submitted by D.A.Ranch
D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards, the Verde Valley winery long known as a destination worth the drive, is going statewide. Through a new exclusive partnership with Tappa Distribution, the Cornville-based estate is expanding beyond its Oak Creek home and pouring its small-batch wines at select retailers, restaurants and bars across Arizona.
This marks a significant moment for both D.A.Ranch and the growing reputation of Arizona wine. Once a favorite of Verde Valley locals and industry insiders, the vineyard’s expressive, terroir-driven wines are reaching new audiences, from boutique bottle shops in Phoenix to chef-led dining rooms and cocktail bars throughout the state.
“We’ve always been intentional about where our wine shows up,” said Alexis Petznick, executive officer at D.A.Ranch. “This partnership with Tappa makes it possible for us to be present in the places that matter, for people who genuinely care about how and where their wine is made.”
Situated at 3,400 feet along Oak Creek, D.A.Ranch is rooted in a distinctive high-desert microclimate where vines are nourished by natural artesian springs and dramatic temperature shifts. The estate cultivates varietals rarely seen in the Southwest, including tannat, seyval blanc and petite sirah, producing wines that reflect both place and intention.
Led by winemaker Joe Bechard and vineyard manager Elliot Stephens, each wine is crafted with close attention to the vineyard’s spring-fed soils and hands-on farming approach, then bottled at Chateau Tumbleweed. The result is a portfolio that balances precision with personality —now available well beyond Cornville.
With distribution through Tappa now underway, wine lovers can experience D.A.Ranch’s award-winning wines without making the drive north (or south, in one case). Look for select bottles at the following locations:
- Sedona — Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
- Flagstaff — Woody Mountain Campground
- Phoenix — Buena Vida Bodega, Camelback Flower Shop, Cellars Fine Wine & Spirits, Hidden Track Bottle Shop, The Joy Lush Club, Trevor’s Liquor (Paradise Valley location)
- Scottsdale — Mise En Place, The Wine Collective of Scottsdale
- Gilbert — The Divided Vine
Over the past decade, the Verde Valley has quietly evolved from an intriguing outlier into a serious player in the national wine conversation. In late 2021, the region earned recognition as an American Viticultural Area (AVA), joining esteemed appellations such as Napa Valley, Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley. Now, with partners like Tappa bringing D.A.Ranch’s bottles to sommeliers, retailers and wine lovers statewide, Northern Arizona’s wine momentum is officially out of the shadows.
For anyone ready to taste Arizona at its most expressive or discover a new favorite from one of the state’s most compelling vineyards, D.A.Ranch is officially out of hiding. Plan a tasting or explore current releases at daranch.com.
