There are places you go for the wine. And then there are…read moreplaces you go for the people--and somehow the wine tastes better because of it. Caduceus Cellars, perched improbably in the bones of Jerome, is one of those rare joints where hospitality is not a script, not a brand exercise, but a lived, practiced craft. The kind you don't learn in a seminar. You earn it over years of showing up early, pulling shots, wiping counters, listening to locals, and remembering faces. We walked in right after opening--early, quiet, the town still rubbing the sleep out of its eyes. And then something extraordinary happened. Allen looked up, smiled, and recognized us. Not from last week. Not from last season. From eleven years ago. That kind of memory stops you in your tracks. It's not clever. It's not performative. It's human. It says: you mattered the last time you were here. From there, the hour evaporated. Life, travel, how Jerome has changed and how it hasn't. The ebb and flow of a town that's been rich, abandoned, rediscovered, and reimagined more times than most American cities ever will be. Brian and Allen don't rush you through a tasting--they invite you into a conversation. The wine is the anchor, but the exchange is the point. Before the cellars, these two ran what many locals still swear was the best café in Jerome. That's where they learned the real trade: how to read a room, how to listen, how to make people feel welcome without making a show of it. Coffee and espresso are brutal teachers--there's nowhere to hide. That discipline carries over beautifully here. And the wine? It's the kind that demands attention without demanding obedience. Thoughtful, expressive, unapologetically rooted in place. You come for what may very well be the best wine in the West--and you stay because someone remembered your name. Caduceus Cellars isn't just a tasting room. It's a reminder that the soul of travel isn't novelty--it's connection. Go for the wine. Stay for Brian and Allen. Leave with the feeling that, somehow, Jerome remembers you too.

We were in Jerome and decided to stop at Caduceus. The staff was friendly and gave us several…read moresamples to try. I'm not much of a wine connoisseur but the mead was very tasty. We snacked on olives and some bread with muffuletta spread. There's plenty of merch available and we picked up a few stickers for our yeti cooler. It's a nice place and the prices are reasonable.

This was our favorite tasting room we visited in Jerome. It features a handpicked selection of some…read morereally hard to find Arizona wines. All super complex and balanced. I have done MANY tastings across the central coast of CA, and elsewhere, and these could hold their own against some of the best. Really surprising from such a young, pioneer wine region. We ordered a red flight and loved the 2016 Grenache from Wagon Wheel Winery. Ginger is an amazing host and knows things about the wines you only get from deep, serious study. Lovely tasting room and Ginger was such a fun host and amazing story teller. A must visit when you come through!

Ginger was an amazing hostess! The room as you walked in was so welcoming and warm like she invited…read moreyou over for a glass of wine!! The sweet wines were AMAZING too!! Loved visiting with her and her kindness was beyond wonderful!

Passion Cellars was such a fun stop! The shop is pet-friendly, which we loved, and the wine flights…read morewere delicious and thoughtfully curated. We ended up purchasing a couple of bottles to take home because everything we tried was so good. The highlight of our visit, though, was Vicki. She was an amazing host--knowledgeable, personable, and full of great wine recommendations. We shared lots of laughs and truly enjoyed spending time chatting with her. This was easily one of the funnest wine stops we've had in a while, and we can't wait to come back!

This is my second time here, I cannot recommend it enough. Great wine, cute little patio and if…read moreit's hot outside - it's cool inside with AC. Stephanie helped us out this last time. And she is the absolute best! She made the experience that much better.

McKenzie was amazing and the wine selections he recommended were top-notch. His service was…read morefantastic and the atmosphere and ambience was on point. Definitely stop in and get great service from McKenzie.

While the wines were not entirely my thing, the service more than made up for it during our visit…read more The tastings are either dry or sweet, but on this occasion, the dry was mostly heavy, tannin-rich reds. I prefer a more diverse dry tasting, but I could still appreciate excellent wine. I even appreciated a tasting of their port, which is not usually a wine I would try. Taste it before and after a bite of dark chocolate. It is surprising! For me, where this location shined was the great hostess, Stephanie. She was a lot of fun to chat with, and she remembered us when we visited their sister winery, Passion. Cabal is also a lot of fun with their imagery and designs on their wine bottles.

Walked into a record store to view some of the vinyl music selections when I spotted a large wine…read morebar in the back of the building with a beautiful view. Stopped at the bar and ordered a soda. The bar is actually part of a wine cooperative to support the small local wineries in Jerome. They offer their facility for small businesses to try out their brands to the public. You can order a number of samplers, or a particular brand. They also serve wine ice cream floats if that is your choice. Nice ambience and place to cool down and enjoy the view.

