Carruth Cellars is such an incredible winery. From the staff, to the atmosphere to the delicious award winning wines. It is is the ultimate experience while walking down Cedros after a day of shopping. After our first visit we were hooked and immediately signed up for membership. As a member you get to take advantage of so many perks (free wine tasting, barrel tastings, private events, discounts, being a part of crush, etc.) I definitely recommend becoming a wine club member if you aren't one already!! Being local it is so nice to belong to a winery and to be able to wine taste any day of the week that we want. The best part is that you can always bring a guest. It is a great place to bring friends or guests visiting from out of town. Everyone is so friendly and we always have an amazing experience. If you are hungry you can always bring your own snacks or purchase some of their delicious cheese and bread options. One of our favorite things to do is to visit the Farmers Market on Sundays and bring our food (Red Oven Pizza) back to the winery to enjoy...there's nothing better than a glass of wine and the perfect pizza!! If you haven't been to Carruth yet you are really missing out. It is one of the best local wineries around. Must Try: Sav Blanc (even if you don't like whites...you will love this one) Pinot Rose Four Play LMF read more

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Disappointing when you compare to the wonderful wines we have in California. Adam stopped me on the street and pitched his sale. Originally a brewer he started wine making as a hobby. He's pretty good at it. At least, that's what I thought. Ashley, a graduate of SLO poured a very crowded tasting room. She kept up but could have used another body to work the room. All wine made here with grapes from up North. Whites better than red which are too rich and fruity for me. Allot of jam. Too many blends. Four of us popped in from Santa Barbara. We are avid wine drinkers belonging to a variety of wine clubs with frequent trips into wine country for tastings and events. I'm sorry to say that Carruth is not close to the caliber of other small and larger wineries. The best wine in the wold is the one you like. The second best is the one that's cheap. These are neither but that said, I'm not you. Try Carruth Cellars, you may like it. I give Adam and his team a hand for trying because someone is buying. read more

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Great experience. Great spacious area indoor and outdoor. The most friendly staff!! I usually get the bartenders choice flight.

We chose Carruth in Solana Beach for our company Holiday Party this year and am so glad we did . It was a great success! The venue is cozy yet spacious to accommodate our 100 people guest count. The bartenders who helped that evening were super friendly and helpful and made sure that we had everything we needed. I loved that we could cater in our own food and dessert to compliment the wines Carruth serves. read more

Have visited a handful of times and always enjoy my wine here. It's tucked away in the heart of Solona Beach, making it a great stop to hit along with other things (farmers market, a great brunch, shopping). It feels like an upscale neighborhood bar. The bartenders are funny and friendly, and the interior is always clean and cool. I love the Sauvignon Blanc wine, and I don't usually enjoy white wine. The reds are good, and the Pinot Noir are my favorite. -1 Star for the price, quantity, and quality of their cheese board. What a bust on that one. read more

Such a cute winery now that they have outdoor sitting! The wine is good too! I like the wine called FourPlay. I'm looking forward to not having to buy a cheese or crackers for each bill since that does add up! read more

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We held our company's summer event here and it was perfect! The staff was super helpful, space was wonderful and the wine was delicious!

I come here about what, every week? For the generous and delicious wine tastings with my friend who has a membership with the wine club here. Every time I come here I'm always warmly welcomed by the staff, and trust me - they're generous with their pourings! A beautiful environment, with a fun and friendly community. They have a great variety of wines - and I'm so happy they've brought their rosé again! read more

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Charming place tucked away in the back. I came here for a Yelp Elite event and had a great time. Their wines were pretty good (although I am no connoisseur!). I love the vibe here. There's an upstairs area with couches and a pool table. The Yelp event featured an awesome magician, sketch artist, and delicious food. The staff was friendly and helpful. I'll be back! read more

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We had a great experience at Carruth Cellars this weekend! My Bf and I visited after getting tickets for their Barrel Tasting event. I believe this was their first barrel tasting event and I'm very happy we got to be part of it. The tasting consisted of 14 tastings, there were stations all over the winery (both indoors and outdoors) and the staff serving the tastings were very friendly and nice. Some of my favorites included the Petite Syrah and the Merlot (Napa) - it's very neat that they get their grapes from Napa and make the wine in Solana. We are lucky to be close enough to Napa to benefit from this process. The event had live music and Red Oven Pizza was there with their food truck (we didnt get to try it) but we did get to enjoy a nice/generous cheese plate which came with a nice warm loaf of bread and both Manchego and Brie. We definitely plan to be back to Carruth we had a great experience! read more

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Came here today for a wine and yoga event, and ended up becoming a wineclub member. Super delicious whites and reds. It's an urban winery, they bottle in Solana Beach. There are three locations, luckily they have one in Little Italy, so thus the reason I was more eager to join their wine club. Unfortunately wasn't able to try the wine I had my heart set on, but still was able to try some other stuff and ALL of it was delicious. I met someone who was already a member, and said that this winery was on the level, if not better, than the wineries in Napa, so what does that tell you about this wine? It's delicious. read more

