Wicked Wine and Brew Tour from Scottsdale (Merkin Vineyards)
Your tour will depart from one of our convenient locations in Scottsdale where we will start our journey to the long awaited Merkin Vineyards where you can taste the wine and food created by the frontman of the band Tool. Followed by a short trip through Jerome one of the wickedest towns in the west, which was once the fourth largest city in Arizona with it's population seeking 15,000 in the 1920's. Find out the history through the rise and the fall of this old copper mining town. As we stroll through the legendary streets of Jerome which is now a bustling tourist destination full of artists, musicians and gift shop proprietors. There will be plenty of time to explore the shops and see the sites, You will then be taken to Cottonwood where you can choose from your assortment of local wine tastings and or a brewery tasting of your liking.
Please note the duration to Jerome is Approximately 2 hours.
Options
2-3 PERSON PRIVATE TOUR
Haunted Jerome Wine and Brew: Visit haunted Jerome once called the wickedest towns in the west rich with history of this old copper Mining town.
Private Luxury Tour
Duration: 9 hours
Iced Bottled Water
Haunted Jerome Wine and Brew: Visit one of the wickedest towns in the west, wine tasting at Merkin Vineyards & brewery tasting at the Belfry in Cottonwood.
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Pickup included
What's included in Wicked Wine and Brew Tour from Scottsdale (Merkin Vineyards)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cottonwood
We will travel to Cottonwood Arizona where you will have the option to do wine tasting and or brewery tasting. This stop will include Merkin Vineyards, Front Man Maynard Keenan from the band Tool vineyard opening October 6th. Be the one of the first people to visit the new vineyard.
Jerome
You will then be taken to Jerome one of the wickedest towns in the west! Find out the history through the rise and the fall of this old copper mining town. Learn about the famed The Grand Hotel which was once the local hospital. As we stroll through the legendary streets of Jerome you will be guided through the the once thriving mining camps full of miners, bootleggers, gamblers and prostitutes, now a bustling tourist destination full of artists, musicians and gift shop proprietors. There will be plenty of time to explore the shops and have lunch at once of Jerome's famous restaurants
Inclusions
- Iced bottled water
- Wine and brewery tastings
- Dine at one of the famous Cottonwood and or Jerome!
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The destination is approximately 2 hours each direction.
- Legal drinking age must be 21 years or older.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please note we offer 2 pick up locations in central and north Scottsdale, if you are looking to be picked up at your location please contact the tour company to see if accommodations can be met.
Meeting / End Points
- Whole Foods Parking Lot-North Scottsdale
