Winery 101 Cottonwood
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Winery 101 Cottonwood
Winery 101 is a family owned and operated tasting room in Peoria, AZ and Cottonwood. Come in to taste our family of wines and get to know our family. During any weekend wine down, you will likely be served by the owners themselves, or their family members. Wine makers and Owners, Irlyn and Gavin started making wines in 2008.

They now have over 20 wine varietals and two lines of wine. Gallifant Cellars wines are single varietal, exceptionally handcrafted with a taste of the Old World. SouthPaw Cellars (given the name because they are both left handed) are blends with a flare for fun and all that Arizona has to offer!
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The original Location of Winery 101, and one of the largest tasting rooms in the state. Located just minutes north of the University of Phoenix Stadium, Tanger Outlets and Park West. Our Industrial, open floor plan, lends to socializing with family and friends. The newly renovated loft provides an intimate venue for meetings, parties, and special events.
Our Peoria and Cottonwood locations are open Sunday-Thursday from 12pm-7pm and Friday-Saturday from 12pm-9pm. We purchase grapes from local family owned vineyards throughout Kingman, Arizona as well as Cochise and Graham Counties in Southeast Arizona, which are about 3 1/2 hours from Peoria. What is the difference between the Gallifant Cellars label and the South Paw Cellars label?
Our unique loft in Peoria, Arizona features an industrial chic, open concept, that will make your next event fun and unforgettable. Our versatile space is perfect for intimate celebrations to evening cocktail events. Vintage inspired light fixtures add to the ambiance and suit any occasion. The tables are perfect for cocktail reception events or a sit-down dinner.
We are currently looking for support in our Peoria and Cottonwood Tasting Rooms! This position is responsible for ensuring that customers have a positive and memorable experience at Winery 101. The candidate must have a passion for wine and for learning the details of the wines we produce and our general operations.
Reviews (20)
Julie S.
Julie S.
Dec 09, 2021
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I love this place, but their new food board is terrible. They raised the price $5 and said that it's upgraded products. There are no upgrades to this and nothing pairs well together. I was thoroughly disappointed and hope they go back to the old board.
Jenny L.
Jenny L.
Nov 14, 2021
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Awesome place and best service with Sarah!!! Love it and came back just for service!!
Sarah D.
Sarah D.
Oct 17, 2021
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Terrible service. The bartender was drunk, and didnt acknowledge us, finally came over to our table after we went up to him, took our order and forgot about us. There were only 8 customers in the entire place. Definitely would not come back to this place. Glad the bartender was hammered and enjoying himself at least.
Lori A.
Lori A.
Sep 25, 2021
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Love this place. We always have a nice time and it's a great place to catch up with friends.
For a special treat, go on music night.
Lisa T.
Lisa T.
Sep 25, 2021
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Casual, nice, friendly, good service, knowledgeable servers of wine. They serve a very nice meat, cheese & fruit tray too that compliments their wine beautifully. Come support family businesses.
Jackie E.
Jackie E.
Aug 21, 2021
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I took my mom and aunt here on a Saturday afternoon, and we had the best time. The service was excellent and the wine was delicious. We each had a different wine flight, so it was fun trying each wine. At the end of our visit, they had someone playing live music which was really nice too. I'll definitely be back!
Latricia W.
Latricia W.
May 21, 2021
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Wines were good, service was great! I would have like to more of a selection & to choose my own wines to taste.
April B.
April B.
May 11, 2021
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Took a friend visiting from Texas, we had a blast! Thank you to Taylor who was not only a fantastic server but she took the time to explain wine and we were able to learn a bit. As we tried the flights I was able to quickly discover what I enjoy and was able to take a few bottles of our favorites home with us! (We ended up with a glass and free flight) I look forward to returning!

