Passion Cellars

We have been wanting to try this place for a long time, my husband is a big fan of Tool and A…read morePerfect Circle, and wanted to see what Maynard had to offer. The tasting room is really chill, the servers were very informative about the wines and the vineyards in Arizona. We ordered a few tasting flights to try out, all were very good. We bought a bottle of red to take home, I will definitely be back to buy more bottles of wine.

One of my favorite local wineries. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and can find a wine to suit…read moreany palate. They also carry some gourmet food items such as pastas and preserves.

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Vino Zona

4.9(60 reviews)

This was our favorite tasting room we visited in Jerome. It features a handpicked selection of some…read morereally hard to find Arizona wines. All super complex and balanced. I have done MANY tastings across the central coast of CA, and elsewhere, and these could hold their own against some of the best. Really surprising from such a young, pioneer wine region. We ordered a red flight and loved the 2016 Grenache from Wagon Wheel Winery. Ginger is an amazing host and knows things about the wines you only get from deep, serious study. Lovely tasting room and Ginger was such a fun host and amazing story teller. A must visit when you come through!

Ginger was an amazing hostess! The room as you walked in was so welcoming and warm like she invited…read moreyou over for a glass of wine!! The sweet wines were AMAZING too!! Loved visiting with her and her kindness was beyond wonderful!

The Southwest Wine Center's delicious Rosé is on our "Best of Arizona" list!

Cassandra and Brittany enjoying Arizona wine!

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Emily and Max from the Valley stopped by!

The Original Jerome Winery

4.6(44 reviews)

The service was great, and the wine was even better. This is a small little place in Jerome that…read morewas a little gem for wine. I think this may have been my favorite wine tasting spot. Well, there are many good places for wine in the area, and it's smaller than some of the others, but I felt they had a very good selection of interesting wines. The gy helping us out was a character. We ended up buying a bottle. It helps that if you buy a bottle you get the tasting flight for free, but the hard part was figuring out which wine we liked the best. I'm not as big of a fan of white wines, this place was able to change my mind. We ended up purchasing a bottle of the Gerwurztraminer and the Blaufrankisch red wine.

Staff were amazing and the wine was delicious!!! The cheese board was good too. Could have had more…read moremeat on the board, but was still good.

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Cabal Cellars

4.2(13 reviews)

While the wines were not entirely my thing, the service more than made up for it during our visit…read more The tastings are either dry or sweet, but on this occasion, the dry was mostly heavy, tannin-rich reds. I prefer a more diverse dry tasting, but I could still appreciate excellent wine. I even appreciated a tasting of their port, which is not usually a wine I would try. Taste it before and after a bite of dark chocolate. It is surprising! For me, where this location shined was the great hostess, Stephanie. She was a lot of fun to chat with, and she remembered us when we visited their sister winery, Passion. Cabal is also a lot of fun with their imagery and designs on their wine bottles.

Small place with some great wines. Each bottle has a unique label and a story that goes with it. It…read morewas a very fun and interesting tasting. Wines were great as well.

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Four Eight Wineworks

3.9(38 reviews)

The wines here are a little hit or miss for me, but they have a malvasia bianca that is kicking, so…read moreI can't help but give it a little love. The service was really great, and I loved how it was quiet and chill when we stopped in. They have an amazing view from a comfortable seating area. There are even a few board and card games you can play while hanging out. There was an adult version of Trivial Pursuit was a lot of laughs. It is located in the back of a record store that is excellent for people watching, and I kind of feel bad for the staff having to deal with crazy fans, but it is what it is. I liked that the pretension level was dialed way back from Caduceus next door.

Walked into a record store to view some of the vinyl music selections when I spotted a large wine…read morebar in the back of the building with a beautiful view. Stopped at the bar and ordered a soda. The bar is actually part of a wine cooperative to support the small local wineries in Jerome. They offer their facility for small businesses to try out their brands to the public. You can order a number of samplers, or a particular brand. They also serve wine ice cream floats if that is your choice. Nice ambience and place to cool down and enjoy the view.

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Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria

3.5(362 reviews)

4.9 mi

FANTASTIC experience at Merkin last night.. service was exceptional, food was 'different' in the…read morevery best way possible from 'traditional' in a couple ways: - everything is completely scratch, from the pasta to corn - so it doesnt taste the same as every other joint - service is a slower pace - as it SHOULD BE in a wine bar. This place is not looking to slam out every table rather let folks enjoy the experience, sit back, relax, live in the moment. For some, speedy service is necessary. Not always the case for us - thankfully not the case this evening. The table next to us were celebrating a 30yo's bday and complaining to the manager about slow service until they got comp'd... then we heard the guy complaining that his cc was maxed out... - food is locally sourced, much of it owned by the owner so the prices are VERY unexpectedly reasonable. We expected to pay more but entrees were around $25/average +/-... all in with an app we shared and 2-3 glasses of wine our Saturday dinner total was $100

