by Mari-Lyn on January 4, 2012
CRUZ Tequila is produced in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. This area is renowned as the best growing region for the blue agave. The rich red soil, ambient temperature and consistent annual rainfall ensure the hand selected agave is of the highest quality.
CRUZ Tequila is produced in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. This area is renowned as the best growing region for the blue agave. The rich red soil, ambient temperature and consistent annual rainfall ensure the hand selected agave is of the highest quality.
CRUZ Tequila is an all natural, 100% blue agave tequila creating by adhering to strict production standards. The agave is steamed in traditional hornos (brick ovens) for two days. The cooked agave is allowed to cool before the juice is gently extracted and then slowly fermented. It is then double distilled before being aged in oak barrels. By using a proprietary distillation process, all impurities are removed which produces a smooth, unique flavor, suitable for sipping or the foundation in many favorite cocktail recipes.
Cruz is All Natural
CRUZ Tequila contains no chemicals, additives or flavorings, just pure 100% blue agave naturally fermented tequila. CRUZ Tequila is packaged and bottled using eco-friendly recycled materials. The blown glass bottles as well as the hand polished aluminum caps and crosses are made from 100% recycled materials.
CRUZ Spook-tini
2 oz Cruz Tequila, 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz agave nectar, 2 oz fresh blood orange juice squeezed and 1 oz fresh lime juice squeezed. Shake with ice, add a splash of water and serve over ice.
My favorite is a Prickly Pear Margarita…hmmmm.
Sedona Pies – Delicious Pies by the way if you want the pie recipe, you’ll have to buy the Sinfully Delicious Pie Book – it’s available here.
Enjoy!
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sedona pies
by Mari-Lyn on December 29, 2011
Alcantara Vineyards, the first winery on the Verde River is one of the largest vineyards in Central and Northern Arizona. Make it a day trip from the Phoenix or Scottsdale area. Check our Arizona winery tours and tasting with an outstanding selection of wines, made right here in Arizona. Visit us and see what its all about.
Our vineyards have over 19,000 vines and offers 12 different varietal’s. Come and try our red and white wines, that will transform your taste buds into the relaxing world of wine tasting. Enjoy our surroundings which include the Verde River running around our property, with bald eagles flying overhead. Feel free to bring a picnic basket to enjoy our outside balcony and grass area.
Our high country vineyards, near Sedona, Arizona are flourishing and make the perfect getaway when you are looking to enjoy Arizona wines in a spectacular setting. Just two hours from Phoenix area and one of the best wineries near Sedona Arizona, Cottonwood and Jerome, as well as convenient to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. Alcantara harvests wine in August and September, an event visitors are invited to watch..
Barbara Predmore, Proprietress, states “the rocky limestone soil and sunny climate in the Verde is very similar to the wine making regions of France and Italy and after two years of experimentation the results are everything we hoped for and then some.”.
The vines that are planted are Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Petite, Syrah, Charbono and Mouvedre. The vineyards are 6 years old.
Our winery tasting room offers an easy going, comfortable experience. Alcantara winery overlooks our vineyards and the ancient cliffs of the Verde River. We will help you savor the moment! A little wine information is all you need to enjoy the nectar of the grape.
Hours:
The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tasting Fee:
Regular Tasting: $10.00 per person
V.I.P Tasting: $15.00 per person
Great wine..certainly check it out..
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sedona pies,
verde valley wines
