D-Squared

For several years we’ve been hearing good things about the Granite Creek Vineyard and Winery in Chino Valley. They have included us in their summer concert series this Saturday, May 23 from 1 to 5 PM. This is sort of a casual sit around outside in a beautiful place – sip a little good organic local wine, scarf some cheese, listen to some music and enjoy a spring day at 4600′ elevation. There are big trees, historic buildings, grapevines, and respite from the city. You can check out their website at granitecreekvineyards.com, the place pretty much sells itself.

When we were touring steadily we used to take vineyard gigs on the west coast to help round out our performing schedule and we got hooked on the whole California wine culture. Folks came to taste and buy wine but they also came to picnic and talk and stroll and bike and commune with nature, family and friends. Our music seemed to fit in perfectly, especially when we were playing outdoors like we will be at Granite Creek. So come join us for an afternoon of Arizona culture on an honest to goodness small family farm. There is no charge for admission although we would encourage you to purchase products to help support local agriculture. For further information contact (928) 636-2003 or email gcvineyards@cableone.net.

Directions are given as if you were coming from Phoenix, we trust you can adjust if you coming from elsewhere:

1. Take I-17 North to Cordes Junction Exit to Prescott on HWY 69
2. Continue North on HWY 69
3. Drive approximately 20 miles on Hwy 69 to the 4th stoplight from the Interstate. At this intersection of Hwy 69 and FAIN RD. Turn RIGHT (look for the green highway sign with on the right TO PRESCOTT AIRPORT and CHINO VALLEY and HWY 89)
4. FAIN Road becomes HWY 89A South. Stay on Hwy 89A South until you get to Hwy. 89
5. Take Hwy. 89 North (toward Prescott Airport/Ashfork) to Chino Valley. Chino Valley is about 10 miles from the turn.
6. Go to the third stoplight in Chino Valley (McDonald’s on your left and Chino Valley Community Church on your right). This will be ROAD 3 NORTH. Turn RIGHT.
7. Go to the end of the road. ROAD 3 NORTH will T with Road ONE EAST at a stop sign.
8. Turn Left onto ROAD 1 EAST. We are one half mile down the road on the RIGHT hand side.