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Storm Hits Arizona Winery | Mesa News
A severe thunderstorm with 88 mph winds and hail slammed Old Pueblo Cellars in Willcox, Arizona, just before harvest—toppling silos, snapping power lines, and wrecking vineyard structures. Winemaker Mark Phillips described near-zero visibility and flooding, with 14 grape varieties affected. Though damage hit the canopies hard, ripe grapes were still salvageable, harvested days later. Phillips is turning this chaos into part of the wine’s story, embracing resilience as fermentation begins—proof that even nature’s fury can’t stop the passion behind every bottle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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