"Started in Santa Barbara County in 2005 by the Perr family, Pali Wine is a Central Coast vineyard that produces three labels—Pali Wine, Tower 15 Winery, and Neighborhood Winery—and operates five wine outposts, including locations in San Diego’s Little Italy, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara; Cellar Hand represents the family's first full-service restaurant and a potential model for future expansion." - Helen I. Hwang
"The charming outpost for the well-regarded Santa Barbara vineyard has an adorable rooftop patio, indoor tables, and a cozy backyard that hosts comedy and trivia nights. Sample from all three of Pali’s three wine brands (Pali Wine, Neighborhood Winery, and Tower 15) that go well with favorites like their butcher board, hummus with spiced lamb, and Holly’s Basque cheesecake." - Helen I. Hwang
"This Santa Barbara winery opened its San Diego tasting room a few years ago, and the location, just a few blocks removed from the action-packed center of Little Italy, on a slightly quieter stretch of India Street, is the ideal, peaceful perch. Enjoy their wines from their three labels – Pali Wine Co, Tower 15, and Neighborhood Winery. Be sure to pair their wines with dishes like charcuterie boards, gambas al ajillo, or smoked salmon Bennie bowl. A second location is in the works for Hillcrest, this time with a broad patio rather than rooftop seating." - Helen I. Hwang
"Pali Wine Co.’s first full-service restaurant in Hillcrest will feature a large outdoor patio, pour the breadth of Pali’s bottles alongside selected wines from other producers, and present a farm-to-table menu that is Mediterranean in style but informed by California ingredients and the restaurant’s proximity to the Hillcrest farmers’ market; the space was developed with local firm Tecscape Design." - Candice Woo
"The vineyard outpost will serve up a special sparkling tasting flight of five sparkling wines, showcasing traditional champagne methods and ancestral pét nats. There’ll be caviar, oysters, and chocolate-covered strawberries served until 12:30 a.m. along with a DJ set until midnight. Reservations can be made here." - Helen I. Hwang