Trails aren’t just for hiking in Sedona! The Verde Valley Wine Trail involves every winery and tasting room in the Verde Valley and Sedona area, and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The first fundraiser for this organization was held on January 27th, 2024 at the Cottonwood Community Clubhouse. I was happy to act as DJ and MC for this event that focused on a prohibition repeal theme. There were amazing wines from all around the state, fantastic food by Chef John Ramagli of The Village Chophouse and Rotten Johnny’s Pizza in Sedona, tons of awesome raffle items up for bid, and more. The ..read more

We’re excited to announce our newest tour option, “Experience Clarkdale”. Not only is Clarkdale, Arizona filled with history stemming from the old copper mining days as a smelter town, but it’s filled with amazing wineries as well. Chateau Tumbleweed, Bodega Pierce, and the Southwest Wine Center are all in this area along the Verde Valley wine trail. What’s more, you can choose to visit the Smeltertown Brewery to soak up some suds or enjoy glasses of these local wines here as well. Best of both worlds! What are you waiting for? Taste for yourself and book your tour for 2024. Be sure to visit t ..read more

Offering wine tours to guests during their visit to Sedona and other nearby towns, is not just a job for me. It’s a personal experience that I get to curate for my guests. I’m along for the ride too, and just as a good DJ selects the right songs for the right moment, I want to create the right playlist for your journey. There are so many great places to explore along the Verde Valley Wine Trail, but it’s everything in-between that makes it all so special. Driving along the high desert roads, gazing across miles of ancient rock formations into a vast horizon of open skies, or walking along hist ..read more

Harvest Season 2022 As the 2022 harvest season rolls near, vineyard owners and wine producers are getting ready here in the Verde Valley and across Arizona Many guests on our Sedona wine tours ask “When in harvest season for Arizona?” This depends on many factors, but it’s generally in August and September. There is a lot of prep work that goes into ensuring the grapes will be ripe and safe leading up to their actual harvest time. You may have seen nets over the vines during a visit to a vineyard and wondered what that was all about. Simply put, its to protect the grapes from being picked at b ..read more

AZ Uncorked - The Arizona Wine Guide by Jenelle Bonifield If you love wine and you love Arizona, you simply have to go purchase this amazing book. You can order online or visit any of the tasting room locations listed to pick up your copy in person, while enjoying a wine tasting. I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Author Jenelle Bonifield at Merkin Osteria in Old Town Cottonwood, AZ. We talked about wine, travel, Arizona winemakers, and our love for the state of Arizona as we are both originally from back East. We both enjoyed a glass of wine from the Merkin Vineyards label, which ..read more

I like to say that it’s not just about the wine, it’s about experiencing the Verde Valley. But what does that mean exactly? The Verde Valley region of Arizona is established as an official AVA (read more about the Verde Valley AVA), but there is so much more to explore! Visitors come in droves to have experiences ranging from hiking in Sedona, mountain biking in Sedona, Sedona vortex exploration, atv activities, Grand Canyon tours, and on and on. There’s no doubt that there is plenty to do in this area. Maybe you’re on a road trip, or maybe you have a short vacation and a limited time to get t ..read more

If you’re visiting Sedona, AZ and the surrounding area, there are numerous options for places to stay. Why not get a discount on your wine tour while you’re at it? We’ve teamed up with a few places, and are able to offer a tour discount should you choose to stay at any of them. Follow the links and take a few moments to explore some great options. . . Sedona Pines Resort is nestled in the Red Rock Country of Sedona, and you can use a Gray Card Membership to get your wine tour discount there. Click here for access to the discount for your experience. You can also use the My Gray Card membership ..read more

Arizona Wine Month is now March, as proclaimed by AZ Governor Doug Ducey. Big congrats to all the winemakers, producers, vineyard crews, service industry professionals, and everyone else who have made it possible. Its great news for Arizona in so many ways. As the proclamation states, the AZ wine industry not only brings visitors to unique travel destinations, but generates a significant amount of money through production, agriculture, jobs, and more. Visit www.azwinegrowersassociation.com to find out more info and learn about the people behind the scenes who are pushing for great measures lik ..read more

The Verde Valley Wine Trail and Sedona area has so much to offer. Beyond the wineries and tasting rooms themselves, there’s so much sightseeing and other activities along the way. Our favorite thing about offering tours is giving guests a broad and special experience that they can go back home with. It’s not just about the wine, it’s about experiencing the Verde Valley. Winter is almost over and Spring is on it’s way. What a perfect time to visit the area! Everything will start to turn green again, the weather will be perfect, and sunsets will be amazing. With a glass of wine in hand, good tim ..read more

Here in the Verde Valley and all across Arizona, harvest season is upon us. The grapevines are alive with fruit, ready to be picked and processed. Vineyard crews are working hard, as are the wineries and cellars around the state. This is the busiest and most exciting time of year. From the soil to the barrel, here’s countless hands and hours that go into producing the glass of wine sitting in front of you. In Arizona, you’ll find small producers doing their magic and keeping their tasting rooms buzzing with new releases every few months. You’ll more than likely fall in love with a local Arizon ..read more