L'Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek boasts the area's most extensive wine program. A 14 consecutive time winner of the Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence", the list offers more than 1,000 selections, and the cellar holds well over 12,000 bottles. Stephen Johnson, a certified Advanced Sommelier, hand-crafted the list to emphasize the boutique selections available from the American market, while balancing the list with diverse international selections, thus representing the finest wines available in the market. The list also offers the finest Cognacs, Armagnacs, port and dessert wines from around the world. Stephen and our Chef work closely together to create a nightly six-course tasting menu with wine pairings. The wines are chosen to match and complement each dish, offering our guests an adventure of flavors and textures on the palate.

Stephen Johnson Bio:
Stephen Johnson attended Arizona State University, majoring in Finance. He then helped develop the Wine Program at the newly opened Mary Elaine's restaurant at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stephen eventually became Cellar Master of the resort and passed the first two parts of the British Guild of Sommeliers Masters program in his endeavor to become a Master Sommelier. Stephen was United States runner up in the Sopexa Food and Wines of France competition and currently holds an Advanced Sommelier Certificate. Stephen's intentions at L'Auberge de Sedona are to develop an internationally recognized beverage program that will exemplify quality and diversity, while providing guests with a selection of the finest wines available in the world.