Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria

Amazing views and setting. Pet friendly patio area. Loved the no smoking environment. We tried several wine flights and found some favorites that were terrific. The food was excellent, elegant and not overpriced. Our server Lisa was outstanding and prompt on service. Thank you and a shout out to the master multitasker… we will be back next time in Cottonwood

This place is overrated. The wines aren’t good, and the service is more or less acceptable. It looks cool because of the property’s size, design, and infrastructure, and if you buy ice cream in the entrance, you don’t have to pay for the lift. A for an effort, but the food and wine need more work. Especially the wine-no flavors, and most of it tastes like vinegar.

Sitting atop a hill in Old Town Cottonwood, you can’t miss this place. You could trek the daunting stairs or take the cable car! We purchased the custard so we could ride the cable car for free. The views are amazing and I would recommend a sunset date on their outside patio area. We opted for a flight of white wine and a flight of rose, both were delightful. After enjoying our time, a few people got hungry and ordered pizza. Great staff and a great vibe. We went on a Tuesday and it wasn’t busy.

The patio offers a beautiful view. The inside is modern AZ casual. The food is on point. Fresh and thoughtful. Of course the wine tasting is good. Nice non-alcoholic menu. We split a salad and bruschetta. And there was plenty of food. God service.

I recently moved to Sedona and visited Merkin Vineyards in Cottonwood twice within two weeks....that’s how good it is. My first visit was just for a drink at the bar with a friend, and we shared the lamb chops, which were absolutely delicious. That alone made me want to come back for a full dinner experience. I returned a week later with another friend, and although I didn’t make it before sunset, I highly recommend planning your visit around that time. The views from the restaurant look like they’d be beautiful during golden hour. Our server (whose name I, unfortunately, didn’t catch) was wonderful, very knowledgeable, warm, and gave a great breakdown of the menu for both of us. He also knew the wine list inside and out. I love that their wines are made in-house, and they even have a room with the barrels where the wine is being fermented. Such a nice touch. The food? Amazingly delicious 😋 😍 👌🏾 pizza was extremely flavorful, the calamari was perfectly cooked, and everything we ordered came out fresh and delicious. We finished with the tiramisu, which was the perfect ending to a great dinner. Overall: excellent service, beautiful ambiance, not crowded on the night we visited, and truly delicious food. Definitely a place I’d recommend and return to.

I was visiting with my in laws who are in their 70s. The place has 4 to 5 flights of stairs from street entrance but they have a lift available...for a fee. They should provide free lift for folks over 65. Additionally, after climbing the steps, only then did we see a parking lot and entrance at the top. The workers below did not provide that option. Great views though, wine is ok.

Loved this food and wine immersion experience! Excellent food, well played for a good price. Large wine, beer and cocktail selection too. You can see into the kitchen and the wine pressing area. Every tables has a good view. Indoor or outdoor seating. There’s also a funicular that takes you did to the street for gelato! Dogs welcome at the outdoor seating. Huge parking lot. We ordered the pizza which was a very generous 12 inches. The lunch special was a huge portion of chicken Parmesan. Thank Jeremy for being an excellent server! Will definitely come again.

This place is fantastic! Excellent, clean farm-to-table food! And, the wine? I was absolutely blown away by how good it is! It’s as good, if not better than the wine I’ve had in Napa, Sonoma, Russian River and Paso Robles! Ask for Nigel! He’s a fantastic and knowledgeable and engaging server! I will be going back and recommending this place to anyone and everyone! Thank you, Merkin!