Wilhelm Family Vineyards

Nice, small winery. It was raining the day I visited, so had a tasting inside. Met the very chill dog, chatted with the owner and had an enjoyable time. The wall hangings about wine were cute. My favorite wine was the Arriba sangria. I was hesitant to try it since it has jalapeño and I'm sensitive to spicy things, but you don't even taste any spice! Thanks to Karyl for suggesting I try it.

Wine wasn't all that great, Kat was extremely nice and knowledgeable about the wines though. Seemed like a 2nd employee on staff would have been useful for how busy it was, send Kat help!

My sister was visiting from out of state. She had purchased some Wilhelm wine for me as a gift a few years ago and the gift included a free wine tasting.We headed down there on a Friday. The young man who attended us had no wine knowledge ("I'm a whiskey drinker"). While he was very nice and pleasant, he couldn't answer any of my questions about how Wilhelm wines compared to other wines. I was asking about Merlots, Cabs, etc. We decided to get a cheese board for a light lunch. He told us that the person with the Food Handlers license wasn't there that day and he couldn't serve us any food. There was a menu board outside the door and he left it out there after telling us he couldn't serve us.So, all in all, a waste of what was supposed to be a fun road trip for us. The wines we did try were good and I bought three bottles of the Arriba Sangria.We, most likely, will not return.

Karyl, one of the owners, was hosting a group of us and what a good time! She told us many stories about the wine, her family and the winery. Wilhelm has many dinner kinds (dry, semi sweet, dessert). The sangria, especially Arriba, is super fun. It's a place for both red and white wine lovers.

Kind, relaxed, knowledgeable people. Sit inside, sit outside, walk in the vineyard, they are fine with all of it. We had such a fun relaxing time here. Beautiful and the wines were really good. Best part? No pressure. Loved that about this whole area.

Good wines, but come here for the sangria and port tastings! Karyl (the owner) has a fun and engaging personality and knows her stuff. Wine listings change as needed, but ask about one and they can tell you if/when it'll be back! They just opened a tapas and wine room in Tucson as well!

We had an amazing time at the tasting luncheon yesterday! Incredible wine paired with delicious food! Karyl was a wonderful host full of knowledge and experience. We stayed after and enjoyed a few bottles of red, rosé, and sangria! The sunset at the vineyard was breathtaking. Karyl and Kevin were so welcoming and didn't mind us staying to watch it. What a great time at a great place!! We will definitely be back :)

I've been to many of the wineries in Sonoita, and Wilhelm is decent. There used to be a red named after the owner that was very good, but I didn't see it on the tasting menu last time I was in. A lot of my friends like this winery. And I think they have more to offer than many of the others. They have a huge tasting menu of whites, reds, sangrias, and fortified wines. I don't like sweet wines, but if you like ports, this is a good place to come, because they have a few.We brought snacks, but their cheese boards looked really great. The tasting room was pretty busy when we came in, so we found ourselves a comfortable spot on the patio. The two associates working were both very nice, but they were super young (even said they were "underage"), so I'm not sure how well they can speak to all the wines.

Its like going to a good friends house and having a pleasant conversation over a great bottle of wine . . . A whole lot of fun!Take a drive out to Sonoita, turn onto lower Elgin road and drive through the beautiful rolling Canelo hills and instantly be transported into what looks very much like the wine areas of northern California.As you pull up to the beautiful Casa surrounded by lush vineyards, Karyl will welcome you, invite you to sit down and treat you to some of the yummiest wines in all of Arizona. Whether you are a novice, expert, oenophile or just plain like one of the worlds tastiest beverages, Karyl is generous with her knowledge and will explain all terms if you so desire; or just sip, chat and enjoy.This Vineyard is the real deal and Karyl knows her stuff. She is an expert winemaker and has produced some outstanding blends from the varietals grown on property. You really cannot get any closer to the artist than this. The great thing about visiting is you immediately feel as though you are a long time friend and you will quickly begin making plans for your next visit.There is no pretension or pretense here. Just plain fun times and good wine: this is what all wineries should aspire to be like.Be prepared to take home several bottles or a case, you'll be glad you did.If you can only visit one winery, in this area: this is it.Rating: solid 5 Stars. - Salute! Prost!

Very disappointing wine experience. It seemed all the wine choices were very old bottling dates resulting in a brownish color and taste that seemed like the wine had turned. The syrah, zinfandel, and petit verdot were indistinguishable from each other. If you like ports this is the place for you as every wine pretty much drank like a port. And it didn't matter which one you were trying...all tasted the same.