We were invited here for a private event. The tasting room is beautiful with plenty of sitting…read morespace. The hosts are warm and welcoming. Very nice people and also very knowledgeable. The wine blending experience was so fun and I actually learned a lot. The wine was good and the charcuterie board was also well done. Plenty of parking too.

The wine was so good and Justin was so friendly and fun! Will definitely come back!read more

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.

Fun spot that definitely fills a gap for locals in the area. I do wish they would go back to…read morefocusing more on wine and tastings since that's what's unique, and less on the pushing the expensive food and restaurant experience.

My husband and I went to Pali for a date since we know it is a great place to enjoy a nice glass of…read morewine with a great ambiance. We had a fantastic server who made it even more enjoyable. Shania was very attentive and even seemed to know what we needed, before we asked. She was Amazing! Thank you, Shania! We love the wine selection here (especially the Huntington Pinot) and the charcuterie board paired well with our wine, as well. It really was a wonderful evening! Nate and Debbie

Parking in the district is so bad so we parking quite a bit away & walked…read more No reservations, walked in towards the end of the night & we found seats. Got a wine flight to share which was fun & tasty. Loved all the games there were to play. Lots of good seating inside & out. Nice ambiance and unique decorations. The bartender was nice & friendly.

My husband and I had such a fun experience here! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable about both the…read morewine and cheese but her warmth and friendliness kept us around! If you like wine and are open to trying new things - check this place out. (We didn't try the paninis they had on special but we plan on coming back!!)

BarVino is a true gem in Dana Point. This inviting local wine bar offers a thoughtfully curated,…read moreever-changing by the bottle or glass selection featuring unique wines at a range of price points, making it just as approachable as it is interesting. Their beautifully crafted cheese and charcuterie boards are the perfect complement to any pour. What truly sets Barvino apart is Lisa, the owner, whose warmth and hospitality make every visit feel like coming home. The wine club is great and members receive a 10% discount on everything. With lively events, live music on most Sundays, and seasonal holiday gift specials, BarVino is the kind of place you'll want to return to again and again. If you haven't experienced it yet, you're missing out-stop by and enjoy a glass...or two!

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.

My husband and i went and it was so amazing! As we walked in everyone was so friendly and…read morewelcoming. We did the tasting a craft package for two! The wine was lovely and the craft we chose was so fun. If you are looking for a quiet place to drink wine and do a craft this is not the place, which is why we loved it! We saw pets there, babies and friends either catching up or having a good time. Our experience was just amazing because we actually forgot our water bottle as we were leaving and someone came and ran it to us! Thank you for doing that!! We will for sure be back!!

they have crafting as well. we went looking for a wine and sip while my wife and i were in town…read morecelebrating our anniversary and walked by this place. they had a crafting event that we stayed around for. had a great time. the ambiance was light and cheerful. service was good. they carriered some very unique wines. there was a really good wine from mexico that i had. definitely come and come check this place out

We made a completely last-minute stop at Laguna Canyon Winery because it happened to be on our…read moreroute, and I'm so glad we did. The 2021 Laguna Cabernet Sauvignon was incredibly smooth, with low acidity and soft, well-integrated tannins--exactly the kind of wine I love. Every sip was balanced, approachable, and enjoyable. What surprised me most wasn't just the wine--it was the experience. This is the kind of place you wouldn't expect to find, making it feel like a true hidden gem. It's absolutely worth the visit and is perfect for a weekend getaway or even a two-day trip. The tasting was personal and welcoming. The people here truly know what they're doing. They don't just work at the winery--they helped create the wines themselves, and hearing the stories behind each bottle made the experience even more meaningful. If you're looking for an authentic California wine experience with beautiful surroundings, exceptional hospitality, and delicious wines, I highly recommend making the stop. Sometimes the unplanned detours become the highlight of the journey.

We visited on a Sunday afternoon. They just moved location within the same parking lot (across)…read more There is plenty of parking. It is in an industrial location. The inside is somewhat small but very nice. Carson was super helpful in explaining all of the wines. His recommendations were spot on! They give you a card with preloaded amount. Each ounce is $3.50 or $4.44 reserve wine. I liked that concept because you can taste as many wines as you like. For the most part, they were all very tasty. I would return.

Went on a Saturday with a 5:00pm reservation for 2. We LOVED how cute the place was, the wine…read moreoptions (we did the 5 tasting package), and Mark! He was running the whole place while it was busy and everyone was taken care of. You can order food to go right across the way and bring it in while you do your tasting. 10/10 recommend

We had a great time tasting both whites and reds with McKade! He was super knowledgeable and so…read morefriendly. Love having a local winery that makes wines based in Napa. They do private events as well, and their space is inviting with a sort of nautical/light house feel while still being modern. It's also right across from a new Italian restaurant. It's tucked away in a gated community, so you might get questioned by one of the guards about where you're going. But the guard told us exactly where to go. Definitely will be back.

Awesome views love finding this little spot. It was very cozy and quiet and we just loved the view…read moreof the ocean and people watching the wine was really good. We wish it was slightly larger pores for the price but still delicious. The staff was nice.

Wine flight was good; ordered a glass of my favorite. Staff was knowledgeable and amazing!read more

Three of us celebrated my sister's birthday and we had a blast. I appreciated the bus being…read moredecorated for her and our driver was so sweet and patient. We couldn't handle 18 tastings a piece but we enjoyed ourselves at each of the three wineries. I would have loved to enjoy the bus more but because the wineries were so close together, it was almost impossible.

Steve was great at coordinating our wine tasting day for a party of 16. He chose three wineries and…read morethey were great selections. The only part I would do next time for such a large group is request longer than 4 1/2 hours booking because it was really hard to get all of our tastings done at each winery. Louie was an excellent driver and made sure he checked us in, seated us and told us how much time we had left. He was a safe driver and dealt with our music and singing on the way back to our rental.