Merkin Vineyards

Blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Souzao, 5% Negroamaro. The project of Maynard James Keenan, frontman of the band Tool, this blend comes from the high altitude Eliphante block (3400ft) in Yavapai County, Arizona. This wine shows great restraint and elegance. Plenty of bright cherry notes and the palate shows a great balance of ripeness and freshness.

The project of Maynard James Keenan, the front man of the band Tool, the Chupacabra is a blend of 35% Grenache 35% Syrah 30% Mourvedre from Buhl Memorial Vineyard in Willcox County in Southern Arizona. The wine shows some deliciously ripe red and dark fruit along with spice and savoury notes and subtle floral note, all intertwining to bring you a unique and delicious interpretation of a classic Southern Rhone blend.

The project of Maynard James Keenan, frontman of the band Tool, this sangiovese is from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard in Willcox County in Southern Arizona, which is situated 4300 ft above sea level. It is aged in neutral barrels, maintaining that fruit purity and freshness. The nose gives aromas of dark cherry and blackberry, spice and an earthiness in the form of wild mushrooms and forest floor. The palate shows some deliciously ripe red and dark fruit a...

The project of Maynard James Keenan, frontman of the band Tool, this white blend comes from the high altitude Eliphante block (3350ft) in Yavapai County, Arizona. 50% Malvasia, 50% Chardonnay, this blend is bright and fruit-forward, with notes of jasmine and stonefruit on the nose. The palate is bone dry and clean, displaying tangerine, apricot and peach flavours framed by a hint of almond.

Syrah/Petite Sirah blend with a dash of Malvasia Bianca. Sourced from our Eliphante block in Cornville, AZ. Côte Rôtie-style blend substituting Malvasia Bianca for Viognier. The Syrah takes the back seat, serving as the muscular structure to present the Apricot, Peach and Orange peel characters of the AZ Malvasia Bianca. We Co-Ferment these grapes when logistics allow. 3350 ft. elevation. The palate is full and generous, with intense black and red fruit...