THE VVWC IS A WINE PRODUCERS’ TRADE ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES, ENHANCES AND CONNECTS EVERY PART OF THE WINE COMMUNITY IN THE VERDE VALLEY

OUR VISION

The Verde Valley Wine Consortium assists in creating, nurturing and advancing the Verde Valley as a significant and important wine region – locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – in every aspect of winemaking, wine culture, wine education and wine tourism.

the board of directors

Paula Woolsey

PRESIDENT

SUZANNE REED

VICE PRESIDENT | TREASURER

Michelle Dube

SECRETARY

Erica Woolsey

Ted Ferring

Emil Molin

Doug Bartosh

Danusia Szumowski

Tom Schumacher

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

The Southwest Wine Center

The Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College is a premier wine industry and community resource, offering a comprehensive hands-on education from vineyard-to-bottle with programs in enology, viticulture and business/entrepreneurship through its estate vineyard, teaching winery, fully-operational tasting room, and region-wide wine industry research epicenter.

Arizona Wine Growers Association

The Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) serves grape growers and winemakers in Arizona, allying its members for representation, promotion and education. The association strives to advance with integrity the sustainable growth and production of authentic Arizona-grown wines.

Verde Valley AVA

The Verde Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is located in Yavapai County, approximately 100 miles north of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The northern boundary separates the AVA from the Coconino National Forest, primarily following the 3,800-foot elevation contour because the terrain becomes too steep for cultivation above that elevation.

Verde Valley Wine Trail

There are many Arizona wineries and tasting rooms on the Verde Valley Wine Trail that offer a variety of skillfully crafted wines to satisfy any wine taster’s palate. Every winery has its own unique personality and distinct wines for visitors to discover at each stop along the Wine Trail. Either get your passport stamped or Download our App and check-in along the Wine Trail!

membership & benefits

Whether you own a winery, grow wine grapes or have another interest in the success of the Verde Valley wine industry, there are many great reasons to become a member of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium.

Join the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, Support the wine industry and receive in return:

  • Member Activities
  • Member Discounts
  • Exposure for Your Business
  • Wineries and WIne Related Business Listings
  • Regular E-Blast and Quarterly Member Meetings
  • Symposium, Wine Events and More

By becoming a member you will be contributing to a pool of resources that support:

  • Marketing Programs that build awareness of the Verde Valley as a premium wine region, ultimately stimulating interest and demand for Arizona wines and wine grapes.
  • Promotional Programs that attract tourism and generate traffic through Verde Valley’s wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, hotels and shops.
  • Education and research programs that help members to produce the best quality product and give the best service and educational opportunities to the community.
  • Legislative Support to protect member property rights, water rights, rights to farm, sustainability

BECOME A MEMBER

You can sign up at any of our events
or quarterly meetings.

Verde Valley Wine Consortium Winery Members

 
Coronado
1764 Vineyards
Arizona Stronghold
Chateau Tumbleweed
Merkin Vineyards Trattoria
High Lonesome Vineyard
Burning Tree Cellars
Carlson Creek Vineyard
Bodega Pierce
Four Eight Wineworks
Southwest Wine Center
Laramita
Cabal Cellars
Javelina Leap
Cella Wines
Su Vino
Page Springs Cellars
Old Jerome Winery
Alcantara Vineyard & Winery
D.A. Ranch
Pillsbury Wine Company North
Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery
DA Vines Vineyard
Tantrum Wines
Cove Mesa Vineyard
Caduceus Cellars
Salt Mine Wine
Passion Cellars
Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery
Cellar 433
Four Eight Wineworks
 

A BOTTLE OF WINE CONTAINS MORE PHILOSOPHY THAN ALL THE BOOKS IN THE WORLD

— Louis Pasteur

Behind the Bottle: Who Shaped Arizona’s Wine Industry

Arizona Vineyards
Have Gone Viral!

Support the Winemakers of Arizona by using our Verde Valley Wine Trail Passport App!

Arizona might bring to mind cacti, tumbleweeds and sandstorms, but the elevation and arid climate of Arizona’s Verde Valley are surprisingly grape-friendly.

Vogue Magazine

August 2018

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Top Photo Credit: Tom Schumacher 

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