{"id":4117,"date":"2019-12-19T16:39:01","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T23:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/?page_id=4117"},"modified":"2024-03-27T15:10:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T22:10:52","slug":"grape-train","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/further-down-the-tracks-at-verde-canyon-railroad\/events\/grape-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Grape Train Escape (wine-tasting)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4117\" class=\"elementor elementor-4117\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-99c2311 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"99c2311\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a86fcf7\" data-id=\"a86fcf7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc4434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fc4434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"brown\">Grape Train Escape<\/h1><h2>Wine-Tasting Tours during a Saturday Evening Train Ride\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dates and Wine Regions are listed below<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Verde Canyon Railroad has long been a venue for viticulture appreciation. Since 1990 train passengers have enjoyed raising a toast to the Arizona wilderness from well-appointed rail cars, harkening back to a time when relaxing travel by train was recognized as a hallmark of sophistication and class. In 2002 raising that toast became a highly-requested event called the Grape Train Escape. Going in to its 22nd year, this great grape celebration has spanned the planet \u2013 Italian, Chilean, Spanish, German and French wines have been served to thousands of awe-inspired train passengers.<\/p><h5>*Please note that there are two different ticket options on Saturday night runs so tickets purchased for the Grape Train Escape cannot sit with\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Starlight\/Moonlight passengers. Services are provided in different cars.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44391f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44391f3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-294b68d\" data-id=\"294b68d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec18c10 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center ts-event-dates_05-01-2023  elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ec18c10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"#\" id=\"grape\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">BOOK NOW<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7f04b1 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7f04b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77301cc\" data-id=\"77301cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11b582 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a11b582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"white\"><h2>5:30 p.m. Every Saturday Night May 11 through September 14\u00a0<\/h2><p class=\"p1 center\">Offered during the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Starlight and Moonlight Trains May through September, a number of the train cars are dedicated to The Grape Train Escape event. Regional purveyors of fine Arizona wines as well as worldwide vintners showcase their award-winning vintages on the rails. Wine tasting coupled with harmonizing appetizers takes one back to a time when relaxing train travel was recognized as a hallmark of sophistication.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea2cead elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea2cead\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38248ec\" data-id=\"38248ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4424a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4424a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Featured wines may change without prior notice.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0cc127d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0cc127d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-457f685\" data-id=\"457f685\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b9284e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b9284e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>May 11 &#8211; Wines of South America: Chile<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>We are kicking off our summertime Grape Train Escapes with some of South America\u2019s diverse wines from the wine-growing region of Chile, where the country\u2019s narrow east-west valleys are cooled by breezy currents from the Pacific Ocean. Chilean wines span many varietals, from sparkling to crisp, refreshing whites, and bold world-class reds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e473fd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e473fd5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0cdca70\" data-id=\"0cdca70\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7c32a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7c32a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>May 25 &#8211; Wines of Europe: France<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get onboard Verde Canyon Railroad where your tastebuds will scream \u201cBon Voyage!\u201d on their way across the Atlantic. Wine was introduced to France by the Etruscans in the years leading up to the Roman Empire incursion more than 2,600 years ago. Producing more fine wine than any other country, French wines are defined by classic varietals with nuanced flavors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c4679c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c4679c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bdf965\" data-id=\"6bdf965\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e130b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1e130b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>June 1 &#8211; Wines of Washington State<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>We\u2019re bringing the Pacific Northwest right into the Heart of Arizona aboard the Grape Train Escape. A vast temperature swing between daytime highs and nighttime lows and a slow cooling harvest season create Washington\u2019s distinctive wine style. Well-known for blends rather than varietals, innovative technologies and Washington\u2019s pristine natural environment continue to enhance these composed, flavorful wines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6de9d07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6de9d07\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-81614d6\" data-id=\"81614d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752d8d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"752d8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>June 8 &#8211; Wines from Down Under: Australia and New Zealand<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Say \u201cG\u2019day\u201d to the best wines from down under aboard this week\u2019s Grape Train Escape. A strong ocean influence coupled with a warm climate characterize this region known for bright, fruity wines with citrus and fresh herbal notes. Wines made from sweeter grapes that are aged naturally produce a full-bodied taste with elegant and complex flavors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5342c0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5342c0c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26da688\" data-id=\"26da688\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b4efe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52b4efe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>June 