Helicopters, Pumpkins & Pinot: The Luxury Fall Experience at D.A.Ranch Vineyard

The new Helicopter Experience is just the prologue to a fall season designed to surprise. “Arriving by helicopter changes the narrative,” says Dylan Jung, D.A.Ranch Wine Club & Entertainment Manager. “You’re not just coming to a tasting room, you’re making an entrance. It’s an experience in itself.”

For Alexis Petznick, CEO of D.A.Ranch, the goal is resonance. “We believe luxury is about creating moments that feel rare and effortless,” she says. “When a guest visits, we want them to leave with something more than a bottle of wine. We want them to take home a story.”

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A Vineyard Reimagined
Once a family homestead, D.A.Ranch has evolved into a place where rustic charm meets refined design. Estate wines remain at its core, but imaginative programming now sets the pace—an inventive blend of wellness, whimsy and evenings where Malvasia flows beneath the stars. Thoughtful details and playful touches weave through every corner, inviting guests to slow down and savor the moment. It’s a vineyard rooted in heritage yet alive with imagination.

Wellness with a Pour
Balance takes center stage during Pinot & Pilates on Sept. 27 and Oct. 25. Club Pilates Sedona leads sunrise classes on the lawn, where mindful movement flows naturally into charcuterie boards and crisp Rosé. “Wellness today is about harmony,” Petznick says. “Pairing mindful movement with estate wines and vineyard views offers exactly that.”

The season culminates with the Verde Valley Pottery Festival from Nov. 14–16, where Arizona’s artists showcase their craft through demonstrations, lectures and live music. “Wine and art share the same soul,” Hart says. “Both are shaped by the land, crafted with care and meant to be shared.”

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A Season to Remember
At D.A.Ranch, fall is no longer just about harvest—it’s about creating stories. From stepping out of a helicopter to sipping among pumpkins at golden hour, every guest finds a moment worth keeping.

“At D.A.Ranch, luxury is not defined by exclusivity,” Petznick says. “It’s about experience. Every visit is an invitation to see wine, and life, through a more elevated lens.”

D.A.Ranch is located at 1900 Dancing Apache Road, Cornville, AZ 86325. Plan your visit at daranch.com or follow @daranch_vineyards and @daranch_weddings for details.

Fall Happenings at D.A.Ranch

• NEW D.A.Ranch Vineyards Helicopter Experience: Arrive in cinematic fashion on a Western Sky Helicopter flight from Scottsdale, soaring over Sedona’s red rocks before landing beside the vines. A guided tour, curated tastings and time to linger make this a true bucket-list adventure.
• NEW Pinot & Pilates: On Sept. 27 and Oct. 25, sunrise stretches meet vineyard views as Club Pilates Sedona leads energizing classes on the lawn. A charcuterie board and post-class Rosé complete the flow.
• 2nd Annual Pumpkins in the Vines: From Oct. 8–31, Mortimer Farms pumpkins of every size and shade spill between Tempranillo rows. Sip, shop and snap fall-perfect selfies at the complimentary vineyard photo booth.
• NEW Arizona Wine Club Release Party: On Nov. 1, the pond becomes a stage for Wine Club Members to pick up and celebrate their newest releases. With live music from The Sunshine Ensemble, the evening invites both members and guests into the season’s most soulful night under the stars.
• Verde Valley Pottery Festival: Nov. 14–16 brings three days of Arizona pottery, wine and live music at the vineyard. Collectors can snag early access at First Pick Friday, with demonstrations, food trucks and music filling the weekend.