Scenic Desert Wine, Distillery Tastings/Brewery/RT66 & Lunch

Arizona’s high desert makes an unexpected backdrop for a tasting tour. You’ll follow old Route 66 to Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard, sample small-batch spirits at Desert Diamond Distillery, and finish with Kingman beer and lunch. It’s a full day of local flavor rather than a quick stop at one polished tasting room.

I like the mix of wine, whiskey, and craft beer, along with the mountain views and old highway scenery. I also like the small-group format, hotel pickup, and the fact that lunch comes from Siren’s Cafe, which offers vegan and vegetarian choices. The main drawback is the long ride from Las Vegas, with an earlier start and more time in the van than local Kingman pickups.

Key points at a glance

• Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard: Taste up to seven Arizona wines among vines, desert views, and distant mountains.
• Desert Diamond Distillery: Spend about an hour sampling locally made spirits and whiskey while learning how they are produced.
• Black Bridge Brewery lunch stop: Sample Kingman beer while a fresh meal arrives from Siren’s Cafe.
• Route 66 connection: Enjoy scenic drives along the first all-weather highway in the United States, with a museum or visitor-center stop when available.
• Small group and hotel pickup: The group is limited to 12 people, with transportation, guide service, and return to your hotel included.
• Price and pace: At $189 per person, the tour offers a practical bundle, but the Las Vegas transfer makes it a long day.

A tasting tour with Route 66 at its center

This is not simply a winery visit with a drink afterward. The road is part of the experience. From Las Vegas, you travel roughly two hours by van toward Kingman, then spend the day moving between Arizona producers and historic highway stops.

That setting matters. The desert around Kingman feels very different from the Las Vegas Strip. You get broad views, rugged mountains, open sky, and small local businesses instead of casino resorts and large commercial tasting rooms. The drinks give you a reason to stop, but the scenery and road stories give the day its shape.

The tour lasts about 6.5 hours, although departures from Las Vegas start earlier and take longer because of the transfer. You should think of it as a full outing, not a short afternoon activity. The van ride is part of the trade-off for reaching Arizona’s high desert without arranging your own rental car or assigning someone to drive after tastings.

The two-hour ride from Las Vegas

Pickup is included at your hotel. You’ll meet the guide at the hotel valet or main office, then look for a vehicle marked with the local partner’s branding. From there, the van heads toward Kingman.

A two-hour ride can feel long, especially if you expected a quick wine excursion. Still, it gives the guide room to set the scene and explain where you’re going. The small group, limited to 12 people, should make the transfer more comfortable than a large coach trip.

I would book this only if you’re happy giving most of a day to the outing. It works well for someone who has already seen the main Las Vegas sights and wants a change of pace. It is less suited to anyone trying to fit several other activities into the same day.

The driver-guide arrangement also solves a practical problem. You can taste wine, whiskey, and beer without worrying about the return drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off add real value here, since the route covers more ground than a local brewery crawl.

Route 66 and the first change of scenery

The drive includes scenic sections of Route 66, the first all-weather highway in the United States. That detail gives the road a place in American travel history beyond its familiar pop-culture image.

You won’t spend the whole day walking around historic sites. Instead, Route 66 appears as a series of drives connecting the tasting stops. That suits the tour’s pace. You get desert views and highway atmosphere without turning the excursion into a formal history tour.

When available, the schedule may include the Arizona Route 66 Museum or the Powerhouse Visitor Center. Since this stop depends on availability, don’t treat it as guaranteed. The main focus remains wine, spirits, beer, lunch, and the surrounding desert.

I like this balance. A museum stop can add useful context, but the tour does not ask you to spend hours indoors. You get a taste of the old highway, then move on to the producers that make the day distinctive.

Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard and its mountain views

The first tasting stop is Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard, a boutique Arizona winery surrounded by vines and desert country. You’ll have about 45 minutes here, enough time to sample a selection rather than settle in for a long meal or leisurely bottle service.

Up to seven wine tastings are included. The selection can range from a crisp Pinot Grigio to unusual fruit-forward blends, including the winery’s grape and strawberry Clothing Optional wine. That kind of tasting is useful for curious drinkers who want something beyond familiar California varietals.

The setting is a large part of the appeal. Green vines sit against a rugged backdrop with mountains in the distance. It is a pleasant contrast to the surrounding dry country, and the views give the stop a calm, rural feel.

You should arrive open to variety. This is not presented as a serious technical tasting focused only on traditional wine styles. Some pours may be playful or sweet, and the unusual names are part of the local character. If you prefer only dry, classic wines, you may find parts of the flight less to your taste.

The 45-minute visit also keeps the day moving. You’ll have time to sample, look around, and enjoy the view, but not enough time to linger for hours. I see that as a plus on a multi-stop tour, though wine enthusiasts who want a long winery visit may want a dedicated vineyard outing instead.

Desert Diamond Distillery and Arizona spirits

After another scenic stretch of Route 66, you’ll visit Desert Diamond Distillery for about an hour. This is the most focused stop for people interested in production methods and small-batch spirits.

The tasting includes spirits and whiskey samples, with a guided explanation of how the drinks are made and the story behind the bottles. That makes this more than a simple bar stop. You get a look at another side of Arizona’s beverage scene, one based on distilling rather than grape growing.

The hour gives the distillery room to explain its work without making the visit drag. You can ask questions, compare samples, and learn how the products differ from the wine you tasted earlier. If whiskey is your main interest, this may be the strongest stop of the day.

