Sedona wine tours take you into the heart of Arizona's wine country. Vineyards in this area are located in a high altitude, rich volcanic soil and weather that swings from hot, dry summers to August monsoons to cool nights and mild winters making it ideal for growing big, jammy reds like Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet, and even Chardonnays that can compete with any Napa white.

Going on a wine-tasting tour in Sedona lets you experience Arizona wine country at some of the finest Sedona, Arizona wine bars and wineries, and even offer overnight hotel wine packages. As the epicenter of Arizona wine country, Sedona offers a tremendous opportunity for visitors and locals to taste some of the country's best wines right here in one place. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently acclaimed Sedona and the Verde Valley as an emerging hotspot vying for Napa-like status¹. Enjoy local Sedona wine tasting in the city's wine bars and on Sedona winery tours. You're sure to succumb to the romance of these Sedona wineries and wine-tasting rooms for their great ambiance, romance, fun, and of course, wine. One of the best parts of Sedona winemaking is that all the wineries in the area are small production facilities. Every bottle is the product of a winemaker's passion. You don't have to go to the vineyard to enjoy these wines, though. Local wines can be found in stores and on the menus of restaurants throughout the area.

How Did Sedona Wineries Begin?

Wine making in Sedona and the Verde Valley actually dates back to the late 17th century when Franciscan missionaries planted the first vineyards in Arizona. The dry, arid environment, plenty of sunshine, valley weather, and the Verde River makes for great grape growth.

What's the Best Way to Visit the Wineries?

Obviously, you'll want a Designated Driver with you in order to fully enjoy a day in Sedona's Wine Country. But fortunately, if you don't have one, there are plenty of Sedona wine tour companies that offer group and private wine tours or shuttles from Sedona to the different wineries. Another unique and fantastic way to have a great day of wine tasting is to do Verde Valley Adventures's Water to Wine Tour where you float the friendly Verde River on a kayak and stop at vineyards along the way.