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    4.5 (154 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tammy J.C. D.

    Nate was super friendly and patient with our somewhat boisterous group of 6 ladies & our token male after a bit. Charcuterie offerings were perfect and fresh. We all did tastings, each slightly different. I personally did not care for Pinot but my friend liked it. Cab was on point. Grenache was good. Malbec and Tannat were my favs. In house chocolates were amazing! Make sure you get these to go with your wine and don't wait until you're almost don't like I did.

    Cheese board with flight of 6 wines
    Marcus M.

    The lady had never gone wine tasting before, so decided to stop by here after a beach day. Glad we did! The service was stellar from the moment we walked in: super welcoming, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The vibe was laid-back but polished, perfect for first-timers. We ordered a cheese board that came with their peach dip. Sounds simple but seriously, that dip stole the show. It paired perfectly with the wine tastings. We ended up loving their Zinfandel so much we took a bottle home. Overall, such a great intro to wine tasting. Would definitely recommend if you're in Monterey and looking for a relaxed spot to sip and unwind.

    Darien G.

    The wife and I were visiting Monterey and the aquarium. While riding the trolley we passed this business so we decided to stop by on the next trip. I was intrigued by the idea of blending our own custom wine. So for $99 you get to samples 6 wines and then decide which 4 varietals you would like to use to create your blend. We chose Grenache, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. We experimented with different percentages of each. They give you beakers and tools to make it easy to pour exact percentages of wine. We came up with 2 blends that we liked and paid an extra $45 for the second bottle. Overall it was a really good experience and really fun to do. Pricing is a little high though.

    Jo Ann D.

    My fiancée and really enjoyed our time here! It's really cozy and intimate and the staff were so friendly. We walked in and sat down. It looked like a group was doing some sort of more in depth formal tasting or event in a different room, looked like they were having lots of fun! Right away the staff were warm and welcoming. Gave us lots of recommendations on what wines to try but he was also so sweet and gave us lots of recs for restaurants to try for dinner since we're from out of town. We each did a 4 pour wine tasting for $20. They're served in test tubes which I thought was cute and saves a lot of room on the table. My favorite was the vognier, def on the sweeter side but I loved how fruity it was. We also had the baked Brie with apricot pepper game which we inhaled lol. Served in a cast iron skillet so it stays warm a bit longer. Also has the pretzels. Honestly, you can skip this. Queso was good but it's not memorable.

    Meena P.

    Nice little wine bar with small bites in the Cannery Row area. They had some nice wine choices and beers. Charcuterie and flatbreads and other snacks. Wine flights in test tubes which looked a bit bizarre but was popular! Good service with only one person working when I went. I went with a glass of their Brut which was slightly sweet for me , and their sourdough pretzel with Dijon mustard. The pretzel was nice and warm and the mustard had a great kick. Nice little gifts available too. I liked that it had groups and just solos having a glass of vino at the end of the day. Cozy feel.

    Custom blend
    Sabrina W.

    Came for a wine blending event and had a great time! We ended up bottling our favorite blend and had it labeled with a custom photo! Service was great.

    Wine Flight
    Casey B.

    They have blankets. Texas girls in California. Really cute place. Quaint and simple. I ordered the flight: Zinfandel, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon. The Zinfandel surprised me--fruit forward and jammy. Nice wine. The Syrah was easy drinking. The Malbec had a great finish. The Cab was interesting: mint and chocolate. Weird. We also ordered the baked Brie which was okay. I prefer my Brie with a baguette, but alas. The gentleman that works there (or maybe owns it??) was very friendly.

    Ivette A.

    Had such a cute date night at this wine tasting spot! The staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered a charcuterie board that was aesthetically pleasing and delicious. Definitely a great spot for couples looking for something fun to do together.

    Wine Flight (4 for $30)

    My boyfriend and I were in Monterey for our anniversary and we decided to stop in here after seeing the positive reviews. We heard it was a great place for first timers however i would say it's more for people who have an idea of what they're looking for. We didn't know much about wine and were kind of ignored at first and when we asked about the wines (we were clueless and it was pretty obvious) the guy helping was kind of short with us..which is okay because he started talking to us after our drinks. I would probably stop by again and give it another chance!

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    Jack C.

    Dear Craig, This place is pretty close to your home. It's a great place to chill, drink some wine or beer, and plays games. The staff was so friendly. They helped with choosing a wine and were a wealth of info on what to do in the area. Jack

    Julie C.

    The wine experience was my favorite accidental discovery! My MIL and I were on the hunt for a tasting room while my little one napped in his stroller. I honestly was super interested in trying this place but I was so wrong and am so glad we popped in! The flights are served in 4, 6, or 8 pours and you can pick and choose the wines you want to try. They are served in test tubes while full pours and carafes come in beakers. I tried the Chardonnay, Viognier, Rose, Pinot Noir, and Cab Sauv. I actually had the rose twice it was so good. I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed each pour. The man working suggested tasting the Viognier last as a dessert wine and that was a great call. He was also so sweet and attentive without being overbearing. It seemed he knew some of the regulars but treated us equally as kindly. We loved the atmosphere and how fun it felt overall. I can't wait to return soon!

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    Tracy D.

    We wanted to check out another tasting and especially since this place was right across the hotel. Fun place with unique tasting test tubes, games and small bites. Wine tasted good along with the spinach and artichoke dip and pretzel. Service was quick and friendly. The vibe is fun and relaxing especially on the comfy couches. I'd like to come back here next time I'm in town.

    Trinh T.

    Wine was good. The moscato wasn't my favorite tho, but other wines are very flavorful. I love the service here, they are very friendly and know how to take care of customers. Will come back.

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    Jill was your server. She's great!!

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