One of the last of the independents in the Valley. I think it's a real shame that Total Wine is gobbling up everything in sight out there, as chains like that take the fun out of the wine experience. AZ Wine has a discount rack up front, and that is always fun to check out. I lucked out with an older German pinot noir last time I was there that was marked down from $50ish to $20. You don't get experiences like that at Total Wine.
AZ Wine tries to get a lot of lesser known producers (as much as a shop can do in a limited distribution market like Arizona, anyway). Invariably, that's where the fun is when it comes to wine. And I don't mean wines produced in Arizona that often aren't worth the money, either. I have always enjoyed talking with their staff when I make it over there. I find that they are all knowledgeable, helpful when asked, and never obnoxious.
AZ Wine Co is one of the last of the Mohicans. Before you do your usual trip to Total Wine or BevMo, you owe it to yourself to visit an independent like this and get a more personal and interesting wine experience instead of the usual lowest common denominator experience you are sure to get at the chains.