While the atmosphere and sunset view were beautiful, I am writing this review to express my deep…read moredisappointment regarding our dining experience. We read the disclaimer on the bottom of the menu stating possible risk of cross-contamination and informed our server that a member of our party has celiac disease, despite this declaration we were served allergens TWICE. Both the fried gnocchi with the steak and a pizelle cookie hidden in the ube gelaska were served despite our clear notice. Food safety is a significant responsibility, and it appears the kitchen staff ignored the modifier on the service ticket for the steak (the server forgot to add the modifier on the dessert dish) and the server did not pay attention to the presentation prior to delivering the dish to the table. While the manager was lovely and effective at de-escalating the situation, the initial server's reaction was to walk away. Celiac disease is a serious health issue, not a dietary preference, and requires strict precautionary measures. Unfortunately, the carelessness displayed by the staff deters us from returning, as this lack of attention to detail poses a serious health risk to your patrons. I hope this feedback will be taken seriously to ensure better safety protocols in the future. It's a beautiful establishment with an incredibly unique menu that deserves better service and care from the staff.

Chupacabra Rosa

View from the top of the tram

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Chicken parm

DA Ranch

4.6(158 reviews)

12.7 mi

This place was perfect for me. I was there on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't busy so that…read moreadded to the perfection. The wine is lovely. Instead of a flight, I went with a couple of glasses recommended by staff and they were spot on! Took the wine outside to sit in an Adirondack chair in the shade by the little creek and just relaxed. And then a musician started up on the porch and he was great! Very chill and just added to the relaxing vibe. Lots of seating options here, inside and outside. Wine is really good. A pond with a fountain and another fountain that feeds into a bubbling creek really add to the atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Beautiful location. Delicious boutique wines. We went here 2…read moreyears ago and then again yesterday. The wines have more depth and level now and they have a wine clue now. A glass of wine is about $18 and a bottle is around $60, unless it is a reserve.

Cool games inside

Inside the house

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Chateau Tumbleweed

4.9(122 reviews)

3.4 mi

Met Chris at the verde canyon railroad. She was so nice and took time to explain the wind. Loved…read moreeverything I tasted. Especially the rosé as it was a warm day. Tasted the reds and they were amazing as well. Super nice and I would totally recommend stopping by and enjoying a bottle with friends at their location.

In our most recent visit to the Cottonwood and Clarkdale area, we decided to check some wineries we…read morehad not had the opportunity to visit or try in the past - and right on highway 89A and convenient in our travels was Chateau Tumbleweed Winery. We have been amazed... that the Southwest and especially the Verde Valley area has so many viticultural qualities that stand out. Being somewhat connoisseurs of good vino we're always on the lookout for more extraordinary and delicious wines in Arizona. Wine enjoyment is very subjective, and our tastes may not reflect yours but what we have found here at the Chateau Tumbleweed Winery defines the regions wine eminence and potential. Of most the wines tried an overwhelming number we found to be of high quality. Their white, red, and rosé varieties are a refined sort, giving each a uniqueness that one can distinguish from other vintners. They have made a specific point of utilizing some of the best of the best vineyards across Arizona thereby designing their own distinctive approbation to their own product. Some our faves on our visit are the refined Cimmaron Vinyard Mourvèdre 2022, the pixelating Picford Blanc 2023, the refreshing Rex 2022 and the exhilarating Miss Sandy Jones 2023. We took some home! Miss Sandy, Mourvedre, Rose and Dos Amigos. Enjoying a few wine choices at their location is a relaxing, enjoyable and flavorful happening as they offer a calming and comforting outdoor patio area conducive to sipping and enjoying. If you're wine connoisseurs like us, you will enjoy a pause here for some refreshing and enjoyable sips on the patio.

One of the unique labels designed by Kris...

Interior

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Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria

4.2(619 reviews)

5.1 mi

We had an excellent dinner and the wine was fantastic. We always come in looking for our…read morefavorite server Lisa. She always takes good care of us and treats us like family. Thank you Lisa . The gnocchi is so delicious and my husband loves the lasagna. We will definitely be back.

Hands-down some of the best wine we've ever had. (and we have been to France! Hahaha)…read more The food was fantastic- we had bread, gnocchi, lasagna and pesto. The service was amazing, the restaurant location was impressive, the music was great.

The bar view.

Sausage pizza

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Italian wrap with Butternut Soup

Salt Mine Wine

4.9(23 reviews)

19.7 mi

Super cute winery in a lush, green area! When you arrive, the sweetest dog comes to welcome you…read more We arrived were seated promptly upon arrival, on the lovely patio. There were a few tables and cute decor on the patio. The ladies were super friendly and welcoming to our group. There were really wonderful. We arrived maybe an hour before they closed. We were offered a complimentary charcuterie board to go with our tasting, which was a very nice touch. The tasting is great because it's flexible. You can choose which wines you'd like to try from the list. You can double up if you enjoyed a particular one. Even though we arrived late in the day, we never felt rushed. They let us sit there and chill while they closed up shop. They were happy to let us take some photos among the vines before we left. This is a wonderful place to visit if you get a chance. I'll be back if I'm ever in the area again. Until then, our push pins mark our visit.

Great service. Terrific wines, nice variety. Quiet relaxing…read moreplace to be and dogs welcome. The red blend is as good as you can get from Ca. I loved the Aglianic.