Pillsbury Wine Company, Tasting Room, 80 AC Prime Vineyard Land

Celebrated Pillsbury Vineyard and Winery,Residence Tasting Room,80 acres of Prime Vineyard Land in Southern Arizona: Pillsbury Wine Company is in the heart of the unique Terroir called the Willcox Bench, in the Willcox AVA and is producing Top Award-Winning Wines! The Willcox Bench is known for being one of the highest quality grapes growing areas in the state. Pillsbury's renowned mature vines produce sought after Syrah, reputed to be the best in AZ. Approximately 21 acres of sustainably farmed Estate Vines in 12 varieties from Viognier, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay to Mourvdre, Shiraz Clone 6 (owned rooted) producing some of the highest price per ton fruit in the state. Totaling more than 13,000 vines with an additional 10 acres piped for irrigation and ready to plant. Vineyard production has been up to 80-90 tons per annum. Pillsbury Wine Company is a host to harvest festivals and many special events. The quaint 2 1/2 bedroom 1 bath Residence/Tasting Room is surrounded by mature trees and vines provides many uses for you to expand on and enhance. The storage/lab barn, Winery and equipment shed are situated nearby. There are nine reefer trailers used for cooled wine storage and dry storage areas. Wine making equipment, tractors, trailers, farm and vineyard equipment on site convey in this sale. Willcox is a short 90 mins out of Tucson and 56 miles north of the Mexican Border in the Sonoran Desert and has been awarded one of the 3 regions of the Arizonas American Viticultural Area AVA status. The average rainfall is 13-18 inches. The vineyard is at 4350 ft elevation with an Igneous Alluvial soil called Sonoita, a well-draining sandy loam and gravel, and a Limestone sub-soil at 3-4ft. At this elevation, we have endless sunshine and cool nights, a significant UVB boost and up to 50-degree diurnal temperature swings, assisting the vines defense against fungal diseases, and stimulating the grapes to develop better flavor, color, and tannins. The low humidity is great for the vines and the fruit some of the reasons 80-85% of grapes for Arizona Wines come from the Willcox AVA. Historic Downtown Willcox supports tourism with tasting rooms, art galleries and the surrounding area has many recognized wineries, tasting rooms, hospitality and retail. Pillsbury Wine Company is in the Kansas Settlement area, and close neighbors include Rhumb Line Vinyard and Lavender Farm, Bodega Pierce, Carlson Creek, Zarpara Vineyard, Olive's Cafe, Birds and Barrels Vineyards, Soaring Wines and Tirrito Farms. Also nearby are the Chiricahua National Monument, Cochise Stronghold and the Dos Cabezas Mountain Wilderness. Summary of Plantings 2007-2010 2900 Vines Shiraz Clone 6 own rooted (2008) 775 Vines Petite Sirah, Clone 3 710 Vines Mourvdre, Clone 450 (2009) 775 Vines Grenache, Clone 362 25 Vines Shiraz , Clone 383 500 Vines Chardonnay, Clone 76 130 Vines Malvasia (2009) 1450 Vines Viognier, Clone 3 1450 Vines Grenache, Clone "Tablas Creek" (2010) 2012 Plantings (mostly own-rooted.) 1500 Vines Mourvdre Clone 450 360 Vines Pinot Grigio 40 Vines Sangiovese 950 Vines Malvasia Blanca 500 Vines Symphony 500 Vines Chardonnay, Clone 72 2014 "Wild Vine Plantings' (House Blocks) 750 Vines Roussanne, Symphony, Petite Sirah (own-rooted) 2021/2022 420 Pinot Grigio Clone 52 90 Chenin Blanc