Despite all of the negative publicity about real estate these days, vineyard land continues to be a strong investment due to the relative scarcity of land suitable for growing wine grapes. The prices of land in California have sky-rocketed so high that it's difficult for a new vintner to purchase land there. What we are starting to see is a movement of experienced wineries expanding their businesses to include other states, including affordable Arizona. Dick Erath of Erath Vineyards in Oregon has purchased land in Willcox, Arizona to continue his legacy. He believes Arizona has the potential for growth that he saw in Oregon 30 years ago. The least expensive land (at this time) to grow grapes is in the Sulphur Springs Valley - including Kansas Settlement and Willcox. Surprisingly, some of the local wine experts believe the Willcox Bench area to be one of the best areas to grow wine grapes in all of Arizona - the location boasts great, fertile soils, the elevation is high enough to allow a great swing in daytime to nighttime temperatures and it is high enough to serve as a buffer to the devastating frost that can be experienced less than a mile away.
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Sweet Sunrise Vineyard
Peter and Judith Lechtenbohmer established this vineyard in
1997. Peter previously had a professional data processing
career in the 1970’s and 1980’s when he became interested in
growing grapes. In the 1980’s, he was the owner and manager
of Desert Sweet Vineyards in Maricopa, Arizona. The vineyard
produced and marketed the first Organic Seedless Table
Grapes from the low desert of Arizona near Phoenix.
When the large bank for which he worked was sold, he moved
to the Willcox area, where he had previously purchased land in
1984 for the purpose of one day growing wine grapes…..his
dream. At that time, he studied soil and elevation maps for
nearly a year before making that one decision. He then moved
onto his land when the bank career disappeared.
Since 1997, Peter has developed one of the finest estate wine
grape vineyards in the Southwest. He has made small
amounts of wine for four years and continues to expand his
Tuscan-styled vineyard on 20 acres. The varieties grown
currently are Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Malvasia, Syrah and
Zinfandel. He currently sells most of his premium fruit to
other wineries in Arizona.
Because of health issues and their children who live in Texas,
Peter and Judy have decided to sell their dream and move to
Texas to be closer to family. It was a hard decision to make.
This “one of a kind, turn-key vineyard” and home on 20 acres
is listed for sale with Acres4U Land & Development. For more
information, contact Josh Moffitt at (602) 363-5674.
Vail, AZ Charron Vineyards . . . 10 acres with a home, outbuildings, well and vineyard (and more). Located off Highway 83 in Pima County. Includes the winery equipment, 5 acres of Merlot grapes planted, fruit trees, greenhouse and vineyard equipment. Owner has produced award-winning White Merlot and sold out of production every year. Last year 221 cases were bottled - sold at $20 retail. This is an ideal opportunity for a younger team to take over and carry the program to the next level. The Seller, a Master Gardener through the University of Arizona, is willing to continue to be involved on a consulting basis.
10 acres - $675,500 (for sale by owner)
For more information contact us at Arizona Vines and Wines
Willcox, AZ Sweet Sunrise Vineyard . . . See featured listing info (above)
Pearce, AZ
Red Stag Rd - This remarkable piece of land offers great soil and outstanding flow, making it one of the premier properties for growing grapes. More than a dozen wineries have come online in this area over the past 2-3 years. An expert consultant who has been hired by some of these vineyards rated this property as an "excellent piece for a vineyard". Elevations of around 4,300 feet help the year-round mild temperatures and the fact that this area sits atop the 7th largest aquifer in the United States all combine to make this one an excellent area to grow grapes. Viognier, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Petite Verdot, Petite Syrah, Granache are all bottled by the different wineries already operating in the area.
