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Northern Arizona is becoming widely known for their amazing vineyards, winemakers and the overall exceptional qualities of its award winning wines. There is no doubt in my mind that you will enjoy visiting the wineries in the Sedona-Verde Valley area and that you will come back year after year to delight your pallet and take in the great scenery that the wineries have to offer. One of the favorite wine experiences for locals and visitors alike would have to be the Verde Valley Wine Trail.

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Another great  reason
to vacation in Sedona, Arizona.

Once again Verde Valley winemakers and growers are in the spotlight for their talent, and their ability to produce some of the most robust flavorful wines. Steve Ayers of the Bugle writes “Fortunately for the Verde Valley, it not only has great growing conditions, it also has some excellent winemakers. That fact was proven time and again Sunday when the Arizona Wine Growers Association gathered for their largest event ever in Phoenix”.

Verde Valley winemakers won nine out of the 14 Gold medals awarded. Of these winemaker Eric Glomski, who owns Page Spring Cellars and oversees wine making at Arizona Stronghold (Camp Verde), Caduceus Cellars (Jerome) and Pillsbury (Cochise County), walked away responsible for 7 of the 14 Gold medals.  Glomski was not the only Verde Valley winemaker to do well. In fact we have many winemakers to celebrate including;

Alcantara Vineyard owners Bob and Barbara Predmore

• Two Gold medals for their 2006 Petit Sirah
• Bronze medal their 2007 Merlot
• Bronze medal for their Confluence

Javelina Leap winemaker Rod Snapp

• Gold for his 2008 Sirah
• Silver for his 2008 Cabernet Franc.

Looking for a great Sedona tour of Verde Valley wineries?

• Red Rock Jeep Tours 
  Jeep Tours & Wine Tasting
• Sedona Adventure Tours 
  Water to Wine Tour
• Sedona Hiking Adventures
  Northern Arizona Wine Country Tour

*To read Steve Ayers article “Verde Valley wines shine at statewide competition” and for more information on the wineries and awards visit The Bugle.

When you think of vacationing in Sedona or the Verde Valley, you think of panoramic red rock views, hikes, vortexes and overall pleasant western atmosphere. Now it is time to think wine. In a recent article in The News Tribune by Terry Teng The Associated Press, “Talking with tourists who are surprised at the availability and quality of Arizona wine is almost a daily routine for vineyard owners”.

Verde Valley’s elevation, between 4,000 and 5,000 feet, creates a perfect atmosphere to thicken the grape skin, in turn adding more flavor to the wine. At the center of the Verde Valley is the town of Cottonwood. Cottonwood has branded their wineries as the Verde Valley Wine Trail. Tours of these vineyards have become very popular and are being included in offerings of some of the area’s best tour companies, including Sedona Adventure Tours and Sedona Tour and Guide Services.In Sedona, where jeep tours are practically a rite of passage, Red Rock Jeep Tours offer “Jeep Tour & Wine Tasting”.

There are numerous wineries in Northern Arizona that hold special events and wine tastings, here are a few of our favorites:

• Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery: Located on Page Springs Road, close to Sedona and across from Oak Creek.  Their tasting room is open seven days a week between 11:00 – 5:00pm. Make sure to check out their holiday cream sherry.
• Alcantara Vineyards: One of the largest vineyards in Central and Northern Arizona with over 13,000 vines and 12 different varietals.  The Verde River surrounds this vineyard making a great place to picnic. Winery tours are available Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30am.
• Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery : located in the small historic valley of Page Springs, only minutes away from Sedona. Their tasting room is open daily from 11:00am-5:00pm and is located on the slopes of a volcanic mountain overlooking Oak Creek.

Have you experienced Verde Valley win yet? We would like to know what you think. Just click on the comments and let us know what you think.

• To read more of Terry Teng’s Article on wine in Sedona visit:                  The News Tribune