Arizona is usually synonymous with dry heat and cacti, not luscious vineyards and juicy grapes. But there it is...Arizona Wine Country! And only a short jaunt from Tucson. We decided to go to Sonoita with some friends, on Violet's 1st birthday. Not just a celebration of her birthday, but of the past year, our growing family and new friends. The drive down AZ SR83 is a delightful one: meandering two-lane road, rolling hills, the occasional grazing cow, and mountains in the not so far off distance. We chose to visit the fairly new, sister-ran winery; Arizona Hops and Vines. It is such a cute, family friendly winery. There were games both inside and outside, an eclectic array of paintings and décor, comfy vintage couches and a wishing barrel. We swung on swings made from pieces of
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