Our Story
Hofmann Vineyards · High Lonesome Road · Cochise County, Arizona
More than 50 years of winemaking heritage — from the Rhine Valley to the Arizona highlands.
Hofmann Vineyards is a small, family-owned boutique winery rooted in the Old German Farm tradition. Founded by Charles and Karen Hofmann, the winery sits at approximately 4,500 feet elevation on North High Lonesome Road in Cochise County — the first vineyard and winery on that road — surrounded by sweeping views of the mountains and wide open skies between Tombstone and Bisbee, Arizona.
European Roots
Charles Hofmann brings with him a deep connection to the winemaking traditions of the Rheinland-Pfalz region of Germany. With over five decades of involvement in wineries across both the United States and Europe, the Hofmann approach to winemaking is shaped by generations of Old World craft — emphasizing quality over quantity, and patience over shortcuts.
The grape varieties grown at Hofmann Vineyards reflect that heritage: Northern European cultivars selected for their character and their ability to thrive in the high-elevation Arizona climate. Varieties like Dornfelder — one of the most beloved reds in Deutschland — and Blanc du Bois find a second home here on the high plains of Cochise County.
Veteran Owned & Family Run
Hofmann Vineyards is proudly US Navy Veteran owned. The same discipline and dedication that defined Charles's service carries through every aspect of the winery — from the careful tending of the vines to the meticulous process of fermenting, aging, and bottling each wine entirely onsite.
Karen and Charles run the operation together, welcoming visitors personally for tastings and tours. That personal touch — the chance to meet the people behind the wine, walk the vineyard rows, and see exactly how each bottle is made — is something no large commercial winery can offer.
Our Winemaking Philosophy
Grown Onsite
Every grape used in our wines is grown right here on the property. We stress our vines before harvest to bring out the best fruit flavor — not the most volume.
Stainless & Glass
All wines are fermented and aged in stainless steel and glass, then finished with oak — both clear and toasted — for complexity. None are mechanically pressed.
20+ Wines
We currently offer more than 20 wines in our tasting room, all processed onsite by our special process. Most are best served chilled.
A Place to Linger
Hofmann Vineyards is now a Harvest Hosts welcoming location. Dry campers are welcome to park in the vineyard — enjoy an evening under the Arizona stars surrounded by the vines, with free well water available. A patio table is set out for visitors who want to enjoy a leisurely lunch or evening taking in the country views of the mountains of Cochise County.
The location itself is a destination. At 4,500 feet, the air is clear, the sunrises and sunsets are spectacular, and the Whitewater Draw Nature Reserve — famous for its wintering population of Sandhill Cranes — is just five miles away.
Rated by our visitors as the best wine tasting experience near Bisbee and Tombstone, we invite you to come off the beaten path and discover what a true farm winery feels like.
Come visit us on High Lonesome Road
We recommend calling ahead — we are normally open 10am to 5pm but close on occasion when we have appointments out of the area.
Call 520-403-2100No Cash · All major credit & debit cards accepted · Free tours with tasting · Free dry camping