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7/30/22 As the 2022 harvest season rolls near, vineyard owners and wine producers are getting ready here in the Verde Valley and across Arizona Many guests on our Sedona wine tours ask “When in harvest season for Arizona?” This depends on many factors, but it’s generally in August and September. There is a lot of…

9/9/22 Here in the Verde Valley and all across Arizona, harvest season is upon us. The grapevines are alive with fruit, ready to be picked and processed. Vineyard crews are working hard, as are the wineries and cellars around the state. This is the busiest and most exciting time of year. From the soil to…

Feb 6 The Verde Valley Wine Trail and Sedona area has so much to offer. Beyond the wineries and tasting rooms themselves, there’s so much sightseeing and other activities along the way. Our favorite thing about offering tours is giving guests a broad and special experience that they can go back home with. It’s not…

Feb 10 If you’re visiting Sedona, AZ and the surrounding area, there are numerous options for places to stay. Why not get a discount on your wine tour while you’re at it? We’ve teamed up with a few places, and are able to offer a tour discount should you choose to stay at any of…

Jul 19 I like to say that it’s not just about the wine, it’s about experiencing the Verde Valley. But what does that mean exactly? The Verde Valley region of Arizona is established as an official AVA (read more about the Verde Valley AVA), but there is so much more to explore! Visitors come in…

Dec 12 We’re excited to announce our newest tour option, “Experience Clarkdale”. Not only is Clarkdale, Arizona filled with history stemming from the old copper mining days as a smelter town, but it’s filled with amazing wineries as well. Chateau Tumbleweed, Bodega Pierce, and the Southwest Wine Center are all in this area along the…

2/4/24 Trails aren’t just for hiking in Sedona! The Verde Valley Wine Trail involves every winery and tasting room in the Verde Valley and Sedona area, and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The first fundraiser for this organization was held on January 27th, 2024 at the Cottonwood Community Clubhouse. I was happy to act…

Harvesting Pinot Noir from House Mountain vineyard at D.A. Ranch Vineyards & Estate. Visitors to the Sedona and Verde Valley area who are going to any of the local vineyards have probably noticed full clusters of grapes or nets on vines amongst vineyard blocks. It’s that time of year! The clusters are fully developing and…