(Photo courtesy of Tohono Chul)
(Photo courtesy of Tohono Chul)

Experience Flavors of the Desert at Terruño in Tucson


November 4, 2025
By Tucson Foodie

Terruño: Flavors of the Desert returns Sunday, November 16, inviting guests to experience the tastes that define Tucson’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy status. The 21+ event unfolds in the botanical beauty of Tohono Chul Gardens from 3-7 p.m., pairing fine food, local wine, and live music in one immersive evening.

VIP and General Admission Details

VIP admission costs $160 and begins at 3 p.m., offering early access to mingle with chefs and winemakers in an intimate setting. VIP guests will enjoy:

  • A welcome drink from one of Tucson’s premier wineries
  • A keepsake wine glass and wine lanyard
  • A custom tote bag and apron
  • Exclusive early tastings set to live local music

General admission costs $125 and runs from 4-7 p.m. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass and wine lanyard, granting full access to all tastings and entertainment throughout the gardens.

Each tasting station reflects Tucson’s creative culinary scene. Participating chefs and restaurants include:

Chef Pablo Valencia and Katherine Carbone of Scratching the Plate at Desert Magic (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Arizona Wineries and Beverage Makers

Sip your way through the desert’s finest vineyards and beverage artisans:

  • Callaghan Vineyards, Elgin
  • Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Sonoita
  • Los Milics Vineyards, Elgin
  • Twisted Union Wine Company, Elgin
  • Golden Rule Vineyards, Willcox
  • Pillsbury Wine Company, Willcox
  • Laramita Cellars, Willcox
  • Sonoran Wines, Pearce
  • Whiskey Del Bac, Tucson
  • Ombre Coffee, Tucson
  • Parch Spirits Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

For more about local vintners, explore Arizona wine destinations.

Live Music Among the Gardens

Throughout the event, local musicians will set the evening’s rhythm.

  • Max Goldschmid Trio at the Performance Garden
  • Nico Barberan at the Overlook
  • Dante Olita at the Lomaki Patio
  • Old Pueblo DJ at the Garden Pavilion

Event Overview

When: Sunday, November 16
Where: Tohono Chul Gardens, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson
Admission: VIP $160 (3–7 p.m.), General $125 (4–7 p.m.)
Age: 21+ only

Tickets include tastings, drinks, music, and access to Tucson’s finest culinary talents. Experience the artistry that makes the Sonoran Desert one of the world’s most flavorful regions.

For more information, visit tohonochul.org/terruno.

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