Best Wineries in Phoenix

Phoenix blends a vibrant urban wine culture with Arizona’s grape-growing regions. Explore nine tasting rooms and wine bars—from Uptown bottle shops to Old Town Scottsdale tasting rooms—showcasing Syrah, Tempranillo and warm‑climate varietals.

9 venues 4.6 avg Tasting Events

Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Uptown)

5.0 (64)

4700 N 12th St Ste 118, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA

Los Milics Vineyards Scottsdale Tasting Room

5.0 (21)

4151 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA

Garage-East

4.7 (365)

3000 E Ray Rd #7, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA

Sauvage Wine Bar and Shop

4.7 (113)

149 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room

4.5 (168)

7173 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA

LDV Winery

4.5 (148)

7134 E Stetson Dr B110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Old Town Scottsdale Tasting Room

4.5 (48)

4225 N Marshall Way Suite #2, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA

Scottsdale Wine Trail

4.3 (4)

7134 E Stetson Dr B110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA

Arizona Wine Tours Blasian

4.2 (32)

2323 E Magnolia St # 124, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

Wine Culture in Phoenix

Phoenix’s wine scene is a distinctly urban expression of Arizona’s growing viticulture. While vineyards are concentrated in Willcox, Sonoita-Elgin and Verde Valley, Phoenix tasting rooms bring those wines into neighborhood storefronts, rooftop patios and bottle shops. Expect Rhône and Spanish-influenced styles—Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Tempranillo—alongside white varieties like Viognier and Malvasia that handle the desert sun well.

Local producers such as Arizona Stronghold, LDV Winery and Aridus Wine Company maintain small-lot, vineyard-driven programs, and many wineries operate satellite tasting rooms in Phoenix and nearby Scottsdale. Tasting culture here emphasizes flights, food-friendly pairings with Sonoran cuisine and a convivial, approachable vibe—perfect for casual evening visits or curated tasting experiences. Seasonal events and collaborations with local chefs keep the scene lively, especially during the milder winter and spring months.

Where to visit wineries in Phoenix

Phoenix’s winery destinations cluster in lively neighborhoods and neighboring Scottsdale. Uptown and Roosevelt Row host bottle shops and wine bars like Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar and Sauvage Wine Bar and Shop, great for walkable evenings and urban tastings. Old Town Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Wine Trail gather several tasting rooms—Arizona Stronghold’s Old Town Scottsdale Tasting Room, Los Milics Vineyards’ Scottsdale Tasting Room and Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room—making a dedicated day of tasting easy.

For a more local feel, check out Garage-East and LDV Winery in Central Phoenix and nearby Biltmore/Arcadia for relaxed patios and chef-driven small plates. Many tasting rooms are in repurposed industrial spaces or historic storefronts, offering indoor bars and shaded outdoor seating. Parking is generally available but limited on weekends—plan ahead, especially if you want to hit multiple spots in a single afternoon.

What to Look For

When choosing wineries in Phoenix, look for clear vineyard sourcing—wineries using Willcox, Verde Valley or Sonoita grapes usually offer the most expressive bottles. Tasting flights let you compare ferment and oak treatments: stainless-fermented whites versus barrel-aged alternatives, or single-vineyard Syrahs and blended Rhône-style reds. Small-production labels and winemaker notes often indicate careful site selection, a hallmark of Arizona’s best producers.

Also evaluate atmosphere and services: friendly, informed pourers; thoughtful food pairings showcasing Sonoran flavors; outdoor seating for cooler months; and tasting fees versus bottle credit. Check for sustainability practices, as many Arizona growers emphasize dry-farming and heat-adapted clones. Finally, ask about library bottles or club releases—urban tasting rooms in Phoenix frequently offer exclusive bottles not widely distributed.

When do wineries and tasting rooms in Phoenix open and close?

9 of the 9 wineries and tasting rooms listed in Phoenix publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 12 pm and closes at 9 pm on a typical trading day.

Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 8 venues in Phoenix (89% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 7 on Monday. 6 open seven days a week.

2 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Arizona Wine Tours Blasian closes latest, at 12 am.

At the other end of the day, Arizona Wine Tours Blasian opens earliest, at 12 am.

These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.

What the ratings in Phoenix actually say

The 9 rated wineries and tasting rooms in Phoenix carry 963 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.60 out of 5 and the median is 4.5, and 7 venues hold 4.5 or better — 78% of the list.

Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Uptown) carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 5.0 from 64 reviews. Garage-East is the most reviewed address in Phoenix, at 365.

A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.

How much do wineries and tasting rooms in Phoenix cost?

