The grand daddy of the area the Sonoita Vineyards established in 1983 and now producing nearly 4,000 cases. The annual blessing of the vinvards is a wonderful event.  See photos of the April 25 2009 wine festival at Sonoita Vineyards. We loved it, you will too. A required pilgrimage for the Arizona wine party faithful.

Blessing of the vineyards. 4-25-09 http://www.sonoitavineyards.com/

www.sonoitavineyards.com   NEW Parker Canyon tour 5-10

Sonoita Winery wine list and 2010 festivals

I did not have time to stop at Callaghan Vineyards on my initial scouting trip in October 2008. They seem to have one of the larger vineyards (25 acres) in the Elgin area , next to Sonoita Vineyards of course and nice large buildings. 

http://www.callaghanvineyards.com 

Kief-Joshua Vineyards, Elgin, AZ. Kief-Joshua Wine tasting flyer pdf dated Oct 08     New: Parker Canyon Tour 5-10 I finally got to sample the wine.

http://www.kiefjoshuavineyards.com/  Web page

This is a gorgeous building, a very friendly hostess, yet a young vineyard whose Reserve production is just coming on line next year. When the hostess asked if I wanted to do the wine tasting, I responded that I was traveling alone, checking out the area for a group tour. She responded by saying “thanks for not drinking and driving, would you like a copy of our wine list?” Personal responsibility is appreciated at Kief-Joshua Vineyards.

 Elgin wineries is the quaint and  classic, the authentic and original Village of Elgin Winery. Make it a MUST SEE on your list.  

http://elginwines.com/   Our photos

GPS Coordinates: 31.658499°N, -110.538996°W

Don’t get confused on the Upper Elgin, Lower Elgin Road that you see on the maps. Make a BeeLine to Elgin on the Elgin-Canelo Road. The authentic Elgin location is south of Hwy 82 on the Upper Elgin Rd. Accept no substitutes.

Dos Cabezas Wine Works has the most convenient retail location a few blocks west of the Hwy 83 and 82 junction in Sonoita, on Hwy 82. Especially convenient if you are just passing through and do not want to “search” for the hidden vineyards. You see the other Elgin vineyards are identified with TINY little “winery” street signs. Your navigator will have to be alert. See these pages in the future for GPS locations so you can pinpoint the illusive Elgin vineyards.

Todd Bostrock and his family planted the Pronghorn Vineyards in 2003 and moved their retail shop close to the vineyards. The Pinot gris is superb.

Wilhelm Winery - Sonoita region

SONOITA WINE MAP PDF

Right photo, far right Karyl L. Wilhelm Certified Winemaker

www.wilhelmfamilyvineyards.com