I've been coming to the Wine Lab in Costa Mesa for years whenever I'm in Orange County and it's become my go to spot for a nice glass of wine & good vibes. This place has been a wonderful addition to the LAB with multiple dining places/shops in the same plaza. It's a great spot with a lovely ambiance, good wine, and delicious cheese is always a treat. Whenever I come in I'm always greeted by the friendly staff and mellow atmosphere. The Tasting flights are fantastic for exploring different varieties and they have such a wide selection, It's like a journey through flavors! They also have a wine shop and you can pick up a bottle of any of the wines they have on the menu. Definitely drop by if you're in the area and looking for a good wine bar. read more

The strawberry margarita was unique and tasty! I believe it's a wine based margarita so it tastes really different from the traditional but it's super smooth and easy to drink. Only $10 too which is a great price for a cocktail nowadays. Pro tip: get takeout from Folks Pizzeria and you can eat the pizza inside Wine Lab! they actually said you can bring in food as long as it's from the Camp. read more

We absolutely adore The Wine Lab. The service is always attentive, and they are super knowledgeable. I often say, I want something ___ish and ___ish, but not too ____. And just about every time I get something I really like. I for sure get to expand my horizons. (Thanks, EdWINn) The Wine Lab is in The Camp, on the corner of Baker and Bristol, adjacent to Native Foods. Parking can be a bitch, but it's worth it. There is seating for everyone... You can sit inside at the bar or outside at one of their long wooden tables under the Himalayan prayer flags, or you can hop op on a bar stool at a more intimate table. I like that there is greenery. Cheers! read more

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Stopped here for a quick refreshment before going shopping. Cute little spot and staff were friendly. I got a flight of red wine plus we ordered a brie flatbread with prosciutto. The flatbread was very tasty. I had just enjoyed my first wine, then noticed pink lipstick on my glass - unfortunately, I wasn't wearing any lipstick. So that really put a damper on my tasting. I had asked for a new glass, but from that point on and in light of all the craziness of this pandemic, I just couldn't enjoy my wine any longer after the thought of knowing I had just drank my first glass using that other dirty glass. So I was done. I didn't drink the remaining two tastes. The waitress was nice enough to remove my flight from the order - she knew I was pretty grossed out! Two stars for the tasty flatbread and one star for the friendly serve staff. read more

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I've had this wine bar bookmarked for a while so I decided to stop by after shopping in the area. I adore the concept..I just don't think the service was very friendly. Maybe it was an off day but the slight pretentiousness and disinterest of the employees turned me off. The wines were decent but not sure if I'd return. If I'm dining at one of the other spots and want a quick sip then maybe. read more

this place has the best wine club! the wine club is reasonably priced with personally curated wines. since the wines are handpicked, you'll likely not find them at store chains. at the monthly pickup parties, they have a raffle and flight tasting. you and a plus one can come to experience the flight and learn about the wines they have coming in. i love chatting with the staff, they're all extremely friendly and welcoming. shout out to kate and andrew!! read more

Love this place, it's great for little bites and snacks. If you love charcuterie plates and wines, I would recommend this place. It's located in the Lab/the Camp area of Costa Mesa. Usually not too crowded either-this place is definitely a hidden gem! read more

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We came here for a team event with candle making it had a great time. The Asian guy with Wine Lab was knowledgeable and helpful picking out wine. The younger Hispanic gal was kind, but might wait for another person to provide suggestions as she is green. Give her a few moth from the post and she might have gained a little more knowledge! All together the event and wine were great! Great ambiance! read more

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Cutest little wine bar located at the CAMP in Costa Mesa! They have HUGE wine selection and snack/food pairings to go along. I loved that they have recommendations of pairings depending on which wine you decide to select. Definitely recommend the wine flight which is served in CUTEST test tubes you will ever see, presentation on point! HUGE shout out to Marcelina who was kind, caring, and super helpful with our first time! She guided us through the menu and provided us amazing recommendations. They have a cute outdoor area with a firepit, great for groups of people or as date night (: read more

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Love the idea of the test tubes! Went with a friend and tried two flights- bartenders choice all white and bartenders choice mixed. Overall great, unique, eclectic selection of wines. I recommend making a reservation if you want to be inside or near a heater! Great overall experience! read more

