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Wanderlust Wine

A Winery Repurposes History to Make Its Own

Walking into Aridus Wine Company in Willcox, AZ, you’d assume from its massive size, state-of-the-art equipment and sleek design that owners Scott and Joan Dahmer must have planned it this way from the beginning. That couldn’t be further from…

Wanderlust Wine

An Ocean of Wine in the Desert

Spending a day at Zarpara Vineyard with owners Mark Jorve and Rhona MacMillan is like hanging out with your friends at their home, except that their home happens to be a fully-operating vineyard, winery and tasting room. “We’re a…

Food Wine

Deciphering the Wine List

Here’s a scene many of us know. You walk into a great restaurant excited for a culinary extravaganza. As you’re knee-deep in the challenge of narrowing down five amazing dishes to the one you’ll order, the waiter returns. “Did…

Wanderlust Wine

A Pioneer’s Gold: ZD Wines

A pioneer is defined as one who ventures into unknown territory; one who opens up new areas of thought and research. Hearing the story of Norman deLeuze, one of the original founders of ZD Wines, brings such words to…

Wine

How to Spit (Tips and Tricks for Real Wine Tasters)

What do you feel when you see a spit bucket? Dread? Yes, me too. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, they’re usually found at large wine tastings where several producers are pouring their wines. Some call it…

Food Wine

Restaurant Awards Highlight: Beckett’s Table

Wine Spectator’s 2013 Restaurant Awards presented 75 Arizona restaurants with one of three awards for their wine program. One such honoree is Arizona wine supporter Beckett’s Table, who was presented the Award of Excellence for the second year in…