Cool concept and nice ambiance a little off the main cannery row area. Eric made our experience lovely by being so sweet to our doggo, Jax. Jax typically takes awhile to warm up to others but Eric gave him dog Cheetos and won Jax over. The experimentation was interesting but we didn't make anything great so the wine itself was not on par with actual wineries but I guess that's on us for not knowing how to blend wines. We got a flight of 8. I wouldn't come back just for their wine but if you want to have some fun and experiment, this is a unique spot. Overall, I'd rate this place a solid 3.8 but went up to 4 cause of Eric's hospitality. read more

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Oh my goodness the wine experience here is outstanding. I cannot stop talking about the delicious Chardonnay and the red wines to choices experience exceptional, very exceptional stuff with knowledge of winery in the wine in details. Amazing I will definitely recommend all my clients to go here. read more

I've been here a few times and am definitely a fan! There's a nice selection of whites and reds on tap, so there is something for everyone. I recommend getting the flights and you can choose your favorites. They also have 3-4 beers on tap. The menu only has a few small plate options for food, so I do wish they had a few more choices to choose from. However, everything I have tried (which is basically everything), is delicious!!! You GOTTA try the baked brie with the jelly on top. It's the best. They also have the friendliest staff. Every time we have been in, they are always starting a conversation with us and being very attentive. They have some cool gadgets and merchandise for purchase. Basically, if you are really hungry, I probably wouldn't recommend coming here. BUT if you want a glass (or few) of wine and a snack, you gonna try this place! read more

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Trish was an incredible host and super fun She helped our group have an incredible night. Thank you thank you! read more

Walked in and did a wine blending experience and got to create our own label. Lots of fun and nice staff. Pizza and pretzel was good too. read more

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We ordered a wine flight, the baked brie and the charcuterie board. The wine was decent but everything else was very underwhelming. The brie was swimming in the pesto and olive oil it was served with and half the crostini served with both boards were stale. There was also only one server so service took forever. Had to walk up to the counter to pay. Terrible for the price. Give this one a miss read more

The Wine Experience - Wine flight with Baked Brie and Pesto - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterey, California

The Wine Experience was just across the street from our hotel so we knew we wanted to stop by. We decided to get a bottle of the sparkling wine because that was our major MO for the holiday we were having. We did not regret that choice. We also went for the cheese plate (another MO of our trip) which was VERY tasty and a great size. The staff was knowledgeable and we had an awesome time just sitting and enjoying our time at the Wine Experience. Because we had a bottle we didn't get to experience the awesome tasting experience they do, but we got to watch many around us use the test tube tasters which seems SO fun and such a fun way to do tastings. read more

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Really happy to see this wine bar open on a weekday night. Selection of wines is very solid with a great collection of local reds. Highly recommend the Charcuterie board which was excellent. Service was great as well. If you are in Monterey and you like wine, this is a must visit. read more

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COVID time review. Cute place on Cannery Row. Service was outstanding. Ordered flight of four whites, baked brie and olives. Would love to more wines to choose from but that's a standard wish for me. Reasonable price for Monterey. I'll definitely return. read more

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This place is fantastic and I am not really a wine drinker. However, I am the one who ended up getting two bottles to take home. The service was a 10/10. The adorable atmosphere was also a 10/10. We ended up going back again in our 4 day stay. I can't say enough good things about this place. I will be back. read more

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This is a great place to stop when you are in Monterey. We had to change our plans for a group of 10 and Carrie at the Wine Experience was able to accommodate us on a Friday evening. The location is great and the charcuterie board was excellent. Most had the wine flights and everyone enjoyed our pre-dinner event. The service is excellent. We loved the wine choices and menu. read more

I don't live in the area--visited Monterey and after a bike ride, my husband and I came in. The outside of the building is adorable with flower branches on the walls. The outside seating and grass looks very well-maintained. We sat inside and bc of covid19, there was about maybe 5 inside seating available: one table in the back, one table towards the door, two couch areas, and a counter seat area--they are all away from each other so I felt safe and felt that this business could be trusted. The 3 men working were kind and personable. I ordered the wine flight--4 at $15 and husband got the beer flight, same price. Very reasonable pricing with reasonable flight portions. We also got four chocolates to go with my wine which was delicious and you know they're not using cheap chocolates. I'm sad I'm not a local bc I think I would come here all the time. Their local wines are absolutely delicious, customer service is rocking, and the outside and inside is beautiful and clean. A great place and ambience to relax with people who share a love of chilling with some glasses. read more

