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On Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27, 2019, the Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) will partner with azcentral, and the Arizona Business Committee for the Arts (AZBCA) to present the 10th Annual Grand Wine Festival at Heritage Square Park in downtown Phoenix – known as the largest celebration of Arizona wine in the country.  

The two-day festival, preceded by the Grand Wine Gala & Awards on Friday, January 25, will feature more than 30 Arizona wineries, paired with live music and dance performances, art installations, food vendors, and other local artisans. 

Kicking off the weekend of festivities is the Grand Wine Gala & Awards held on Friday, January 25 at the Orange Tree Golf Club. The Gala will feature a three-course wine-paired dinner and silent auction followed by an awards ceremony recognizing the winners from the azcentral Arizona Wine Competition.  

“It's always exciting to see what wines emerge as the winners of the competition. The judges engaged in vigorous discussion over which wines were best, and the overall scores show the sustained quality of the state's wines,” said Richard Ruelas, azcentral reporter and head of the Arizona Wine Competition. “The list of winners serves as a guide to the best. But the festival allows visitors to determine for themselves which wine they favor.” 

A record number of wineries from across Arizona will gather on Saturday, January 27 (from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday, January 28 (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the historic Heritage Square for the Grand Wine Festival, featuring a dynamic roster of more than 30 Arizona wineries pouring over 250 wines. The weekend will also feature live entertainment, artisans, and a unique selection of food trucks and concessions.  

Festival tickets, which include a commemorative wine glass and tiered sampling, begin at $25 per day for 6 samples. Regular admission tickets, which do not include wine tastings, will cost $15 per day at the gate. Advance sale discounts are available through January 24, online. 

“Arizona has become known for its diverse and high-quality wine industry. For the past 9 years the AWGA Grand Wine Festival has highlighted the state’s most remarkable wineries,” said Barb Coons, president of the Arizona Wine Growers Association. “The festival, now in its tenth year, has continued to grow as we continue to be embraced and supported by the community that surrounds us, and we are thrilled to bring an even better wine experience to attendees in 2019.” 

Wineries participating at the two-day Grand Wine Festival include: 

Alcantara Vineyards & Winery 

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards 

Birds and Barrels Vineyards and Winery 

Bodega Pierce 

Bruzzi Vineyard 

Burning Tree Cellars 

Caduceus Cellars 

Callaghan Vineyards 

Carlson Creek Vineyard 

Cellar 433 

Chateau Tumbleweed 

Copper Horse Vineyard 

Deep Sky Vineyard 

Del Rio Springs Vineyard 

Dos Cabezas WineWorks 

Elgin Winery  

Flying Leap Vineyards 

Four Eight Wineworks 

Four Tails Vineyard 

Garage-East 

Golden Rule Vineyards 

Grand Canyon Wine Company 

Hannah's Hill Vineyard  

Heart Wood Cellars 

Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery 

Keeling Schaefer Vineyards 

Laramita Cellars 

Lightning Ridge Cellars 

Merkin Vineyards 

Page Springs Cellars 

Pillsbury Wine Company 

Provisioner Wines 

Rune Wines 

Saeculum Cellars 

Southwest Wine Center 

Su Vino Winery 

The Oddity Wine Collective 

Winery 101 

Zarpara Vineyard 

According to Kate Marquez, Founder of AZBCA, “The focus of this year’s Arizona Grand Wine festival will be the cultivation of community, highlighting the economic development that comes with supporting Arizona’s truly unique wine industry.”

Arizona Wine Growers Association Grand Wine Gala & Awards 

When: Friday, January 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Orange Tree Golf Club (10601 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) 

Cost: $125/person 

Online: https://www.saaca.org/awgagrand-gala.html  

Arizona Wine Growers Association Grand Wine Festival 

When: January 26, 2019 (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) & January 27, 2019 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) 

Where: Heritage Square (113 N. 6th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004)  

Cost: One Day Admission (no tasting tickets): $15,  One Day Admission (6 tasting tickets): $25, One Day Admission (10 tasting tickets): $35, ​One Day Admission (15 tasting tickets): $45, Purchase at the door for $20 admission + tasting tickets 

Online: https://www.saaca.org/awgagrandtastingfestival.html