Long tables filled a room at the Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, one uniformly behind another, totaling well over 100 seats. At each place setting sat three, differently shaped wine glasses with a cup in front of each…
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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…
Come September 9, you might find yourself mixed up when you walk into T. Cooks at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa. That’s actually the point, though. The restaurant has been going through a complete renovation, from design to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
For years I pined to go to Napa Valley and Sonoma. The mecca of wine, wine lovers, food lovers, just a lot of my loves wrapped up in one beautiful package. My chance finally came for my thirtieth birthday…
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…