Sedona, AZ — It’s Arizona oenophiles’ favorite time of the year—Arizona Wine Month (March)! There’s no better time to highlight one of the state’s most notable wineries, Merkin Vineyards & Caduceus Cellars, which helped gain Verde Valley its certification as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2021. Formed by Grammy Award-winning musician and winemaker Maynard James Keenan, Merkin’s wines are produced by Maynard and his team from multiple vineyard sites across Arizona.Guests from around the world can enjoy award-winning wines at Merkin’s Hilltop Trattoria in Cottonwood, paired with a farm-to-table menu. Adjacent to the trattoria, indulge in a luxurious tasting experience at the Caduceus Ventura Room. Limited to eight seats per booking, the private room allows guests to taste and shop rare and archival bottles, led by a wine expert, while enjoying a curated tasting of seasonally rotated bites.
Might you be interested in speaking with Wine Expert Evan Rothrock on how Merkin Vineyards delivers a 100% Arizona experience?
Talking points include:
Details on the impact Merkin Vineyards has made on the Arizona wine industry, both locally and internationally
Information on Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards’ six vineyards (located across the Verde Valley and Willcox) which produce approximately fourteen thousand cases per year
Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards’ Velvet Slipper Wine Club, which offers direct from the vineyard packaging of up to six individual bottles, along with exclusive online and in-person club perks at their tasting room locations and website
The Ventura Room experience, a By Appointment Only exclusive, in-depth look at the history and mechanics of Caduceus Cellars. The 90-minute private experience includes a vineyard tour, facility tour, and First Class Guided Tasting along with rotating dishes from Merkin’s orchards and gardens based on season and availability
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