Tasting Tips
Most tasting rooms charge $10-$20 per flight. Many waive the tasting fee with a bottle purchase. Downtown tasting rooms on Railroad Avenue are walkable -- no driving needed. Vineyard visits require a short drive into the countryside.
Downtown Tasting Rooms
Walk Railroad Avenue and taste Arizona's best wines without leaving downtown
Birds & Barrels Vineyards
Boutique wines in a welcoming downtown tasting room. Known for friendly staff and excellent reds.
Keeling Schaefer Vineyards
Award-winning wines from one of Arizona's most respected winemakers. The Tres Ladrones red blend is legendary.
Golden Rule Vineyards
Small-batch wines with big character. A relaxed tasting experience right on Railroad Avenue.
Strive Vineyards
Passionate winemaking with a focus on quality. Discover unique varietals from Willcox-grown grapes.
Copper Horse Vineyards
Bold wines with desert soul. Approachable tastings and a warm welcome.
Aridus Wine Company
Premium Arizona wines crafted with precision. Their Malvasia Bianca and Syrah are standout pours.
Flying Leap Vineyards
Wines and craft spirits. Known for creative blends, their distillery produces vodka, gin, and whiskey too.
Vineyard Visits
Drive out into the countryside and see where the grapes grow
Bodega Pierce Winery
A family-owned vineyard producing small-lot wines. Scenic setting among the vines with tastings on site.
Carlson Creek Vineyard
One of the larger Willcox vineyards with a beautiful tasting room and grounds. Great selection of reds and whites.
Pillsbury Wine Company
Sam Pillsbury's vineyard produces distinctive Arizona wines. A pioneer in the Willcox wine scene.
1764 Vineyards
Located in nearby Pearce, this vineyard offers a quiet, intimate wine tasting experience in beautiful high-desert terrain.
Zarpara Vineyard
Off the beaten path and worth the drive. Handcrafted wines, rustic charm, and real winemaking passion.
Wine Festival Season
Willcox hosts wine festivals in Spring and Fall. All participating wineries open their doors for special tastings, live music, food pairings, and vineyard tours. The Fall Wine Festival in September is the biggest -- plan ahead, accommodations fill up fast.
- Spring Wine Festival -- typically April/May
- Fall Wine Festival -- September
- Individual winery events throughout the year
- Check visitwillcox.az.gov for exact dates