Arizona’s wine industry is growing. A 2021 report from the Arizona Wine Growers Association found that production nearly tripled from 2012-2019, with business revenues reaching $155.9 million that year. State lawmakers declared March as Arizona Wine Month, as the industry continues to grow in the state’s American Viticulture Areas: Willcox, Sonoita and...
Read moreAlbertson’s & Safeway Arizona Wine Section
We are excited to announce that Albertson’s and Safeway stores have added an Arizona wine section featuring some of our wines!
Read moreKeeling Schaefer Willcox Tasting Room Open Every Day
February 2, 2021 Our Keeling Schaefer Vineyards Willcox Tasting Room is open every day, 11AM-5PM. Visit our Willcox Tasting Room in downtown Willcox, Arizona! We are located in the historic 1917 Willcox Bank and Trust building that we rehabilitated in 2009, located at 154 N Railroad Avenue. We have a tasting bar and seating inside
Read moreArizona Wine Find Demand in Local Market
Keeling Schaefer carves its own wine niche in southeast Arizona. Todd Fitchette | Sep 18, 2020 Original Article Link Arizona may not be as well-known for its wines as other U.S. regions, but farmers nonetheless are producing varietals in demand across local markets and beyond in a region capable of producing premium wines. As one
Read moreRod Keeling Interview on KAET 8 Horizon
Cochise County expects economic boost with wine culture Monday, Jan. 29, 2018
Read moreLiving the Vineyard Life with Jan Schaefer
Early Days We moved to the vineyard, full time, about July 1, 2007. Our furniture arrived and was stored in our almost-finished garage. (That’s another story involving skunks!) Rod and I lived in the front portion of the winery building — a 550 sq. ft. studio with a full kitchen & bathroom (thank goodness) and
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