Cottonwood, AZ-When people hear "Arizona" they usually think a cactus in the desert, or cowboys and Indians in the Wild West. Most people do not think of the vineyards and wineries on the wine route, but it has! first wine trail in Arizona high desert in North Central Arizona in a region near Sedona is known as the Verde Valley, about 100 miles from Phoenix. Details about the Verde Valley Wine Trail, visit www.vvwinetrail.com.
The vineyards on the wine route is located between the communities of Sedona, Cottonwood and Jerome. Currently there are four wineries: Page Springs Cellars, Alcantara Vineyards, Javelin Leap Vineyards and Oak Creek Vineyards, and four tasting rooms: Caduceus Cellars, Jerome Winery, Tasting Room and Arizona Stronghold Pillsbury Wine Company Wine Tasting Room North. Wine Trail is growing as new wineries and tasting rooms open up.
In March, the new Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room opened in Old Town Cottonwood. Serving Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars and Burning Tree Cellars wines, it is the perfect place to stop for a tasting. A second tasting room across the street from Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room opens in April. The Pillsbury Wine Company Wine Tasting Room North will serve wine from Pillsbury Wine Company, a vineyard in southern Arizona and Ferias Vineyards, is located in Cottonwood, near Sedona.
The Sedona / Verde Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona with the extraordinary Sedona Red Rock and Magellan Rim to the north and east, the picturesque hills artsy Jerome, the lush Verde River and Oak Creek and the Black Hills and Minus Mountain dominates the western and southern parts of the valley. Valley is also rich in cultural, artistic and recreational activities. There are several national parks and monuments is in the area, the opportunity for outdoor recreation opportunities. The Verde Valley is not only one of the most beautiful areas in Arizona, it's an extraordinary place to grow grapes and wine delicious Arizona.
Verde Valley as a wine region will surprise many people, but the Verde Valley is very similar to many of the major wine regions around the world! The altitude and climate also contribute to success for growing grapes. The Verde Valley is at the height of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran, where the grapes were first domesticated, and the first wine was produced. The increase is between 3800 m and 5000 m above sea level in combination with the correct width gives the optimal climate for growing grapes. It is hot during the day and a cold night, where the grapes stresses is the heat required for the production of sugar and cool nights are important for acid storage. Without dramatic changes in the temperature of the grapes do not develop complexity and character! You may find the amount you would if you planted on a fertile soil, but the quality is much better, and that's what winemakers strive for a good wine.
Rod Snap, Javelin Leap Wine Makers, "says Surprisingly, the Arizona sun, warmth and unique stony soils of the Verde Valley is an excellent environment for growing grapes. Earth and stressful growing conditions, making the vines struggle to survive which vines to stabbing their energy on developing less abundant but of higher quality, more intensely flavored fruit - only the characteristics of the wine maker of large traditional wine. "
The past year has been a great year for Arizona Arizona wine wineries have won awards and recognition to get blood in wine film and recently just got out. The blood in Wine documentary about making wine in Arizona focuses on Maynard James Keenan (singer of Tool and Caduceus Cellars owner) and Eric Glom ski (Page Springs Cellars owner) February 19 premiere, and is currently in theaters country.
The Verde Valley in Arizona's wine country have been discovered, but the people who have been in the region and tasted the wine it produces evidence of excellence - many wines have won national awards for their quality. The wineries' offerings include Syrah, Petite Sarah, Ligonier, Rosanne, Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Gringo, Chardonnay, to name but a few. Each winery has its own unique personality and different wines for visitors to find at each stop along the wine route
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