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    The Wine Experience

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Flight of whites including 2 sparkling
    Tanaka C.

    First time here, Sis and I just walking in the area. The gentleman who assisted us provided subpar customer service but was definitely more engaged with the larger table across from us, I'll leave it there. In either case, Nate came in and was absolutely amazing. He didn't even take our original order and was so friendly and personable. Ordered a flight with 2 sparkling and 4 white ($30) definitely good value and Sis was pleased overall with the selection. She loved the sparkling and even considered buyers by a bottle. They make the sparkling off site but it's there's.

    Tammy J.C. D.

    Nate was super friendly and patient with our somewhat boisterous group of 6 ladies & our token male after a bit. Charcuterie offerings were perfect and fresh. We all did tastings, each slightly different. I personally did not care for Pinot but my friend liked it. Cab was on point. Grenache was good. Malbec and Tannat were my favs. In house chocolates were amazing! Make sure you get these to go with your wine and don't wait until you're almost don't like I did.

    Darien G.

    The wife and I were visiting Monterey and the aquarium. While riding the trolley we passed this business so we decided to stop by on the next trip. I was intrigued by the idea of blending our own custom wine. So for $99 you get to samples 6 wines and then decide which 4 varietals you would like to use to create your blend. We chose Grenache, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. We experimented with different percentages of each. They give you beakers and tools to make it easy to pour exact percentages of wine. We came up with 2 blends that we liked and paid an extra $45 for the second bottle. Overall it was a really good experience and really fun to do. Pricing is a little high though.

    Jo Ann D.

    My fiancée and really enjoyed our time here! It's really cozy and intimate and the staff were so friendly. We walked in and sat down. It looked like a group was doing some sort of more in depth formal tasting or event in a different room, looked like they were having lots of fun! Right away the staff were warm and welcoming. Gave us lots of recommendations on what wines to try but he was also so sweet and gave us lots of recs for restaurants to try for dinner since we're from out of town. We each did a 4 pour wine tasting for $20. They're served in test tubes which I thought was cute and saves a lot of room on the table. My favorite was the vognier, def on the sweeter side but I loved how fruity it was. We also had the baked Brie with apricot pepper game which we inhaled lol. Served in a cast iron skillet so it stays warm a bit longer. Also has the pretzels. Honestly, you can skip this. Queso was good but it's not memorable.

    Meena P.

    Nice little wine bar with small bites in the Cannery Row area. They had some nice wine choices and beers. Charcuterie and flatbreads and other snacks. Wine flights in test tubes which looked a bit bizarre but was popular! Good service with only one person working when I went. I went with a glass of their Brut which was slightly sweet for me , and their sourdough pretzel with Dijon mustard. The pretzel was nice and warm and the mustard had a great kick. Nice little gifts available too. I liked that it had groups and just solos having a glass of vino at the end of the day. Cozy feel.

    Wine Flight
    Casey B.

    They have blankets. Texas girls in California. Really cute place. Quaint and simple. I ordered the flight: Zinfandel, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon. The Zinfandel surprised me--fruit forward and jammy. Nice wine. The Syrah was easy drinking. The Malbec had a great finish. The Cab was interesting: mint and chocolate. Weird. We also ordered the baked Brie which was okay. I prefer my Brie with a baguette, but alas. The gentleman that works there (or maybe owns it??) was very friendly.

    Custom blend
    Sabrina W.

    Came for a wine blending event and had a great time! We ended up bottling our favorite blend and had it labeled with a custom photo! Service was great.

    Ivette A.

    Had such a cute date night at this wine tasting spot! The staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered a charcuterie board that was aesthetically pleasing and delicious. Definitely a great spot for couples looking for something fun to do together.

    Wine Flight (4 for $30)

    My boyfriend and I were in Monterey for our anniversary and we decided to stop in here after seeing the positive reviews. We heard it was a great place for first timers however i would say it's more for people who have an idea of what they're looking for. We didn't know much about wine and were kind of ignored at first and when we asked about the wines (we were clueless and it was pretty obvious) the guy helping was kind of short with us..which is okay because he started talking to us after our drinks. I would probably stop by again and give it another chance!

    Outside at night
    Jack C.

    Dear Craig, This place is pretty close to your home. It's a great place to chill, drink some wine or beer, and plays games. The staff was so friendly. They helped with choosing a wine and were a wealth of info on what to do in the area. Jack

    Julie C.

    The wine experience was my favorite accidental discovery! My MIL and I were on the hunt for a tasting room while my little one napped in his stroller. I honestly was super interested in trying this place but I was so wrong and am so glad we popped in! The flights are served in 4, 6, or 8 pours and you can pick and choose the wines you want to try. They are served in test tubes while full pours and carafes come in beakers. I tried the Chardonnay, Viognier, Rose, Pinot Noir, and Cab Sauv. I actually had the rose twice it was so good. I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed each pour. The man working suggested tasting the Viognier last as a dessert wine and that was a great call. He was also so sweet and attentive without being overbearing. It seemed he knew some of the regulars but treated us equally as kindly. We loved the atmosphere and how fun it felt overall. I can't wait to return soon!

