The 10 Best Wineries in Sedona, Arizona

Overview: Not only is this a fully operating winery and tasting room, but it’s also an enology school for emerging winemakers. This unique experience (to say the least), allows you to taste wine produced by active students who are making their way into the wine world.

Boasting a vineyard with 12 different grape varieties, numerous wines produced here have won awards in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the AZ Republic Grand Wine Competition.

Overview: This vineyard sits at an average elevation of 4,200 feet. This area is known as the Wilcox Bench, and the rising elevation away from the valley floor provides air drainage from freezing temperatures. The soil is very well-draining, composed mostly of gravel and sandy loam. Let’s just say the vines are perfectly content here!

After four generations of agricultural tradition, the Pierce family is still hard at work at making their delicious, well-balanced wines of all sorts. It’s a good idea to call before attending a tasting, as the winery can have a private table ready for you and your group upon arrival.

Overview: The approachable, yet defined wines from Arizona Stronghold Vineyards are perfect to taste with friends, while enjoying some tapas and tasty grilled skewers on the relaxing outdoor patio. While the tasting room does not take reservations, they are open 365 days a year.

The winery grows many different grape varieties, and also sources fruit from neighboring vineyards. Arizona Stronghold Vineyards is the largest producer of award-winning wines in the state, so you definitely don’t want to miss this one!

Overview: Caduceus Cellars is family owned and operated, and offers visitors four different locations to explore. The tasting room in Jerome, AZ is open daily, year-round and also features an espresso bar.

Merkin Vineyards (part of the Caduceus brand) has 110 estate acres from which all wines are produced. Caduceus looks to Italy for much of their inspiration; they produce a variety of remarkable whites, reds, and rosé, along with a unique orange wine from Malvasia.

Overview: Grand Canyon Wine Company’s (GCWC) tasting room, which is located right on the famous Route 66, has offerings from GCWC as well as other Arizona wineries. Wine is available as a flight or by the glass or bottle.

Additionally, there is an adjacent Italian restaurant that you can order food from, and they have local beers on tap – truly something for everyone! Select GCWC wines are available in cans, making them an ideal add-on to your next camping or kayaking adventure.

Finally, GCWC also offers a cozy AirBnB right behind their tasting room, for those visitors looking for overnight accommodations.

Overview: Chateau Tumbleweed Winery serves up a variety of wonderful wines along with light snacks. The tasting room is open daily, and reservations are recommended for larger groups and on weekends.

Scenic views of the Verde Valley are abundant from their dog-friendly patio. Visitors can also get a glimpse of the production facility, where Chateau Tumbleweed makes around 4,000 cases of wine annually. We recommend trying their Malvasia Bianca, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Montepulciano!

Overview: Visitors to Winery 101 can experience their fantastic wines in a flight or by the glass or bottle. To compliment the wine, charcuterie boards are also available.

The chic and modern Cottonwood tasting room is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and hours vary throughout the week. Additionally, the winery hosts live music weekly on Saturdays; check the events calendar on their website for more information. Wines here heavily feature varieties from Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, and Italy.

Winery 101 does have a second location in Peoria to check out, as well.

Overview: The beautiful grounds at D.A. Ranch contain seven acres of estate vineyards. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Tannat and Seyval Blanc are planted, and the wines are crafted from 100% estate fruit. The vineyards were planted in 2002 and the first wines were released in 2008. Today, the winery produces around 1,500 cases annually.

Tastings are available, but hours vary, so be sure to check when planning your visit. D.A. Ranch also has facilities available for large events, including weddings.

Overview: All of the wines available at Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery are produced on-site from estate grown fruit. Additionally, Clear Creek was the first winery in Arizona to be awarded the Silver Innovator Sustainable Certification for their organic and sustainable growing methods.

Tastings are available Friday through Sunday (bottle sales are available outside of these hours). Reservations are not required, and there is ample outdoor seating available. Delicious cheese boards are available; advance notice is requested for these.

Overview: Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery is kid- and dog-friendly, so you can bring the whole family to enjoy the grounds. The tasting room is open daily. They also regularly host live music and participate in local festivals, so be sure to check out their events calendar.

Wine flights are available, along with wine by the glass or bottle, homemade sangria, and a variety of light bites. Must-try wines include their Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Merlot, and Zinfandel. 

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