About

Pillsbury Wine Company produces 100% Arizona estate-grown, wild yeast fermented, vegan wines from vineyards in Willcox and Cottonwood, AZ. Founded by Sam Pillsbury who planted his first vines in 2000, they are pioneers in Arizona's wine industry known for terroir-driven wines. Their flagship Shiraz 'Guns and Kisses' has won multiple double golds at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

100% Arizona estate-grown wines Wild yeast fermented vegan wines Terroir-focused production Shiraz 'Guns and Kisses'
Photos
Moon over Pillsbury vineyard Exclusive Pillsbury wine bottle Vineyard house in Willcox Vineyard sunset with wine glass San Francisco Chronicle awards sheet
What They Make
Shiraz 'Guns and Kisses'
Co-ferment of Syrah with 3% Viognier, won 4 Double Golds in San Francisco Chronicle, complex and extraordinary
wine
Awards
Gold Medal, Arizona Wine Competition 2021 2021
Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020 2020
Latest News

Sam Pillsbury, Arizona wine pioneer who planted vines in 2000, is retiring (articles dated May 13, 2025, and Arizona Republic feature). The legacy continues with a new generation.