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    Tracy D.

    We wanted to check out another tasting and especially since this place was right across the hotel. Fun place with unique tasting test tubes, games and small bites. Wine tasted good along with the spinach and artichoke dip and pretzel. Service was quick and friendly. The vibe is fun and relaxing especially on the comfy couches. I'd like to come back here next time I'm in town.

    Trinh T.

    Wine was good. The moscato wasn't my favorite tho, but other wines are very flavorful. I love the service here, they are very friendly and know how to take care of customers. Will come back.

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    This place is seriously amazing. Great wine and such a fun experience. They have beer as well!!

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    Arick and Carrie are amazing. This place has such a cool vibe! Coming back for sure...Arick even sings for you!

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    Great experience!! Loved the vibe and choices! The staff was very inviting and welcoming!

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    Fun little spot next to the Plaza Hotel. Meat and cheeses we're prepared by the bartender and had a great flight of red wines.

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    9 years ago

    Great place to taste some local Monterey wines! Bree and Stevie were great wine servers :)

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    Great wines, great service, and was able to get a custom wine label as a thank you gift! Delicious and fun!

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    We were really looking forward to our meal, but unfortunately it didn't meet our expectations. The…read moremussels had a strong, unpleasant odor that concerned us. I felt bad about sending them back and was apologetic when we brought it to the owner's attention. He was responsive, explained that it was the natural smell of the sea, and kindly showed us the invoice proving they were purchased that day. He also offered to check with the vendor. While we appreciated his efforts, the smell was off-putting enough that we decided to order something else. We tried the lamb lollipop special instead. For $42, the portion was quite small--just five thin, uneven pieces--and the lamb was overcooked and overly salty. When we gently mentioned this to our server, she responded with an eye roll, which was disappointing. We genuinely dislike leaving negative feedback, especially for small independent restaurants, but the overall experience left us quite disappointed. Hoping they can improve these items, as the restaurant has potential.

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    The hubby and I wandered in while waiting for our dinner reservation for a tasting. Our kids were…read morein the candy store next door and shopping around for souvenirs to take home. Dash went above and beyond to take care of us. I enjoyed our experience, but wish we could have stayed longer. We each had their reserve flight. While we were here, we were able to sample their honey wine. I'm not a huge fan of dessert wines or sweeter wines as a whole, but I would have brought this one home with us. Their wines are from Santa Cruz, another favorite place of ours to visit. We'll have to make a trip there to visit their vineyard. This tasting room is family friendly which is perfect in such a touristy location. Our kids were welcome to come and hang while we finished up our last tasting. I wouldn't hesitate to return next time we're hanging on Cannery Row. Thank you Dash for your hospitality. We hope you're here on our next trip to Monterey.

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    Excellent food! Exceptional service!…read more I walked in with my two kids (13 and 10) and every one was so nice to us! The food was just devine! The lobster roll was a slice of heaven and the oysters were so fresh! Thank you again for great service!

    This was so close to being a stand out meal this trip, but fell short on many fronts…read more. We walked in at around 5:30 and waited for about 10 minutes to be seated. No biggie at all. Pretty place, small bar seating, but overall a nice vibe. However, after we were seated, we were kind of just forgotten about for a while, to the point where a couple that had come after us had already started to receive drinks and food while we had yet to order anything. By the time the local beer and lavender citrus spritz came - thanks to the other waitress that seemed to realize we were tossed to the side - things were starting to look up. Both drinks were delicious albeit a little pricey. We ended up ordering the following; a seafood sampler, hot cross buns, bbq baked oysters, and the special of the night - a seafood, saffron risotto. The buns were delicious but at $9.00, it felt like it should've come with 4 instead of 2 pieces. Then came the risotto before the bbq oysters and the sampler plate. So we did in fact have our entree before our starters. The risotto was overcooked, and lacked salt. We actually took some of the salt from the baked oyster dish to put on the rice. But yeah pretty overcooked and bland, unfortunately. At this point we were starting to get dismayed by the combination of little things to affect our experience. But the two kickers were that our sampler plate came last and was delivered to a different table (mind you, we also watched them deliver a dish to the wrong table, take it back after it sat on that table and the guests later told them it wasn't theirs, and then bring it to the correct table... which was a little off putting), and that they suggested tip on the taxed subtotal (not pre-tax). At this price point, most of the restaurants we frequent back at home surpass this place in almost every way. But what made us really sad, is that the place had the concept down and the taste was almost enough to warrant the price of admission. Alas, the flavors unfortunately fell short, and the service fell even shorter, disappointingly leaving us slightly bitter at our first bite in Monterrey Bay.

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    Oystertown - HH Oysters w/ rosé mignonette & lemon ($3 each, reg. $4.50 each)

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