My wife and I decided to try this hidden gem again because we enjoyed it so much the week…read morebefore,and it didn't disappoint! Service was excellent again and so was the food. The servers remembered us and so did the chef, who provided us with a complimentary dessert.

Decided to celebrate my birthday here! I had a group of six other ladies with me. We sat outside,…read moreon the couches, in the patio. It was a perfect ambience. Brandon was our server, and he was great. It seemed a bit busy that night, so there were times when we were waiting on an order, but he was friendly and kind and gave great recs. Ordered a bottle of white wine. He gave a great recommendation for a crisp white wine. I would not come with people who don't drink alcohol. The options are pretty slim. And sad lol. The food surprised me! Quite good. We got the mezza with the whipped feta and it was so good! Also got the burrata salad and it was fresh and delicious! Loved the tiger prawn dish! If you like tapas you will love it because it has chorizo in it and what looks and tastes like saffron. Would definitely return!

this was such a beautiful and peaceful winery. came here for my birthday on a Friday afternoon…read more ambiance: smaller winery, not too intimate, beautiful views. so peaceful. the scenery was stunning. Service: Really nice workers. good service here. food/drinks: a charcuterie board was $60 here, to me that's overpriced. I understand views and experience count in the price as well, however I thought that was steep. the wine itself was 4/5. I did the flight and a glass.

There is no one to take your order, you place it at the barn and where the food stalls are. You…read morealso have to get and bring your drinks/food back to your table. The staff that I did get to interact with were very helpful and friendly. It was 86-90 degrees out but definitely felt like 100 degrees. We got seating outside with an umbrella but we were dripping in sweat. FYI there are no fans or other equipment to keep the guest cool. The portable bathroom was much cooler inside than outside. The winery itself is beautiful with stunning views. There are plenty of photo-op-worthy places as well. The pizza was expensive but the quality was great and there were enough slices to go around for 4 girls. The white wine called honey pie was my favorite (I am not very knowledgeable about wine, so just keep that in mind) Overall, I think this place was okay. would try this place again but maybe during the cooler seasons.

We had a great time visiting for a work event recently. Highly recommend wine tasting at such a…read morewonderful location.

Tastings: Classic Flight is $35 for 5 pours. Several other tasting flights are offered…read more Return visit to this modern, sleek, and elegant wine tasting room in downtown Santa Monica. We stopped in for a couple glasses of their 2023 Extra Brut Sparkling wine ($19). They offer lite bites like charcuterie boards and pizzas from a restaurant next door (North Italia), but we were headed to dinner and didn't partake on this visit. WINES: The wines are well made, complex, and tasty. I'm not usually a huge fan of sparkling wines, but their '23 Extra Brut is amazing! Per bottle prices are reasonable for the quality of the wines. Parking can be difficult, but we once again used the public parking garage about half a block away. Another good experience and I'm sure we'll be back to try the new vintages of their fine wines.

Wine bar inside Fred Segal at Malibu Country Mart. Nice selection of Santa Barbara county wines.read more

"There's still a Fred Segal?!?"…read more Because last I heard, they were all closed. So my curiosity got the best part of me and asked Hubbers if we can take a look around. He agreed. This ended up being a stop for him! I'm guessing they're still in the process of transitioning from Fred Segal to the now Summer Somewhere Wines stop. So.... Im not a wine fiend, but Hubbers is. He asked if we could just hangout here for a bit to try a white. "Of course!" I tell him. Marquis was our server and I gotta say, off the bat he was sooooooo friendly and welcoming. He answered all of Hubbers' questions regarding their products until he finally decided on one. I asked for water as I got parched from all the walking we did prior to coming through. Marquis checked on us after awhile, and he dreaded the fact he forgot to bring me my water. He felt really bad, I told him it wasn't a big deal and to bring me one when he got the chance. He did me one better and comp'd it for me. Sweet! It really was a good 20-minute chill. Hubbers enjoyed his sips, I enjoyed people watching as I sipped through my water and Marquis made the experience much better. Great first run!

What a happy accident! We stumbled onto McClain Cellars after breakfast next door and ended up…read morecanceling our Museum of Make Believe tickets to stay all day instead, no regrets whatsoever Eddie and Agnus made the whole experience. Both were so knowledgeable about the wines and just genuinely friendly, the kind of hospitality that makes you want to stay "just one more glass" way longer than planned. The wine itself was delicious across the board. Loved that we could purchase all the stuff for a charcuterie board and have it put together for us. The vibe was absolutely perfect! If you're in Laguna, skip the plans and just go. You might end up there all day too!

While visiting Laguna Beach, I went out looking for artist studios and had "find a good wine bar"…read moreon my list. I didn't find the studios, but I found this incredible gem instead. Eddie knew the story behind every wine and made the whole experience feel personal and easy. He was welcoming in a way that lets you settle in and enjoy yourself, with great wine, music, and a perfect atmosphere. I ended up joining the wine membership and can't wait for my bottles to arrive. So glad I found McClain Cellars and can't wait to go back.

Great neighborhood spot & go to for weekend of chill, great wine, food & connections with friends…read more Staff is wonderful & helpers keep it clean. Bring cash for valet since cheaper that way!

Tried the wine flight and really enjoyed getting to taste a few different wines…read more The sweet rose was my favorite. We got the Diablo and pepperoni pizzas from next door. Loved the chewy crust and both pizzas were delicious. Had a draft beer too which was really good. We didn't have a reservation but luckily managed to get a table. I'd definitely book ahead on weekends though. Valet parking only.

