Sonoita Vineyards, Elgin

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 coming back.

This was the final stop on our Sunday wine tasting adventure. We were wined out and everyone decided to have a glass of their favorite wine. They all were awesome! Everyone shared and all agreed. We sat outside under the big trees, beautiful vineyard. You can see all the mountain ranges and rolling hills! Would highly recommend stopping by even though it's a ways out past the others.

Okay, first things first. Staff is amazing and friendly. The atmosphere and landscape is BEAUTIFUL!! Guess I should also mention how wonderful the wine is. So if you are looking for a great place to sit back, relax and drink some amazing wine, look no further!

Definitely recommend! Very nice variety of wines, and staff was amazing. Beautiful outdoor patio area with a nice view as well. Cute items related to wine for sale.

This was a very nice place with a pleasant family running the vineyard. My wife had a chance to taste multiple wines, and the staff was open to discussing and letting her try different things. They were knowledgeable and friendly, and the location was nicely maintained. I look forward to returning when I can tour everything and experience more of the site.