Are you looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy a nice glass of wine? A date night for a wine connoisseur? Or are you trying to turn Wine Wednesday into a daily routine? Look no further and check out these five local wine spots to get your red, white and rosé fix on!
Bacchus Bar and Bistro
Bacchus Bar and Bistro is the perfect neighborhood hangout spot to have a nice glass of wine. Here you can try one of the 50 wines they offer by the glass. Or if you are looking to commit to a bottle, you can choose from over 200 bottles to buy and try. With such an extensive collection, Bacchus offers the perfect wine for every occasion. They even have a wine club, so the experience doesn’t have to stop after your first visit. By becoming a Wine Club member, you get to experience individual quarterly bottles of wine that can include two bottles of red, one bottle of red and white, or a bottle of gold red. Being a member also comes with lots of other amazing perks such as 10 percent off local wines, food and the bar and getting invited to their quarterly wine parties. Go and check out Bacchus Bar and Bistro and be a part of their local wine family today! 6735 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine
Wine Lab
Located in Costa Mesa’s anti-mall, Wine Lab is the perfect combination of modern and fresh. It offers two ways to get your wine fix. The first is by ordering one of their wine flights. Presented in their signature test tubs, Wine Lab offers three to six tastings tubes that showcase different themes of wine. Although the wines available for these flights are ever changing, Wine Lab will always provide a variation of a White Wine Flight, Red Wine Flight and a Top Red Flight. The Top Red Flight offers more expensive red wines that are usually limited in quantity. If a flight is a little too much wine for you, Wine Lab also sells wine by the glass. Their wine by the glass menu is a large beautiful variety of wines ranging from bubbly wines to deep reds. Wine Lab also offers a variety of food to go with your wine including amazing cheeses and meats where you and your friends can build your cheese and charcuterie boards. Break out your science kits and get those test tubes filled with the fantastic wines at Wine Lab. 2937 Bristol St. Ste A101B, Costa Mesa
The Lost Vine
The Lost Vine proves that coffee and wine are a match made in heaven. Located right next to their coffee shop The Lost Bean, The Lost Vine is the perfect weeknight hideaway for a great glass of wine. This sustainable wine bar has a list this is always rotating so you will never be bored. The Lost Vine’s relaxed atmosphere is embedded with fun themed nights for their customers to enjoy. Kick off the week on Tuesday with their Five Tastings at Five Deal. Here you will be able to enjoy generous tasting pours of 5 wines for only $12. The Lost Vine also has a fantastic Wine Wednesday deal where if you buy a bottle of wine, your second bottle comes in at 50 percent off. Now that is a wine steal! On top of all of their amazing wine deals, you can always sit back and relax to the live music that plays Wednesday-Saturday nights. Make your weeknights more fun by stopping by The Lost Vine. 13011 Newport Ave., Tustin
Orange Coast Winery
If you are looking for a more traditional winery experience to enjoy a glass of vino, Orange Coast Winery has got you covered. Orange Coast Winery offers the experience of a traditional tasting room that allows both members and non-members to enjoy a variety of wine tastings. Their team is very knowledgeable on all of their wines and are there to help you not only learn but find your perfect blend to sip on. If you’re not looking to commit to becoming a member of a winery just yet, Orange Coast Winery offers tons of wonderful Groupon deals that let you enjoy different tastings. Their classic tastings usually include six glasses of a variety of red, whites, and roses. If you are ready to jump on the wine train and become a member, you will get to experience tons of exclusive deals including free cheese boards, guests, and significant discounts off wine purchases. Join the club and visit Orange Coast Winery. 869 W. 16th St., Newport Beach
The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar
Make wine night date night at The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar. This upscale dining experience comes with a side of first-class wines to drink and enjoy. Wine country becomes the focal point of all their menus, allowing every course and every meal to have the perfect counterpart in their magnificent wine cellar. The Winery’s wine list includes over 650 bottles that change weekly. They even take their wine process one step further by ensuring that all of their wines have a home in their climate-controlled cellars. The Winery is the ultimate wine and dining experience. Bring in your loved one for an evening of elegance, incredible food, and even better wine at The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar. 3131 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach & 2647 Park Ave., Tustin
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