with a super cute tea towel (I love that they have branded items now.) I've also had the cherry cider, salsas and pie and everything has been fantastic. This is a great place for holiday shopping, if you like to give local goods, and the gift shop upstairs also has some very cute items.