The sommelier guided wine tasting was definitely one of the highlights of the Newport Beach Wine…read moreand Food Festival (9/20/14-9/21/14) as shown by the packed house on both days. Jörn Kleinhans, a sommelier expert himself, did a great job moderating the sessions in such a way that they were both educational and entertaining, but also didn't feel too rushed even though we were covering 6 wines with 4 panelists in only 45 minutes. There were several times that the entire room was laughing (panelists included), which gave the sessions a nice, fun atmosphere. People left with a smile on their faces not only because they learned something, but also because they had a good time.

If you want to take your wine education to the next level, join the Orange County Wine Elite. Wine…read moreis an outrageously enjoyable hobby and Joey caters to all levels of oenophilia. My knowledge was limited when I first joined the group a few years ago. After having visited on various occasions, I feel much more confident in my wine tasting and identification of primary and obscure varietals. Don't be concerned about snobs at the Wine Elite. I have found that most people are friendly fellow students, eager to understand the beauty of wine.

We discovered Southern Hemisphere Wine Center when my Husband was searching for a local retailer of…read moreChilean Wine. While in Chile, we were referred to a wonderful winery, which we toured and enjoyed a tasting and lunch. SHWC is close to our home, so no shipping charges!! Hooray! I bought some wine yesterday and John assisted me. He explained the difference between "Reserva" and "Grand Reserva." He was helpful, knowledgeable, and even assisted me with carrying the box out to my car. Good prices and a wonderful selection of Chilean, South African, New Zealand, Australian, & Argentinean wines. I typically go to Costco and chat with the "Costco Sommelier," as I call him. He has helped me select wines as I have been lost in the wine isles at Costco previously. But at SHWC, I found my new "Sommelier," John, who shared the ratings of the wines and even info about cooking with wine. There were no Costco crowds to deal with! I did not have to wait in line! Hooray! So, off I went with my bottles of wine, which will make excellent gifts for my relatives. Thanks for all you do, John and SHWC. Here's an idea: Open up at tasting room at your center!! Thank you! We will be back again (not that we drink that much... it's our relatives that we typically purchase wine for. ) :-)

Such an awesome Place. They've been here a long time I feel like I really got some one-on-one…read moreinformation and awesome recommendations. I'll follow this review with how amazing the wines were with the brisket that I ate with them.

The Wine Society served wines ( many choices) at the Orange County Fair every year. This year,…read more2017, was no exception. Want to try something new this is the spot.

This review is for the recent 2007 Orange County Wine Society Wine Classic which was held at the…read moreHilton Anaheim Convention Center on 11/4/07. I had to review it because it would have been nice to know ahead of time what to expect. I will make this short, because I already typed a long review and my explorer page closed...crap. Overall it was fun because I was with some good friends, but this was a sort of backward event...the food was better than the wine. There were a few good wineries that I tasted, most of which I already knew about, but overall a bunch of turpintine in a Riedel glass. Although I was outbid on a good case of wine at the silent auction, I did have a winning raffle ticket for a "gold medal" bottle of port. Can't complain too much. Notables: I knew he'd be there which was one of the main draws to go, but if you get the chance, try some of Kenneth Volk's wine...really great wine from the Central Coast. Trust me. Especially the Pinot Noir. Mad Mike's Gourmet Sausages - he was having a sausage tasting of some of his different types....pretty good stuff and we left with some. Overall, good time, but wouldn't go back.

If you are partaking in the California Food and Wine festival be sure to stop here as they have an…read moreamazing selection of wine offerings. This is a fan favorite of the festival and one I look forward to every year. Service at the stands is always friendly, and themed for the whole event to create a fun ambiance of sipping and savoring the finest California has to offer.

Debbie was amazing and friendly. She suggested a fun grape decal for my champagne flute. It lights…read moreup!!!!!! So much fun here at the wine and food festival.

The Best store I have ever stopped by All kinda of variety…read moreand the prices are reasonable! Sammy is amazing person He's always take care of me well Thank you guys for your service If you guys are in town You must visit this place

I absolutely love this liquor store! They have a huge variety of liquor, plus an amazing selection…read moreof smokes and all the popular TikTok products. They even carry Buldak noodles, a great variety of other noodles, toys, snacks, chips, and drinks--there's always something new to find. The customer service is outstanding. Every single time I visit, the staff is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. They make every shopping experience enjoyable. If you're looking for a one-stop shop with great products and excellent service, I highly recommend this place. Love, love, love it!

We booked a private winery tour with Uncorked & Toasted for our group of 10, and it was honestly…read moreperfect. We visited three amazing wineries, each with its own vibe, great wine, and super friendly staff. The day felt really well-organized but still relaxed, which made it easy to just enjoy ourselves. Lunch at Miramonte was a huge highlight--so good and exactly what we needed to keep us going. Plus, the bus was clean, comfortable, and spacious, and our driver was awesome--professional, easygoing, and made sure we were always on time without ever feeling rushed. The whole experience was seamless from start to finish. If you're looking to plan a fun, stress-free wine tour, I can't recommend Uncorked & Toasted enough. We all had such a great time and will definitely be booking with them again!

OUTSTANDING SERVICE…read more What a great experience! I booked a tour for me and my 10 family members for a Sunday afternoon getaway. The staff customer care was excellent. From the first call with the booking agent to the last goodbye with our driver, each member of the Uncorked & Toasted team made me and my family feel absolutely welcomed. If you are looking for a great group experience without the hassle of driving to each amazing winery in Temecula, then the folks at Uncorked are the way to go. I would definitely recommend them to my friends, family & co-workers.

Stopped by here to have some wine and snacks on an organized 12 mile hike. Loved the people we were…read morewith and the service, but we got some stink eye from some snooty patrons. Not my problem, it was theirs. I'm hiking, fools! The pinot was fantastic, as was the sauv blanc. The grounds are beautiful and perfectly manicured. My bf and i have driven by this place a million times before on the way to other places and would've ever thought this place existed. Looking forward to hiking this way again!

The Swanner House, also known as Stone Winery, in San Juan Capistrano is the hidden gem of Orange…read moreCounty. With Orange trees! If you live in Orange County and have been wanting to get out of the house in a Safe Social distance area, then I highly recommend going. But make sure you take bags or buckets for FREE ORANGES!! The fields of orange trees are open to the public for free picking. Walk around the fields, with a glass of wine, look at the cute boutique, and for a special time, take a picture with Santa. If your ready for a break after the picking, take the time to enjoy good food and some drinks.

They came to our apartment complex and served us ice cream by the pool, during a heatwave. The guy…read morewas really friendly and played music. Thank you

Catered food compliments of my apartment bldg, burgers were great, toppings were plentiful. Great…read morefood. Thanks