COMMITTED TO GROWING AND SOURCING INGREDIENTS FROM OUR AND ARIZONA'S PREMIER FARMS, FIELDS, PASTURES AND TREES.
Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria
Osteria noun Italian pronunciation: [ōstəˈrēə]) Gathering place for locals serving regional wine and food with an emphasis on local specialities such as pasta, grilled produce, meat or fish, and often served at shared tables.
“Our Farm to Your Table. Our Vines to Your Glass.”
Merkin Vineyards is on a mission to come as close as we can to delivering a 100% Arizona
experience to our extended family and community. It’s a mission few would choose
to take on, but essential when Regional, Sustainable, and a Sense of Place are the goal.
- All of our wines are produced by MJ & Jennifer Keenan, Tim White and our Cellar team using fruit from our 110 acres of Estate Vineyards in both the Verde Valley and Willcox, AZ.
- Our fruits and vegetables are farmed by Randee Larremore and Maynards father, Mike Keenan, in our Verde Valley greenhouses, gardens, and orchards. What we can’t grow, we source from local Arizona farmers. What we don’t grow, we source from other AZ Growers.
- All of our pastas and breads are made from scratch using from Arizona Heirloom and Italian milled wheat flour by Chef Chris Smith and our magical kitchen staff.
- Our House Made Gelati and Sorbetti are hand crafted by Kelley E. Foy using Arizona produced dairy and fresh ingredients grown in the Merkin Vineyards Greenhouses, Gardens, and Orchards.
Mother Nature beats the drum to which we march and jump. So our menu remains
flexible and changes weekly or even daily depending on her whims. It’s a challenge
and journey we gladly embrace and we sincerely hope you join us in our quest.
Willing Participants In The Mission
Merkin Vineyards Old Town Scottsdale is in the running for Best #Sandwich in AZ for out donut sandwich on the #SundayBrunch menu. Vote for us at @AZBigMedia and don’t forget to join us this Sunday starting at 10 am. https://azbigmedia.com/blogs/road-to-the-final-fork-best-sandwich-in-arizona/?fbclid=IwAR0h6i20zK8vu3kLplxRWzhXiLT9FsuX_6H0EBRJTBaqcGHZZughgfJNTek
Attention, Scottsdale: new limited production wine releases and signed bottles are coming to our Old Town Scottsdale location TOMORROW. While supplies last. #arizonawine #oldtownscottsdale #caduceuscellars #merkinvineyards #mjkeenanwinemaker
Coming to Jerome, @merkinvineyards Scottsdale, & online this Friday. 2019 VSC Viognier, 2018 VSC Menti Rosso, 2018 O&O Monastrell, 2013 O&O Sangiovese, 2019 Tarzan. 2 unsigned bottles + 1 bottle signed by MJ Keenan. VSC members get early access NOW at http://caduceus.org.
Velvet Slippers Club members: it’s go time. #caduceuscellars #merkinvineyards #arizonawine #mjkeenanwinemaker
Coming to Jerome, @merkinvineyards Scottsdale, & online this Friday. 2019 VSC Viognier, 2018 VSC Menti Rosso, 2018 O&O Monastrell, 2013 O&O Sangiovese, 2019 Tarzan. 2 unsigned bottles + 1 bottle signed by MJ Keenan. VSC members get early access NOW at http://caduceus.org.
On special occasions, we're looking to give our friends and loved ones one-of-a-kind presents.
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We feature 9 Merkin vintages and 6 rotating Special Wines.
Our Wine
Merkin Vineyards & Caduceus Cellars are making high elevation wines out of predominantly Italian and Spanish varieties. Owner and Winemaker, MJ Keenan, along with his wife, Jennifer, and Winemaker Tim White, are producing roughly 8000 cases a year in their tiny underground concrete facility known as The Bunker.
The majority of the Merkin Vineyards wines are produced from fruit grown on our 70 acre Buhl Memorial Vineyard in Willcox, Arizona.
Production is combination of whole cluster, open topped 1/2 ton bin fermentation, stainless steel submerged cap extended maceration, and modified carbonic maceration for the Reds, and whole cluster, skin contact, or pressed stainless steel fermentation for the Whites and Rose’s. The epitome of a boutique owner owned and operated winery.
LOCATION:
1001 North Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
HOURS:
7 days a week
11am – 9pm
RESERVATIONS:
Service is first come first serve.For large parties or private events we recommend you call ahead to reserve space.
Ph: 928-639-1001
Joey Dahlin
General Manager
Christopher "Chef Smithers" Smith
Executive Chef
Maynard James Keenan
Owner / Winemaker
158 Main Street
Jerome, Arizona 86331
HOURS:
Sun-Thurs 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri & Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
365 Days a Year
Ph: 928.639.WINE(9463)
Serving traditional Italian style Espresso drinks from 8 a.m. to Noon every day.
“Our Farm to Your Table. Our Vines to Your Glass.”
7133 E. Stetson Dr. Suite #4
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
HOURS:
Sun-Thurs 11 am - 9pm.
Fri & Sat 11am - 11pm.
Ph: (480) 912-1027
140 Main St
Jerome, AZ 86331
HOURS:
Sun-Thurs: 11-6
Fri & Sat: 11-8
ph: 928-639-3516