Thank you Taylor for another amazing tasting! The Malbec 2019 is fantastic! Took home several new bottles and signed up for a membership! Poolside is still my favorite with Rhône Ranger a close 2nd! Took those as I
Gary U.
Gary U.
Nov 20, 2020
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Was looking for a wine bar in my area and ran across this hidden gem.... I'd rate it a 10+ if yelp would let me.... The place is amazing.... The wines are grown in Arizona and are among the "BEST" I've ever had. The atmosphere is very nice. Vince, my man serving these wonderful wines, was amazing. He knew the wines quite well, (being a family business). Thanks to "Lady Luck", I have a wonderful place to enjoy these treasures.... Please don't hesitate to try this place.. I'm sure you'll be wonderfully surprised as I am.... I ended up
Brianne H.
Brianne H.
Nov 17, 2020
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We visited the Cottonwood location. We got such great service. Out of our group of 4, we each had a favorite wine that we found at Winery 101. I really enjoyed the wine, the atmosphere and how gracious our server was. Definitely make Winery 101 one of your stops in downtown Cottonwood.
Jessica S.
Jessica S.
Sep 26, 2020
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Had such a great evening out with family. The wine was absolutely fantastic. They have one of the best red flights I've ever had and Vince knows his stuff. Definitely try the Rhône Ranger!
Kelly R.
Kelly R.
Aug 18, 2020
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Winery 101 is such a hidden gem! Coming from Northern CA, I have been missing some wine tasting and there are very limited spots in the Phoenix area to taste. Not only is this place conveniently located by the 101, but their wine is actually really good! Also great venue and fun staff!
Lorri G.
Lorri G.
Jul 29, 2020
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Amazing little place! Vince was outstanding in explaining the wines in our "flight". Wine is exceptional. I enjoyed the atmosphere and learning about the their particular blends. A definite stop!
Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S.
Dec 23, 2019
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Stopped in for the first time and so thankful we did. Taylor was super sweet, very knowledgable and very welcoming. We drive past this place all the time but have never made it in, so don't wait like I have been, stop in and try some tasty wine!
Tatiana Y.
Tatiana Y.
Oct 24, 2019
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Used to like this place but not much anymore. Owners do not appreciate regulars as far as you must become a member. Well, why do I wanna become a member if I do not have any welcoming to the place ....
Patrick C.
Patrick C.
Oct 21, 2019
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I threw my wife's grad party upstairs. Easily accommodated my guests, 40 or so, the wine tender was fantastic, and management staff was attentive. They gave us plenty of time to decorate, presented a personalized menu that my wife picked out ahead of time. We were able to bring our own desserts in and purchased a couple meat trays from Winery 101, all authentic and local meats, cheeses and produce. Moreover, the prices were very competitive and convenient.

Downstairs they had live music and a nice chill setting for a night out.

As for the Wine? Top notch. Favorites of my guests were the
Maria U.
Maria U.
Aug 18, 2019
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Loved this place. Wine, ambiance was fantastic. Would highly recommend this place. My husband and I each had the red flight. We had to take a bottle of the Cabernet home. We will definitely become frequent visitors.
Autumn W.
Autumn W.
Apr 08, 2019
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When you come here ( or the tasting room in Cottonwood) you're family. It's a cozy place where everyone feels welcome, the wines are superb and we love that it's a family business.
Make sure you make time to stop by both locations, you won't regret it !
Heather J.
Heather J.
Mar 26, 2018
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I cannot wait to go back to this place. I attended it with my partner at the end of a motorcycle ride and it was just perfect. The place was empty but we were there around 2 pm so we beat the rush. We each ordered a flight and the person on charge at the time walked us through each wine perfectly. It did not feel stuffy at all, we were able to have a conversation about everything we drank and even discuss other wineries in AZ. I cannot wait to go back and get more! The Poolside Pink 2012 was by far my favorite.
Louis D.
Louis D.
Jul 23, 2017
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This is very cool small and quaint hidden gem offering a nice selection of local az wines from gallifant cellars with live music on Saturdays! The white wines have good summer specials!