Stopped by for a glass of wine before dinner next store. A…read morenice start to the evening. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and large wine selection. Will be back.

Rustic wine bar/tasting room pouring various wines/varietals from all over the world. Simple…read moretasting menu: pick 3 wines for $33. Very healthy pours, I'm guessing 4-5 oz. They also have a "Signature Tasting" which is 7 wines for $65 (by appointment only). Beautiful setting in the Malibu mountains for a relaxing afternoon of wine tasting, noshing, and live music. Cornell offers many wines from various wineries throughout the world and allows you to create your own tasting flight from their menu or purchase a glass or bottle. My wife and I enjoyed sharing two flights, and we even tried a bottle of red Moscato, which my mother-in-law loves. A friend joined us as well and the four of us shared a small Hollywood Nosh Box ($25) and a jar of Taggiasche Olices ($11) which was more than enough. They carry a small selection of charcuterie items so you can have quite a nice little picnic for yourself. We'll definitely stop in Cornell again...I recommend that you check them out.

MAKE AN APPT FOR TASTING!!! Trust me it's worth it! It's a small place so they go by appointment…read moreonly. It is magical. It's like a little picnic winery little nook outside of town. Kept seeing flyers for it I kept forgetting to go and I really didn't think that the wine would be very good. But what was actually incredibly surprising was the detail and the quality! I think the buy appointment only is it common but highly appreciated once you get there for sure! I ended up not getting the wine because I wanted to try the hard apple cider. I definitely had a little buzz going and it was only I think five or something maybe six different flavors very good size for a flight. Next time I'll come back for the wine because they are made there! Some of the grape grapes are shipped in and there is a local orchard. Just a very cool and surprising little spot. I was not expecting the hands-on aspect of the winery. I'm looking forward to going back! Special shout out to the staff for being accommodating, conversational, friendly, fast and efficient! Honestly it was a fantastic experience.

We have been able to enjoy Sycamore Ranch on several occasions. Each person has been knowledgeable…read moreand helpful while tasting. We have done white wines, red wines, and ciders. We always leave with a bottle of something special for later. The grounds are welcoming and lovely as you sit around oak barrels with the orchards and vineyards nearby. On one occasion I was by myself and had the opportunity to do a tasting with some other folks who didn't mind my intrusion. The owner was most gracious.

Very good wine and a fun spot to hang out. Service was excellent, and it's a creative approach to a…read morewine bar. It was a little overrun with children, but that could have just been the night we went.

My friend is a member of their Wine Club and always speaks so highly of it. When visiting LA…read morerecently I had the opportunity to come visit with her. We were treated so nicely and it was great to taste their wines and learn about their business. The location is very accessible and it was a great setup to enjoy wine with friends. I loved the passion Chris has when he speaks about the wines. I can't wait to go back and try more when I am in the area.

My favorite sandwich in LA! Seriously everything about this sandwich is amazing and delicious. The…read morebread is a bit tough but in a satisfying slow bite way, not a rough sharp way. The Spanish manchego is delicious! I love the #5 Proscuitto as well, but the Spanish manchego just wins for me. Everyone is always nice and fast. And these sandwiches are amazing price too! I everything is high quality and delicious. Great vine inside and out too!

tl;dr the simple sandwiches at this upscale wine shop are more standard than stellar, but the…read moreeasy-to-mix-and-match lineup is uber affordable Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese is a gourmet grocer with a not-so-secret sandwich lineup. Each numbered offering only includes a handful of ingredients, but they remain some of the most popular in the city. The shop even earned nods from Eater LA, The Infatuation, and the "Sandwich King" Owen Han. Larchmont Wine & Cheese is smack in the center of Larchmont Village, among high-end chains like Levain Bakery and Faherty. The serif-font black-and-white sign out front is unassuming yet timeless. Worn wooden tables are arranged underneath the red awning, and the windows are stacked with beverage boxes and wine barrels. Inside, the shop is split into sections. Past the refrigerators and pantry goods to the left, join the queue of the fluorescent-lit deli. To the right, shelves are stocked with countless wine bottles. The walls are decorated with an eclectic assortment of wine- and cheese-related artwork and Californian knickknacks. The shop is quiet apart from the low din of back-and-forth between staff and customers. I called in my order shortly before the lunch service, and shortly thereafter, my sandwiches were ready for pick-up from the standard checkout line (entirely bypassing the deli queue that stretched to the entrance). Broadly, the tangy balsamic nicely cut through the richness and saltiness, but the bread overwhelmed the skimpy portions of protein. Both bread options were disappointingly flimsy rather than crisp; of the two, I preferred the chewy baguette to the floppy ciabatta. The most well-rounded sandwich was the #3 Soppressata Salami, with salty meat, rich spread, and acidic vinegar; nonetheless, I found the sun-dried tomato spread to be one-dimensionally mayo-y. The #5 Imported Italian Prosciutto was simple yet effective, although only half of the bites had any amount of mozzarella. Lastly, the #7 Fresh, Homemade Tuna Salad was on the better end for a tuna sandwich, but the subtly creamy flavor wasn't anything to write home about. Surprisingly, the most notable component of the meal was the crunchy, flavorful cornichon pickles. Service was efficient, and my bill ran $20. The "half"-sized sandwiches were fair in portion and price, and this option made it easy to sample multiple varieties. Nonetheless, the generally "good" sandwiches never reached "great", and they certainly don't make my shortlist for best sandwiches in the city. Larchmont Wine & Cheese might be worth it if you're already in the neighborhood, but don't plan a dedicated visit out of your way.