15 &#8211; Arizona Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>This week features incredible wines that are grown right in our own backyard. Arizona\u2019s three major wine-growing regions \u2013 Sonoita, Wilcox and Verde Valley \u2013 produce superb wines that dare to be shared. The lush Verde Valley, with its sandy soil and abundant sunshine, invites wine enthusiasts to experience wines shaped in a region rich in history and beauty. Savor these award-winning varietals, as well as up-and-coming wines already being celebrated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c0e853 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c0e853\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d922e9e\" data-id=\"d922e9e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-001a015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"001a015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>June 22 &#8211; Mystery Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>This Verde Canyon Railroad ride features a culmination of the various wines served throughout the Grape Train Escape season. We invite your tastebuds to travel with us to destinations sure to please every wine lover\u2019s palate, with a sensory vacation for casual wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f97cbc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f97cbc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed29897\" data-id=\"ed29897\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a98f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a98f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>June 29 &#8211; Wines of South America: Argentina<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Join us for a wine-tasting journey of history, passion and adventure. Spanish immigrants brought wine to Argentina in 1556 A.D., where the unique high altitude of its wine regions and dry climate make for ideal vine-growing conditions. With intense colors and expressive floral aromas, the smooth mouthfeel of these wines is known to contain flavors of cherry or berry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-540400a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"540400a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a529336\" data-id=\"a529336\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e6371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69e6371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>July 6 &#8211; Wines of Europe: Italy<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Say \u201cCiao Bella\u201d to your new favorite wines when the Grape Train Escape features some of the best from Italy. Grown in the country\u2019s warmer and drier climate, these soft, fruity wines are full of rich flavors with hints of classic Mediterranean citrus. With over 355 indigenous vines, a focus on the fruit crafted in the winemaking process characterizes Italian wines, making them widely loved and enjoyed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c475fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c475fe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ad360a\" data-id=\"2ad360a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622fc1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"622fc1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>July 13- California Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>With world-class wines right next door to Arizona, this Grape Train Escape features a selection of California\u2019s best. With long growing seasons of warm days and cool nights, where the sun shines year-round, the state\u2019s grape-growing regions yield more than 17 million gallons of wine each year. The warm weather creates sugary grapes that produce sweet wines low in acidity but bold in flavor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-445b5bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"445b5bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a90ff2\" data-id=\"4a90ff2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4e07e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd4e07e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>July 20 &#8211; <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300; font-weight: bold; font-family: Lato, 'sans-serif';\">Wines from Down Under: Australia and New Zealand<\/span><\/p><p>Say \u201cG\u2019day\u201d to the best wines from down under aboard this week\u2019s Grape Train Escape. A strong ocean influence coupled with a warm climate characterize this region known for bright, fruity wines with citrus and fresh herbal notes. Wines made from sweeter grapes that are aged naturally produce a full-bodied taste with elegant and complex flavors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b24b5c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b24b5c0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3c72aa\" data-id=\"d3c72aa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd8c34c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd8c34c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>July 27 &#8211; Arizona Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>This week features incredible wines that are grown right in our own backyard. Arizona\u2019s three major wine-growing regions \u2013 Sonoita, Wilcox and Verde Valley \u2013 produce superb wines that dare to be shared. The lush Verde Valley, with its sandy soil and abundant sunshine, invites wine enthusiasts to experience wines shaped in a region rich in history and beauty. Savor these award-winning varietals, as well as up-and-coming wines already being celebrated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-33ae7ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"33ae7ee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d367e8e\" data-id=\"d367e8e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01b4424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01b4424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>August 3 &#8211; Mystery Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>This Verde Canyon Railroad ride features a culmination of the various wines served throughout the Grape Train Escape season. We invite your tastebuds to travel with us to destinations sure to please every wine lover\u2019s palate, with a sensory vacation for casual wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53821a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53821a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe17589\" data-id=\"fe17589\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353bd41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"353bd41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>August 10 &#8211; Wines of South America: Argentina<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Join us for a wine-tasting journey of history, passion and adventure. Spanish immigrants brought wine to Argentina in 1556 A.D., where the unique high altitude of its wine regions and dry climate make for ideal vine-growing conditions. With intense colors and expressive floral aromas, the smooth mouthfeel of these wines is known to contain flavors of cherry or berry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-651cf50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"651cf50\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92efdde\" data-id=\"92efdde\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd12dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cd12dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>August 17 &#8211; Wines of Europe: Spain<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Say \u201cOle!