Our somm made my birthday celebration a fun, informative, and incredible memory! I have received so…read moremany compliments from friends and family about their enjoyment of the wine pairing experience! Thank you Lexie!

The Wine Fundamentals tasting class, which included old and new world wines, was very informative…read more Karen was knowledgeable, fun, and offered great cheese and food pairings aswell.

One of my favorite wine spots in OC! Wine lab is the in…read morecamp, parking is a hassle here but valet is available in a pinch. Interior is small and cozy. We come here at least once a month. Our favorite is a set of flight where you guess the region and type of wine. I have yet to get it 100% right but it's always fun to guess. The owners here are friendly and great wine section. They also have a small food selection of cheese and meats. Highly recommend for a wine tasting in OC!

Wine was decent, but I refused to try more because of the service. Came here on a Wednesday early…read moreevening to catch up with someone and was greeted in a way that was pretty distasteful. He was an asian bartender that was the only one on shift at the time and lets just say I could tell he was projecting some insecurity in his life cause this man came off so rude lol. We tried asking questions to get a better feel for which wines would work best for us and he came off quite dismissive. I even noticed that as other customers came in, he kept chewing with his mouth full of falafel as he greeted them in. I've been in hospitality for almost a decade now and never in my years have I seen such repetitive terrible service within 30 minutes. It's actually impressive lol. Spend your money at another place that actually cares about your experience.

Purchased some great scotch bottles and flew in from Texas to pick them up! Emma helped and held…read morethem for two weeks while we waited! She was super helpful as I had to change the address to the store to get in store pick up! It was lovely putting a face to a voice that helped make this a great experience! Fun little store with a huge selection for anyone's needs! Def. Somewhere to check out but good spirits!

GABE was extremely rude. Terrible customer service!!!!!…read more My boyfriend and I arrived about 30 minutes after the tasting had started, and no one told us there was a two-hour limit. When the two hours were up, we were finishing our last glass when Gabe came over and aggressively started clearing our table and telling us to leave. When I explained that we weren't aware of the time limit, instead of simply explaining the policy, he was condescending and said, "You should know this. Everybody knows this" His attitude was completely unnecessary and incredibly disrespectful. He also appeared to have been drinking himself, which made his behavior even more uncomfortable. It's one thing to enforce a policy it's another to treat paying customers like they're being kicked out of the place. A simple heads-up when we arrived would have prevented the entire situation. My bf spends hundreds $$$ at this place. This was such a bad experience!!! I am very disappointed.

My wife and I are complete novices when it comes in wine. We know what we like, but we have not…read moreexplored much beyond the occasional bottle here and there. I contacted Betty to arrange a special wine tasting lunch for my wife's birthday. We included a couple that similarly are wine novices. Our goal was a nice visit to Temecula wine country and a beginner's level experience. We want someone to educate us and not talk down to us. Betty and her husband delivered! We had a fantastic experience under her guidance and learn some basics of wine tasting and pairing. Betty was genuine with her knowledge sharing and we never felt talked down to. The facility for the event was a very nice local Vinyard and we even got to meet the owner. It was picturesque and comfortable. We came away with a few bottles of wine and a desire to learn more with future events. Thanks, Betty!

We had such a great time at this wine tasting! The selection was fantastic--each pour was…read morethoughtfully chosen and perfectly complemented by the charcuterie board. The meats and cheeses were fresh, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the wines. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and Betty was beyond amazing and informative. It felt like a fun, elevated experience without being pretentious. Definitely booking her for other events!

Parking is in a large shared lot so we had no issues. We came right when they opened & we got first…read morepick of the seats so we sat outside. It is such a gorgeous view of the lake. Service was very fast & friendly. We met the manager who was very nice. We shared a bottle of Sancerre & also split a card with $20 on it. We waited for happy hour & got some tasters & a half wine pour. This was such a fun concept. As for food, we got 2 flatbread boards. The special which was a chorizo and hot honey & the burrata board. Both were delicious. Highly reccomend this place!!

Amazing girls day with the perfect view! Nice and very filling apps to pair with the wineread more

Rarely drink these days, but Total Wine & More will always be my store of choice for drinks. It's…read morebeen a long time since I shopped here, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that my account still offered me savings deal. Shopped around online to find a good deal for Johnny Walker Blue, a birthday gift for my husband. Total Wine surely had one of the best prices. When they offered 3 winery direct wines for 15% off, I couldn't help but to purchase. My favorite winery direct wines include Bottega champagne, 1858, and Unanime. I find it convenient to order online. You can search through for all the wines and reviews, and select the time you want to pick up. Once it is ready, they notify you. Makes ordering and picking up super easy. My husband enjoyed his gift this weekend, and I enjoyed my wine as well. Always a pleasure to shop at Total Wine & More.

I am giving this location 1 star because of my experience with an employee named Jerry. He had an…read moreattitude and needs additional training on how to interact respectfully with customers who have disabilities, including deaf customers like myself. This was not the first incident. I gave him opportunities to improve before deciding to leave this review, but unfortunately, my experience did not get better. I encourage management to provide disability awareness training for all employees, including how to communicate effectively and respectfully with deaf customers.

Went on a Saturday evening & although the parking lot was pretty full, there was plenty of free…read moreparking on the street just behind the lot. Our server was quick & friendly. It helped that it wasn't crowded. The outdoor seating is nice. My friend and I shared the vegan BFF board. You get to select two cheeses. I highly recommend the brie. We thought we might also order a sandwich, but everything on the board along with a glass of wine for each of us was just the right amount of food for the 2 of us. I'm so glad this place has vegan options. I'm looking forward to trying their other cheeses, vegan meats, and their sandwiches.

Absolutely love their charcuterie boards and paninis! They have both diary and vegan boards…read moreavailable, which is very rare to find. They also have happy hour Tuesdays-Thursday from 2:00-5:30pm, where they offer house wines for $5 and personal cheese board for $10. For boards, I usually get the Goldilocks specialty board, which comes with 3 cheeses ranging in texture from soft to hard. For an additional cost, you can add meat: prosciutto, salami, Spanish chorizo, or half & half of any two. For paninis, everything I've tried was very good. I've had the Signature which has a double-cream brie, pear slices, mixed greens, and fig jam. Lib Grilled Cheese comes with three premium cheese blend, grilled with olive oil, and minced garlic. All paninis are on their sourdough bread and served with their signature side salad. The decor here is very cute - showcasing their cheese fridge and shelves lined with wines and jams available for purchase. There are some tables both indoors and outside. I recently saw that they host events, offer quick same-day catering within 2-3 hours of ordering, and deliver for orders up to 50 people! Always coming back for their cheese boards and great happy hour!

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

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.

We did a team event here and it was so much fun! It was my first experience at a cooking class so…read morenothing to compare to but it was super fun. There was tea ready for us to enjoy while cooking. It was very casual and very relaxed which I enjoyed. No measuring and based on the taste. We made Thai food (spring rolls, sweet rice with garlic shrimp, chicken satay, and whiskey sour). Everything came out really good and the team enjoyed it.

I've really enjoyed the classes at Hipcooks! Kristen is an exceptional instructor. You can clearly…read moresee her passion for cooking, and she brings that energy into her teaching. Sarah is also great! We had a great time at the pasta class and most recently took the Greek class. Delicious ! It's a great experience and a fun class to take with either family or friends.