Merkin Vineyards Osteria Featured Wines

“Tarzan Red” 2015- 100% Tempranillo

This is a big hairy old world Iberian beast of a blend from the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. Mostly Tempranillo with a dash of something Iberian depending on the year. 4300 ft. elevation.

“Jane Pink” 2017- 100% Monestrell

Monestrell/Mourvedre Rosé from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. Named after what one famous comedian said to another famous comedian on a really famous live comedic Television show none of which we can legally mention by name on our label art. The quote, to help you puzzle it all out. Good luck. “Jane, you ignorant slut.”  4300 ft. elevation.

“The Diddler” 2015- 65% Viognier, 35% Pinot Grigio

Albarino, Viognier blend from either the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. or from our Agostina block in Cornville, AZ. Rich seductive palate suitable for hanky panky. Enjoy with a friend. 3400-4300 ft. elevation.

“Chupacabra” 2017- 45% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre

“Shape Shifter” Kitchen sink Blend from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. The blend changes from year to year depending on where our Alchemistic inclinations lead us but is usually rooted in French/Alsatian varietals. 4300 ft. elevation.

“Chupacabra Rosa” 2017- 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30%Mourvedre

“Shape Shifter” Kitchen sink Blends from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. Usually rooted in French/Alsatian varietals. 4300 ft. elevation.

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“Chupacabra Blanca” 2017- 75% Riesling, 25% Chardonnay

“Shape Shifter” Kitchen sink Blend from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. Usually rooted in French/Alsatian varietals. 4300 ft. elevation.

“Shinola” 2015-

Our ITALIAN Red Blend from the Luna Rosa Vineyard in the Deming area of Luna County, nm. Currently these are made from Italian clones, including but not limited to Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Dolcetto.

Recognize the difference. 4300 ft. elevation.

“Shinola Rosado” 2017-

Our ITALIAN Rosé Blend also from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. Predominantly a Sangiovese or Nebbiolo rosé. Recognize the difference. 4300 ft. elevation.

“Shinola Orancia” 2017

Our ITALIAN White from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ and in some previous years, Luna Rosa Vineyards in New Mexico (2012-2014) Currently Orancia is made from Malvasia Bianca fermented on skins for 10 days. Recognize the difference. 4300 ft. elevation.