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Bartender was fairly combative and condescending about the "blind taste" challenge and then grabbed my glass and shoved his whole face against and in it while he smelled my wine.. without asking. And for no apparent reason as he was the one who poured it and should know the tasting notes without smelling mine. I've worked in restaurants for 15 years and I would never put a guests food or drink anywhere near my face without their permission, let alone shove my whole face against the rim of the glass. I should've spoken up but really didn't want conflict as we'd already had a long day. The other bartender was a nice middle aged gentleman who was very sweet and gave great service. The wine was also lovely. Just really appalled by the gross actions of the one bartender. read more

Great location! It's the perfect place to stop by before or after dinner for some wine. The organic wine was delicious. read more

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Wine Lab was such a fun experience! A group of friends and I stopped by to celebrate my birthday, and we had a great time! Tip: reserve on Open Table (especially for bigger parties). This cute little spot is tucked in a corner at the CAMP (a super cute plaza that's camp themed--great for ig pics). They were most certainly taking COVID precautions with very limited and spaced out seating indoors and the rest of their tables being spread out outside. We got to sit on a small private patio, being a bigger group. They have plenty of selection to choose from and also some munchies, and their flights come in cute beakers. Our server, Edwinn, was super informative and helpful in selecting in our wines. Even though it was a bit busy on a Saturday afternoon, he still served us quickly and warmly. I highly recommend visiting wine lab for any occasion! So glad we stumbled across this spot on Yelp, because it did not disappoint! read more

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I really wanted to like this place based on the review but it fell short from expectations. The wine flights are only 3 wines (2 oz each) and the price depends on the option you choose: Bartender's choice ($10) or their special (At the time it was a Napa/Sonoma flight - $15). I think there was a miscommunication cause I thought they were the same price or like $2 price difference (on what the menu was showing two difference price for a flight) but I should've asked and was a bit surprised when it was $15. We went with white wine and what bothered us so much wasn't so much the price point but it that the wines almost all tasted the same. 2/5 were drier than the others, but they were pretty much on the same level and then the last one was a rose. But the first four tasted very similar to us and we were hoping they would be on different range but really we couldn't tell any big significant difference between the wines. Also, our bartender didn't tell us what was what.. We got a sheet but it only listed 3 wines on it (guessing it would the first 3) but aside from that, she didn't explain what tube had what wine, where it was from etc. So we pretty much went in blind and they just all tasted the same.. Another thing that bothered me was that there's two different cheese plate (with different prices) - one being before 3pm (their HH one $8) and then after 3pm ($13). We ordered before 3pm and I'm pretty sure we got the HH one but we were charged the $13.. which is kinda bothersome because the 3pm one obviously has more on it compared to what we received. Concept is cute, nice decor and very basic ambiance but I don't think we would come back based on the lack of introduction/information and I felt we charged extra when we shouldn't have been. I would very much enjoy buying my own (multiple bottles) of wine and then making my own charcuterie board at home. read more

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Love this place for a casual glass of wine and cheese board! It's located at the camp amongst different restaurants/shops down the street from south coast plaza! Service is great! Wine selection is awesome and ambiance is small but has a chill vibe! Highly recommend coming for an afterwork happy hour! read more

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Call me a scientist and pass over a beaker (or five) of wine. Location: The Wine Lab is located inside the Camp, a fan-favorite outdoor shopping center in Costa Mesa. This spot is central to the shopping center making it prime real estate for people watching. Food/Wine The less food you have the more you'll feel the wine.. but if you choose to have a bite to eat I'd recommend the flat breads! I ordered the Brie Flatbread to munch on and soak up some of the alcohol: brie, mozzarella, fig paste, and white sauce. I have to admit, I don't remember all the wines I tried, but the crisp Biano di Ca'Momi White Blend will go down in history. Ambiance: Unfortunately indoor dining was closed during my last visit so our group sat on the patio for fresh air. The patio is relatively small but there's an extended seating area with picnic tables that is provided by The Camp. Service: Sadly the service was a bit on the slow side. I could tell the single waiter/owner was a bit overwhelmed, so this won't stop me for returning for round two. read more

This place was super cute! They hav wine flights that come in test tubes and cheese boards! Super cute little spot! Had so much fun and would definitely come back read more

