Pinal panel gives winery proposal its blessing despite complaints

by Heather Smathers | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune

Golder Ranch Estates property via Google Maps

A winery received preliminary approval to open a tasting room and hold events from a county board Thursday.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a zone change for a portion of a winery to accommodate a tasting room, store and small restaurant that primarily will serve appetizers.

The Golder Ranch Estates near Oracle is a 9-acre parcel, of which about 5 acres are a small vineyard. An existing barn and existing ranch home sit in the property.

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