Page Springs Cellars is likely one of the most popular vineyards in the Campe Verde area. If you haven’t been there, then you have at least heard their name. Eric Glomski started Page Springs in 2004 and is the owner and winemaker. He offers a wide range of wines, from whites to reds in varietals and blends. There is a lot more information that I just am not willing to write about, so if you would like more details please visit their website.
The tasting room has a lot of parking, and it should. It is a rather large venue. They have a tasting room area, where you stand at the bar, then a section where there are tables to enjoy your wines and some nibbles and then they have a large patio. Aside from this, there are many areas down by the river to picnic (you can even pre-order your picnic) or hang around. So lots of places where bodies can be, hence the large amount of parking.
On this day, we had heard through the grapevine (see what I did there) that they were sending people away and putting them on a waitlist. I find this absolutely asinine that you have to wait to taste wine. We decided to see if there was a wait anyway.
Sure enough, the very nice gentleman, said about a 20 minute wait...again, to TASTE wine. So, we were walking way, and I said to Derek, I will not wait for wine tasting, so stupid. Plus we didn’t need to review Page Springs Cellars to complete Sippin’ September, there are more than enough Arizona wineries. The gentleman chased us down and said if we are just tasting and don’t mind standing then we could go to the tasting bar. Very nice and I very much appreciated it, but I can tell you that at this point I am already jaded by the experience.
We go in and the bar is almost empty, which is great. It does take a minute for someone to come around and help, but they are busy in all the other areas, so we understand. We opted for both the Red Flight, five tastings for $11 and the Reserve Flights, four tastings for $20. A little on the pricier side, but figured it was a one shot deal.
I am not going to break down what I liked and didn’t like, what I can tell you is that, I really did not feel any of them were worth a purchase or memorable enough to describe them I mean, they are good wines, but nothing spectacular for the prices.
The place was packed the entire time we were there, and you could see lots of folks walking up and down the hill to the river and the picnic sections. I am sure they all had a great time. I like a more intimate affair, and we could not even have a conversation with the server or anyone else. It just felt chaotic and not at all relaxing.
Literally we paid and beat a path out of there, and when we walked out the entire front waiting area was full. Might not be so bad if you could have a glass of wine while you are waiting, but it was pretty hot and crowded, so for us not worth waiting for.
I say go, one time, check it out. Lots of folks really enjoy this place, it just isn’t our preference for a good experience. I should note that people do really like their wines, they are just not really to our taste.
If you have not already, check out yesterday's feature on Oak Creek Vineyards, or check out all of our Sippin' September features here.
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