Callaghan Vineyards, south
of Tucson, is family owned and operated. Founded in 1990, this winery
has a superb reputation for consistently producing outstanding, rich,
complex red and white wines from the 25 acre vineyard.
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Callaghan
Vineyards Just
an hour south of Tucson, Callaghan Vineyards is a family owned
and operated winery located in the rolling oak-dotted hills of
southeastern Arizona. Founded in 1990, Callaghan Vineyards has
earned its superb reputation for consistently producing
outstanding, rich, complex red and white wines from its 25 acre
vineyard. Mediterranean and Spanish varietals - Tempranillo,
Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Grenache - are the
basic building blocks for their red blends, while Viognier and
Riesling are blended for their estate white wine.
From their
first vintage in 1991, Callaghan Vineyards have received
accolades from the most respected wine writers and publications
in the world –Robert Parker, Decanter, Karen MacNeil, Oz Clarke,
Tom Stevenson, The Wall Street Journal, and Wine Spectator. They
have also been honored by having their wine served at the White
House three times: Callaghan's Claire's 2004, a Mourvedre, Syrah
and Petite Sirah, was served during President George W. Bush's
dinner for retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day
O'Connor, an Arizona native. Callaghan's 1998 Buena Suerte Cuvee
was served in 2000 at President Bill Clinton's last State Dinner
for the Prime Minister of India. The 1993 Buena Suerte Cuvee, a
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, was served in
July 1996 at a White House dinner for the Democratic National
Committee. In 2006, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano designated
Callaghan Vineyards as one of Arizona’s Treasures.
Located in
Elgin, just an hour south of Tucson, Callaghan Vineyards is open
to the public for tastings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from
11-3pm. During the fall and winter months, their wines are also
available for purchase online.
Kent
Callaghan was a featured guest on Champagne Sundays, our online
radio show, on
Sunday, June 29th, from 11am-1pm, Pacific Time.
To Listen to
the entire, unedited show –
Click Here. To listen to Kent's interview, please double
click on the Play button below.
Callaghan
Vineyards
