The Wine Spectator recently profiled an update on the Arizona wine industry with enthusiasm. The on line article, dated January 23rd, described the industry as small but emerging with 44 wineries in operation producing nearly 50,000 cases of wine annually. As many of you know, the Rhone grape varieties are fueling most of the wines with grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mouvedre in the reds and Viogier, Marsanne and Roussanne in the whites. Some producers are also experimenting with Mediterranean grapes from Italy. Producers profiled in the article include Caduceus, Page Spring Cellars, Pillsbury, Rancho Rossa, Arizona Stronghold, and Dos Cabezas. With 2009 having been a great growing year, I would expect that you will see some new names on this list later this year and next.
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Arizona Wines Profiled in the Wine Spectator
Sunday, January 31st, 2010Arizona Wine: The History and The Future
Monday, November 2nd, 2009There is probably no better way to learn about a wine and its “terroir” than speaking with the vintner and cellar manager (often one in the same in small vineyards) and tasting their wines. For the first time, you will have that unique opportunity, with many of the state’s vintners all brought together under one roof to showcase their bounty.
On November 22nd, the Arizona Wine Growers Association (www.arizonawine.org), is hosting its first ever Wine Growers Festival (www.azwinefestivalatthefarm.com) at the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix. This is a unique opportunity to meet many of the vintners face to face and learn about wine making techniques from the vineyard to the fermentation tanks to the barrel and bottle. Educational seminars focusing upon wine tasting and wine:cuisine pairing and special walk-through exhibits will be offered and of course hundreds of local wines will be available for tasting.
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