Merkin Vineyards Scottsdale

Very nice place with friendly staff. Took a tasting flight and added a sparkling wine. I respect others that seem to really enjoy those wines but to my personal taste….didn’t like them at all. Lacks of complexity. It’s hard to get the primary aromas on the nose and I never found the secondary and tertiary ones. Acidity was too high and not balanced. No real length on the palate. But we still had a good time at Merkin and I’m happy to have tried new wines with friends.

Everything was great, the atmosphere, the service, the food, and of course the wine. A place I would recommend for a good time. The servers are not only knowledgeable of their wines but care about you and make sure that you're doing well without being overbearing(Especially Luis, his recommendations are always fitting to what you're looking for). The Funghi pizza is delicious and cooked in their wood-fired oven and the wood oven cobbler is a tasty dessert, definitely a go-to every time I visit.

The pizza here was good and it was pretty early yet to comment on how a night would turn out here. That being said the the wine I had and the service were the shining stars and not so much the pizza. Thats also why i went here. Bridal party came in for some wine flights so I assume the place got pretty fun. It was a great glass and a nice setup!

Best wine in old town Scottsdale. Best pizza in old town Scottsdale. Best pasta in old town Scottsdale. Chef Steve is a wizard, the guy should be on Iron Chef. Everything he creates and plates is grown fresh at the vineyards or sourced locally before being hand-delivered to the kitchen. Very creative and tasty options for all appetites that change with the seasons, check out the pics and try not to drool… Jim, the GM, is very on top of the business and takes great pride in the experiences of patrons. It’s the most reliable service in Scottsdale. He hires people who are super knowledgeable about wine and are fun to be around. So yeah, go eat and drink there immediately.

Delicious foods!! I’ve want to go there for a while after seen pics of the bacon wrapped dates… They are so tasty and totally worth the trip. I live in Texas. The empanada was also delicious, it reminded me of empanadas I’ve had in Argentina and Chile. Had two glasses of wine a pink Jane and a red Shinola. Recommend by Derek who has to be one of the best bartenders I’ve ever met and I’ve met a few. Outstanding Merkin wines, I brought home two bottles. Also got to talk to another gentleman who was very kind and one of the cooks gave me a sample of salami that he was slicing in the bar area. Everyone’s kind and personable there 🙌🏼 This location is smaller than the Cottonwood one, it feels more intimate and cozy. The gelato was also incredible, a perfect end for a remarkable culinary / wine / social experience. I can only say: You all have to try it!!!