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I absolutely loved my experience here. I came in with two of my girl friends and we all had the wine flights. We were unsure of what to get so we decided the flights would be a great choice. Since we all had flights, we were able to try at least 9 different wine. The flights are served in test tubes and their names were printed on a chemistry table. The server was helpful with the recommendations and what we would enjoy. We had 6 of the red and 3 of the white in which I don't remember their names now ): Our server was truly wonderful though. We were originally sitting by the bar. We saw a table open up and asked our server if we can be moved. The server was wonderful and helped us migrate tables. Great experience for a date or with friends! read more

Wine lab is a small cute spot in the plaza area. They have a small selection of wines to purchase in the back corner of the store area. Bathrooms are outside. The only "lab" aspect of this place is the fact they put the flights in test tubes which indeed do look cool. They do offer happy hour flights which is nice and have a sizeable parking lot in the area. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here again but it was a cool little thing to do in the area. read more

I'm not out here often but when I am I love to come here. A lot of times I'll get the house choose red for that day. Never seems to disappoint. The cheese board is always a plus too. I always find a good bottle to take home as well. Great place nice ambiance and service is always good. read more

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3 stars for tasty honey and cheese platter tempered by weird lackluster/standoffish service and by price. Cute presentation and bright, open interior design. The person behind the bar ended up making a recommendation that we didn't like (1 vial had that heavy foot-like aftertaste that some white wines do) and was nice enough to let us exchange for something else. read more

I love their wine collection. Maybe I can go there by myself when I have some free time. A nice spot for first time dating also. You can dress up read more

One of my favorite places in Orange County. Truly a perfect spot to have a drink with a friend or even a date. The selection of wines isn't HUGE, but it's diverse. Their atmosphere is great and I love that they are always projecting movies on one of their walls. Their outdoor seating is great as well. During COVID reservations are a must!! Do the flight if you want your wines served to you in test tubes. Also, their prices by the bottle are great and if they have a bottle of the wine open they will bring you a taste before you commit to the whole bottle! As for food, their cheese boards are delicious. Happy hour is a great deal. Also, their membership (starting at $35 a month for 2 bottles of wine and discounts for additional purchases/dining in) is hands down the best decision I've made in 2020. read more

My friend and I came for their honey and cheese board. It's good but I can't really tell the difference in the honey assortment. Standard variety of cheeses. Friend ordered a flight of wine, she liked it. I don't drink and the waiter suggested a non alcoholic light beer. I forget the name but it tasted like a light Belgian diluted in sparkling water. It scratched the social drinking itch without actually drinking. The place was great. Came on a rainy day and we were the only customers for a while but the server was very kind. He explained everything to us and left us alone. Exactly the type of service I want at a wine bar. Diffident but not oppressing. Around if we need anything but not hovering. This place is a bit far for me but would go again if I'm in the area. read more

They have a sign saying it's by reservation only right now. The reservation is easy to make and can be made 30 minutes before the time you're making it. It did seem like some people were just walking in, but the reservation is easy enough to make. They serve both wine and beer here. 3 different options for wine flights as well as various cheese platters. Good place to come and hang out for a bit. read more

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Trying new wines with the flight got the naughty and nice and better not cry cab (left to right). Not busy on a monday was able to so walk in. read more

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I've been a member here for around 2 years I believe. I love looking forward to picking up my wines every month! It's such a cute spot and the people that work here are genuinely great! I come in during the day sometimes to work, but I've also been at night when it gets a little more crowded. Service has always been great, and the wines are always amazing! Food is great, too :) read more

This was such a fun experience! Everyone was super nice and took the time to tell us about the different kinds of wines. I loved being able to try multiple types of wine from so many different places. The lab is the perfect size for an intimate group of people. I will definitely be going back. read more

This is a mad cool spot! What an incredible food and wine program. The layout is fun plus welcoming amidst a comfortable ambiance and decor. Stellar bar seating with a wonderful array of unique wines, cool beers and truly something for everyone. The entire team is kind, passionate and extremely knowledgeable. It's an overall pleasant service and liveliness. All the food menu options are delicious. Please come support this unique venue. Cheers! read more

Wine Lab is a vibe! I got two wine flights (one mixed with red, white, rose, one with sweet wines) and a cheese and chocolate fig plate. The servers were veer knowledgeable and helpful! The flight menu had some Halloween references so it seems like the flight menu is likely to be seasonal. The atmosphere was relaxed and interested, with a projector with older movies/shows. I'd definitely come back for a date night or friend hangout! read more