The wines here are a little hit or miss for me, but they have a malvasia bianca that is kicking, so…read moreI can't help but give it a little love. The service was really great, and I loved how it was quiet and chill when we stopped in. They have an amazing view from a comfortable seating area. There are even a few board and card games you can play while hanging out. There was an adult version of Trivial Pursuit was a lot of laughs. It is located in the back of a record store that is excellent for people watching, and I kind of feel bad for the staff having to deal with crazy fans, but it is what it is. I liked that the pretension level was dialed way back from Caduceus next door.

Read about this company online before we made our trip out West. From reviews and comments, we…read moredecided to book the tour in the middle of the week. We had self toured Jerome with our children 30 years ago and the town and area had grown quite a bit. Turns out, it was a slow day and we were the only two people on the Classic Jerome tour. We had been on small tours before and the guide went through the tour quickly and ended early. Not this Guide! Dave S. was a wonderful guide! He took extra time and care with us, a couple Seniors. He enthralled us with constant stories of surrounding towns and Jerome. He has amassed a great deal of knowledge having lived in the area since a small child and with various guide jobs over the years. He actually asked us what we were interested in and took care to allow us to take in the sights and pictures. And in Jerome, since my wife uses a walker, he dropped us off in front of the restaurant where we planned lunch, then picked us up just up the block. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and were very fortunate to choose Tours of Jerome and Dave.

Jason is spectacular!!! Man is an encyclopedia of facts through all the towns from Sedona to…read moreJerome. Fun, educational and real great guide. Recommend them fully and Jason on too!!

Ross and Rebekah McClure are a wonderful couple. They are always on time, friendly and respectful…read more They will accommodate a tour to your liking. I have taken 2 tours with them, a wine tour to Cottonwood and Jerome and a beer and spirits tour in Prescott. It's always fun to spend time with the people you love and have someone else at the wheel. The fee included lunch and they had water and snacks on the bus.

We took a beautiful wine tour and had a wonderful time! They had snacks and water and even…read moreaccommodated a quick extra stop. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back, maybe for a beer tour next time!

Such an amazing weekend! Dawn & Leon were great hosts! Live music, fire pit jams, pickle ball,…read morewineries, brunch, dinner, ALPACAS & an awesome breathing practice to end the weekend! The rooms were perfect! We had 13 people. Everyone had a room. The whole property was beautiful! I would highly recommend this place. Perfect get away with friends! Thank you Dawn & Leon!

worse than awful. the property is for sale. noone is here. they have taken our money and…read moredisappeared.

Every time I am in town, I am just amazed by the beautiful storefront that still stands…read more Breathtaking historic beauty!!

This place is fascinating! Best view of Jerome with glassblowing instruction and history from 12-5…read morepm daily. The artist sells beautiful hummingbird feeders and pottery for really great prices-this makes Christmas shopping easy! You'll find his work throughout the city but it's not too often that you can buy goods directly as they are made right in front of you! Stop by after wine tasting at Cellar 43 and you have a perfect Sunday Funday!

FANTASTIC experience at Merkin last night.. service was exceptional, food was 'different' in the…read morevery best way possible from 'traditional' in a couple ways: - everything is completely scratch, from the pasta to corn - so it doesnt taste the same as every other joint - service is a slower pace - as it SHOULD BE in a wine bar. This place is not looking to slam out every table rather let folks enjoy the experience, sit back, relax, live in the moment. For some, speedy service is necessary. Not always the case for us - thankfully not the case this evening. The table next to us were celebrating a 30yo's bday and complaining to the manager about slow service until they got comp'd... then we heard the guy complaining that his cc was maxed out... - food is locally sourced, much of it owned by the owner so the prices are VERY unexpectedly reasonable. We expected to pay more but entrees were around $25/average +/-... all in with an app we shared and 2-3 glasses of wine our Saturday dinner total was $100

We used to be VSC members and would frequent the Trattoria often because of how amazing the wines…read moreare, as well as the service. But, that's where it stops. Unfortunately, we found member "perks" to be few and far between, including no discounts on food. But I digress. Unfortunately, the food was nearing the "inedible" end of the spectrum with the Chicken Parmesan being well undercooked - something other reviews have stated. My suggestion - go for the wine and the view on the patio and leave it at that. NOTE: The patio is very dog-friendly!