Arizona, New Mexico & the Grand Canyon Trips (Lonely Planet, 1st Edition) - Aaron Anderson [71]
Dos Cabezas WineWorks
Robust, well-priced cabernet sauvignons win raves at Dos Cabezas. The viognier and El Norte, both from 2006, are must-tastes. 520-455-5141; www.doscabezaswinery.com; 3248 Hwy 82, Sonoita; 10:30am-4:30pm Fri-Sun
Jerome Winery
It has 30 wines from Southern Arizona and fantastic views. 928-639-9067; 403 Clark St, Jerome; tastings $5; noon-5pm Mon-Thu, noon-6pm Fri, 11am-6pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun
Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery
Pull up a glass next to winemaker and owner Deb Wahl, who is often here on weekends, to chat. 928-649-0290; www.oakcreekvineyards.net; 1555 Page Springs Rd, Cornville; tastings from $5; 11am-5pm
Rancho Rossa Vineyards
One of southern Arizona’s larger wineries, visitors drive through rows of grapes en route to the tasting room. 520-455-0700; www.ranchorossa.com; 201 Cattle Ranch Lane, Elgin; 10:30am-4:30pm Fri-Sun
Sedona Wine Tours
Merrily row your boat to Alcantara Vineyards for a sip of the dreamy wines. The same outfit runs Sedona hiking, biking and vortex tours. 928-204-6440; www.sedonawinetours.com; 2020 Contractors Rd, Sedona; tours $125
Sonoita Vineyards
Started by Gordon Dutt, the man who planted Arizona’s first commercial vineyard, the wine here has been served to presidents. 520-455-5893; www.sonoitavineyards.com; 290 Elgin Canelo Rd, Elgin; 10am-4pm
EAT & DRINK
Asylum Restaurant
Great views and a fantastic wine list make this the most upscale place around. 928-639-3197; 200 Hill St, Jerome; dinner mains $18-29; lunch & dinner
Brix
A good selection of wines by the glass and a huge selection by the bottle. 928-213-1021; 413 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff; mains $23-31; dinner Mon-Sat year-round, lunch May-Oct
Canela Southwestern Bistro
A wide-ranging wine list includes some local favorites. 520-455-5873; www.canelabistro.com; 3252 Hwy 82, Sonoita; mains from $12; 5-10pm Thu, 4-10pm Fri-Sun
Flagstaff Brewing Company
Handcrafted brews, live music and lots of whiskey just a stumble away from downtown. 928-773-1442; www.flagbrew.com; 16 E Rte 66, Flagstaff; 11am-2am Mon-Sat, 11am-midnight Sun
Grapes
Everything on the menu has a wine-pairing suggestion. The small gourmet pizzas go great with a red. 928-634-8477; 111 Main St, Jerome; mains from $10; breakfast, lunch & dinner
Library of Wine & Tea
Run by a Scottish-German couple, you can bet that good beer is on the menu too. 928-541-9900; www.thelibraryofwine.com; 212 W Gurley St, Prescott; 11am-late
Mountain Oasis
Good wines, good food and great people-watching at this casual downtown eatery. 928-214-9270; 11 Aspen Ave, Flagstaff; mains from $10; 11am-9pm
Nimbus Brewing Company
The largest microbrewery in the state capitalizes on the local water profile to make a wide variety of ales. 520-745-9175; www.nimbusbeer.com; 3850 E 44th St, Tucson; 11am-11pm Mon-Thu, 11am-1am Fri & Sat, noon-9pm Sun
Oak Creek Brewing Company
This microbrewery has been racking up the medals at beer festivals for a long quaffing time. 928-204-1300; www.oakcreekbrew.com; 2050 Yavapai Dr, Sedona; dishes $9-15; lunch & dinner
Prescott Brewing Company
The IPA is a great brew to start with, but anything here is good. 928-771-2795; www.prescottbrewingcompany.com; 130 W Gurley, Prescott; mains $8-12; 11am-10pm, bar until late
SLEEP
Duquesne House
Six old-fashioned units each with its own entrance, sitting room and porch. The place for you, a sweetie and a good bottle of red. 520-394-2732; 357 Duquesne St, Patagonia; r $75
Hotel Monte Vista
In downtown Flagstaff near copious wining and dining options. 928-779-6971; www.hotelmontevista.com; 100 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff; r Nov-Apr $70-140, May-Oct $75-170
Jerome Grand Hotel
Built as a hospital in 1926, the haunted mansion – like a 1982 Bordeaux – is aging gracefully. 928-634-8200; www.jeromegrandhotel.com; 200 Hill St, Jerome; r $120-460
Sky Ranch Lodge
Set on 6 acres soaring 500ft above Sedona; drink in the views