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Did you know that Arizona is home to 40 wineries and vineyards? It's true. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently acclaimed the surrounding Prescott area - collectively known as the Verde Valley - as an emerging hotspot vying for Napa-like status¹. Prescott and the Verde Valley are home to hundreds of acres of vineyards, farmed by five distinct wineries. Go wine tasting in Prescott by taking winery tours to these Prescott area wineries, located within an hour's drive between Prescott and Sedona in towns like Page Springs, Cottonwood and Jerome. Experience the wineries near Prescott or stay local and check out downtown Prescott wine bars. As the epicenter of Arizona wine country, Prescott and the Verde Valley offer a tremendous opportunity for tourists and locals to taste some of the country's best wines right here in one place.
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Echo Canyon Vineyard & Winery
Arizona wine with a distinct Red Rock milieu
Echo Canyon Winery is just about 10 minutes from Sedona, AZ. Beautiful Oak Creek runs through our valley and feeds our land with its pure mountain waters. No scheduled wine tasting but please call 928.634.8122 or email info@echocanyonwinery.com for information. Visit our website to order wines online.
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3222 N Echo Canyon Rd, Cornville
Access via 2 mile dirt road
(928) 634-8122
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Granite Creek Vineyards
Arizona's Premier Certified Organic Winery
Multiple Award Winning Granite Creek Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery located at 4,600 feet in the town of Chino Valley, Arizona. Nestled in a unique northern Arizona valley, the vineyards are surrounded by rugged granite peaks and high elevation rolling prairie. Granite Creek Vineyards is one of only a handful of wineries in the US that makes 100% Certified Organic Wines without any added sulfites. Open for tastings Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1pm-5pm.
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Chino Valley
2515 Road 1 East
928.636.2003
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Alcantara Vineyards
Welcome to Arizona Wine Country
Alcantara Vineyards, the first winery on the Verde River is one of the largest vineyards in Central and Northern Arizona. Make it a day trip from the Phoenix or Scottsdale area. Check our Arizona winery tours and tasting with an outstanding selection of wines, made right here in Arizona. Visit us and see what its all about. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tasting fee is $8.00 per person, for 5 of our outstanding wines.
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Cottonwood/Verde Valley
7500 Alcantara Way
(928) 649-8463
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Page Springs Cellars
Trust Your Palate
Nestled along the banks of Sedona's famous Oak Creek and on the lower flanks of House Mountain volcano, this site is truly unique. Come visit our tasting room and vineyards from 11am to 6pm daily. Page Springs is the place to find Caduceus Cellars wines, produced by the reclusive and mythical Maynard Keenan of the rock band, Tool. Together, Keenan and Page Springs' vintner Eric Glomski offer visitors unforgettable Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Mourvedre and other tantalizing reds and whites.
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Cornville
1500 Page Springs Rd
928.634.3444
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Jerome Winery
Savor a Sip and a Story at Jerome Winery
Built on the side of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Sedona in the historic town of Jerome, featuring over 30 uniquely handcrafted, individually distinct, wines. Forget everything you've read and heard about Jerome. If you want a good story, paired with a good glass of local wine, head to Jerome Winery, located within walking distance of Jerome's main strip.
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Jerome
403 Clark St
928-639-9067
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Javalina Leap Vineyards & Winery
Where Grape Things are Happening
Tasting Room Open 11 AM to 5 PM Daily Javelina Leap is located minutes outside of Sedona, Arizona in a small historic valley named Page Springs. The tasting room, winery and vineyard are located on the slopes of a volcanic mountain, overlooking the lush greenbelt of Oak Creek. Look for the green building and split rail fence across from the state fish hatchery.
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Cornville
1565 Page Springs Rd
928-649-2681
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¹Karp, H. (May 25, 2007), United States of Wine, Wall Street Journal
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