This is an intimate wine shop with an interesting global selection and a knowledgeable team…read more There are a few seats inside, a decent size counter/bar, and a few outdoor tables as well. They have a wide selection of items on their tasting menu, and you can't go wrong with any of their coordinated flights. I appreciate that the team is not only knowledgeable, but there are also very friendly and down to earth. I stopped in a couple weeks ago and asked for a recommendation as I was preparing a ragu that evening. The bottle paired perfectly Most recently, I popped in to pick up a bottle to pair with a carbonara I was making that night. Once again, their recommendation was perfect. For those carbonara fans, that something extra that you see in my picture is actually sun-dried tomato ‍

This is a nice place. I'm zooming in the front but really nice inside knowledgeable staff good…read morewhite wines. I'd be careful with the reds unless you go with the elite class.. I tried the white sampler of champagne and other French white wines and they were superb. Don't be fooled by the tasting. They're actually about a third of a glass of wine quite a bit.

We attended Bottlenotes' Merlot Me event at the Presidio Observation Post on October 16, 2015. I…read moresubscribe to Bottlenotes' Daily Sip Newsletter and saw that tickets to the events have been discounted, so I bought two General Admission tickets for me and my husband. The discounted tickets were a great value, as there were about 15 wineries at the event pouring tastings of their signature and library Merlots. Light appetizers (cheeses, fruit, Marcona almonds, and charcuterie) were also served. Really, for the equivalent of a typical wine tasting fee in Napa, you can taste some of the best Merlots in one room! I was DD, so I only did about 5 tastings. They were all good, but I have to say that the 2010 Pahlmeyer and the 2009 Duckhorn were standouts for me. They both had a great nose! I enjoyed sipping both until they were both gone. My husband tasted a lot more than I did and he was very impressed with the wines he tasted. It was too bad that he missed having the 2010 Pahlmeyer. They were all out of this particular wine by the time he got around them! Luckily, he was able to taste a bit of mine. The event's tasting glass was beautiful. It's called Gabriel Glas, a lead-free crystal wine glass from Austria, and is touted as a "One for all" wine glass. It was great for swirling and drinking! It was being sold at the event $20 per glass. Bottlenotes chose a great venue for this event! Views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from The Observation Post were just breathtaking. We managed to get there around dusk, so we were still able to see the Golden Gate Bridge sans fog! It was windy and cold outside, but it was nice and warm inside. Though there were a lot of people there, this was a nice sized event. It wasn't so big that you have to stand in line for more than a couple of minutes. Compared to an SF Vintner's event we've attended in the past at Fort Mason, this event was intimate. This wasn't overwhelming! I'm looking forward to attending another event by Bottlenotes! I hope there'll be another event like this!

As part of a team building event, we scheduled this Mixology class and it was such a fun…read moreexperience! Max was a great bartender, instructor and host! We made 3 different drinks, learned the tricks and techniques, and ingredients were simple enough. Max started us off, then we prepared our drinks, drank up and then moved to the next one. Fun and easy! Setting was great. I enjoyed the music and socializing with Max and other guests. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for something fun and unique to do.

Kevin was awesome. Had a great time connecting for a team event, learning pro-tips and enjoying…read moretasty bevies along the way. Didn't expect the business insights--Kevin is a natural teacher who did a great job of sharing his passion with our team.

If you are trying to find a wine tour, look no further!…read more It was easy to book. We signed up for the Grape Escape Wineries Tour. You tell them where you reside and they will find a close pick up spot. Kathi and JR called a few days before as a courtesy reminder and answered any of our questions. They provided a tasty lunch and dessert. Nice and clean van with little snacks. JR was so knowledgeable about the South Bay Area, Los Altos Hills and Cupertino area. Great energy from start to the end. The Grape Escape Winery Tour that we signed up for included three wineries: the Ridge, Vidovich and Picchetti Brothers. It wasn't the best weather, but when it wasn't raining, you can see all of the Bay Area. And as we were traveling in between, JR was just educating us on everything. Grape experience. Grape customer service. Highly recommend!!! Thank you JR and Kathi!!!! Our family had the best time! Oh and JR is a peacock whisperer too lol

My mom and dad who were visiting from India took the tour with John. while they have been on…read moreseveral wine tours before, in their words, this was a completely different and memorable experience that was worth every penny. They had a wonderful time with John who gave them a lot of history and told them what to look for while tasting the different wines, but they were thrilled that everyone at the wineries knew and loved John, and showed them a great time. They continued to speak of the tour for the following two days. I am keen on taking the tour myself in a couple of weeks! Highly recommend !!

Celebrated my 37th birthday with my husband, kids, brother and mom here and it was an experience!…read moreOn the high end pricier side but the experience made it worth it! We had a 730 pm reservation for the village chalet which seated 6 but there were 9 of us with my 5 year old and baby included! Even though seating was for 6 we were comfortable and even in the winter night pretty warm with the fireplace and blankets that were provided! The experience came with a pre fixed menu you can choose your 4 dishes plus a dessert for each person! Since we were 9 the server was very accommodating and asked if we wanted to choose 2 more items! It can come with an additional cost though to add 2 more dishes but it was PLENTY of food! We were stuffed! We chose the wagyu sliders, cheese board, charcuterie board, chicken pasta, margherita pizza, and cheese fondue! The servings were VERY generous so we did not leave hungry and with leftovers as well! At the end of the meal they give each person a ticket to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate which we indulged in around the corner in a cute little cozy decorated area with fire pits, seating areas and even a cute little igloo! If you want to come for a special occasion with your family or a couple of girlfriends its nice to try at least once! They are usually only open starting up around thanksgiving to early Jan!

