Birds and Barrels Rail Road tasting room is a small, local spot in Southern Arizona wine country, so expect a casual, intimate tasting rather than a large commercial operation. Check hours or call ahead since many tasting rooms operate by appointment or have limited midday service; there is usually a modest tasting fee that is often credited toward bottle purchases. You can try a short flight of the winery’s offerings and buy bottles to take home, but plan to bring your own snacks or eat in nearby Willcox because food service is likely minimal. Summer days get very hot and evenings cool off, so bring sun protection and a light layer, and have a backup payment method since cell service or card machines can be unreliable in rural areas.