Such a fun little stop at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room in Cottonwood, AZ. The staff…read morewas super helpful and made everything easy, and I loved getting to relax on one of their comfy couches with my boyfriend. It had such a laid back Sunday vibe. They had a deal where you could pick any three wines off the menu for $13 which was perfect for trying a few things. My favorite was the 2021 Lake Cochise Red, it tasted exactly like the flavor notes they described. Definitely somewhere I'd come back to soon.

This is the type of tasting experience that really speaks to me - a knowledgeable team that is very…read morepersonable, a great selection of whites and reds with different flight choices, an aesthetically pleasing extended seating area for conversation and listening to a bit of music. I'll be back, for sure!

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.

I almost didn't go in. But I saw female owned sticker and peeked through the windows…read more I was greeted warmly by the owner. I was immediately impressed with her and the space! I had a mead while I chilled out and read. Some awesome art. Wish I could have bought several pieces. I seriously could spend hours sipping on wine and reading or writing. I wish there was a place like this is LA. I look forward to visiting again on my next trip. Hoping it's a girls road trip.

My hubby and I stopped by The Eureka Room in old town Cottonwood, and we were pleasantly surprised…read more It's located in the old Pillsbury tasting room, and it's super cute. There are several places to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. It was pretty busy when we arrived, and the only place left to sit was a large room in the back with a communal-style table. We each ordered a glass of wine and enjoyed the relaxing vibe (apparently too much because I forgot to take any more pictures )! Check them out next time you are in Cottonwood!

Wines are excellent! I'm not a huge fan of AZ wines, but I have found a handful I like. Honestly I…read morelike imported or Santa Rosa/Napa, CA wines. HOWEVER, Southwest Wine Center was a pleasant surprise. Nancy (I think that was her name, my apologies) was excellent, knowledgable and says she's an alumni of the program. It's so fun that this wine tasting room is part of a real, student and alumni involved viticulture program for Yavapai College. Also, my husband and I went to the 2026 Pecan and Wine festival in Camp Verde, AZ and there were a ton of wineries providing tastings and I disliked all of them except the Southwest Wine Center! Always smiling, always friendly, always delicious. If you visit the tasting room, expect beautiful views of the vineyards and fantastic, knowledgable staff. They have outdoor and inside seating. You can get your tasting of wine or hard alcohol they also make and offer flights.

This wine tasting center is in a gorgeous location with views of the vineyards and views towards…read moreSedona and the building is a very modern industrial style with roll up garage doors, a caged stone fence on the patio and various metal art pieces. I went for a combo yoga and wine class through Yavapai College. We started with an excellent 1 hour yoga session on the patio overlooking the vineyards. The instructor was very good and also accommodating for various skill levels. As part of the class we had a wine voucher. I tried the Tannat, a grape that can be hard to find and it was excellent. Highly recommend stopping by.

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.

Made reservations for today at 4:15 and the service provided by James was better than expected but…read moreI cannot say the same for the food and especially not based on managements approach. While making the reservation I made a note that our oldest son is autistic and non-verbal and his only form of communication so that staff was aware we decided to give this place a try. After spending close to $800 on food for our party we decided to exit the restaurant and that is when the problems began. As we were walking out another customer at the bar a patron at the bar decided to squeal at my son but also yell into his face. When who I assumed was her daughter realized we saw what was going on she covered her mouth and told her to stop. Being adults and understanding of others different situations we decided the best method was to approach the management team and explain the situation. I then approached a manger who was wearing a pink colored collared shirt and explained to her what happened and her response was "that hurts my heart, we do not stand for that and we will definitely do something about this." We waited outside for about 15 minutes to see what was going to be done and once we saw nothing was I went back in to speak to the general manager. This was definitely the worst part of the night. Tiana came out to speak to us and I asked her to speak on the side so that other patrons were not affected. Her response to me after explaining the situation was "since we did not see it we cannot do anything." I let her know that was an inappropriate response and that since it was a private business they could remove any patron for any reason but if they did not want to do that then she could just openly tell me that. I then gave her an example and stated "if I stab someone and you do not see it then you would not remove me?" Her response was "we definitely would," to which I stated that goes against what you just openly told me and she that there is damage from a stabbing. I then stated to her that physical damage is the same as emotional and mental damge just in a different form which she seemed to easily dismiss. She then stated that the first manager I spoke to was doing her due diligence to find out what happened and I then pointed out that that manager was actually waiting tables and we watched her do this the entire time so I was not sure when due diligence was being completed. We went around in circles, I asked her to give me the ownership information to which she stated "the owner is too famous for you to know," but eventually gave me the name which I had already searched for in my phone. At this point I openly stated that she could just tell me they were not going to do anything and that transparency would be more appreciated to which her response was "you are not currently dining in my restaurant so you need to leave my property." We did walk away but I hope that this is addressed and not pushed aside. All that to say, I hope this type of discrimination was not because we were Hispanic (the restaurant was filled with 90% Caucasian clients), because we were from out of town (from California) and mostly I hope it is not because the stance of the restaurant is not that people with disabilities matter less. I hope someone reaches out to me to address this concern and I hope no other family has to be a part of what we went through tonight. Tiana seems to be invested in the business and that is great but should also understand her customer concerns. Update to this review: Called this morning (2/17/26) and the hostess said she was not going to help me with any information, that I was a weirdo, to grow up and then hung up the phone on me.

