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Vagabonding Lulu: Exploring the Old West and New Wine

By Stacey Wittig “A train!” squeals the exuberant young boy from an adjacent restaurant booth as a high-speed train whistles its way through town. It’s so close that it rumbles… Read More

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Voyage of Rediscovery

By Sam Pillsbury Photos by Rhonni Moffitt We had just screened Starlight Hotel at the Cannes Film Festival and I was finally free. I grabbed a rental car with my… Read More

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SOUTHEAST ARIZONA WINE FESTIVAL

Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival To Showcase AZ Winemakers Slated for April 20th and 21st The Second Annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 17 Arizona Wineries in one location,… Read More

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HIGHLIGHTED UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Artist Showcase at Coronado Vineyards Coronado Vineyards – Willcox, AZ Price: Free 1pm – 4pm On March 30th, this unique event allows you to explore the talents of amateur and professional… Read More

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LOVE AT FIRST BITE

AZ Bitters Lab: A Bitters Journey Becomes a Sweet Adventure By Rachel Ellrich Miller My first experience with bitters involved Simon, a Canadian business associate of my parents. After installing… Read More

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EASTER BRUNCH AROUND THE VALLEY

Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn Join family and friends on the Lon’s patio or in the restaurant as Lon’s Executive Chef Jeremy Pacheco and his culinary team create a special… Read More

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DEVOURED… the food, the wine, the good, the bad… and the delicious!

By Rhonni Moffitt. Photos by MichellJonasPhotography.com On March 9th and 10th, the Phoenix Art Museum hosted its 4th Annual Devoured Culinary Classic. Broken up over two days from 11am to… Read More

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Happy 5th Anniversary to Us!

  By Rhonni Moffitt Wow! It’s difficult to believe that five years has passed since we began this adventure with Arizona Vines & Wines. Just like any other new business… Read More

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THE SPRING 2013 ISSUE IS AVAILABLE NOW!

We are happy to announce that our 5th Anniversary edition has been released! We hope you’ll enjoy the great contributions of our writers and photographers. We’ve come a long way… Read More

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FEATURED WINERY: Caduceus and Merkin Vineyards

MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN: Under the Microscope Article by Steve Ayers Last year, Maynard Keenan turned 90 tons of grapes into 6,000 cases of wine. That’s not all the wine his… Read More

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GRAPE PERSPECTIVES: Perspectives on the Arizona Wine Industry 1990-2013

By Al Buhl, An Arizona Wine Pioneer Photos Provided by Todd Bostock Looking around at the Arizona wine industry today, it is amazing how far it has come. From its… Read More

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CALLAGHAN’S ROUND TABLE

By Kent Callaghan In the Spring 2013 issue, we introduced a new column by Kent Callaghan, Callaghan’s Round Table. A very interesting and captivating interview with his chosen Round Table,… Read More

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CALLAGHAN’S ROUND TABLE-QUESTION 2

From Arizona Vines & Wines – Callaghan’s Round Table QUESTION #2: “What grape varieties are you excited about in Arizona?”   Ann Roncone We grow mostly Italian varietals and happily… Read More

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CALLAGHAN’S ROUND TABLE-QUESTION 3

From Arizona Vines & Wines – Callaghan’s Round Table QUESTION #3: “Do you see regional/site differences appearing in Arizona wines? Examples?”   Ann Roncone Absolutely. We see regional differences, [as… Read More

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CALLAGHAN’S ROUND TABLE-QUESTION 8

From Arizona Vines & Wines – Callaghan’s Round Table QUESTION #8: “What specific types of food would you recommend to pair with your wines? How important do you think the… Read More