Sonoita AVA & Area

We invite you to partake in a truly unique wine tasting experience with a picturesque view of hillside vineyards, rolling grasslands and scenic mountain ranges. As the first winery established in Sonoita, Arizona, our history is as rich as our wines and a great place to start your wine tasting adventure!

The Sonoita AVA (American Viticultural Area) is one of the first winegrowing regions in the United States to be granted AVA status, and the area is the first federally recognized wine growing region in the state of Arizona. Currently home to the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in the state, the Sonoita/Elgin winegrowing region has been recognized as one of the top ten wine trails in the country by USA Today.

Situated at an altitude of 5,000 feet and surrounded by the Santa Rita, Huachuca and Whetstone mountain ranges, the rolling Sonoita grasslands are an idyllic getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and summer heat. With an average rainfall of over 20 inches and summer temperatures hovering around the mid 80’s, Sonoita is a perfect escape for those looking for a cool and quiet destination with some of the most spectacular views, sunsets, and locally produced wine to be found anywhere in the country. The area is a paradise for wine lovers, hikers, bikers, bird watchers, as well as those seeking to enjoy equestrian, hiking, and a wide variety of other outdoor activities.

The Sonoita-Elgin area is also centrally located between Kartchner Caverns State Park, two beautiful lakes (Parker Canyon and Patagonia), and other tourist destinations including the towns of Patagonia, Bisbee, Tucson, Tombstone, Sierra Vista, and Nogales. The Sonoita AVA boasts numerous bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other amenities to help assist you in the planning of your perfect wine tasting getaway, or serve as a staging point to explore all the wonders that southern Arizona has to offer.

For more information on local wineries and for planning your trip to the Sonoita area we highly suggest AZ Wine Lifestyle the Sonoita Wine Guild, and the Sonoita-Elgin Chamber of Commerce. To view the Sonoita-Elgin Chamber of Commerce are map click here.

Accommodations

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Crown C Ranch
PO Box 505, Sonoita 85637
73 Crown C Ranch Rd.
520-455-5739
crowncranch.com

La Hacienda de Sonoita
34 Swanson Road
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-5308

Lazy Lizard Rock
290 Via Mantaraya
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
520-619-0230

Rancho Milagro Bed & Breakfast
140 Camino Agave
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-269-1462

Sonoita Inn
P.O. Box 99
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-5935
sonoitainn.com

Sonoita Vacation Rentals
520-275-1663
sonoitavacationrentals.com

Spirit Tree Inn B&B
3 Harshaw Creek Road
Patagonia, AZ 85624
520-394-0121
SpiritTreeInn.com

Stage Stop Inn
303 McKeown Ave.
Patagonia, AZ 85624
520-394-2211
stagestophotelpatagonia.com

Whispers Ranch
1490 Highway 83
Elgin, AZ 85611-8607
520-455-9246
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Xanadu Ranch Getaway B&B
92 Los Encinos Rd.
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-0050
xanaduranchgetaway.com

Restaurants in Sonoita

The Café
3280 AZ 82
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-5044
cafesonoita.com

The Steak Out
3200 S Sonoita Hwy
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-5205
azsteakout.com

Local Wineries

AZ Hops and Vines
3450 Highway 82
Sonoita, AZ 85637
301-237-6556
azhopsandvines.com

Callaghan Vineyards
336 Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-5322
callaghanvineyards.com

Charron Vineyards
18585 South Sonoita Highway
Vail, AZ 85641
520-762-8585
charronvineyards.com

Copper Hop Ranch
2330 Highway 83
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-4673
copperhopranch.com

Dos Cabezas Wineworks
3248 Highway 82
Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-5141
doscabezaswineworks.com

Flying Leap
342 Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
888-431-5777
flyingleapvineyards.com

Hannah’s Hill
3989 State Highway 82
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-456-9000
hannahshill.com

Twisted Union Wine Company
370 Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-5582
twistedunionwinecompany.com

Lightning Ridge Cellars
2368 State Highway 83
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-5383
lightningridgecellars.com

Rune Wines
3969 State Highway 82
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-338-8823
runewines.com

Elgin Winery & Distillery
471 Elgin Rd
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-9309
elginwines.com

Wilhelm Family Vineyards
21 Mountain Ranch Dr
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-9291
wilhelmvineyards.com

Transportation

Arizona Sunshine Tours
P.O. Box 1431
Hereford, AZ 85615
520-803-6713
arizonasunshinetours.com

GoldStar Limo & Town Car
P.O. Box 1052
Vail, AZ 85641
520-490-5406
goldstaraz.com

Majestic Limousines
2631 E. Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-777-7467
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Myzer Limo
2004 E Irvington Rd Suite 212
Tucson, AZ 85714
520-488-2077
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Arizona Winery Tours
520-201-6905
arizonawinerytours.com

Arizona Scenic Tours
480-459-7144
arizonascenictours.com

Limoport Transportation LLC
231 W. Giaconda Way Ste. 133
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-529-7400
limoport.com

Reisen Tours Arizona
520-319-8130
reisenarizona.com

Ken’s Shuttle Service
299 McKeown Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
520-604-6939
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