20 acres - $110,000 (owner/agent) Download this PDF for more information
Agent/Broker: Eddie Perez-Ruberte / Acres4U
Phone: (602) 690-0154
Email: eperezrealty@gmail.com
Pearce, AZ Ashby Tyler Ranch - 9796 E Shamrock Lane. . . Existing vineyards in the area! In the vicinity of the Keeling-Schaefer Vineyard and the new Lawrence Dunham Vineyard. Nestled in the Chiracahua Mountain Range near Turkey Creek. Intense sun, cool nights and Thermic soil is everything needed to grow the finest grapes. Easy access and butts up to 29,000 acres of state land. Visit ashbyranchsale.com
20 acres - $5-7000/acre (for sale by owner)
Call Cindy at (520) 824-0012 or email her at cindy@ashbytyler.com
(Adjacent to this listing - can be purchased together)
Sunizona, AZ
20 acres on Uncle Curtis Lane. . . Directions:
From Willcox south on Hwy 186 to Kansas Settlement Road. Go south to Hwy 181. Go east 10.7 miles to Price Ranch Road and go North. Go .5 miles to Uncle
Curtis Lane and go east .25 miles. this is the NW corner. Continue .25 miles and this is the NE corner. Description:
Total of 20 acres split into 5 acre parcels with shared well and electric to parcel boundary. Will sell 5 acres or 20 acres. View Brochure
Willcox, AZ
Parker Ranch Road 80. . . Southeast corner of intersection of East Parker Ranch Road and Willhite Road. Directions: From Willcox take Hwy 186 south to Kansas Settlement Road. Go south about 14 miles to East Parker Ranch Road. Go east 4 miles to Willhite Road and where Parker Ranch Road turns south. The SE corner of this intersection is the NWcorner of the 80 acre parcel. Description: 80 acres of former farm land with Irrigation well and split into 20 acre parcels.
Will sell 20s or 80 acres. No mesquite to clear. Water well is about 600' deep. Static water level is about 200'.
View Brochure
Willcox, AZ
Bennett Lane . . . Surrounded by vineyards! The best land in the state for growing grapes! You'll have to drive by Erath Vineyards, Crop Circle, Dos Cabezas and another private vineyard to get to this property. There are plans for 80-120 acres more vineyards right next to the property. Views of Dos Cabezas Mountain Range.
20 acres - $130,000 (owner/agent)
Full Listing Information available on ArizonaLandBaron.com (20 Bennett Lane)
Willcox, AZ
Bennett Lane . . . The above listing is also available as a 40-acre parcel.
40 acres - $260,000 (owner/agent)
Full Listing Information available on ArizonaLandBaron.com (40 Bennett Lane)
Willcox, AZ
Narita Lane . . . Prime land for growing grapes or for development in the heart of newly up-and-coming vineyard area in the Sulphur Springs Valley. When Dick Erath (famous winemaker from Oregon) bought 200 acres here, it put this area on the map for viticulturists. President of the Arizona Wine Growers Association says this is the next Napa Valley (he has a vineyard here, too).
20 acres - $140,000 (owner/agent)
Full Listing Information available on ArizonaLandBaron.com (20 Narita Lane)
Willcox, AZ
Narita Lane . . . The above listing is also available as a 40-acre parcel.
40 acres - $280,000 (owner/agent)
Full Listing Information available on ArizonaLandBaron.com (40 Narita Lane)
Willcox, AZ
Wayward Winds . . . Fairly flat, slightly sloping land, would be great for a vineyard. There are many vineyards in the surrounding area. Has power and natural gas to the lot line. Zoned RU-4 (one dwelling unit per 4 acres). Great water in the area as evidenced by irrigation well for the Center Pivot of alfalfa adjacent to the property. Only 3/4 mile from a paved road; about 10 minutes from services in Willcox.
40 acres - $200,000 (owner/agent)
Full Listing Information available on ArizonaLandBaron.com (40 Wayward Winds)
Elgin, AZ
Lower Elgin Road . . . High, gently sloping grassland near the Village of Elgin & established wineries/vineyards is rare and we are lucky enough to represent 4 parcels here. Parcel A which sold in March to future vineyard owners, has a well which produced over 60 gallons per minute. If you want the panoramic views that Elgin/Sonoita is famous for in the heart of Elgin wine country, these parcels are perfect. Lot E has Lower Elgin Road frontage; Lots B, C & D are just a short distance from Lower Elgin on Shooting Star Lane. Underground power and phone are to all parcels.
Patagonia, AZ
Sonoita Springs Ranch . . . In a heavenly location between Sonoita and Patagonia bordering the exclusive Rail X Ranch estates in Sonoita Springs Ranch. Rarely will you find rural land with only a few mild deed restrictions, where agriculture in encouraged. Each lot is at least 36 acres in size. Some of the parcels are high, bordering National Forest; some are lower and closer to Highway 82 - all have pedestrian/equestrian access to National Forest. Power is being installed to each lot line.