As with any tasting tour, the amount you enjoy depends on your preferences. The included samples are part of the package, but extra wine or beer is not included. Plan your spending accordingly if you want additional pours or bottles.

A valid passport or ID card is required, and you should also bring your driver’s license. The activity is for people 21 and older, so you cannot book it for anyone under that age. Pregnant people are specifically advised not to take part.

Black Bridge Brewery, Kingman beer, and lunch

The brewery stop brings the day back to a casual local setting. Black Bridge Brewery is Kingman’s original craft brewery, and the visit includes samples from its house beer selection.

The brewery itself does not serve food. Instead, lunch is delivered from Siren’s Cafe, a local Kingman eatery. This detail is worth knowing before you go, since you should not expect to order a full meal from the brewery kitchen.

The arrangement still works well. You can try beers in the taproom or outdoor patio while eating paninis, salads, or sandwiches from the cafe. Vegan and vegetarian choices are available, which gives the stop broader appeal than a standard brewery lunch.

The beer selection can include styles from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts. That range gives you a chance to try something new, though the exact pours may vary. Extra beer is not included, so any additional drinks cost more.

I like this stop because it feels less formal than the winery and distillery. The brewery provides the social part of the day, while Siren’s Cafe supplies a proper lunch. After several tastings and a long van ride, having food in the middle of the tour is important, not an afterthought.

What the $189 price really covers

At $189 per person, this tour is not the cheapest way to drink in Arizona. You are paying for more than the tastings themselves, though. The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation, a guide, admission fees, wine tasting, distillery samples, brewery samples, and lunch.

That package can offer good value if you are staying in Las Vegas and do not want to rent a car. A self-drive version would require transportation, a designated driver, separate tasting fees, lunch, parking, and careful timing. The tour also removes the need to plan a route through several businesses in another city.

The value is weaker if you are already based in Kingman or have your own driver. In that case, a shorter local visit to one or two producers may cost less and give you more time at each stop.

You should also factor in the pace. This is a sampler tour. You’ll experience three parts of the local drinks scene in one day, but none of them receives a half-day treatment. I would choose it for variety, convenience, and Route 66 scenery rather than for an in-depth wine or distillery lesson.

Guide service and the small-group difference

The group is limited to 12 people, which is a useful middle ground. You get the efficiency of an organized tour without the crowd size of a full coach.

Guide Bob, also called Robert, is specifically associated with the experience. The guide’s role matters here because the day includes driving, tastings, local stories, and help at several different stops. A patient guide is especially useful if your group includes people who like to spend time in gift shops or browse bottles before returning to the van.

The small group also makes hotel pickup and timing easier. You are less likely to spend a long time loading dozens of people at different hotels, though pickup still depends on the location of your accommodation.

English is the tour language. The activity is wheelchair accessible, but you should confirm your specific needs when booking because the supplied details do not explain the vehicle setup or access arrangements at every stop.

Who should book this Arizona day out?

I would recommend this tour to you if you want:

• A guided alternative to driving from Las Vegas to Kingman
• A mix of wine, whiskey, beer, lunch, and desert scenery
• A small group rather than a large bus
• A Route 66 experience with possible museum or visitor-center context
• A relaxed day outside the city
• Food choices that include vegan and vegetarian options

It is especially well suited to couples, friends, and families with all participants aged 21 or older. The range of drinks means one person does not have to be a dedicated wine fan for the day to work.

I would think twice if you want a serious wine education, a long stay at one vineyard, or a late start from Las Vegas. You should also avoid it if you are pregnant or if anyone in your party is under 21.

Booking details worth knowing

You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately, which helps if your Las Vegas schedule is still changing.

Bring a passport or ID card and your driver’s license. Since alcohol tastings are central to the day, proper identification is not a minor detail.

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, but you need to meet the guide at the valet or main office of your accommodation. Look for the vehicle with the local partner’s branding. Departure times vary, so check availability for the exact start time, especially for Las Vegas pickup.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a convenient, alcohol-focused day that adds mountain views, Route 66, and local food to the usual Las Vegas schedule. The strongest points are the variety of stops, the included transportation, the small group, and the chance to taste Arizona products in their own communities.

Skip it if you would rather explore at your own speed or spend several hours at one winery. The Las Vegas transfer makes the day long, and the tasting stops are designed as a broad introduction rather than a specialist course.

For most people, the decision comes down to convenience. At $189, you are paying for a driver, guide, lunch, multiple tastings, and a full route through Arizona’s high desert. If that sounds better than planning the day yourself, this is a practical and enjoyable choice.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The stated duration is 6.5 hours. Tours departing from Las Vegas have an earlier start time and a longer duration because of the transfer to the Kingman area.

What is the tour price?

The price is $189 per person.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included. You should meet the guide at your hotel valet or the main office of your accommodation.

What tastings are included?

The tour includes wine tasting, distillery samples, and brewery samples. Up to seven wine tastings are included. Extra wine or beer is not included.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included and is delivered from Siren’s Cafe to the Black Bridge Brewery stop. Available choices include paninis, salads, sandwiches, and vegan or vegetarian options.

How large is the group?

The tour is limited to 12 participants.

Can people under 21 join?

No. The activity is not suitable for people under 21 years old.

What identification should I bring?

Bring a passport or ID card and your driver’s license.