Built on the side of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Sedona in the historic town of Jerome, featuring over 30 uniquely handcrafted, individually distinct, wines.
Our vintner's philosophy is very spartenistic; create wines that are enjoyable for the novice and the connoisseur alike. Unlike most winemakers, our vintner learned the art of wine making by training as an apprentice under master winemakers throughout the United States and Europe.
Starting with a sassy white Zinfandel we transcend through the lighter wines such as the Pinot Grigio and Mourvedre, progressing to the more robust red Zinfandel and Syrah, finishing with the smooth Muscat and Champagne. For masterful enjoyment we reserve library wines including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Syrah, 15 year old Port, and others soon to be added.
From the Phoenix 2008 Arizona Travel
Guide, author Ashlea Deahl writes:
"Savor a Sip and a Story at Jerome
Winery. Forget everything you've read
and heard about Jerome. If you want a
good story, paired with a good glass of
local wine, head to Jerome Winery,
located within walking distance of
Jerome's main strip.
Owner John McLoughlin will pour you a
glass of robust Syrah (one of his best
sellers) or tangy Zin, and regale you
with tales about Jerome's sordid past -
ask him the one about the priest who had
a shoe fetish. He's full of stories, and
his winery is full of surprises.
McLoughlin offers more than 30
distinct wines, from Chardonnays to
Cabs, as well as the requisite
accessories, gifts and snacks to go
along with them. Best of all, he works
the vines, which are located in Southern
Arizona, himself, (he has the farmer's
tan to prove it), and he makes the trip
to Jerome just about every weekend to
personally sell his product - and
perhaps sell you on a story or two".
La Patrona, (John's mom), his sister,
Melanie and brother-in-law, Isaiah can
be found behind the copper counter
pouring and telling stories of their
own, and Jerome has no shortage of
interesting tales as well as interesting
characters. The wines this year feature
labels of old family photos and most of
the labels come with a story.