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One of the better wine tasting spots on Cannery row. Nice setup and the wine selection is much better than other spots. We also tried the cheese plate which was decent. The petite Vardot and Sirah were quite good on this visit. The place is new and has a clean look. Wine selection is OK. I can see myself coming back here to just hangout. Tip. The washrooms are in the hotel next door. read more

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It was a great ambiance and the wine tasting was great. We'll definitely be going back when we visit Monterey read more

The Wine Experience - Wine tasting with friends - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterey, California

My fiancé and I stopped in for a flight of wines. Trish was our server and was awesome. She helped guide us and pick out some great wines. We ended up buying a couple of bottles of our favorite one. We sat at the couch which was very cozy and comfortable and played a few games which they have on hand. It was a really chill vibe and a great experience overall. Will come again next time we're in Monterey. read more

Went to Monterey with my girlfriend last week and we stopped by for some wine. We had been here before 2 years ago and the wine was really good so we decided to repeat. The Marcona almonds are really good. Highly recommend. We also ordered the olives which are also good. We had the 6 wine flight and I enjoyed the 6 reds I picked. My girlfriend didn't like one of her red, so I volunteered to drink it for her . The service was great. We will be back to repeat or try any new reds they might have in the menu. read more

This was exceptional - Trish was a glorious host. Playful, knowledgeable and generous with her time. Corporate event that ended up just feeling like hanging with friends. read more

Found this place on Yelp and am thankful for it. We ate a filling lunch at the Cliff House in the afternoon so were looking for light bites. Found exactly what we were looking for at the Wine Experience. We decided to split the flight of 5 wines first (that's because I am lightweight) and all of the wines were delightful (most favorite Petite Verdot, least favorite Merlot), they had a decent cheese plate with good pepper jelly, goat cheese, cheddar and blue and some crostinis. Added marcona almonds and warmed up olives to go with the spread. It all went down perfectly with the wines. Frankly, I liked the wines here better than I liked them at Napa's wineries. So there. read more

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Carrie and her team are fabulous. We hosted a team-building work event at The Wine Experience and it was so well done. The staff are professional, knowledgeable and lovely all around. Definitely recommended and can't wait to visit again! read more

It was a perfect experience for me and my team. They were accommodating and kind and met us where we were. We had a great experience blending. Trish made us feel as at home as you could possibly imagine. Thank you so much. read more

I stopped by The Wine Experience with a group of friends for drinks ahead of dinner. We loved the fact that they had lounge seating - a couch and two chairs. We each ordered a flight of wine, mine a "red" flight included 3 from Monterey and another from greater California. The wines were my least favorite compared to other wine tasting rooms in the area but the service was stellar. Definitely order the Tangerine & Chili Marinated Green Olives, they are amazing! read more

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100% going to try to get back there again before we end our vacay. Staff has excellent customer service. Neither of us are very experienced with wine and he was nice enough to bring us some suggestions. We ordered a flight of 4 and he brought us a 5th at no extra charge to help introduce us to other types. One think to note is they stop serving food an hour before closing according to their menu. So excited to come back! Great for pics too. read more

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This place was awesome! Cudos to Sam and Eric ! You both were amazing Thanks for making our first experience memorable read more

Went there for a wine tasting, it just tasted awful. Not sure if this was an off day, but would not recommend.

Definitely an experience! Definitely worth visiting. The wine is average. Not worth buying. Doing the flights are great along with ordering chocolates and the $30ish charcuterie board. Had a great time. The staff was great as well & super accommodating. read more

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I'm glad I went, but unless you are wine professional and can ID grapes by taste and nose, it is lust a game. Our sommelier was not really into wines... it was just a job. It showed. The charcuterie was too spicy for wine tasting. read more

Megan is my go to gal. She was very informative about it the wine process. Oh did I mentioned that they have personalized labels for wine! The atmosphere is chill and fun! read more

Amazing experience. Trish was so great - took great care of us. The challenge was fun, wines were tasty and the environment rocks. Highly recommend it. read more

Great wine, yummy snacks, perfect location for get togethers, they even have mad otter ale on tap. What more could you want? I'm a fan! You can drink wines by the flight or glass and there's an option to blend your own. Cheers! read more

