Southern California has long been a place of wine connoisseurs and no visit to the area is complete without some wine tasting. If going directly to a vineyard isn’t you cup of tea then you want a wine tasting bar. And Southern California has many wine tasting bars to chose from. I have compiled a list of the top ten with websites included in the description.
The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel
If you choose to do so you can combine wine tasting with one of the finest hotels anywhere. Offering over 500 different wines as well as cheese and chocolates to add to the pleasure of your taste buds. The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel also offers a package for the wine lover. It includes a stay in the hotel as well as other perks you can find on this website.
Bacchus’ Secret Cellar
According to their website, you can have wine tastes in prices, ranging from $1 to $19. They have a nice selection of sparkling, white, Reds and dessert wines. Ladies if your man isn’t a wine drinker, let him know of the fine beer available here. No wine tasting is complete without fine cheese and or chocolates and these can be found here as well.
The Sand Diego Wine and Culinary Center
Not only do they have a wine bar, they also offer corporate retreats. In the wine tasting bar you can taste 3 Southern California wines for $7. There are other special prices for wines from different locations, check this site for more details.
The Peju Tower
The Peju Tower website says it is one of the tallest structures in the Napa valley. The architecture alone is worth the visit but their wine tasting list is a nice one.
Baily Vineyard and winery
Ok so this one IS a vineyard as well but the tasting room looks like it is worth the visit. Plus they have a restaurant and a wine club.
Faulkner Winery
Check their website for coupons and special offers before going to the Faulkner Winery. They believe in aged wines especially their reds. They offer indoor and outdoor wine tasting areas. And can handle banquets or other events for your group.
The Hart Family Winery
Nice prices and beautiful scenery are the draw to this Southern California Winery. According to their website $5.00 gets you a tasting of 6 wines and you keep the glass! $10 lets you sample the reserve wine list.
Longshadow Ranch
Romantic horse drawn carriage wine tasting trips are part of the attraction to the Longshadow Ranch. They can handle weddings and of course have their own wine shop. Check the website for times of wine tastings.
Stuart Cellars
Visit their website here for an internet coupon for a discount on their fine wine. They even sell futures on their wines, again check the site for details. Located in Southern California is a family owned and run business.
Old Creek Ranch Winery
They are located in the Ojai Valley of California and their website is located here. Old Creek Ranch is historical as well as a fine winery. The land is part of an old Spanish Land Grant. They have a nice selection of wines and offer tours as well.
