At the age of 28, wine enthusiast and stockbroker Robert Carlson was pondering a new direction in life. He saw an opportunity to invest in vineyard land in Willcox, Arizona which years later would be designated as an American Viticultural Area. What started out as a 40-acre parcel has now grown into a thriving family business spanning 320 acres. Robert oversees day to-day operations, including tasting rooms in Cottonwood, Old Town Scottsdale, and Willcox, where guests stock up on perennial favorites.
American
That Place Projects | Podcast #84
That Place Projects is the restaurant group behind numerous Flagstaff F&B staples; Tinderbox Kitchen, Annex Cocktail Lounge, Tourist Home Cafe, and soon to open Teatro. All of the concepts under That Place Projects are within […]
Drink
Merkin Vineyards | Podcast #26
Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars are two sides of the same leaf. That metaphorical leaf grows on some of the most well-known grape vines in Arizona. Those grapes are then plucked by Maynard James […]
American
T. Cooks at Royal Palms with Lee Hillson | Podcast #45
T. Cook’s restaurant at Royal Palms Resort has some incredible food. That is in large part because of the Executive Chef, Lee Hillson. Over his many years in the business, Chef Hillson has amassed […]