Pam and Scott's daughter Dana is living in Phoenix, AZ these days, and has been doing some winery touring of her own. The following series of guest posts are from Dana as she tours and tastes at some of Arizona's local wine destinations.
Head north of Phoenix about 2 hours and you'll hit a surprising mix of mountains, friendly hippies, and part of Arizona's wine country. Wait, wine? Did you say wine? Why yes, yes I did. The climate in the northern and southern parts of the state is actually quite suitable for wine grapes, and some delicious wine comes out of these regions.
One of the best places to head for wine is the small ghost town of Jerome, AZ. Jerome, it seems, is haunted by spirits of old copper miners and this, somehow, equates to delicious wine tasting rooms in the downtown area.
The first of the 3 we'll talk about is Jerome Winery. From their website: "Our vintner's philosophy is very spartenistic; create wines that are enjoyable for the novice and the connoisseur alike." And they do just that.
The wines offered at Jerome Winery are straight varietals ranging from a fruity white Zinfandel to a deep, rich Syrah. They've got a couple Italian wines I hadn't tried before, such as the Charbono and the Dolcetto. Both are great, and my favorites from this winery.
To top it all off, Jerome Winery only adds to its charm by labeling all their bottles with old family photos. You can see the owner's grandparents on their wedding day, and take a look at a goofy uncle as he travels the United States.
If you're in Arizona, and would like to taste some of the most charming wines the state has to offer, you need to check out Jerome Winery.
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