Stronghold kingdoms wine6/4/2023 ![]() ![]() You really kind of don’t have much to go on because it’s not like there’s a huge history of what grape varietals grow well here. Many white grapes don’t last in Northern Arizona. In the United Kingdom, this is the grape used to make the majority of sparkling wine. This varietal typically grows well in cooler regions. So we do get some cold air currents that come off of Oak Creek, and this grape just has really thrived for us.” This block is planted close down to Oak Creek. “The seyval blanc was actually planted because it is a cold, hearty variety. “It definitely fills a niche for Northern Arizona grown estate white wine,” says Eden, of her chosen pick: D.A. We do a dry style, and we also do a late harvest pick on that and make a sweet dessert wine that’s called Sweet Willow.” D.A. “We only grow one white grape, and it’s pretty unique to the area: seyval blanc. “We’re actually known for having most of our wines be single varietals,” says Eden Archer, general manager of D.A. Ranch makes about 1,000 cases of wine annually. Grapes are crushed, barrel fermented, bottled and labeled. Ranch’s grapes are picked at the ranch, and then driven over to Chateau Tumbleweed. Ranch has a unique relationship with another local winery. Today, about seven acres of land is under vine. ![]() With Eric’s encouragement, the family gradually began to expand their offerings. That same year with Eric’s help and advice, the family planted their first block of syrah grapes to make wine exclusively for family and friends. But just how did it become a winery? Well, back in 2006, Earl Petznick met with neighbor and Page Springs Cellars owner Eric Glomski. Today, the 280-acre property comes complete with nine homes and numerous buildings on lush land featuring ponds and gardens. ![]() And they immediately got to work transforming the place. This spot started out as a personal retreat for the family. The Petznick family first purchased the land in 2002. Estate-grown meaning that all the grapes are grown on property. Ranch has produced 100 percent, estate-grown Arizona wines. ![]()
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