The wine at Carruth cellars was pretty good. My boyfriend and I enjoyed most of the ones we had in the tasting. There aren't a whole lot of tables outside but we went on a Wednesday afternoon so it was not busy at that time. I'm giving 3 stars for this winery because of the prices that we paid for the tasting. As you can see in my pictures, they don't give much wine per tasting and it cost $20 per flight. This was not worth it to us. I posted the most current menu so you can have an idea of what to expect before going. read more

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Probably nice for just a glass of wine with a friend, but not the top choice for a group event. $65 for a 5 flight tasting + souvenir wine glass. Really unreasonable. read more

For some reason, management decided to not let dogs in side any longer. The reason I came to this place was because it had a lot of friendly, fun dogs that promoted conversations with other people enjoying wine and relaxing. The wine is OK but the ambience was really cool. Too bad they had to change it. I don't think I will be coming back much. read more

I have been coming here for years now and I love this place. First off, Taylor is AMAZING. Sweetest thing and knows her wines. All the staff are great, but that girl never fails to provide excellent customer service and good conversation. My favorite wines are the Cabernet Sav, Tempranillo, Malbec, and Four Play--all reds of course. If I have to name a white, the sav blanc is so good. The rosé is awesome! Get yourself in here and have the the best experience! The Carruth cheese plates are divine, so grab one while you enjoy your wine! ;) read more

Awesome place. We have been members for close to a year now and we love coming to the Solana Beach location. The wine is good, and it has a great atmosphere. No food, outside of some cheese and crackers, but I have seen food trucks there before. Recently we worked with Carlotta on the event staff there for an engagement party. She was fantastic, and the event was perfect. I'd recommend hosting an event at Carruth 10/10 times. read more

Carruth Cellars hosted our Wedding Reception a few weeks back (much to the chagrin of some of the Carruth Member looking to grab a glass of wine on a Saturday night, I'm sure... ) and it turned out exactly as we were hoping for. We've been members for a few years now, so it holds a special place in our heart, and to be able to have our wedding reception there was just an added perk. (The membership discount on the venue fee didn't hurt much either!) They were great with the planning, and allowed us to have a preview meeting to go over the logistics of how we wanted the layout to be and when we could get vendors in/out. Our DJ had a special request to get in and setup his equipment a bit early, and they have no issues accommodating that. We did have one minor issue regarding quoted pricing vs signed contract pricing (that was most likely due to Carruth event coordinating personnel turnover), but once it was understood, they were more than willing to resolve it for us and honor our originally quoted price. Oh yeah... and the 5 cases of wine that we purchased for the wedding all went down rather smoothly as well! We wouldn't hesitate to use Carruth for special events in the future! read more

I planned my sister in laws baby shower here and it was perfect! They were super helpful about planning and provided such good customer service to our guests. They let us hang decorations and make it our own. It was beautiful and she had such a good time. Thank you!!! read more

This is where I popped my boyfriend's wine tasting cherry. We had a tasting mixed of both reds and whites to get a feel for what he liked. They are SUPER dog friendly. It is quite and open layout and breezy with a warehouse sort of field. I can see how if it would be hot as balls if it were 80+ degrees out but it was not too bad that day. We continued drinking across the street at Culture after our wine adventures. Would come back. read more

I hosted a private wine tasting here for a group of 10 ladies and loved the venue! It's in the cutest part of town and the venue is open and airy. There was nice live music as well that was the perfect volume to add ambiance for an event and still be able to chat! All of the wines at Carruth are great and Haley was a spectacular host! She brought us some delicious chocolates to top off our tasting that the group loved! Would definitely recommend for a private tasting or even a casual wine date :) read more

This was a stop on our wine tour. It really has a cool vibe; great playlist so shout-out to the gentleman that curated it. We were served with cheese, crackers, & etc to accompany our tastings. Out of the 6 wines we tried I can honestly say there was only one I didn't really care for. The wines are reasonably priced. There was even a buy 1 get the 2nd half off promotion going on at the time. A great place for wine lovers to check out. read more

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Really love it here. I used to be a member but the wines didn't change often enough for us so we cancelled it but I still love coming here. Standing only which is a bummer. They do have a couple bar stools I guess but mostly standing. The bartenders are so sweet and knowledgeable and always up for suggesting new wines. The new spot is so much larger and open. When you are a member, you can literally go taste daily! You get a bottle of wine monthly also. You also get a tasting for a friend every time you go. It is a great deal if you like to pop in somewhere for a glass of vino often. Maybe I'll rejoin now that I'm talking about it! read more

