| re countless reasons that homes, land and real | | | | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, |
| estate in Tucson, including the outlying foothills, | | | | Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Mission and Merlot. |
| are so highly sought after by many individuals, | | | | Meanwhile, not too far away in Sonoita, Callaghan |
| couples and families of all ages. Along with | | | | Vineyards was designated as one of |
| outstanding real estate values, there’s | | | | Arizona’s Treasures by |
| plenty to see and do. What do we mean? | | | | then-Governor Janet Napolitano in 2006. Callaghan |
| Well, in addition to great schools, a wealth of | | | | Vineyards was founded in 1990 and has been |
| cultural opportunities, gorgeous golf courses, | | | | honored by having its wine served at the White |
| year-round perfect weather and more, there are | | | | House three separate times. Rancho Rossa |
| also a number of fabulous wineries all within a | | | | Vineyards is home to one of the largest |
| pleasant day-trip of Tucson, Marana, the Oro | | | | family-owned wineries in the area, with the |
| Valley and the Catalina Foothills. Specifically, | | | | vineyard’s first vines being planted in 2002 |
| experts say the climate and soil conditions in the | | | | and the first wines made in 2004. Located six |
| southern Arizona towns of Elgin, Sonoita and the | | | | miles southeast of Sonoita, Rancho Rossa |
| Willcox area are ideal for growing grapes thanks | | | | specializes in ultra-premium dry varietal bottlings |
| to high elevations, warm days and cool nights. | | | | and is currently producing about 1,200 cases of |
| Once you’ve purchased a home or real | | | | wine each year from the vineyard’s 22 |
| estate in the area, why not see for yourself? | | | | acres. |
| Here’s just a sampling of some of the | | | | Other wineries nestled along what is now known |
| many vineyards in southern Arizona: | | | | as Winery Row include Kief-Joshua |
| Opened in 1983, Sonoita Vineyards is located in | | | | Vineyards, a 20-acre site with magnificent views |
| Elgin, about an hour’s drive from Tucson. | | | | of the surrounding mountain ranges. Kief-Joshua is |
| Perched at an elevation of approximately 5,000 | | | | known for its crisp, fruity wines, while Wilhelm |
| feet above sea level, Sonoita Vineyards is the | | | | Family Vineyards produces Zinfandels, Roses and |
| oldest commercial vineyard in the region, and now | | | | more. Travel a little farther to Willcox for a visit |
| grows over 40 acres of vines. They’re | | | | and tasting at Coronado Vineyards where a group |
| known for consistently creating award-winning | | | | of partners opened this beautiful vineyard in 2006. |
| wines, including a Cabernet Sauvignon chosen by | | | | Coronado Vineyards produces wines ranging from |
| national wine critics to serve at a Presidential | | | | a dry red wine to a sweet white table wine, and |
| Inauguration Gala. Varieties grown on the | | | | all are created from Arizona-grown wine grapes. |
| vineyard’s expansive real estate include | | | | |