Verde Valley Wine Trail from Sedona — Day Trip or Overnight

Cottonwood to Page Springs to Alcantara — 32 miles from Sedona, $15–25 tastings, Rhone varietals at 3,500 feet. Doable as a day trip if you start by 10 AM; better as an overnight in Jerome.

15 mi

First Winery

32 mi

Full Trail End

$15–25

Tasting Fees

3,500 ft

Elevation

The Lowdown Verdict: Doable as a day trip if you start by 10 AM and limit to 3 wineries — Page Springs Cellars, Oak Creek Vineyards, and one Cottonwood tasting room is a full afternoon. Better as an overnight in Jerome: stay the night, walk Main Street, taste at Caduceus Cellars, and drive the wine trail the next morning before heading back to Sedona. The overnight removes the designated driver constraint, adds the Jerome ghost town experience, and gives you enough time to actually linger at each winery.

The Verde Valley Wine Trail

The Verde Valley wine region is Arizona's most established wine-producing area, running along the Verde River corridor between Sedona to the northeast and Prescott to the southwest. The region sits at 3,000–4,000 feet elevation with volcanic and limestone soils — conditions that produce high-altitude, desert-influenced wines with intense aromatics and natural acidity.

From Sedona, the trail runs southwest on AZ-89A toward Cottonwood (18 miles) and then south into the Page Springs/Cornville wine cluster. Page Springs Cellars — the anchor winery of the region — is at 1500 N Page Springs Road in Cornville, 18 miles from Sedona (25 minutes). The full trail extends to Alcantara Vineyards near Camp Verde, 32 miles from Sedona (45 minutes).

For the Jerome wine scene, Caduceus Cellars (Maynard James Keenan of Tool) on Main Street in Jerome is the anchor. Jerome is 27 miles from Sedona via AZ-89A and makes a natural overnight base between Sedona and the wine trail.

The Wineries

Page Springs Cellars — 18 miles from Sedona

1500 N Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ · Eric Glomski operation · $20–$25/flight

The best winery in the Verde Valley for wine quality, setting, and experience. The tasting room sits on the Verde River with outdoor seating on the creekside terrace. Primarily Rhone varietals — Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Viognier, and blends. Weekend reservations strongly recommended for outdoor seating. See the full Page Springs Cellars guide.

Oak Creek Vineyards — 20 miles from Sedona

1555 N Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ · $15–$18/flight

A 10-acre estate winery 1.5 miles from Page Springs. More casual setting and lower tasting fees. The Petite Sirah and Grenache consistently outperform their price. Worth a stop on the same Page Springs road run as Page Springs Cellars — they are 1.5 miles apart and make a natural pairing.

Alcantara Vineyards — 32 miles from Sedona

3887 S Abineau Lane, Camp Verde, AZ · $18–$22/flight

The southernmost major winery on the trail, on the Verde River in Camp Verde. Spanish-style varietals — Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albariño. The Verde Riverfront picnic grounds are the most relaxed wine setting in the region. Add 45 minutes driving from Page Springs. Best for a full-day trail run rather than a quick stop.

Old Town Cottonwood Tasting Rooms — 18 miles from Sedona

Main St, Old Town Cottonwood, AZ · Walk between rooms

Old Town Cottonwood has 8–10 walkable tasting rooms on Main Street — Merkin Vineyards (Maynard Keenan's Cottonwood operation), Pillsbury Wine Company, Stronghold Vineyards, and others. Open until 6–7 PM, making this a natural final stop on the return drive to Sedona. Good for groups who want to walk and taste rather than drive between vineyards.

Day Trip vs. Overnight in Jerome

Day Trip (10 AM start)

  • Leave Sedona by 10 AM
  • Page Springs Cellars: 11 AM–1 PM
  • Oak Creek Vineyards: 1:30–2:30 PM
  • Old Town Cottonwood: 3–5 PM
  • Back in Sedona by 6–7 PM
  • Limit: 3 wineries, designated driver needed

Overnight in Jerome

  • Day 1: Drive to Jerome (40 min), explore town, Caduceus Cellars, dinner
  • Day 2: Page Springs + Oak Creek Vineyards + Alcantara
  • No designated driver constraint
  • 4–5 wineries, unhurried pace
  • Adds Jerome ghost town experience
  • See Jerome hotels

Guided Verde Valley Wine Tours

Viator has guided wine tours of the Verde Valley from Sedona — a good option if you want to visit multiple wineries without a designated driver, or want an organized tasting itinerary with transportation included.

Find Verde Valley Wine Tours on Viator →

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Editorial note: Visited April 2026 by The Lowdown Guide editorial team. Winery addresses, tasting fees, and hours verified. Hours and fees can change seasonally — verify with individual wineries before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the Verde Valley wine trail from Sedona? +
Page Springs Cellars (first major winery) is 18 miles, about 25 minutes on AZ-89A. Alcantara Vineyards at the far end is 32 miles from Sedona's center. A 10 AM departure is the minimum for visiting 3 wineries comfortably as a day trip.
Is the Verde Valley wine trail worth doing as a day trip? +
Doable as a day trip if you start by 10 AM and limit to 3 wineries. Better as an overnight in Jerome — removes the designated driver constraint, adds the ghost town experience, and gives time to visit 4–5 wineries unhurried.
What wine does Verde Valley produce? +
Predominantly Rhone varietals from Page Springs Cellars: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier. Caduceus Cellars (Jerome) produces Petite Sirah and Italian-style blends. Alcantara focuses on Spanish varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha. High-altitude desert character — richer and more intense than California counterparts at similar prices.
How much do Verde Valley tastings cost? +
$15–25 per flight at most wineries. Page Springs: $20–25 for 4–5 wines. Oak Creek Vineyards: $15–18. Alcantara: $18–22. Most fees waived or applied to purchase with a $25–30 bottle buy. Caduceus Cellars (Jerome): $15–20.