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Amazing atmosphere. The staff was great (Carlotta and Nick). Beverages...Awesome. The tone and vibe...spot on. Great place to do programs. read more

Wow. This place is amazing. First of all, they have a monthly membership subscription for a ridiculously reasonable price where you get 1 free bottle of wine per month plus 2 glasses of wine whenever you want each and every month. In fact, the 2nd glass of wine can be for a friend or your loved one. So basically, you and your partner can come here everyday and each get 1 free glass of wine. I know. It sounds too good to believe. That's why this place deserves 5 stars! The wine itself is actually pretty tasty. They have several different types of wines, which make for a great wine tasting experience. They have vintage reserves too if you want to drink something special. They also offer a cheese board with crackers, which pairs perfectly with the wine. The location is great, 1 block from Highway 101 and a few blocks away from Fletcher's Cove Beach Park - Solana Beach's nicest beach. Eateries, boutique shops, and other restaurants are in the immediate area, walking distance from the winery, to enjoy with your friends, family, and/or partner. The inside of the winery is spacious and comfortable (see my picture). The people are always so nice. Maybe it's the wine. But they are always so social, sweet, and talkative. Everyone I've been, I always meet someone new and have a fantastic conversation with them. The crowd is as good as the service. The quality of the service is on point - courteous and respectful. Sometimes they can get a bit busy and/or distracted talking to all the people at the bar. But if you make an effort to call them when you need them, they will definitely take care of you. Overall, a memorable and enjoyable experience awaits you at Carruth Cellars due to the awesome crowd, spacious interior, laid back atmosphere, relaxing ambiance, solid location, great service, and delicious wine. read more

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This place is a gem! Carly was a phenomenal guide with the wines. Such a great value for what you get. We would come here 1000 times over. The Pinot Noir was hands down our favorite. This place is a must see! read more

Sunny Solana Beach is all the rage these days, primarily due to it's Cedros Design District. I love the location which is brimming with art galleries, boutiques, live music and street art. Carruth Cellars recently remodeled a large open space in the heart of the design district for their new tasting room. The urban chic interior includes walls lined with wine barrels, several tables and a wine bar. I met some ladies last night and the decor was just lovely, perfect for a special event. I notice that they have a yoga and wine event on Sunday mornings which sounds like a treat if performed in the correct order. I tasted their Cabernet which was full bodied with a hint of oak and a soft finish. Their happy hour lasts until 4:00 so we missed that and the house cab ended up costing $15.00 a glass which is a bit pricey, given the pours were not very big. I love this new location and have three reasons that I know I will return. Location. Location. Location. read more

Love the wine not the prices. Happy hour is the way to go here. It's in a new location right across the street from Culture. Same vibe and décor as the previous location. I vacillated between 3 and 4 stars because at first we were not acknowledged for quite a while. So much so that I was tempted to leave. But after that initial hiccup the service was good. I really love the pinot rose they serve here. It really does pay to be a member or buy by the bottle and drink it. Unless of course you are doing wine tastings. Make sure you ask prices of certain wines you drink because my friend was unpleasantly surprised at the cost of the glass of wine she had just tasted. Not a biggie but just be aware. Like I said it's pricey but the ambiance and the quality are a part of the value. read more

Ok, we bought four bottles after our 1st visit! Sac blanc, rose, the Unicorn and stupid good port! Fun in Solana Beach! read more

Considering the amount of times I'm posted up with the amazing Hayhay for a glass of excellent vino at this awesome urban winery: This review is long overdue. The juice man! The wine ranges from lovely to downright delicious and it's the perfect local place to go for a tasting. It's tucked up on the East side of the street on South Cedors. The long driveway is lying too you, don't drive up and try to park! Just snag a space on the street and stroll up. The wine club, although I'm not a member, get rave reports. A few friends of mine are in it and the barrel tasting nights and events they throw are so much fun. For the public they have movie nights one a month-they're free and Red Oven Pizza (My FAVORITE) is on site for a couple hours so you can eat up pizza with you wine while you watch. Back to the booze: Their motto is "bring the grapes to the people" and they sure do-they source from vineyards in Northern and central California and make it here. I have a soft spot in my heart for the NV Red Tide Blend (served an a Yelp event almost a year ago!) I should also note the labels-if you're a collector and you like your wine to look as good as it tastes check out the Carruth No 3 bottle: J'adore! After a busy week I like to shop on cedros and nothing finishes a Friday like a glass of wine at Carruth-it's like my own local private winery. read more

Great wine, great entertainment, good venue, very friendly staff. Will look to come back.

Great venue and wonderful wines made on premises. Music on Sundays with Carly, Rachel and Salway Twins! Staff are friendly & know their wines! Walk, ride, drive or take Amtrak to Solana Beach! read more

such a gem on cedros. perfect plant and wood setting and cozy seating. the wine is so quality. will definitely come back.

