Sonoita area Vineyards
Meet the wine makers, tour the fields,
taste the fruit of grapes produced by local vineyards. Most vineyards
are usually open from Frdau through Sunday between 10 or 11 am until 4
or 5 pm.
Callaghan Vineyards is at an
elevation of 4,000 feet and produces rich red and white wines from its
25 acre vineyard. Open to the public Friday through Sunday from 11am to
3pm. 336 Elgin Road. 520-455-5322. callaghanvineyards.com
Canelo Hills Vineyard & Winery
is a family winery opened in 2003 by Tim and Joan Mueller. They bottle
Syrah, Riesling, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Chardonnay.
Every April, they host the Canelo Wine & Farm Festival. Open from
Friday through Sunday, 11am-4pm. 342 Elgin Road. 520-455-5499. www.canelohillswinery.com
Charron Vineyards is located in
Vail, 3/4 a mile fro Highway 83 between Tucson and Sonoita. Their
tasting room is open Friday-Sunday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Weekdays
and appointments also available. Located at an elevation of 4,023 feet.
18585 South Sonoita Highway. 520-762-8585. www.charronwvineyards.com
Four Monkeys Wines is a new
winery at reasonable prices. The Playful Monkey is a Cabernet Sauvignon,
the Sinful Monkey, the Naughty Monkey and the Cheeky Monkey. Open daily
from 10am-4pm. 471 Elgin Road. 520-455-9309. www.fourmonkeywines.com.
Kief-Joshua Vineyard is open daily from 11am until 5pm. Located at 370 Elgin Road. 520-455-582. kiefjoshuavineyards.com
Lightning Ridge Cellars is a
family winery established in 2005 and located at 5,100 feet. Their
specialty is Italian varietals such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo,
Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia and Muscat Canelli. Open Friday
through Sunday, 11am -4pm. 2368 Highway 83. 520-678-8220. www.lightningridgecellars.com.
Sonoita Vineyards
Winery/Tasting Room is open daily from 10am-4pm (except on major
holidays). Several annual wine festivals are held at the grounds with
open house, tastings, food and entertainment. Arrange for Private tours,
tastings, luncheons or special events in the Sonoita Vineyards Vintage
Room. sonoitavineyards.com
Village of Elgin Winery/Four Monkeys
has wines handcrafted by owners Gary and Kathy Reeves making small lots
of red, white and rosé wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Caberent Sauvignon
and Sangiovese to the traditional blends. Home to the Tombstone Red,
Tombstone Gungslinger and two white wines, the Tombstone Rain and
Tombstone Showdown. Open daily from 10am-4pm. 471 Elgin Road.
520-455-9309. www.elginwines.com.
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