My friends and I returned here this year since it's a very cute setting and the service is…read morewonderful. I was hoping the food had improved since last year, but unfortunately it was still pretty average. They don't make it clear on the website, but although you pick four dishes for the table to share, they do bring out enough of everything for the table to enjoy (we were worried that since there were 5 of us, we wouldn't have enough food, but they brought plenty and even offered to bring out more of some items). They also were very accommodating for my vegetarian friends- we selected the sliders as one of our dishes, and our waitress mentioned she could bring out both beef and vegetarian-friendly sliders for whoever wanted those at the table, which we really appreciated! What was most disappointing to me was the walk out to the little village area where the hot chocolate is. The seating areas were covered in trash, empty drink cups, used marshmallow roasting sticks. We had to clear away the garbage ourselves to sit down. Although this is a super cute idea, it's been a little disappointing over the last two years (especially the food), so I don't think I'll return next year.

Great food and wine tour through Tiburon with Renee. It was a small group so we got a very…read moreintimate tour to the RR Museum, Tiburon Tavern, Sams, Luna Blue, Cafe Renzo, and the Tiburon overlook. We all started at the Tiburon RR Mueum where we got a nice overview of the areas history. Who knew this was all a giant Railroad yard at one time? Tried a variety of great foods and wine along the way. They were prepared especially for us by the chefs at each restaurant. Had some delicious deviled eggs and hush puppies with honey butter at the tavern. It was served with a good glass of Chardonnay though I don't recall the name. At Sams had a delicious shrimp dish with crunchy toast. It was paired with a JCB Rose from Province that Renee brought She also gave us some lavender cheese which was a perfect complement to the wine. Went next door to Luma Blue and were served eggplant parmigiana paired with a bold Tuscan Red. Strolled to the cafe owned by the same family and got coffee with cannoli. To top it off we had Meyers port from Anderson Valley with a crunchy cookie (also from the cafe) at the top of Tiburon. It was a great unrushed tour through some of Tiburon's finest restaurants for delicious food and wine pairings. Great way to enjoy the town or to host out of town guests.

I had a team workshop in Tiburon and the Food & Wine Pairing tour was a perfect team activity…read more Tiburon is easy to walk with beautiful views of the bay. The weather was wonderful and we really enjoyed our time with Viv as she navigated us from venue to venue. The food and wine selections were tasty and Viv's knowledge of Tiburon and surrounding areas made for fun conversation throughout. I would recommend this as a team activity, or would also love to try this with a small group of friends!

Easy to work with, wonderful driver (thank you, Gio!), such a fun way to get around the Bay!read more

Rented a medium size party bus for a bachelor party. On time, clean, and always nearby and quick…read morefor whenever we needed pick up during our night. Dontaye was a fantastic driver, accommodating, and kind. Can't recommend enough for a night out with a large group.

I had some family come in from out of town for the holidays and wanted to treat them to a scenic…read morehelicopter tour of the city. Booking online was a piece of cake, and the flight experience was delightful. Our pilot, Stephanie, was friendly and accommodating, but more importantly, an exceptionally talented pilot. Over my many decades on this world, I've probably spent 100+ hours as a passenger in helicopters, and I can attest that Stephanie was among the smoothest of all. Next up, I'm planning introductory lessons for my girlfriend and a friend. Should be a blast.

I booked the 60 minute Golden Gate Tour around the Bay Area and it was beautiful! You really get to…read moresee the Bay from a different perspective. Tickets were $265 per person. There was parking out front and the check in process was a breeze. We were led right to our helicopter where the pilot (I totally forgot his name ) gave us all the information we needed to know in case of an emergency. And then we took off! I would definitely book again! I would love to see everything again during golden hour!

Gamble Garden is a lovely and quiet respite in Palo Alto. Whenever I'm in the area and have some…read moretime, I stop by for a stroll around the garden to see what's in bloom. There are benches to sit and gather. I've seen a wedding in their outdoor area and I believe you can rent the house for events. They have classes and you can volunteer in the garden too. At one time, it was also a location for photo shoots. One of my lifestyle photos was shot here. A space of beauty and peace. I appreciate that it's free for anyone.

This is a nice place to go checkout. I was originally turned onto this place by my neighbor who has…read moreworked her and volunteered for years. Several times I came out here just to check it out, I was amazed to say the least. For some reason, perhaps the setting or just the ambiance and the whole flowers her reminded me of other parks, even San Jose rosegarden, which is located in an upscale part of San Jose and preludes a very nice neighborhood of homes behind, reminicent of downtown Palo Alto. I have come out here on two occassions with friends of mine that are my neighbors that like to frequent this location. If you are looking to pass some time and enjoy looking at gardens...you have arrived. Thanks Gamble Garden!

Office personnel is very service-oriented and knows the policies. I certainly trust him. Pricing is…read morenot inexpensive but I think that's the area. My only complaint (and not within ESS's realm) is some of the tenants are way too self-centered: they park without consideration for others who may also be trying to load or unload and they do not return the carts to the storage areas so that others can use them. Guess this type of behavior is reflective of today's world. That said, I do recommend ESS if you can tolerate the inconsiderate behavior of some of the tenants.

This location is conveniently located, and easy to navigate. Staff is available to assist, and…read morefriendly to boot!