02 Aug Taste Wine, Buy Wine

The best way to learn about wine is to taste wine.  But, it’s understandable if you would prefer to taste before you commit to buying one. That’s why one of the great things wine retail stores offer are regular wine tastings that focus on a region, producer or varietal. For anywhere between $5-$25, you can taste a selection of wines and if you find one (or more that you like) you can buy it on the spot!   In a city like Los Angeles, you can most likely find an in-store tasting on any given night/day of the week. Here is a list of some of the local stores in Los Angeles that offer tastings. The Wine House Location: 2311 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Phone: 310-479-3731 In-Store Wine Tasting Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 PM Cost: See wine menu Description: 32 Different Selections at our card activated sampling stations For other Upcoming Events, click here. Wally’s Wine and Spirits Location: 2107 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: 310-475-0606 In-Store Wine Tasting Hours: Saturday, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $10 per person, with exception for larger quantities of wine and/or rare wines Silverlake Wine Location: 2395 Glendale Blvd. LA, CA 90039 Phone: 323-662-9024 In-Store Wine Tasting

• Sunday at 3:00 PM; Cost: $20; Description: 4 featured wines plus one aperitif. Includes hors d’oeuvre and an informative presentation.
• Monday at 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Cost: $12; Description: 3 different wines served with farmhouse cheeses, olives, and La Brea Bakery bread.
• Thursday at 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Cost: $12 per flight per person; Description: 3 wines of a particular category to compare and contrast.

Woodland Hills Wine Company Location: 22622 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Phone: 800-678-9463 In-Store Wine Tasting Hours: Saturday at 2:00 – 6:00 PM Cost: Pay per taste For other Upcoming Events, click here. Moe’s Fine Wines Location: 11740 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 114, Brentwood, CA 90049 Phone: 310-826-4444 In-Store Tasting Hours: Saturday at 3:00 – 6:00pm Wine Expo Location: 2933 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: 310-828-4428 In-Store Tastings Hours: Monday and Thursday, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Cost: $20 plus tax and tip Description: Taste 20 wines in a variety of styles, changes weekly K&L Hollywood Location: 1400 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: 323-464-9463 In-Store Tasting Hollywood Thursday Night Tastings Hours: Thursday at 5:30 – 7:00 PM Vendome (Toluca Lake) Location: 10600 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake, CA 91602 Phone: 818-766-9593 In-Store Tasting Hours: Sunday at 4:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday at 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday at 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday at 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday at 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday at 6:00 – 9:00 PM Cost and Description: See Calendar  Elvino Location: 1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 Phone: 310-396-9705 In-Store Tasting Hours: Friday, starting at 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, starting at 1:00 PM Domaine LA Location: 6801 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Phone: 323-932-0280 In-Store Tasting Hours: Sunday at 2:00 – 5:00 PM Cost: Varies Flask Fine Wines and Spirits Location: 12194 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 818-761-5373 In-Store Tasting Hours: Friday at 4:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday at 1:00 – 5:00 PM Hi-Time Wine Cellars Location: 250 Ogle Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: 949-650-6863 In-Store Tastings $10 Tuesdays Hours: Tuesday at 6:00 – 8:00 PM Cost: $10 Description: up to 5 wines served Thursday at 4:30 – 8:30 PM -> Cost: Varies Friday at 4:30 – 8:30 PM -> Cost: Varies Saturday at 2:00 – 8:30 PM -> Cost: Varies Description: See Calendar of Events Bacchus Wine Market and Tasting Room (San Diego) Location: 647 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-236-0005 In-Store Tastings Hours: Friday at 4:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday at 2:00 – 8:30 PM Cost: $15 – $25 WineStyles (Torrance) Location: 2733 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: 310-539-1055 In-Store Tastings Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 5:00 – 8:00 PM Cost: $10 for wine club members and their guests, $15 for non-wine club members (tax included) Description: Selection of 6 wines for each tasting   If you live in another city or are visiting one, check out the local wine retailers there and see what tastings they are offering.  Not only is it a good opportunity to taste new wines but it is also a fun way to spend an evening or afternoon.