38 MARCH 2018 ARCAD A NEWS By Mallory Gleich Picture lush grapes, beautiful scenery, lavish gardens and a delicious glass of vino. You may think you have to head to California to experience such a scene, but that’s not the case. Elgin, located 60 miles southeast of Tucson, is home to a multitude of wineries and you only have to travel three hours away from the Valley. Arizona is not typically known for its wine industry, but there are actually more than 100 wineries throughout the state. The three major vineyards are in Verde Valley, Sonoita and the Elgin area. These wineries are all supported by the Arizona Wine Growers Association. The best part is that most of the wineries host wine tastings and tours nearly every day. If you’re looking for something to do and fancy a glass of wine, head to Elgin and hit up some of the classic Arizona wineries it has to offer! Each of the vineyards below will also be a part of the 2018 Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival happening March 10 and 11 at Kief Joshua Vineyards in Elgin. All of your new favorite wines will be in one place! CALLAGHAN VINEYARDS  ELGIN Thursday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Callaghanvineyards.com Callaghan was established in 1990 by Kent Callaghan and his father, Harold. Their wines are so popular, they’ve even been served at the White House four times. Callaghan offers four red wines and two white wines. Tastings are $10 per person, which includes a souvenir wine glass. You might even be able to meet the owner! It also offers a New Release Tasting each Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November, so make sure to mark your calendars! KIEF JOSHUA VINEYARD  ELGIN AND WILLCOX Daily: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kj-vineyards.com Kief Joshua Manning started his wine career in his closet. Yes, his closet – he was brewing beer and wine with the help of the lemon trees in his backyard. When a friend tasted how delicious the wine was, he encouraged Kief to become a professional, and thus Kief Joshua Vineyard was born. KJ Vineyard offers public tastings on the weekends for $10 with a souvenir glass, or $7 if you bring your own. They also offer private tastings for $25. SONOITA VINEYARDS  ELGIN Daily: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sonoitavineyards.com Sonoita Vineyards is the oldest winery in Arizona, started in 1974 and opened in 1983. Now, the vineyard boasts 30 acres and produces almost 5,000 cases of wine each year. Sonoita holds daily wine tastings with a specific menu for each day. Visitors will taste five different types, from the Sonora Blanca to the SyrahAZ. Tickets are $10 with a souvenir glass, and $8 if you bring a glass from another local winery. LIGHTNING RIDGE CELLARS  ELGIN Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lightningridgecellars.com Lightning Ridge Cellars was established in 2005 and prides itself on its Italian heritage. Its wines are made from Italian varietals like Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia and Muscat Canelli. Tastings are available during the weekend. Tickets are $11 and you’ll receive an etched souvenir wine glass, or $7 with a glass from another winery. FLYING LEAP VINEYARDS  ELGIN Daily: 11 a.m-4 p.m. Flyingleapvineyards.com Flying Leap was opened by longtime friends Marc Moeller, Mark Beres and Thomas Kitchens, who met each other in the Air Force Academy. The grape portfolio includes both red and white, which are grown on two vineyards in southeastern Arizona. They even have a tasting room in Tucson, in St. Philip’s Plaza. Guests are provided with a long-stem glass and six pours of wine for $10. Elgin – Arizona’s new winery experience Sonoita Vineyards Flying Leap Vineyards Lightning Ridge Cellars Kief Joshua Vineyard Callaghan Vineyards PARTNERS IN CARE Let us be your partner in care  On staff nurse available 24/7  Healthy meals and snacks prepared daily  Awake staff on-site 24/7  Small resident to staff ratio  Daily on-site activities  Private bedrooms and bathrooms  Certified in Dementia care  Live music weekly Paradise Living Centers is dedicated to providing the best in luxury assisted living and respite care. Now open for new residents at our third location, located in historic Arcadia. Contact us to schedule a tour today! 480-878-4112 302 E Montecito Avenue  Phoenix, AZ 85018 Three locations paradiselivingcenters.com ft

39 MARCH 2018 Arc A d A News By Laura Stoddard Food is usually the predominant factor people consider when deciding where to go out to eat. But sometimes, ambiance is just as important, and patio spaces are especially popular this time of year. Fortunately, Arcadia is froth with eateries boasting fantastic patios, which come in especially handy during the beautiful spring weather. Here are a few of our favorites, from playful to hipster to sophisticated. COLD BEER & CHEESEBURGERS Open Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-12:00 a.m. 3950 E. Indian School Road 602.314.6221 As you could probably guess from the name, this restaurant’s menu consists predominantly of cold beer (150 varieties) and charbroiled burgers. More of a crowded sports bar indoors, Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers has a spacious outdoor patio that is great for conversing, catching a game or people watching (being situated at the intersection of Indian School Road and 40th Street has its benefits). You’ll find no frills here; just a clean, modern space where you can kick back and enjoy some good eats with family or friends. Want to ratchet things up a notch? Try the beer and wine flight. THE PORCH Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. 4017 E. Indian School Road 602.583.7938 Take a trip back in time to the cool, 60s vibe of The Porch, where mid-century modern furnishings, bold pops of color and outdoor activities allow you to set life’s worries aside for a bit. Sidled up against Indian School Road, the green-grassed patio offers comfy seating, easy viewing of multiple TV screens, a cozy fireplace and interactive games like corn hole and giant Jenga. In terms of food, The Porch can’t be pinned down by any one style; you’ll see myriad tasty options on the menu, including tacos, salads, bowls, burgers, fondue and bruschetta. POSTINO Open Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m.-12 a.m. | Sun: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 3939 E. Campbell Ave. 602.852.3939 Postino is the kind of place where you can dress up or dress down. Evenings on the private, tree-lined patio can be quite romantic, prompting a more polished look, while brunch and day-time diners are often dressed for comfort. Postino is an incredibly popular neighborhood haunt, especially for walkers and bikers. The décor is simple, with black tables and chairs, bright yellow accent pieces, and one long, comfy bench running the length of the relatively small space. Garage doors create a seamless transition into the eclectic, trendy interior. This wine bar is known for its bruschetta and wide array of exceptional spirits. THE ATTIC ALE HOUSE Hours vary by day 4247 E. Indian School Road #102 602.955.1967 Part of the fun of eating at The Attic is that it’s a step above the rest—literally. Located on the second floor of the building housing Sacks Sandwiches, this classic gastropub offers an amazing beer selection, award-winning burgers, a fun, upbeat vibe, and a spacious patio with unobstructed views of Camelback Mountain. A large fireplace, flanked by comfy couch and chairs, offers solace on chillier evenings, and simple, no-frills furnishings cover the rest of the spacious patio. THE HENRY Open Mon-Thu: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri: 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sun: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 4455 E. Camelback Road 602.429.8020 Outdoor dining at The Henry offers a relaxed and sumptuous experience in trendy, upscale surroundings. Housing a coffee shop as well as a restaurant, the patio is a long, wrap-around affair. The front patio stretches the length of the building, dotted with clean, white furnishings beneath a striped awning (you’ll see lots of people on their laptops or reading). To the side of the building, and up a few steps, lies the restaurant’s spacious, private patio, consisting of a classic blue and white theme in the furniture and décor. Chillin’ on some of Arcadia’s best restaurant patios The Porch. PRESCHOOL • KINDERGARTEN • AFTER SCHOOL Now accepting applications • Providing quality preschool, kindergarten, after school programs in a Christian environment. • Dedicated and experienced educators. • Wide variety of enrichment programs. • Low student to teacher ratio. To schedule a tour, call 602-955-5728 cccckids.com | 4601 N. 34th St. | /cccckids