In fairness, the wine was not bad. Buy a bottle if you must and move on, because the service was the worst we have ever had. There was a middle aged, short, Hispanic women behind the bar that set the record for rudeness. She never told us anything about the wine, even after asking, and failed to serve us our next pour not once, but three times, while purposely walking around stocking napkins and anything else to avoid serving. Each time we kindly asked, she rolled her eyes and made nasty looks at my wife. We quietly got up, left the fee and moved on. Absolutely toxic and unhelpful. Will never return and would not, even if this was Caymus for bargain prices. Management should fire this lady immediately and allow its patrons to be educated about the product and enjoy their experience. read more

What a great place to host an event! The Carruth Cellars Solana Beach team was great to work with, the wine was enjoyed by all and Haley was so sweet! She even turned down the music during our presentation. Kids' Turn San Diego is a non-profit organization that exists to help children feel happier. Carruth Cellars was the perfect place for us to say thank you to our donors and to meet new friends. Thank you Haley and Carlotta! read more

I have been to a lot of tastings and wineries. And I have had Carruth wines in the past. Now I do understand wines are always changing, so part of the low rating involves the wines during this time. For our tastes there is not one we would purchase, but try yourself as we all have different tastes. The true low rating was for atmosphere and service. We came in for a tasting.....introduce your wine as you pour and let us know what we are about to explore! No guidance, no conversation, no personality. I am social so tried multiple times to engage the different people and they were all indifferent. And dog friendly yes, but my God! 5 dogs all vying for attention, all up in my space and jumping up. I came for an evening out and it wasn't to go to the dog park. read more

A must visit if you are a wine lover for tasting. However the owner and most people here are snobbish. It looks like Solana Beach is where all the snobs in California accumulate! I like the concept of a local winery but their $20 wines did not taste much better than what I can buy in grocery stores for $10 read more

Carruth offers wine tastings of about six wines for $10 in their little cellar display room here. They don't grow their own grapes, but buy them from vineyards up the coast. The stainless vat they have there is where they make their Sauvignon Blanc, which was the first wine we tasted. It was crisp and refreshing, less tart than most Blancs I've tried. The only employee there, who was pouring the tastings, was a little overwhelmed with the number of people and so was running back and forth between four groups and thus was not able to explain much about the wines he was serving us, beyond the names. Luckily there was a price sheet with explanations. Our favorites were the Chardonnay and the Malbec, the latter of which was sourced from Russian River Valley grapes. Very smooth and similar to a Cabernet in body and finish. There were two reds that we found so unpalatable that we dumped them after the first encounter. The pours were very small but it was enough get a sense of each wine. I won't influence your taste experience by telling you which ones we didn't care for, since the tasting menu is preset by the winery. We ordered the optional Nibbles plate, which consisted of cheese triangles and a sliced baguette. $10. It's a nice accompaniment and cleared our palates well. We noticed several people had brought along their dogs and children, who were waiting quietly. It's a tiny, dark tasting room and the wines are decent but at $40 a bottle, we felt they were overpriced. Nevertheless, a fun stop on the row. You have to check out the bachelor pad bathroom with black fixtures. So retro 1960s. I was expecting a row of swinging beads. Hopefully no swingers. read more

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This place is a great addition to Cedros and better location now that they've moved north. Wines, ambiance and entertainment are nice. Unfortunately, the manager on duty was awful. We saw her roll her eyes three different times at customers in front of us. We are locals and it was our first time. She was unfriendly, unhelpful, and didn't even try to tell us about their wine club?! Was defensive when we asked specific wine making questions. Definitely room for improvement if they want repeat customers and not just tourists. read more

Barberra Cab! I always have such a great experience here. The first time in length was for a YELP party, you can read my review for the party. This was the second time, going with a big group of girls. We basically had the whole place to ourselves and definitely took over with a 30 of us. The bartender with amazing and somehow handled all of our drink orders. The Barberra Cab with most unbelievable. Very humid, and a lot of the other gallop had Rose and Chards. We brought our own cheese, crackers, chips and it was perfectly laid out throughout the place on wine barrels. There was even a very large picnic table outside that we sat on. Love this place, the owner is very nice as well. Definitely our "go-to" place. read more

So....this is a review of the winery and not so much the wines. The winery gets 4 stars and the wines get 2.5 but for a fun place to drink some adult juice, I'll be generous and round up to 4. I found the wines overall to be fairly blah but a couple were nice. The bottle prices are higher than I expected or, frankly, would pay. Nice 50% check-in deal on Yelp for tasting. Everyone raves about the wine club and it does seem to offer a lot of fun events. The staff is friendly and the tasting room is welcoming. It's a little tough to find (behind a couple of businesses on Cedros) but not all that difficult. I'll be back sometime if I'm shopping Cedros or going to the Belly Up. read more