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The Blending Lab Winery

4.7 (98 reviews)
Closed 3:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Classy
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Jasmine E.

Went for a bday date night. Had a great time and will definitely go back. Learned a lot about red wine and how to find a blend that I liked.

LA G.

Fun place, great wine, friendly service Recommended for groups or just take a date to have fun. Enjoy

Jenny X.

A really nice date experience! I came on a Sunday at 1 pm and there were 4 other people there so it was almost like a private class. Michael was super knowledgeable on blending so it was fun to just learn about wine basics as someone who's not knowledgeable at all. They are super generous with the amount of wine you get - it's way too much for me personally but a memorable time!

Linda Y.

It was a happy accident finding this place and I'm mad I didn't know about it earlier! This place is super cute and well themed! Great date night spot wink wink gentlemen!!! We did the self guided which was a lot of fun acting like we knew wine but in reality, guessed all the wine wrong! We came on a trivia night which was a lot of fun and Devon (I believe that was his name) was such a funny and great host!

Live music (Jimmy Pearson) at The Blending Lab, with some limited Rosé.
Allison V.

First - their wine blending classes are AMAZING. Their wine is great. Membership is totally worth the price. They plan community events and it's not far from our place which is a bonus! Definitely recommend hitting them up in LA and, if you're in Paso, they have a tasting room there too!

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Kristin A.

Just when you think you know something...BAM you learn more and realize you didn't as much as you thought. My friend gifted me with a red wine blending class and it's now etched in our favorite friendship activities. We arrived close to class time and were taken to the back teaching room. The class looks like it holds 10-12 people and there were 8 of us which was a perfect amount. We had such a good time with the group. We were given mini workbooks that provided details about the process and left room to make notes. We learned about a few varietals and how to blend the perfect red for you! We were even able to blend our own bottles. Even if you don't want to take the class, there's a small bar and a few tables in the front. Looked like a cute place to grab some glasses before dinner. We loved it and would go back in a heartbeat.

Alison W.

I signed up for the wine blending class as a gift for my sister ($55 per person + $45 for a wine bottle of your own blend to go). The class was awesome - taught by Jenna - who was funny, informative and super nice. There were about 15 people in the class, which was about 2 hours long. You first learn about some of the basics of wine, terminology, etc. You then get three single varietals and go through some exercises to learn about them (acidity, body, smell, etc). Then it's off to blending! They give up is couple suggestions and you can also try your own combinations. If you purchase the bottle to-go, you tell them your combination and that's what gets bottled foe you to take. You also can skip that part, the class on its own is still really fun. Overall, it was super fun! A lot of pairs were there that had received this class as a gift. A really fun activity for all wine lovers, whether you know nothing or everything about wine! Everyone was having a great time.

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The experience was so much fun, and really informative. It felt like a great introduction to the world of wine making! Beyond that I left my sunglasses and they were incredible and mailed them to me since I live in Orange County. I am definitely going back and bringing friends!!!

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Shelley D.

My friend took my here for my birthday and we had so much fun learning about blending wines. We got to try several blends, and this is such a fun idea for a party. It was funny because this was a public class and all but four of us were from a birthday party and they were getting lit which was pretty funny. I could see this as a fun date night too.

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The wine tasting experience was awesome! We went for my birthday as a group and I had an amazing time!!

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Amazing wine - great people and atmosphere. Wine tasting with my wife and pup, what a dream!

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I attended a blending class with a friend here and it was awesome. Had a great time, laughed a lot and the staff was super fun.

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Great date night spot. Jenna was amazing!!! The wine was so smooth and delicious. Don't sleep on this place

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Ask the Community - The Blending Lab Winery

Good morning.! I saw that you offered a chocolate and wine pairing event. I was wondering if you had a cheese or charcuterie with wine type of event available?

Hi Maurice, we do have some Charcuterie and Cheese Snack Packs available for purchase in the Tasting Room. We also host dedicated Cheese Events monthly with fresh cheeses, spreads and crackers. Check out our website or Instagram for upcoming events… Read more

Are there any options in the class to make white wine or rose or is it all reds?

At this time it is Reds but it may change in the future. We do offer a white wine on our tasting room menu with more wines to follow very soon.

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Stanley's Wet Goods is a great wine bar where locals can peruse the aisles of their extraordinarily…read morelarge selection of wine, check out beer options in the fridge, purchase some niche cheeses, chocolates, crackers and other items for your charcuteries. High bar shared seating inside but tables outside. They also have a riddle of the day posted above the bar which is fun to solve when you're a little buzzed. Everyone is nice, knowledgeable and non pretentious. The staff has encouraged me to try so many different wines I wouldn't normally do for fear of looking like a noob. I've enjoyed a wide range of wines from an orange one day, a pinot next, a buttery Chardonnay or a spicy Syrah. Every time I'm there it's a fun experiment. :) If you're a lightweight like me, I'd suggest eating a meal beforehand because the menu is pretty light. Street parking or structure in downtown culver is available. You can try the local neighborhoods for free parking, just don't park by my place! lol

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This place is soooooo cute!!! I love that this side of Jefferson is getting cafes and other stores…read more We deserve nice things over here too! Parking is scarce of course so just park in the neighborhood and walk. The space is big! Plenty of seating inside and outside. You can work on your laptop but they have hours where you can be outside with your laptop so keep an eye out for that. Food amazing! No complaints! Portion and flavor 10/10 Ambiance is so chi!!! The decor with the live plants inside? Love. MY "ehhh" is the service the sense of urgency was nowhere to be found and that's what we came around late brunch time and there was still a line!

Well, I honestly have to say I am really disappointed in the service here. I am a single girl who…read morecan't cook so I dine out 24/7 and RARELY leave a review however I feel that if I do maybe something can change for the next guest trying to enjoy an experience. It's really hard to be in a joyful mood when you are not being attended to. I did receive a glass of water at the very beginning, that was nice, after that everything was basically as if I was invisible. They brought my food out fast, I wanted to ask for sauces, more napkins & no one checked in on me. Maybe because I came during dinner time? The bartender is gold -- he was more attentive than the whole staff the entire time. I am sad to say that this truly made my food non exciting and very blah. I've been here before for breakfast and it has been great, bummed that wasn't today. As a single eater, I felt extra lonely. Sincerely, Anonymous foodie x

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"My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the…read moremore I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite" - Juliet, This was a last minute dinner choice after my host's first pick was full. Juliet is a French inspired Michelin new discovery restaurant in Culver City. Gorgeous interior with professional, courteous service. The wine list is mostly French with a good number of choices on the menu listed as sold out. Found a Nuits St George Burgundy though at a decent price that turned out to be a stunner. We shared oysters that were mostly Washington, but since we took the last ones they threw on some Baja ones too. Both types were excellent with a lovely salmon roe sauce. Entrees were shared and the lamb was excellent albeit the olive tapenade was too noticeable. The duck cigars (taquitos?) were the star and I could have happily devoured more of these. The risotto was excellent too. Wished there was a bread service but maybe there was a paid option that I missed. Wished the lamb had some accompaniments too. I drove home and then realized I was still hungry! But the food tasted excellent, the service was top notch, and the room was lovely. Recommended!

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