A Taste of Arizona

February 28, 2025

Exploring the Wines of Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery

Exploring the Wines of Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery: A Taste of Arizona

Nestled in the heart of Arizona’s wine country, Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery in Cornville offers a truly unique tasting experience just minutes from the stunning red rock formations of Sedona. With a diverse selection of handcrafted wines, including whites, reds, dessert wines, and exclusive releases for wine club members, there’s something for every palate. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, a visit to Oak Creek Vineyards promises a journey through the art of Arizona winemaking.


Wine Flights: A Journey Through Flavor

At Oak Creek Vineyards, wine lovers can explore an array of flavors with curated wine flights. Each flight includes five one-ounce pours, allowing guests to sample a variety of wines that best match their preferences. Choose from the following pre-selected flights or build your own for a personalized tasting experience:


Whites Flight

Perfect for those who appreciate crisp, refreshing wines, this selection showcases Oak Creek’s finest white varietals:

  • Select Sauvignon Blanc – A zesty, aromatic wine with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes.
  • Arizona Lady White – A local favorite with balanced acidity and floral undertones.
  • Verdejo – A smooth, Spanish-inspired white with green apple and citrus flavors.
  • Viognier – A richly textured white with hints of honeysuckle and stone fruit.
  • Chardonnay – A classic varietal with a perfect blend of oak and butter notes.


Lighter Reds Flight

For those who enjoy reds that are fruit-forward yet not too heavy, this flight is an excellent introduction to Oak Creek’s selection:

  • The Fire – A vibrant red with notes of cherry and raspberry.
  • Estate Barbera – A high-acid Italian varietal grown on the estate, offering red berry flavors and a silky finish.
  • Zinfandel – A classic, jammy red with bold black fruit flavors and a hint of spice.
  • Embers – A rich and velvety red blend.
  • Grand Squirrel Mélange (GSM) – A Rhône-style blend combining Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre for a well-rounded, medium-bodied experience.


Bolder Reds Flight

For lovers of deep, complex reds, this flight features bold flavors and robust tannins:

  • Arizona Lady Red – A beautifully balanced red with layers of dark fruit and spice.
  • Select Syrah – A full-bodied, peppery wine with notes of dark berries and smoky undertones.
  • Select Malbec – A smooth and velvety wine with deep plum and cocoa notes.
  • Le Chasseur – A premium red with a structured palate and earthy complexity.
  • Select Petit Sirah – A powerhouse red with intense blackberry and spice flavors.


On The Sweeter Side Flight

For those who enjoy wine with a touch of sweetness, this flight delivers delightful, fruit-forward flavors:

  • The Artist – A semi-sweet white with floral and citrus notes.
  • Moscato – A classic, aromatic wine bursting with tropical fruit and honey.
  • The Fire – This versatile red also makes an appearance here due to its fruit-forward profile.
  • Chardonnay Port – A rich, sweet dessert wine with caramel and vanilla undertones.
  • Petite Sirah Port – A decadent, fortified wine with deep berry flavors and a lingering finish.


Medal Winners Flight

Celebrating Oak Creek’s award-winning wines, this flight highlights some of our best-performing selections:

  • Select Sauvignon Blanc
  • Select Viognier
  • Select Syrah
  • Select Malbec
  • Select Cabernet Sauvignon


Classic and Select Wines: A Diverse Portfolio

Oak Creek Vineyards produces a wide range of classic and premium wines, ensuring that every guest finds something to love. Most all of these wines are offered by the glass or the bottle on-site and are also available for delivery to your doorstep.


Classic Whites

  • Arizona Lady White – A light, crisp option for easy sipping.
  • Verdejo – A lively, fruit-forward white.
  • Chardonnay – A well-balanced expression of this beloved varietal.
  • The Artist – Semi-sweet and refreshing.
  • Moscato – A favorite for those who prefer sweet wines.
  • Arizona Lady Pink – A fun and vibrant rosé-style wine.


Classic Reds

  • The Fire – A fruit-forward red, great for any occasion.
  • Zinfandel – A rich and spicy classic.
  • Embers – A complex, bold red blend.
  • Arizona Lady Red – Smooth and elegant.


Select Wines

For those seeking a more exclusive tasting experience, Oak Creek’s Select Wines offer a premium selection of carefully crafted reds and whites:

  • 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2022 Viognier
  • 2021 Estate Barbera
  • 2021 Grand Squirrel Mélange (GSM)
  • 2022 Select Tempranillo
  • 2022 Syrah
  • 2022 Malbec
  • Le Chasseur 2021
  • 2022 Select Petite Sirah


Dessert Wines

For those who prefer sips on the sweeter side, Oak Creek’s dessert wines offer indulgent, luxurious flavors:

  • Chardonnay Port – A golden, rich treat with honey and spice.
  • The Inferno – A unique blend with caramelized sweetness.
  • 2018 Petite Sirah Port – A bold and flavorful fortified wine.

Guests can enjoy a one-ounce pour of any dessert wine for just $3, with the tasting fee waived when purchasing a bottle.


Exclusive Wine Club Offerings

For the most dedicated Oak Creek Vineyards enthusiasts, the OCV Wine Club provides access to exclusive releases. Members enjoy limited-edition wines, including:

  • 2021 Select Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2022 Bourbon Barrel Aged Syrah


In addition to these exclusive wines, members receive special discounts, early access to new releases, complimentary tastings for members and guests, and invitations to exclusive events.