\u201d to an adventure of culture and history in every sip of Spanish wine sure to stir the soul. Winemaking in Spain dates back at least 3,000 years, when the art of turning grapes into wine was reserved only for priests who produced the luscious liquid for sacrament and religious celebrations. Using classic vinification techniques that have been passed on through generations, these Old World wines are heavier with fresh, balanced flavors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4146014 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4146014\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f695e46\" data-id=\"f695e46\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd355e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bd355e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>August 24 &#8211; Wines of Oregon State<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Sip Oregon\u2019s finest wines among Arizona\u2019s grandest views on this week\u2019s Grape Train Escape. In a valley with a variety of soils sheltered from extreme weather, the very cool climate in Oregon ripens grapes slowly while building character in the fruit. The process produces nuanced, subtle wines that are high in acidity with intense colors and spicy aromas.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-699c0a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"699c0a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbde841\" data-id=\"fbde841\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b676bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b676bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>August 31- Wines from Down Under: Australia and New Zealand<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Say \u201cG\u2019day\u201d to the best wines from down under aboard this week\u2019s Grape Train Escape. A strong ocean influence coupled with a warm climate characterize this region known for bright, fruity wines with citrus and fresh herbal notes. Wines made from sweeter grapes that are aged naturally produce a full-bodied taste with elegant and complex flavors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b6f7df6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b6f7df6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6006c3\" data-id=\"f6006c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c720895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c720895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>September 7 &#8211; Arizona Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>This week features incredible wines that are grown right in our own backyard. Arizona\u2019s three major wine-growing regions \u2013 Sonoita, Wilcox and Verde Valley \u2013 produce superb wines that dare to be shared. The lush Verde Valley, with its sandy soil and abundant sunshine, invites wine enthusiasts to experience wines shaped in a region rich in history and beauty. Savor these award-winning varietals, as well as up-and-coming wines already being celebrated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5779b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5779b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-deb5058\" data-id=\"deb5058\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b3364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9b3364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>September 14 &#8211; Mystery Wines<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Verde Canyon Railroad ride features a culmination of the various wines served throughout the Grape Train Escape season. We invite your tastebuds to travel with us to destinations sure to please every wine lover\u2019s palate, with a sensory vacation for casual wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e87cc1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e87cc1f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f3b0a2\" data-id=\"7f3b0a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61fc707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61fc707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ad5b24;\">A Sensory Adventure<\/span><\/h2><p>Savoring wine while soaking in the scenery of the Southwest has rapidly become world-famous here in Arizona\u2019s Verde Valley, and it is quickly gaining notoriety as one of the finest regions for grape growing. In addition, it is a region where the appreciation of these varietals becomes more enjoyable while basking in high desert beauty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9f6bff elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9f6bff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd69f90\" data-id=\"dd69f90\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-afcaa19\" data-id=\"afcaa19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c7e12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c7e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During the Saturday Starlight Tours, passengers experience a spectacular blend of light and color in the canyon ranging from bright daytime to rich sunset, from twinkly twilight to magnificent moonglow. Paired with an award-winning wine in hand, any Grape Train Escape will contribute to a sensory adventure suitable for every palate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-385529c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"385529c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4878d\" data-id=\"4a4878d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684fc1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"684fc1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What to Expect with Your Wine<\/h2><ul class=\"bulleted\"><li>Luxurious style and attentive beverage service right to your seat<\/li><li>Abundant appetizers that will pair perfectly with wine selections<\/li><li>Adjoining open-air cars where the lush riparian landscape of summer, including canopies cottonwoods, moody monsoon afternoons and deep crimson cliffs, compliments a great glass of wine<\/li><li>Information is made available so you can find where to purchase a bottle of your favorite wines following the ride<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9d0771\" data-id=\"f9d0771\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b629717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b629717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape-677x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5134\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape-677x1024.jpg 677w, https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape-768x1161.jpg 768w, https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape-640x968.jpg 640w, https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape-232x350.jpg 232w, https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grape-Train-Escape.jpg 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b64a9c elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center ts-event-dates_05-29-2022  elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5b64a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"#\" id=\"grape2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-ticket-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1990, train passengers have enjoyed raising a toast to the Arizona wilderness from well-appointed rail cars, harkening back to a time when relaxing travel by train was recognized as a hallmark of sophistication. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":45,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - 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