Sonoita Vineyards — Local services in Arizona

Quiet and in the middle of nowhere, Arizona, this winery is a hidden delight. With multiple bottles to taste, we choose to do the 4- tasting option ($21 per person, if you do not bring your own glass, and $15 per person if you bring your own glasses). The wines we chose to taste were each unique.

The first, 2020 Baja Boo'z , a very dry Reisling was my partner 's choice. (I sniffed everything because I don't drink and drive, and I hope you don't as well.) The wine had hints of honey, honeysuckle, guava and very delicious pure grape. And, made with local grapes, you really get a taste of the local earth. This is an unfortified wine and all sugars had been fermented out, producing an extremely dry wine

The second wine was 2015  Estate Fume Blanc. This is another white, very dry Sauv Blanc. Of the white I loved the smells, so many flavors hit my nose and I wished I could have tasted. My partner felt it flat, non-descript and too aged for this style of wine. For me, I wanted to taste because my nose said an entirely different opinion

The third was NV Buddy D's, an okay, dry red blend of Zin and Sangii. The character of the Zin was missing, feeling more Sangii, but it is doable.

The final wine was a full dud for my partner and for me a total win, the sweet red Syrah wine, labeled "Desert Nectar." Oh I could smell the sugars, fruits, earth. My partner dumped it. I look forward to this dessert wine later.

Overall, my partner purchased the first and both of us will come another time to try the Tiger's Treat, a rich, red port-style dessert wine, which only sells by the bottle at $63.78.

As you can tell, worth...

Loved the experience.

Arizona’s oldest winery is accessed by way of a meandering series of roads, a tight turn off of the roadway onto their access road and a narrow gate crossing over a Texas Gate. Once on the property RV’s will also need to open and close a gate on a separate access road (do not attempt to avoid this by staying on the main driveway as you will not make the final turn into the parking lot). Once there, the parking area for Rigs is huge and you simply choose where you want to park. The parking area was quite level grassland. We found it to be very quiet and the views of the surrounding mountains is great, especially at sunrise. They have no issues with generator usage and don’t mind you staying up to 3 days. The vineyard and winery was founded by Dr. Gordon Dutt and today is run by his son, Rocky, and grand-daughter, Laurie. You will also by well entertained by the fourth generation as Laurie’s daughter is an often present source of entertainment. Rocky and Laurie are both very personable and great sources of information on the history of the winery and of the wines that they offer. They have a number of very good wines to suit a broad range of tastes and will give you a personal tour of the facility. In addition to the Tasting Room, there is an outdoor patio and BBQ area, covered picnic tables and another open picnic area. Overall, this is a great place to visit and spend the...

We can’t thank Sonoita Vineyards enough for inviting The Lost Bar Cart Company to co-host and serve at their Annual Harvest Festival this year. From the breathtaking views to the warm hospitality, every detail of the event was thoughtfully curated, making it an unforgettable experience for both vendors and guests.

The team at Sonoita Vineyards was a joy to work with—professional, accommodating, and genuinely passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere. The crowd was lively, the energy was incredible, and it was an honor to be part of such a celebrated local tradition.

We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to collaborate and continue bringing unique beverage experiences to this beautiful setting. Thank you for trusting us to serve your guests and be part of the magic!

— The Lost...