Our Rating
Page Springs
GSM
Arizona probably isn’t the first place most people think of when it comes to serious wine. But that’s slowly changing thanks to bottles like the 2022 Anonymous from Page Springs Cellars. Nestled in the high desert south of Sedona, this winery has been doing the hard work of putting Arizona on the wine map—one vintage at a time. Their Anonymous blend—a mix of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Petite Sirah—is a quietly confident wine. It doesn’t scream for attention but settles into your glass with a kind of Southwestern swagger, balancing ripe fruit with earth, spice, and a distinct sense of place.
Page Springs Cellars is perched along Oak Creek, where red rocks and winding roads make for a rather scenic approach to your next tasting. The winery focuses on Rhône-style wines, crafting blends and varietals that aim to reflect both the Arizona landscape and a low-intervention philosophy. The team here has staked its claim on what was once an improbable wine region, building a reputation for serious winemaking in what many still consider a frontier zone. The climate is high desert, with warm days, cool nights, and enough elevation to give the grapes a fighting chance at structure and balance. If you’re into the intersection of rugged terrain and refined winemaking, this spot makes a compelling case.
The winery’s broader mission includes sustainable growing, small-lot production, and a strong connection to the local land. Page Springs has built not just a winery but a kind of wine community, with regular tastings, events, and an openness that feels more like an artist’s co-op than a corporate tasting room. Their blends often come from multiple vineyard sites across Arizona, all managed with an eye toward long-term viability rather than quick yields.
Eric Glomski didn’t set out to be a winemaker. His background is in ecology, and it’s through that lens that he approaches his vines. What started as a one-off fermentation project turned into a career, or maybe more of a calling. He’s talked about wine as an “artistic expression of landscape,” and that’s probably the best way to understand his approach. Glomski isn’t just making wine—he’s telling stories about Arizona soil, rock, and climate, one vintage at a time.
His interest in the interplay between plants and geology shows up in how he farms and how he ferments. There’s no flash here, no heavy-handed manipulation. Wines are meant to show their roots—literally. He’s also not shy about using native Arizona materials, including local oak for barrel aging. There’s a strong commitment to sourcing and crafting within state lines, which adds another layer to what ends up in the bottle. It’s regional wine in the most literal sense.
The 2022 Anonymous pours a deep, clear purple—nothing inky or brooding, just a calm, medium-toned wine that catches the light with a bit of movement. A gentle swirl gives you a medium viscosity and a whiff of what’s to come.
On the nose, there’s a layered interplay of fruit and mineral. First up: ripe black cherry and black currant, chased quickly by wild strawberry. Then come the darker, more savory notes—slate, graphite, a brush of tobacco. A hint of oak rides underneath it all, just enough to frame without dominating. There’s also a whisper of Arizona dust in there somewhere, like a breeze coming down off the hills.
The palate follows the aromatic lead. This is a dry wine, but it’s plush enough to feel generous. The black cherry and black currant are still front and center, with that same strawberry keeping things lifted. Tobacco and oak start to come forward with air, and the whole thing is knit together with a streak of vanilla and spice, probably thanks to that Petite Sirah in the blend. Tannins are medium-plus, with just enough grip to keep things interesting, and the acidity holds it all together without calling attention to itself. Alcohol sits around 14.6%, but it’s well integrated, giving the wine some warmth without tipping into heat.
As for the finish, it’s long. Not in a showy, dramatic way, but more like a song that fades slowly instead of cutting off. The dark fruit and tobacco echo gently, giving you time to think about what you just tasted.
Decanting for an hour helps this wine find its voice, allowing the graphite and mineral components to come forward and balance the fruit. Drink it now if you like a youthful energy, or give it a few more years to mellow into something silkier. Either way, it should show well through 2030.
The 2022 Anonymous doesn’t try to mimic Rhône blends from elsewhere but instead leans into its own identity—one shaped by red rocks, high sun, and a winemaker who sees the land as both medium and muse.
At $30, it’s fairly priced for what it delivers: a sense of place, a distinct style, and a reminder that good wine can come from unexpected corners of the map. Whether you’re already tuned in to the Arizona wine scene or just starting to explore beyond the usual suspects, this blend offers a genuine, unfiltered look at what’s happening in the high desert. It’s not anonymous at all—it’s exactly where it’s from.
USA
Page Springs
GSM
14.6
1 Hour
Now to 2030
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