Beyond Wine: Explore Our Seasonal Specials

In addition to the exceptional wine selection, ask your server about our delicious sangria,  monthly weekend wine cocktail, and select sparkling wines, making every visit a unique and exciting experience.


Visit our site or plan your visit today and savor the flavors of Arizona’s premier boutique winery!

Whether you’re visiting for a leisurely tasting, a special occasion, or to find your new favorite bottle, Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery delivers a memorable Arizona wine experience. With its inviting atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and expertly crafted wines, this Cornville gem is a must-visit destination for wine lovers near Sedona and beyond.


Beyond wines, we offer a menu of delectable bites that pair perfectly with our pours. Satisfy your palate in our quaint tasting room or on our family and dog-friendly scenic patio, with occasional live music to enhance the experience. You can also schedule one of our wine tours or plan a special private event at our charming vineyard.


Can’t make it to our vineyard? Visit our site to order bottles for delivery, or join the OCV Wine Club to sip, savor, and select using one of our three membership options – free to join!

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Our 2021 Estate Wines!

May 3, 2023
We’ve released our 2021 Barbera to Club Members as an Estate Wine for the first time. You may recall our 2020 Barbera from this time last year. It was truly delicious and we are very proud of it. But even though it was made from the same grape from the same vineyard, it was not an Estate Bottled wine. For those who are interested, I explain below. Rest assured, this Barbera is amazing. Our Club Members are also enjoying, for the first time, our 2021 Estate Bottled Merlot! This wine has been a labor of love and determination here at Oak Creek. Great respect to Adam and his team in the winery for this spectacular wine. As many of you know, our vineyard has had some trying times in the last few years. These grapes grows at the top of the vineyard, exposed to the worst that mother nature can throw at them: wind, frost, drought, birds, rodents, terrible (for Merlot) soils! Over the last 3 years, we have completely rebuilt the irrigation, re-established proper organic fertilizers and pest controls, and are rebuilding the soils to be more resistant to drought and pests. This is our first, and we hope the beginning of many, vintages of amazing Merlots from our very own vineyards.

Award Winning Wines!

February 1, 2023
We are so proud to officially have award winning wines here at Oak creek Vineyards & Winery! We recently participated in two separate international wine competitions. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and The San Diego International Wine and Spirits Challenge. These are easily two of the most highly regarded and competitive events in the wine industry, with hundreds of wineries submitting wines from across the globe. Any level of recognition is definitely a feather in the cap of the wineries participating. That being said, we submitted our 2021 Select Sauvignon Blanc and our 2021 Sangiovese. The results were as follows. 

Earth Day 2021

April 21, 2021
This is the 51st Earth Day. The mission of Earth Day has always been to mobilize civil action to protect and restore our environment. You can read more about Earth Day 2021 here . To me Earth Day reflects the ability of people to collectively engage to change the course of human impact. As humans, our sheer numbers imply that we will change the earth’s environment in many ways. We must adapt the way we live to minimize the damage we do every day by focusing on living and working in sustainable ways. That is part of our Mission here at Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery. We are building a sustainable business that our families, neighbors, employees, members and customers are proud to be associated with for years to come. For our business to be sustainable it must be productive, and we will take actions necessary to keep our employees employed and our customers satisfied while at the same time finding more cost-effective ways to reduce the resources we consume and limiting damaging wastes we create.  There are many challenges, but, taking a lesson from Earth Day by being focused and consistent and working together we can achieve these goals.

Spring is Springing

March 23, 2021
It’s a very busy time here Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery! Our grapes are waking from their winter nap; our team is preparing for a busy grape-growing season; we are continuing to make big improvements around the vineyard, and we are all finally shedding our yearlong COVID-19 inspired hibernation. With the spring weather ranging from heavy frost and snow overnight to balmy shirtsleeves weather during the day we are anxious for the safety of our buds. We look forward to bud break any day, and alternately fear the buds will be damaged by freezing temperatures.

The First Year

February 21, 2021
It is amazing to note that Nathalie and I have now owned Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery for a whole year! It has been a year of challenges and opportunities, successes and lessons. It has also been a year of development of our plans that make us so excited about the upcoming years. I wish to take the opportunity of our anniversary to share what you can expect over the next year.  Obviously, we will never think about 2020 without thinking about the challenges of COVID-19. We were open only three weeks before having to close. We thank our staff and our customers for being patient with us and keeping us all safe. We were also challenged by the weather. Again, this year we had negligible monsoon rains coupled with very high temperatures. Our winter rains have been disappointing so far but maybe over the next couple of weeks we will see some relief. We hope for more cooperation from Mother Nature this year!

We Bought a Vineyard!

March 23, 2020
On February 24th, 2020, we took ownership of Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and let you know what we have in mind for the future of our new home. We are recent transplants to Arizona, having moved to Scottsdale to follow Nathalie’s career in Human Resources at a local software company. We have just celebrated 2 years in the Valley of the Sun. We lived for several years in another valley, Silicon Valley, on the doorstep of wine country and developed a love for the small, local, family-owned wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Paso Robles, and Sonoma County. It is through our appreciation for the passion of these craftspeople that our own dreams evolved.