Whos Growing Arizona Wine Grapes?
Arizona’s vineyard owners are a diverse group. There are farmers who also grow other crops. There are also present and former college professors, lawyers, airline pilots, engineers, a Hollywood movie producer, a congressmen and medical professionals. Wine professionals from other states have found Arizona’s wine industry to be an attractive investment are planning new vineyards in the state. Appellation: An American Viticulture Area or AVA is defined by the US Treasury Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as having a unique climate, soil and physical features which distinguish it from surrounding areas. Arizona currently has one AVA, this viticultural appellation can be found southeast of Tucson in Sonoita. Wine Facts: Arizona has39 license and bonded wineries. Arizona Wines have been served at the White House since 1989. The Arizona Wine industry generates $38 Million in EconomicImpact. Arizona Wine Country attracts over 30,000 visitors each year. One ton of wine grape