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My husband and I went there this last Saturday night. We wanted to try it since we enjoy a good glass of wine and thought the test tube tastings was such a unique idea. We sat at the bar and were greeted by Troy. I have to say we weren't impressed by his attitude. He was somber, serious and I don't think he ever smiled once while we were there. Troy seemed to have this "let me just get it done so I can get out of here" attitude. We felt rushed to make a decision and weren't really informed about the wines we were tasting. The guy just wasn't friendly. I asked for three dry whites however one of them he brought me was extremely sour tasting. The other two weren't too bad. In the end, I opted for a glass of their Chardonnay which was very good. That being said, we ordered a pizza from one of the shops close by and that was delicious. They will deliver right to you so you can enjoy it while you have your wine. In addition, we ordered the three cheese platter and accoutrements as well as the smoked spice and honey butter. These items were offered by The Wine Lab. Just wow! So delicious. It was a decent sized portion of everything and the price was affordable. The cheeses were lovely and the bread was toasted perfectly. The butter was heavenly. I would definitely return again just for a glass of wine, the pizza and the cheese platters, and try to overlook our way too serious unfriendly server. read more

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Found this gem a few days ago to celebrate my friend birthday and I must say I enjoyed every thing about this place. The service is amazing super friendly, the area is relaxing and the wine is delicious. Me and my friend ordered two rounds of the bartender choice plus a cheese plate also the Brie flatbread. EVERYTHING was giving what it was supposed to give! Thank you Andrew for explaining the wines and shoutout to the owner for giving us a great experience. read more

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Great down to earth place to enjoy a glass of wine, flights, and some bites. Great fast service and nice ambience. The daytime happy hour is more chill but it definitely gets busy in the evening. read more

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I was looking to switch it up while my wife and I were having a date night. This actually was the place of our third date almost 8 years ago. All I can say is that it is a lovely place with great ambience, delicious cheeses, cold cuts and of course amazing wine. All of the staff is also very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back! read more

Came to Wine Lab after seeing how cute the tubes and beakers were! This science themed place is the perfect place to get drinks and catch up with friends/family. It's located in the The Camp which added to relaxing atmosphere. I reserved a spot through their website a week prior, because I wasn't sure if they were going to be busy or not. Our reservation was for 3 PM on a Friday. We got inside and it was pretty bare. They currently have indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered two wine flights which came in really cute test tubes! To soak up the wine, we ordered a baguette with olive oil & vinegar. The warm baguette was a really good snack to munch on while sipping! This place is a great place for a quaint, relaxing atmosphere to catch up with friends over wine. read more

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Best vibes and employees with kind hearts! But theres really good wine and good prices, but im here for the vibes!

Came here to check out the wines and ended up getting a flight of reds. It came in a neat test tube setup, but unfortunately,​ the wines were not as much of a hit. Out of the three, only one was a hit (in my opinion). The service was good, and it has a cute date-night ambiance. There is also a great selection of wine that you can take to go. Based on what I tried, I think it might be worth it more during happy hour but not at full price. read more

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Awesome w ine bar. It's at the Camp in Costa Mesa, located across from Native Foods. There's a U shape wine bar, with a few tables scattered throughout. Lots of people WFH here, tons of laptops open during the working hours. I haven't had any of their food but they have a decent menu of snacks and appetizers available. I especially like the owner's recommendations on wine bottles. I tell him what's on the menu and he recommends a couple of bottles for me to try. Prices are very decent, averaging $20 per bottle. It's a very approachable atmosphere to wine here. Give it a go. read more

Wine Lab during COVID is as such: reservation is required which you can make online. The tables are outside and spread out. Although their own particular patio is small, there are more tables accommodated for this pandemic off of the walkways. Nice outdoor space. I have been there a few times and the staff is always really nice and helpful. I appreciated that they didn't rush us and appreciated how they checked in with us often enough so it never felt like we had to "flag" someone down. Their grilled cheese was savory, the sour cream and artichoke dip was a cold dip that looked small but actually was a big portion size that I'd also recommend. read more

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Definitely a MUST! The service here was outstanding! And the wine tasting was chefs kiss lol. The food was great and the music they played was on point, they kept it diverse something for everyone. read more