Discover the Verde Valley Wine Trail, recently designated as an American Viticulture Area (AVA), and explore northern Arizona’s thriving wine industry. This tour highlights the region’s award-winning wines and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College, where students learn viticulture and winemaking, producing their own exceptional wines from campus-grown grapes.

Visit Bodega Pierce Winery & Tasting Room, led by Michael Pierce, the dean of the wine program, renowned for his crisp whites such as Malvasia Blanca. Continue to Chateau Tumbleweed, known for unique wines and inventive labels that provide detailed insights into each bottle. Enjoy three wine tasting flights per person while experiencing the creativity and expertise of both students and seasoned winemakers. Available Thursday through Sunday, this tour requires at least seven days’ advance reservation.

Duration: 4 hours