Maynard James Keenan, front man for Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer who began making wine in Arizona in 2004, has opened his first-ever wine bar, Merkin Vineyards Old Town, located in Scottsdale.
By design, Merkin is walking distance from LDV Winery, Carlson Creek and Aridus Wine Company’s local tasting rooms, making it a mini wine trail.
Merkin offers wines by the glass and bottle as well as Arizona craft beers. A storefront section of the bar is stocked with Caduceus, Merkin and Puscifer wines – all made by Keenan – and other featured Arizona wines and sundries from Keenan’s farms.