The Long Way
Santa Cruz County
A dirt path leads to a group of people gathered under a shade canopy in a grassy field at sunset.
Plate I. Outdoor patio and trail, Rune Wines. From runewines.com
A shaded seating area outdoors under stormy skies with a rainbow in the distance.
Plate II. Shade canopy and grounds, Rune Wines. From runewines.com
A solar panel stands in a dry field with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Plate III. Solar panels at Rune Wines. From runewines.com
An aerial view shows a rural property with buildings, a greenhouse, and a vineyard.
Plate IV. Aerial view of Rune Wines grounds. From runewines.com
Four people sit in outdoor chairs enjoying a view of mountains and a cloudy sky.
Plate V. Outdoor seating area, Rune Wines. From myheraldreview.com

Rune Wines

Sonoita, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Off-grid tasting room and vineyard.

Details

Map. Sonoita, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Larger map
Where
3969 Highway 82, Sonoita, AZ 85637. Directions
When
Open daily.
Getting there
Find us between mile markers 39 and 40 on the south side of Highway 82, at the crest of the hill.
Fees
Tasting with Souvenir Glass $25 / Tasting without Glass $20.
Access
Weather allowing, we primarily taste outside under a shade canopy.
Walk-in or reserve
No Reservations Needed.
Phone
(520) 338-8823
Website
runewines.com
Established
2015.

We are the only solar powered and off-grid tasting room and vineyard in Arizona, and we strive to run our business sustainably and with minimal impact.

Notable Events

  1. 2013Rune Wines began in 2013, when Callahan purchased land right off State Route 82. arizonahighways.com
  2. 2013Our first vintage was 2013. runewines.com
  3. 2015Our Sonoita, Arizona tasting room opened its doors in 2015. runewines.com
  4. 2020After completing the final push of construction during the 2020 pandemic, our indoor space is finally finished! runewines.com

People

  • James Callahan, Winemaker; founded Rune Wines (2013).
  • Anna, Business Manager.
  • Tom, cellar master.

Sources

  1. runewines.com/visit-rune
  2. runewines.com/about-rune
  3. runewines.com/contact-us
  4. runewines.com/faq
  5. runewines.com
  6. instagram.com/runewines
  7. runewines.com/about-james-callahan
  8. runewines.com/gallery
  9. arizonahighways.com/business/rune-wines