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The Wine Experience is a cute little wine bar off of Cannery Row in Monterey. TWE is a great place to drop in for one of their many wines "on tap" but this review is for one of TWE's specialty classes. This August, I booked the wine blending class for 18 people for the bridesmaids and groomsmen in my wedding. I worked with Brent and Cassandra to set up the reservation for our group, which went very smoothly. When we arrived, the back classroom was all set up with four stations, each with four single-varietal wines (pinot, syrah, grenache, and petit sirah) and a range of equipment. Brent gave a short introductory lesson on wine blending then set us loose in small teams to create our own wine blend. Over the course of about an hour and a half, each of the four teams in our wedding party created six or more wine blends and then chose their favorite. At the end, Brent and his team helped us bottle up a few bottles of each team's favorite blends (based on the team's favorite blend formula) that we could take home. They even printed a custom label for each bottle that we created, which was a great personal touch. Brent and his staff were extremely professional and really helped our group have a lot of fun. Being able to take home bottles of wine that we created with our custom labels was a great souvenir for our wedding. For our specific purpose, kicking off our wedding weekend in the Monterey/Carmel area, this was the perfect activity. read more

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Absolutely fantastic service! The charcuterie board was delicious...plus they give you a surplus of crostini!! I love the decor, the simplicity, and the presentation of "test tubes" for the various wine flights! Delicious wines and incredibly helpful staff when asked about the area and a good seafood restaurant in the area! Can't wait to go back again! read more

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I'm so thrilled my husband and I decided to do wine tasting here! It's great they are able to serve drinks outdoor during Covid-19. They have a cute outdoor seating area for guests. Our bartender, Sam, gave us great recommendations and was the sweetest person ever! Not only did we have amazing service but the wine was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend checking this winery out! read more

This place is so cool! The vibe is awesome! Brent, the owner, will help you test and make great wine blends! The snacks are delicious, especially the cheese flight! And they have a graphic designer who will make custom labels for bottled wine or custom blends. I created a wine basket for a wedding present with two wines with custom labels, a candle, and cool chocolates for about $100. I'll definitely be hanging out here on future visits! read more

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We recently had a team building at The Wine Experience and couldn't have been more happy with our event! Carrie was extremely helpful with the planning process which allowed our event to go off without a hitch! We had a blast blending and having a "Wine off" between our two teams. To final amazing touch was that Carrie then offered to deliver our final blended wine bottles to a nearby restaurant where we had dinner plans! Now that's what I call customer service!! I highly recommend this to any group looking for a team building event. read more

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Got there then we were ignored. No service is equal to bad service. My husband and I were looking forward to a nice night out. Go there 45 mins to closing not to even be asked what wines we'd like to try after 10 mind we walked out. Disappointed and found a better place on cannary row anyways. Don't waste your time at this stuck up place. read more

The scale gets it right, she was truly intrigued and excited at our input of her wines. She truly had some of the best tasting wine on this trip. I highly recommend the tasting room at this place, and I cannot wait to get back here. The wind here bursts with labor, and is not overpriced for how great it is. Super impressed with the knowledge of the staff read more

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Went with a group of four friends. My brother purchased the tickets so I didn't know what to expect. It was fun. A trolly takes you to Carmel valley where you can go to different wineries at your own pace. Just be mindful of the time, especially if you buy the 5 tastings. All the wineries had great wine. The only improvement needed is the restaurant selection. The tasting comes with lunch at roux. That restaurant took an extremely long time to serve us lunch. This was annoying because it was cutting into our wine tasting time. We literally had to run to our last tasting. Overall, good experience and fun folks. read more

Great experience at the wine experience! Me and my husband wanted to find a fun, easy going place to do our first wine tasting and this was certainly it. It definitely is aimed more towards the younger, 20 something crowd. It was chill but also interesting. Quiet enough to hold a conversation without having to strain, but not so quiet it felt awkward in the small area. I had the wine sampler with pairings and it was a great experience for me. I am new to wine and I was nice to learn a little about what pairings work and don't work from my own trials of the set. My husband got the beer sampler which he equally enjoyed! Really fun to be able to try different brands and palette selections to learn what you like. read more

I want to give Arick a shout out for being amazing!!too notch customer service! This place is fortunate to have people like Arick in their crew. I definitely recommend and will definitely come back! read more

Had a good time tasting wine and beer with my wife in here last night. Arick was super friendly and was super chill to talk to. We had a really good time in here and will definitely come back! read more