Each parcel is 36 acres - $199,000 to $385,000
Contact Agent/Broker Jim Davis, Wildhorse Realty - (520) 455-0331 SonoitaLand.com
Sonoita, AZ
MacKenzie Lane. . . This beautiful parcel is located within just a few miles of established wineries and only 415 feet from the paved Elgin Road. The private MacKenzie Lane is shared by only 5 parcels and leads to a pedestrian/equestrian easement where you can access 1000s of acres of public lands. Near the award-winning Elgin Elementary School. Underground power and phone are to the lot line.
Sonoita, AZ
Swanson Road. . . Near the Village of Sonoita, these two adjoining parcels may be purchased together for a total of 11 acres. Just a short distance from paved Highway 83, yet with privacy and pricing that is hard to beat. Seller financing is being offered. Parcel 2 has above-ground power and phone to the lot line.
Sonoita, AZ
Swanson Road. . . just north of the parcels mentioned above, near the Village of Sonoita. Did you know that according to Arizona law you can plant up to 2 acres and provide water from your domestic well? The possibilities are endless, whether you want a vineyard, orchard, horse ranch, or just wide-open spaces around you. Power and phone are above-ground along Swanson Road.
Sonoita, AZ
Colt Trail. . .This is possibly Sonoita's best value today - the owners had a career change and cannot proceed with their dream of owning a home in the beautiful Sonoita Valley. House plans are included with this lot along with a high-producing well with pump and pressure tank and oversized septic system. Wildhorse Realty only represents land exclusively in the Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia areas, so all of our listings are within close proximnity to the established vineyards and wineries of the valley. This lot has incredible views of several mountain ranges and is just west of the Sonoita Hills Subdivision. Power and phone are within 50 feet of the lot line.
Sonoita, AZ
Arp Lane. . . This high-quality parcel is just a short distance from the paved Elgin Road and has a strong well, perimeter fencing with entry gate and power and phone are installed underground.
Elgin, AZ
Horseshoe Court. . . This land is located in a beautiful area just south of the Lower Elgin Road with power and phone already installed to the property line. This parcel is private and lovely and has recently been reduced in price.
Pearce, AZ Ashby Tyler Ranch . . . Elegant 3400' home designed to entertain on a gorgeous 20 acre property in the vineyard area of Turkey Creek. This scenic area is located only minutes from the Chiricahuas (no trailer needed for horse lovers!). Nature enthusiasts will love watching the herds of white-tailed deer cross the land. The hawks that nest on the property will entertain bird enthusiasts. And the proximity to the scenic Chiricahua Mountains allows this ranch to serve as a base camp for exploring the beauty of SE Arizona. Steel building (30'x70'), includes a 900' nicely appointed apartment for your guests.
Private well, power and telephone to property. As well as easy, private access. Visit ashbyranchsale.com for more information and pictures.
20 acres - $495,000 (MLS Listing Info)
Victoria Shepherd
Nancy B. Edmiston and Associates, LLC
169 North Frontage Road, Pearce/Sunsites, AZ 85625
Office: (520) 826-1600 |
Toll-free: (877) 391-8227 |
Fax: (520) 826-1500
Email: victoria@edmiston.net
(Can be purchased in conjunction with this listing)
Sonoita, AZ
Ranch Oasis. . . An exclusive 12-lot equestrian-oriented subdivision just a few miles south of the Sonoita intersection. A paved private cul-de-sac road accesses these exceptional parcels and underground power and phone is to all lot lines. This is one of only a few Sonoita areas where the mild deed restrictions may prevent the planting of grapes - only native plants are allowed, but you will still be in the "thick" of the growing wine industry wherever you buy in Sonoita or Elgin.
Sonoita, AZ
Sierra Grande Ranch Road. . . This land, just a few miles north of Sonoita, offers privacy, abundant wildlife, and amazing views. The oak-tree studded rolling hills will take your breath away and the views of the Santa Ritas and the Sonoita/Elgin Valley below you are unsurpassed. Underground power and phone are to the lot line.
Patagonia, AZ
Camino La Paz Road. . . This land borders 1st (Temporal Canyon) which is one of the gateways to the historic Arizona Trail and is near National Forest. It is covered with oak trees, junipers and mesquites, as well as native grasses. Finding land this private within 2 mils of Patagonia is extremely rare. Underground power is to the lot line.
