Arizona wine region
Sonoita/Elgin Wineries and Tasting Rooms
High-desert grassland at 4,500 to 5,200 feet, south of Tucson and near the Mexican border, makes up Arizona's first AVA.
15+ places in Cruv · 25+ upcoming events
At a glance
- Places in Cruv
- 15+
- Upcoming events
- 25+
- Nearest city
- About 45 minutes to an hour south of Tucson
Know before you go
- Reservations and fees
- Hours vary by winery and by day, and the chamber lists a phone number for each open winery. Call ahead to confirm hours, fees and bookings.
- Getting there
- Sonoita and Elgin are neighboring towns, 45 minutes to an hour south of Tucson. The route up from the desert is State Route 83, and the chamber lists places to stay.
- Best time to visit
- Higher elevation keeps it cooler than Phoenix or Tucson, and the chamber calls it a year-round destination. Summer highs run in the 80s and 90s; late-summer monsoon season brings most of the rain.
- Getting around
- Wineries are spread across the grassland around Sonoita and Elgin, so expect to drive between stops. Line up a designated driver, or book a tour.
The Arizona Wine Growers Association keeps an events listing on its website.
Sonoita/Elgin on the map
Nearby wine regions
Verde Valley
Warm days and cool nights shape the Verde Valley's wines, with tasting rooms from Old Town Cottonwood to the historic mining town of Jerome.
20+ places in Cruv · 30+ upcoming events