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Arizona Wine Country Journey: Sonoita

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The Sonoyta region in Southern Arizona is the first American Vineyard Area (AVA) in the United States. The Sonoita region, which differs in climate and soil characteristics from the Indicazone Geografica Tipica region in Italy, produces award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and other varieties. The breathtaking, wide-open landscapes of this picturesque corner of Arizona are a must-see.

Originally settled as a mining and cattle country, the Sonoyta region defies everything you would expect from Southern Arizona. The green hills of the Sonoyta region are a welcome respite from the hot, dry deserts of Phoenix, Tucson, and south-central Arizona. Beautiful wineries and vineyards look out over rich vistas full of wildflowers, gnarled oaks and majestic ash trees awaiting your escape.

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Wineries in the Sonoita Region

The world-famous wineries of Sonoyta make up the diverse community of Arizona’s original wine country. This year-round destination is perfect for drunkards, cowboys, miners, and every traveler at heart.

Arizona hops and vineyards
3450 Highway 82
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
azhopsandvines.com
Callaghan Vineyards
336 Elgin Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
callaghanvineyards.com
Vineyards Charron
18585 S. Sonoita Highway
Vail, AZ 85641
charronvineyards.com
deep sky vineyard
124 Elgin Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
deepskyvineyard.com
Winery Dos Cabezas
3248 Highway 82
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
doscabezas.com
Elgin Winery
471 Elgin Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
elginwines.com
Flying Leap Vineyards – Elgin Vineyard
342 Elgin Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
flyleapvineyards.com
Hanna Hill Vineyard
3989 Highway 82
Elgin, AZ 85611
hannahshill.com
Twisted Union Wine Company
370 Elgin Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
www.winecompany.com
Cellars of Lightning Ridge
2368 Highway 83
Elgin, AZ 85611
Lightningridgecellars.com
Rancho Rossa Vineyards
201 Lane Cattle Ranch
Elgin, AZ 85611
ranchorossa.com
Runic Wines
3969 Highway 82
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
runewins.com
Silver Strike Winery
334 E. Allen Street
Gravestone, AZ 85638
silverstrikewinery.com
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin-Canelo Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
sonoitavineyards.com
Vineyards of the Wilhelm family
21 Mountain Ranch Drive
Elgin, AZ 85611
wilhelmvineyards.com

Living in Arizona’s Southern Wine Country

Stay at unique and beautiful lodges, cabins and other places in Sonoita.

Pronghorn Pizza @ Dos Cabezas WineWorks signals az

Pronghorn Pizza @ Dos Cabezas WineWorks

Enjoy food at Sonoyta

With wine comes food. Enjoy unique snacks at Sonoyta including pizza, steaks, sweets and more.

Pronghorn Pizza @ Dos Cabezas WineWorks
3248 AZ-82
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
pronghorn pizza
Cafe
3280 AZ-82
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
cafesonoita.com
steak from
3235 СР-HWY 82
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
azsteakout.com
corner scoop
3166 AZ-83
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
Tia Anita’s Cantina
3119 AZ-83
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
Copper Brothel Brewery
3112 AZ-83
Sonoyta, AZ 85637
copperbrotelbrewery.com
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Other stops along the way

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