Sierra Bonita Vineyard sits north of Willcox in the Willcox AVA, on high-desert ground tied to the historic Sierra Bonita ranch country. The vines grow at about 4,300 feet, where hot days and cool nights help the fruit hold aroma and natural acidity. Owned by John Smith, the vineyard is organically farmed — no spraying — with sheep and chickens in the mix as part of a living farm system. The family once ran a winery and tasting room; today Sierra Bonita focuses on the vineyard and selling fruit. We source from this practicing-organic site for Cactus Cru because the farming is honest and the Willcox fruit shows the desert clearly in the glass.