Merkin Vineyards

07/06/2026

Introducing the Merkin Hilltop Spirits Collection. Now available exclusively at the Hilltop Trattoria.
Explore our new cocktail menu featuring:
• Merkin Hilltop Vodka
• Merkin Hilltop Gin
• Merkin Hilltop Bourbon
• Merkin Hilltop Rye
Crafted exclusively for the Hilltop, these small-batch spirits are now featured in all of our signature cocktails and are available only when you visit us in Cottonwood.
Cheers.

07/02/2026

Introducing Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Spirits, available exclusively at Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria in Old Town Cottonwood. Come explore our new cocktail menu featuring Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, and Rye. As a Licensed Distiller, that means you can enjoy at the bar or grab a bottle to go. See you soon.

07/01/2026

Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria has been named "Best Restaurant" (Small Market) in the 2026 Arizona Travel Awards by Phoenix Magazine. We’re honored to be recognized alongside other top restaurants and destinations across the state. We’re also proud that our sister businesses, Queen B Vinyl Cafe and Caduceus Cellars The Ventura Room, were recognized. Wins like these highlight the growing culinary and cultural scene in the Verde Valley, showcasing the best of Northern Arizona. We are proud to be part of that movement in this community we call home.

Read the full story at Phoenix Magazine:

When it comes to scenic outdoor adventures, eye-catching art festivals and award-winning restaurants, Arizona ranks near the top of any credible list, attracting visitors from all corners of the world.

06/25/2026

At Merkin Vineyards, we offer a variety of on-site and off-site catering options. Our event coordinator will work with your group to create a custom menu for any occasion. To discuss event logistics, availability, and pricing for your specific date, you can reach out through the Merkin Trattoria website.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria.

06/20/2026

Summer Saturdays are meant for taking it slow. Take the Merkin Vineyards tram up to the Hilltop and swap the rush for a slower pace. We’re serving handmade pastas crafted with Hayden Mills flours, fresh produce straight from our estate greenhouses, wood fired oven pizzas, and award-winning Arizona wines.Your table with a 270-degree view of the Verde Valley is waiting. Cheers to slow summer days. Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria in Old Town Cottonwood.

06/18/2026

06/13/2026

We’re celebrating National Rosé Day the only way we know how: with a chilled glass of our award-winning Arizona wines. It’s crisp, refreshing, and the perfect way to kick off your summer.
Stop by Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Vineyard & Trattoria today for a glass, flight, or bottle, and toast to National Rosé Day. Cheers!

06/10/2026

Make your Wednesday extraordinary with the Merkin Trattoria Social Hour specials! Join us at the bar between 4-6 pm for our delicious small bites menu and cocktail specials every day. All summer long.

06/10/2026

Once considered a beverage only for special occasions, carbonated wines are a now a favorite summer beverage. Our wine educator and Ventura Room host, Evan Rothrock, recently appeared on 12News Midday to share more on our sparkling wines and where to find them.

Visit Merkin Trattoria, Caduceus Cellars or Queen B Vinyl Cafe to try the bubbles mentioned in this segment.

Cheers!

Why bubbles are hot this year and how you can cool down with wine tasting in the Verde Valley