10 Best Wineries in Phoenix

Scale & Feather Meadery serves mead in a small on-site bar, with flights offering a practical way to compare available flavors. It suits first-time mead drinkers, enthusiasts seeking seasonal releases and visitors drawn to medieval, fantasy or tabletop-gaming themes.

Selections range from named varieties such as Ghost of Valhalla and Marion Berry to sour and holiday flavors, with bottles available by the bottle or case. The venue also offers board and card games and hosts community activities including comedy and sip-and-paint events.

Salvatore Vineyards Tasting Room offers on-site wine pours in an elegant, wood-lined Scottsdale setting decorated with colorful artwork. It is suited to visitors planning a relaxed tasting, an afternoon with friends or a wine-focused stop while exploring Scottsdale’s Wine Trail.

The tasting experience centers on wines crafted on site, with staff providing approachable explanations and recommendations across the selection. The room also works for celebratory outings, including a post-brunch birthday visit, when conversation and guided pours matter as much as the setting.

Carlson Creek Vineyard’s Scottsdale Tasting Room gives visitors a setting for wine tastings and pours from a winery with an on-site bar. It suits Scottsdale outings, casual stops between nearby activities and occasions such as anniversaries or time spent with family.

Staff can guide guests through the wines and help them discover bottles that match their tastes. Malvasia Bianca and Rule of Three are specifically singled out as favorites in the tasting experience. Free street and lot parking are listed, a practical advantage for visitors planning a short stop.

Desert Rock Winery & Distillery gives Scottsdale visitors a place to taste both wine and spirits. Tastings have included wines, rum and whiskey, with a bar on site for a casual stop. The operation is described as making its products in house and offering a relaxed tasting-room atmosphere.

Dogs are allowed inside, and the venue also supports wine events, live music, food-truck visits and pet adoption events. Delivery is listed as an available feature.

Scottsdale Wine Trail creates an afternoon of Arizona wine tasting across multiple tasting rooms in Old Town Scottsdale. Visitors can explore white, red and rosé wines ranging from subtle to bold, with participating venues offering distinct settings and selections. Some also provide charcuterie and snacks.

The trail suits wine lovers, curious first-time tasters and groups looking for a walkable activity. A passport can provide discounts at each winery and is designed for visitors planning to sample several stops rather than remain at one tasting room.

Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room offers wine tastings, table service, food, and a curated wine-bar setting in Old Town Scottsdale. Its experience suits visitors who want to explore Arizona wines through tasting flights, learn about winemaking and tasting notes, or settle in with friends for an extended evening. Live music and live performances add an entertainment element, with jazz nights providing a date-night angle. The room is described as casual yet also romantic, quiet, trendy, and upmarket, accommodating both groups and tourists. Reservations are accepted, and the venue lists Wi-Fi, on-site food, alcohol, and free parking options.

LDV Winery offers Scottsdale visitors tastings and glasses of Arizona-grown wine in a comfortable tasting-room setting. The experience can include a wine flight paired with light fare such as meat and cheese, while outdoor seating provides a place to linger over a glass or bottle. LDV’s own-brand wines are the focus, and the tasting format suits both people exploring Arizona wine and visitors looking for a relaxed afternoon or evening stop. The winery also presents wine-pairing classes, adding an educational angle for groups or residents seeking a guided experience. Its combination of tastings, glasses, light food and patio seating makes it easy to shape a visit around sampling or socializing.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant pairs an American menu with a winery-centered dining experience in Scottsdale. It suits date nights, group gatherings, family celebrations and hosted lunches, with a setting described as upscale yet welcoming and wine pairings forming a central part of the meal. The restaurant also offers regular and happy-hour menus.

Diners can build an occasion around dishes such as Mahi Mahi, red snapper, parmesan-crusted chicken and spaghetti and meatballs. Wine-club participation can be especially relevant for guests planning around club bottles or the broader wine selection.

Su Vino Winery brings house-produced wines to a stylish Scottsdale tasting room designed for tasting flights, dates and small social outings. Guests can choose wines during a tasting, and the room also offers cheese and meat plates plus a few appetizers and desserts.

It works for first-time tasters as well as people who already have favorite varietals, with staff available to answer questions about the wines. Walk-ins are welcomed, while reservations may suit planned visits or larger parties.