Robin was our server at the tasting room and was so knowledgeable about the winery's history and…read morevarietals. She guided us through our tastings and was very welcoming and friendly. We ended up buying a mixed case of wine and we'll definitely be back.

We each ordered the red wine tasting flight. All of the pours were good, but none were…read moreoutstanding. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, but some cushions for the chairs would have added comfort. The server was very friendly.

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.

We decided do stop at this spot on our way to Jerome and so glad we did. Not super busy on a Friday…read more2pm. Walked in and get outdoor seating and most of the patio was shaded. Thea was our server and she offered great suggestions. The wine flights 3/16 is a great deal and we got a poor. 2 ounces each poor is a steal. I got the ham and gruyere sandwich with duck fat frites and it was so good! Very chill and relaxing spot. You could have a leisurely lunch with no rush, people enjoying the wine and food and you having a great catch up with friends. I can't wait to come back

Location is gorgeous!! Beautiful setting and indoors is awesome…read more We were not impressed with the wines or staff knowledge. Nothing (notes on each wine) in print and we were encouraged to go on line to their site to find out more...but staff could not find anything on their own site (after we searched). We got step-ford wife style repeated information about the one wine we were interested in "Smoky front with green pepper ending." No table service - They poured a first taste - you had to go back and stand in line to get a second pour. 3 pours for $30 and they asked for tip. Forgot I wasn't in CA. Three stars for ambiance.

Love it we came here on our honeymoon and the wine was delicious and the service was amazing the…read moreowners were so sweet and the whole experience was very special, 10/10 recommend

I couldn't tell you how the wines are here because the employee was so rude we decided to leave…read morebefore we were served. My husband and I walked in and walked to the bar. We had been in the car all day and we were looking forward to chatting about the wine and learning from the tasting room employee. We haven't been to Cottonwood in several years and thought it would be a nice chat. Nothing too involved. We didn't want to take her time from other customers. We just enjoy these types of interactions at wineries and that's how we learn about the wine, the industry etc. Well, we walked up to the bar and we were told to take a seat wherever we'd like. (There was only one other couple in the tasting room at the time, so it wasn't busy.) The employee told my husband, "we serve you like a restaurant here" and she gestured towards some chairs. My husband followed up and said "so, we can't stand at the bar?" She then became very rude and snippy and said "this is where I work." So... we grabbed a couple of menus and took a seat, but at this point we were so upset by how rude she was being that we couldn't enjoy the wine and I suggested that we leave before I said something to her about her behavior. To be fair, yes, the bar is where she "works." It's a wine bar and we were there to drink wine and I can't imagine any other work she would have to do that would take precedence over selling wine to excited customers who were interested in paying for a tasting and we probably would have bought a couple of bottles as well. I very much doubt that her boss would think that whatever "work" she was doing at the bar was more important than selling wine and taking care of customers. We aren't loud, we aren't annoying and we certainly wouldn't have bothered her if she looked like she was in the middle of some kind of project, but not to allow us to even stand there was just jaw dropping. I didn't get her name, but she had long black hair and looked late middle aged. Very disappointed. Appalled even.

We enjoyed visiting downtown Cottonwood's art galleries, and antique shops and eating at the Merkin…read moreVineyard.

Beautiful, historical and fun town. Although the area was originally inhabited by the Sinagua and…read morefollowed by the Spanish, it is now more reminiscent of the mining epoch and its wild west forebearers. Surrounded by the Verde Valley this historic town is nestled in one of Arizona's most beautiful valleys. The town as a whole, from it townspeople, the shops, the restaurants make for a pleasant, homey and inviting ambience for couples or families alike. You can go really west with the likes of Blazin' Bar Ranch, walk the town shops and enjoy its hospitality, or even have great eats whether Cowboy, Mexican or Pub food. Cottonwood is a great day trip for Phoenicians and a great weekend getaway for anyone wanting either or tranquil repose or some rip-roaring fun. We love Cottonwood, we know you will too.