OCC - the perfect spot for some wine tasting on a weekend afternoon. I actually liked this was an…read moreindoor spot because I visited on a hot day and it was perfect to have some shade. The tasting was perfect - a solid list of options to pick from, and the pours were just the perfect size to get a solid tasting. The cheese board they also gave us was great. OCC did just a great job decorating the inside. The ambiance was just perfect, and the wine was great. I don't want to give away too much because I want you to go check it out for yourself! The wine is great, the vibes are awesome. And oh don't forget, I felt like this was such an affordable spot (compared to the high prices in the Napa Valley!) Can't wait to be back!

Not impressed by the wines. They were...adequate. The customer service was subpar. There was one…read moreemployee working, and it was clear she did not want to be there much less serving customers. Added one star because we met some other patrons there that were quite lovely. So, two stars for the environment, although it really should be attributed to the customers, not the cellar or employee.

I'm having a hard time deciding whether to give this place three or four stars, but since overall I…read morehad a good time, I'm rounding up. My fiance and I came here with a deal from Living Social for a "wine making experience." The deal was a bit on the pricier side ($120), but it also came with six bottles of wine. Throughout the night we were able to taste about seven different wines and were also given several cheese pairings and a brownie, all of which were pretty delicious. Part of the deal was also to bottle our own wine to take home. Fun! The only real downsides were that I was expecting it to be more like a class, which it wasn't at all. We had a quick intro to the facility and short tour, then bottled our own wine, which only took a few minutes. While I wasn't expecting to go out and harvest and ferment our own grapes, since it was called "wine making," I thought there'd be a little more to it. I also couldn't help but think of what a clever advertisement the deal was for the facility, which was smart on their part, but also evident throughout the night as we learned about the actual wine making club and were reminded many times that cases of wine were available for purchase. Either way, any event that involves wine and cheese makes me happy, so I'd say it was a success.

We've been making wine at Bacchus since 2004. We just love it. It is great wine at a great price,…read moreand we love being part of the process and having a healthy stash of our own wine with our own label. Dom and Gloria and the rest of the crew are just terrific, and have become like family to us. We typically get the Napa Cab grapes and opt for blending just before bottling. That means, we crush straight cabernet sauvignon, and let that mature for almost two years. About a month before bottling we'll sit down with the winemaker and experiment. With small volumes we'll play around with adding 10% sangiovese or 3% petit verdot, or a dose of montepulciano, or whatever seems to fit. Sometimes we go with an addition, sometimes we just let the cab speak for itself. It is a very rewarding way to enjoy wine. And as I wrote in the Domenico review, their facility is terrific for holding events.

You've probably seen Blade Gin or Rusty Blade Gin around the Bay. These two gins (and more) are…read moreproduced by Old World Spirits which operates out of a garage in an industrial park in Belmont. Don't judge just because it's an industrial park, this place is a tight, efficient operation and makes great use of it's space. It's got a huge copper still that makes everything from gin to rye whiskey to brandies to absinthe. On Friday nights you can get a tour and tasting for $15. Because of California law, spirits cannot be sold at the distillery, except wine/grape based brandies. The Blade gin is a citrusy gin with a lot of complexity but not much strong juniper flavor that turns most people off. The Rusty Blade is the same Blade gin that is aged in barrels which brings out more cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. It's very much a winter spirit in my opinion. The pear eau de vie brandy really packs a punch with a lot of great pear flavor and though I'm not really a fan of eau de vies this one is a great one. Also, make sure you try the walnut liqueur, based on a Croatian family recipe, for something different. Finally, yes, absinthe, real absinthe, is now legal in the US and you can taste La Sorcière here. It's a great traditional absinthe with a lot of anise flavor. The distiller who gave us the tour and the tasting was really nice and knowledgable. It was a great experience and I encourage everyone to visit once.

Our group had a reservation for my friend's bachelor party. My friend who organized the whiskey…read moretasting paid and confirmed the appointment with them. The day of, they simply never showed up. Can you imagine showing up, pumped about your friend's bachelor party, and then the shitty feeling that follows because this place was too unprofessional to get their shit together? My friend contacted the manager Davorion, who at first was accommodating and offered us a free tasting to make up for their mistake. Told us they had us down for Saturday, not Friday. Then suddenly he got back to her a few days later, said that she had never paid and there was no confirmation. Funny, then why did they have us down for Saturday if they had no confirmation. My friend sent him a screenshot of THEIR confirmation email for the Friday appointment, so he went back to saying he'd give us a free tasting. Well, it's been weeks now and he won't respond to our emails to set up the appointment. Lousy customer service, they don't deserve anyone's business.

They have live music on a Friday night and we happened to just walk by and decided to try one of…read moretheir wine flights. Owners were really nice and a totally different vibe compared to all the other places in DTSM. Great place to relax and get a NY ambiance.

Cute little pop up on Sundays when the wine bar is not open. Great quality matcha and delicious…read moredesserts, not too sweet.

We recently held a service for my brother at Devil's Canyon Brewery (Private Event), and I cannot…read moresay enough about how incredible the staff and venue were. During such a difficult time, they went above and beyond to make sure the day was as smooth and stress-free as possible for our family. Lena was amazing to work with. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The team was compassionate, organized, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without us ever having to ask. The space itself was warm, welcoming, and perfectly suited for gathering everyone together to honor my brother. I'm truly grateful for the kindness and support shown to us. Devil's Canyon Brewery exceeded all expectations, and I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a thoughtful and accommodating venue.

Food was excellent but very small portions. Peanut satay. Enough sauce but not enough food to use…read moreit on? Very tasty though. Beer was fabulous. Establishment was friendly, fun crowd BUT the benches???? I thought I was going to tip one but 3 people beat me to it. Very dangerous. Now the comedy was 1/10 sorry. Not our jam at all.

Great spot for wine tastings! The team was knowledgable and friendly, and the tasting pours were…read morevery generous (2.5 oz). They had a couple tasting flights available, but we were also able to pick and choose a few wines from each to put together our own. If you take your tastings outside, just beware that the trees above the tables litter quite a bit of seeds, so it's best to keep the glasses covered (lol). The payment system didn't offer options for tipping, and when we tried to tip in cash, the team wouldn't accept it! I've never seen that before at a wine bar-especially in this day and age-but it honestly left us wanting to come back. I'd highly recommend Vin Vino if you're in the area; it's a great pre-dinner spot and we left feeling like it was great value for the price.

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 ‍

Beautiful setting on a beautiful property. The wines were all top notch. The pizza, charcuterie,…read morecookies & brownies were also delicious!

Saw the sign for Trojak-Knier Winery while taking a stroll down the street and decided to pop in on…read morea Saturday afternoon. Eric welcomed us in and we sat for a tasting. It's clear from the way he speaks about each of the wines that he is very proud of them and we enjoyed each of them. Our party purchased two bottles after enjoying our tasting.

Hidden gem. Definitely a must stop while in half moon bay…read more Small batch varietals-- super tasteful! A small warehouse towards the end of the street on the right side. Eric is the owner and very friendly. The vibe is super chill and the owner is not all up in your business. Easy going and relaxed so he can seem like he is uninterested in you, but I didn't feel that was the case. His wife Lynne was also there as well, super nice and personable. There were two areas to sit, again, small place so heating was max of 12?13? A flight is $10. Many award winning wines. Don't take my word for it. :-)