Keeling Schaefer Vineyards Celebrates 25 Years of Arizona Wine
Starting with the first commercial vintage in 2005 of 250 cases, featuring Syrah and Grenache, the Keeling Schaefer wine portfolio has expanded to annual production of 3500 cases and over 20 wines today, including the Coatimundi Cellars and Kokopelli brands. The wine was nationally recognized as early as 2008, when the Wall Street Journal selected the 2006 Three Sisters Syrah as the Presidential Taste Off Best Red. Other accolades followed with the highest ratings from Wine Spectator and Tastings.com for Arizona wines. Keeling Schaefer is now distributed in over 150 retail outlets in Arizona.
In 2023, we started a multi-year vineyard expansion that has added new varieties and production for the vineyard. Along with our original plantings of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Viognier and Picpoul Blanc, we have added Grenache Blanc, Durif, Roussanne and Cabernet Savingon.
“As we enter our 26th year, we would like to think that we continue to learn and improve our wine and our vineyards. One of our most important developments has been the evolution of our viticultural practices in the vineyards. Our goal is to become better stewards of the land and soil we are responsible for and to improve our wine quality through a more natural approach to grape growing.” Rod Keeling
About Keeling Schaefer Vineyards
Keeling Schaefer produces estate grown and bottled Rhone-styled wines on our 29 planted acres of vineyards located along Rock Creek on the western slope of the Chirichaua Mountains in far southeastern Arizona. More information at www.keelingschaefervineyards.com
Rod Keeling
Keeling Schaefer Vineyards
+1 520-507-2301
rod@keelingschaefervineyards.com
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