Arizona Vines and Wines NEWS Arizona Wine News

To keep updated with the fast-growing wine scene in Arizona, be sure to check this section often. You'll find original articles provided by Arizona Vines and Wines as well as a comprehensive list from around the internet. You'll want to stay abreast of all the latest news from the area! (jump to "News Around the Net"). The Arizona Wine Growers Association has some great information on how to start a vineyard if you're just beginning the process!

Local Blogs . . .

Arizona Vines and Wines NEW Blog. We'll update it every 1-2 weeks. Describing our personal experience with Arizona wines.

Arizona Stronghold Blog

Callaghan Vineyards: Wines Notes from Arizona.

Canelo Hills Blog

Charron Vineyards Blog

Juniper Well Winery

About.com Southwest US Travel Blog

About.com Phoenix Blog


Local Lists . . .

Arizona Foothills Magazine. "Wine Bars for Vino Lovers" - AFM Hot List

Phoenix Magazine "Best of 2008"

Arizona Republic's "Best of 2008"/"Best Wine Bar"

Phoenix New Times "Best of 2007":

About.com: Phoenix Wine Stores

About.com: Best Phoenix Wine Lists

Good Libations Radio Show

Sip Something Different - Online!  From the Wine and Food Radio Network

Wine radio at its best!  The weekly, on-line, internet talk radio show that features interviews with leading wine industry professionals, including winemakers, writers, chefs and vintners. Listen to discussions on trends in the industry, learn fun facts and education about wine and food, and e-mail us with your grape questions. Hosts Karl Von Senden and Marcia Josephs.

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Featured Winemakers: Eric Glomski & Maynard James Keenan

For this issue we’ve chosen a team of winemakers: Eric Glomski of Page Springs Cellars and Maynard James Keenan of Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards. These two vignerons have come together to form Arizona Stronghold Vineyards in Willcox, AZ. Eric and Maynard combine their experience, knowledge and passion with the mission of producing nationally recognized and distributed wines that are within reach of all wine drinkers.

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Barbara Predmore from Alcantara Winery on Channel 3 News

Verde Valley's own Alcantara Winery was the subject of a segment by Channel 3's Good Morning Arizona. During a trip to Camp Verde they spoke with Barbara Predmore, Alcantara's owner and winemaker. Watch the video here.

Channel 3 Video

Is Arizona Home to the next "Napa Valley"?

Wine Country in Arizona? Absolutely! Although the first wine grapevines were planted in Arizona back in the 1970's, the industry has just started to blossom in the last couple of years. It is poised to explode . . .

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Famous Winemaker Dick Erath has made the move to Arizona

Dick Erath, founder of Erath Vineyards in Oregon, has acquired 200 acres of land near Willcox, giving the Arizona wine industry some added attention. Although Erath remains actively involved with . . .

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News Around the Net

Visit these links to other great articles to help you explore the booming wine industry in Arizona. They are in chronological order - the most recent articles on located on the top of the list. Please be sure to email any links to articles we may have missed.

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