I had no idea that Arizona produced great wines. Locals guided me to Willcox, an historic city along I-10 East of Tucson by around 85 miles. It is also 75 miles northeast of Bisbee. Here you can taste some great wines on Railroad Ave. or in the surrounding countryside. I focused my tasting in the four tasting rooms in town. It has a charming downtown to explore as well.
At Keeling Schaefer Vineyards, 154 N Railroad Ave., make sure to try the Three Sisters Syrah. It is their most popular wine and was really excellent. They are known for the Syrah.
Aridus Wine Company: Their contemporary tasting room opened in early 2014.
Carlson Creek Vineyards at 115 Railview Ave. has some great Syrahs to taste.
Others to try in the area, include Zarpara Vineyard, Passion Cellars, Lawrence Dunham Vineyards, Bodega Pierce and Golden Rule Vineyards
Also in downtown, are some fun dining options including Big Tex BBQ, located in a 1920 Pullman train dining car from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. This is a popular Texas style barbecue restaurant located at 130 E. Maley. I had a great lunch in a great atmosphere.
