Christopher Owens
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DA Ranch in Page Springs is basically heaven on earth—but with better wine and a donkey named Nestor. Tucked away in the rolling green charm of the Verde Valley, this little slice of winery paradise has everything: a cozy log cabin tasting room, a tree-lined lake with its own fountain (hello, pond goals), vineyards that stretch into the hills, and a vibe that makes you want to cancel all your plans and just live there forever.
We spent our afternoon sipping wine on the shaded patio beneath string lights, surrounded by laughter, live music, and the kind of scenery that makes your camera roll feel like a travel magazine. Whether you’re drinking the Willow White or the Mae Rosé (both excellent, by the way), you can’t go wrong—especially with a view of the vines and a light breeze that smells faintly of adventure and fermented grapes.
Also, let’s not forget Nestor—the charming, four-legged celebrity of the ranch and namesake of one of their wines. He’s adorable, a little sassy, and 100% photo op ready.
Between the rustic ranch house, the giant swing hanging from a towering cottonwood, and the magical weeping willows lining the pond, DA Ranch is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a wine-soaked fairytale.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, this place never stops being special. 10/10 will be back—and I’ll be bringing friends, a picnic blanket, and maybe a carrot for Nestor.