Our favorite Arizona wine geek, Sam Pillsbury is no longer our hidden source for entertainment and great wine. The Sundance Channel tapped him as a “Tastemaker” ambassador for Phoenix. Watch the clip where he shares his passion for wine, art and favorite places to eat… including Quiessence! Thanks Sam!

With over 80 thoughtfully selected and award-winning wines, Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a unique selection of boutique varietals by the glass or bottle.

“The wine list is one of the best in the Southwest,” says national wine & food critic John Mariani in recent article for Bloomberg (read full article here.)

Quiessence proudly features only domestic and Arizona wines to maintain our commitment to locally-conscious dining. Explore the list and find wonderful Arizona selections from nearby winemakers and friends in Sonoita, Cornville and Coshise County. All our wines are hand-selected by Chef Gregory LaPrad to complete the perfect lunch or dinner experience.

Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at The Farm at South Mountain, only 8 minutes from Downtown Phoenix

Eric Glomski: Vigneron

If you’ve met Eric before, you’d describe him as a Wine Grower, River Activist, Outdoorsman,  Brewer… the list goes on!

Now you can add Touring Vigneron to the list. Eric is currently traveling with fellow wino & Tool singer Maynard James Keenan to sign bottles and promote  their Arizona Stronghold wines.

We know and love him for the incredible Arizona wines produced from his Page Springs Cellars and Arizona Stronghold Vineyards.

For years he’s been a visionary force behind the state’s growing wine movement but with a unique focus of making incredible wines accessible and enjoyable by everyday people, specifically families.

He envisions a new American wine culture similar to Western Europe where “…wine is seamlessly integrated into family and culture,” says Glomski.

 By the way, a Vigneron  means wine grower in French. You learn something new everyday.

Stop by Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar to enjoy a glass (or bottle) of:

• Page Springs “Familia Blanca” Malvasia (white)
• Page Springs “La Serrana” Viognier (white)
• Arizona Stronghold “Nachise” (red)

View the Quiessence Wine List >

Follow Eric Glomski on the road >