Price level is published for 3 of the 9 wineries and tasting rooms in Phoenix, and it splits as follows: 3 moderate (100%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.

The specialisations that recur most often in Phoenix are Tasting Events (4). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.

Phoenix compared with the rest of United States

Phoenix accounts for 9 of the 132 wineries and tasting rooms we list across United States, spread over 15 cities.

Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 89% of venues in Phoenix open on Sunday against 83% nationally, 6 points higher.

Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.

Phoenix compared with every winery we list in United States, March 2026.
MeasurePhoenixUnited States
Venues listed9132
Mean rating4.604.65
Open on Sunday89%83%
Median closing time9 pm7 pm

Where to look next from Phoenix

This listing is short on purpose: Phoenix has 9 wineries and tasting rooms that publish enough public information to describe honestly, and we would rather say that than pad the page. A short list usually means the trade here runs through supermarkets and restaurants rather than specialists, not that the city drinks badly.

Other wine venues in Phoenix: 12 wine bars, 17 wine restaurants, 10 wine shops. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.

The nearest larger listings in United States are New York (18), San Jose (14), Austin (13), Dallas (13), San Antonio (12). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.

Bottom line

Phoenix has 9 wineries and tasting rooms on this list, averaging 4.60 out of 5 across 963 reviews. The median address opens at 12 pm and closes at 9 pm; 8 of the 9 with published hours open on Sunday.

If you only have time for one stop, Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Uptown) is the highest-rated address with a real review base (5.0 from 64).

Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.

Buying wine in United States: age, tax and trading rules

The purchase age is 21 in every US state, the highest in this directory. It is not federal law directly: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds federal highway funding from states that set it lower, and every state complied.

Federal excise duty on still wine at or below 16% ABV is $1.07 per wine gallon under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's schedule — about $0.21 on a 750 ml bottle — with a credit for smaller producers. State and local taxes sit on top and vary widely, which is why the same bottle carries different shelf prices across state lines.

The structural difference is the three-tier system left by Prohibition's repeal: producers sell to wholesalers, wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to you, with the tiers legally separated in most states. Seventeen control states go further and act as the wholesaler themselves. It is why a wine that is easy to find in one state is unavailable in the next, regardless of demand.

Sunday sales, grocery-store wine and shipping rules are all set at state and sometimes county level. Check the state before assuming a shop will be open, and never assume a rule from one state applies in another.

Sources: TTB — Tax rates for wine (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) · National Minimum Drinking Age Act, 23 U.S.C. §158

Local Tips

01

Book tastings in advance

Weekends and evenings fill quickly—reserve tastings online or by phone, especially for Old Town Scottsdale spots and popular Uptown wine bars.

02

Time visits for cooler hours

Plan outdoor or rooftop tastings for late fall through spring. In summer, choose indoor, air‑conditioned tasting rooms or late‑afternoon visits.

03

Pair with Sonoran cuisine

Seek wineries or nearby restaurants that pair wines with local flavors—grilled mesquite, chiles and regional cheeses highlight Arizona wines beautifully.

04

Travel between Scottsdale and Central Phoenix

Allow extra time for short drives between Old Town Scottsdale and Central Phoenix neighborhoods like Roosevelt Row or Biltmore—traffic and parking can add to travel time.

FAQ

There are nine wineries, tasting rooms and wine-focused venues listed for Phoenix on this directory. That includes dedicated tasting rooms, bottle shops with pour programs, and Scottsdale tasting-room outposts frequently visited by locals and visitors.

Most Phoenix tasting rooms source fruit from Arizona AVAs like Willcox, Sonoita‑Elgin and Verde Valley rather than city vineyards. A few urban producers make small-batch wines in Phoenix, but the majority rely on high-elevation vineyards for quality fruit.

Winter and spring are ideal—mild daytime temperatures and comfortable evenings let you enjoy patios and outdoor seating. Fall can also be pleasant; summers are very hot, so plan indoor tastings or late‑afternoon visits if you go between June and August.

Many Phoenix tasting rooms accept walk-ins but popular spots—especially on weekends or for group visits—recommend or require reservations. Call ahead or book online to secure a time, reserve a guided tasting, or request a group seating area.

Yes. Most tasting rooms and bottle shops sell retail bottles and often offer packaged flights or discounts for on-site purchases. If you’re traveling, ask about shipping options or corkage rules for restaurants you plan to visit.

While Phoenix itself is a hub of tasting rooms, the Scottsdale Wine Trail is a local organized route highlighting several Scottsdale tasting rooms. For vineyard-focused tours, look for day trips to Willcox and Verde Valley where full-scale wineries and vineyards are concentrated.

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9 venues in Phoenix