Earlier this year, Arizona’s best wineries formed a nonprofit organization to protect the integrity of Arizona wines through educating consumers, winemakers, and growers. This nonprofit, Arizona Vignerons Alliance (AVA), hosted its first submission process in May and 65 wines (from 17 Arizona wineries) were awarded with the recognition of being AVA certified.

To continue supporting its mission, The AZ Vignerons Alliance will host its’ first educational symposium featuring two seminars, a live auction lunch, and a Grand Tasting with Arizona certified wines on November 5, 2016 at the Farm at South Mountain: 6106 South 32nd Street Phoenix AZ 85042.

Schedule of Events:

9:30-10:00am Check in Donuts & Coffee

10:00-11:00 Seminar 1: Exploration of growing regions through wines with Pavle Milic

11:15-12:00  Seminar 2: Digging into Arizona’s Wine Regions with Elaine Chukan Brown aka Hawk Wakawaka

12:00-2:00 Rosé Picnic & Live Auction in the Stone Grove

2:00-5:00 Grand Tasting: Sample Arizona’s Alliance certified wines & meet the makers behind your favorite Arizona wines.

For ticket information and to learn more visit Arizona Vignerons Alliance.