Uncorked: Wine Fest at Verde Canyon Railroad

Overview

Verde Canyon Railroad's Uncorked Wine Festival is a springtime celebration. The event features the selection of wines from all over the world and it’s a party on the depot patio from 11:00am-12:30pm, prior to the train’s departure. This package offers a tasting of select wines (4 tastes) at the beverage bar on the depot's patio prior to boarding the train, your choice of lunch at our Copper Spike Cafe, and includes a souvenir wine glass etched with the train's logo. Additional wine may be purchased by the bottle on board the train.

City: Sedona

Tue 19 Aug

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Starting at $204.21

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Tue 19 Aug

Starting at $204.21

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What's Included

During the train ride complimentary charcuterie boxes and a Champagne toast are provided.

Wine Tasting (4 tastes) at the Depot prior to the Train's Departure

Restroom on board

Cafe voucher for use at depot prior to departure

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not all of the 10 vintage rail cars are ADA compliant. Please mention any special needs when booking to be assured accessible seating.

What To Expect

Verde Canyon Railroad

The John Bell Railroad Museum located at the depot offers a wealth of history of the area's geology, local communities, and rail history.

Verde River

The train follows the Verde River for 20 miles.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Area

The train enters the confluence of Sycamore Canyon and Creek and the Verde River.

Perkinsville Ghost Town

Perkinsville is the turnaround point for Verde Canyon Railroad's excursion, a historic family-run ranch still in operation, and also a filming location in the classic 1960s epic film "How the West Was Won".

Coconino National Forest

The train travels the rare riparian ribbon between high desert and river, sandwiched between the Prescott and Coconino National Forests.

Verde Valley

The train travels 20 miles into the Verde Canyon, following the Verde River on a historic route accessible only by train.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

Jack_L

May 2024

The stories and information by the guide in the Jerome car. Both the guide and bar tender were great. The views throughout the trip were awesome

Response from Host

May 2024

Jack, thank you so much for riding with us and sharing this excellent review.

jimmE18FU

May 2023

Wonderful excursion, highly recommend for everyone! Beautiful landscapes, informative history and a really fun time.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thanks for sharing this great review!

F109JMjulieb

May 2023

I took my "mother" on this train ride for her 81st birthday. She was looking for something different to do and when I can across this option, it was an emphatic YES!! She's only lived in Az for a few years and has only seen Tucson and the Phoenix area so she was pleasantly amazed at the landscape and scenery. I purchased the wine tasting tickets for us and although she's not a drinker, she does enjoy the occasional glass of wine. We arrived very early and it was so easy to get our tickets. I do believe lunch from the cafe was included in the price. They also serve a complimentary charcuterie box, which was quite nice and would have been ample food for us. The cafe food was ok. I got the chicken sandwich, and she got the chicken tenders. Mine was just 2 chicken tenders between a roll. Next time I'd probably skip the lunch knowing about the charcuterie box. The wine tasting was four 2oz tastes for each of us. She likes sweeter wines and there weren't any that were really sweet, according to the lovely bar tenders. We did find a lovely sparking rose that she "didn't mind" Moving on to the actual train ride, we boarded about 12:45 and it looked like a storm was coming in but we were assured that wouldn't distract from the tour, and that it would only make it more enjoyable. Our host/bartender inside the Sedona car was Liz. She was excellent. Started the trip off with a champagne toast and gave us all of the good information as we went along. There is an outside car that you can move back & forth from and we were told that it was a much better experience from outside. I asked my mother - Dororthy - if she wanted to go outside and at first she said she was fine inside. I had ordered us some wine on the train and had asked Liz for a recommendation or a sweeter wine. She recommended a red blend. I didn't' think Dorothy would like it but she tasted it & said it "wasn't bad". Next thing I know, Dorothy is feelin' fine! Haha! So we decided to go outside. She was like a kid in a candy store! "ooh! Look at that! Ooh, look at that!" and "take a picture of that!" She made fast friends with our outdoor hosts, Paul & Travis. She's also a bit of a flirt. If it was up to her, we'd have spent the entire rest of the trip outside. Unfortunately, it did start to sprinkle, and temperature dropped, which was amazing, but I hadn't dressed properly for that weather, nor had I brought a jacket. So, we stayed outside until we reached the end of the track and listened to the history of the train and the famous people who'd used it to film. One being Air Supply, who Dorothy let everyone know she LOVED! We did go back inside for the trip back to the station and she was a little let down. Many people were napping and it was just a low key ride back. If it hadn't been raining we'd have been outside for sure and I'm sure she would have loved it. So instead she talked the ears off of our couch mates who were visiting from San Diego & were very kind. Dorothy's "high" from the wine lasted most of the trip and she said many times what a wonderful birthday she was having. She made me promise to post a nice review and to mention Liz, Paul & Travis and the Sedona car. She wants to come back for the Holiday train ride now! Thanks to everyone who made her feel special on her special day! It was a day she won't soon forget!

Response from Host

May 2023

We so enjoyed reading your adventures with Dorothy! You two sound like a lot of fun! Thank you for riding with us and for sharing this comprehensive review. We'll be sure to share your kind comments with Liz, Paul and Travis.