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We get asked all the time: “How many grapes does it take to make a bottle of wine?” I am breaking it down for you. Let's do some barrel math!

My sister and I have always joked that the ultimate symbol of adulting isn’t buying a house, it’s buying a couch. A real couch. Not the hand-me-down futon or the lumpy Craigslist find, but the “we’ve made it” kind of couch.   Well, I think I’ve found the business equivalent of that moment: hanging your sign .   Sure, we’ve had a modest little sign at the vineyard gate since 2023—just a one-foot by two-foot rectangle that quietly whispered, “We’re here… somewhere past the dirt

Skyhaven Wines Blends Arizona Terroir and Medieval Flair at New Willcox Vineyard

People keep telling us, “Ohhh, I love Arizona Sangio!” And honestly? Same. Sangiovese (that’s San-gee-oh-VAY-zay ) is a red grape from Italy, but here in Arizona, it takes on a vibe of its own. It's not super big or spicy. Instead, it’s fresh, smooth, and bright. We think it’s the kind of red you’ll want to pour more often than not. What Is Sangiovese? Sangiovese is Italy’s workhorse red — the backbone of Chianti and Brunello — with ancient roots in Tuscany. Its name is said

We’re thrilled to announce that Skyhaven’s tasting room is officially— softly —open!   It’s rustic.  It’s real. It’s in the shed next to...

We are delighted to be a part of the Outlands Wine Festival at Rune in Sonoita, AZ, on July 26th. Come sample two of our freshly bottled...

At Skyhaven, we’re bringing that same spirit of innovation to Southern Arizona. Our version of a Super Tuscan blends Sangiovese, the heart of Tuscany, with Petit Verdot, a bold Bordeaux varietal known for its deep color and intensity.

If you ever need proof that every part of starting a winery is an adventure, look no further than our cabinet full of mismatched,...

Years ago, long before I picked up a pair of pruning shears, I remember standing in southern Arizona thinking, Why aren’t we making wine here? Our temperatures were 15 to 20 degrees lower than Phoenix's, with a 30 to 40-degree daily high-low temperature range, allowing vines to recover overnight like most established growing locations. We should make wine here.

In 2021, my partner and co-conspirator, Chris, invited me into what would become our most ambitious adventure yet: starting a medieval-themed vineyard and winery in Southern Arizona. Much like the history professor did, he pitched the venture with absolute honesty: “It'll be tough, exhausting work, and we’ll always be broke.” But we’ll have an amazing life.” Without hesitation, I said yes.