The perplexities of managing a Camp Verde vineyard during a heatwave is challenging, and finding friends to help in sweltering record-breaking 116-degree temperatures can be just as difficult. With veraison (the turning of grape berries that signals ripening) setting in, winegrower hobbyist … [Read more...] about Save the Grapes
Verde Valley
Big Bottling in Camp Verde
Now that Verde Valley has been designated an American Viticulture Area (AVA), the Town of Camp Verde has racked up another achievement: Bottling more than 150 different wines, more than any other Arizona municipality. Town of Camp Verde Economic Development Specialist Crisi Clark has validated … [Read more...] about Big Bottling in Camp Verde
Seasonal Sipping
Winter fog hovers over the deck outside. A fire is lit and stacked logs crackle and pop as the hostess puts out a cheese, fruit and cracker tray on a side table. Four wine glasses stand ready to receive intoxicating treats from the bottle she presents. The hostess turns the distinctive gold label … [Read more...] about Seasonal Sipping
Crushing It
In just 10 years, the Southwest Wine Center (SWC), owned and operated by Yavapai College in Clarksdale, has grown from a raggedy one-acre field to what is now a groomed 13-acre vineyard that offers a comprehensive, hands-on educational experience in all aspects of the winemaking business. Even … [Read more...] about Crushing It
Sedona Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Camp Soaring Eagle Events Planned Sedona-based Camp Soaring Eagle Foundation announced today that Sedona resident Jennifer W. Perry has been promoted to the position of executive director. Past CEO Max James has now shifted his focus to long-term de- velopment for the foundation. James re- … [Read more...] about Sedona Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Local Economy Boosted by Wine
A proven marketing model is helping the Verde Valley ride out the economic tide on a wave of wine. “We have seen the sales of wine at local vineyards double over previous years’ sales,” said Lana Tolleson, president/CEO of the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce. “No other … [Read more...] about Local Economy Boosted by Wine
