Sarah G.
Yelp
This is a great wine tasting room in the Funk Zone. The patio is really cute, and the indoor is tastefully decorated. Our server Amelia was very nice, attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I enjoyed the wines themselves and the overall experience. Actually, so much so that I added them to my menagerie of wine memberships (I gotta have enough of them to satisfy my desired weekly tasting amount hahaha). I went through two of their tasting options in order to get a wide idea of what they offer.
Flight 1: Keep it classy tasting
- Chenin Blanc was enjoyable and light. Would be good for sitting in the sun or bringing to the beach.
- Tower 15 2021 Viognier was delicious and I added it to my wine order. Great rendition of this type of white (though is rare I find a Viognier that I don't enjoy).
- Chapel Chardonnay is very heavy and buttery with that oak barrel flavor. Usually I do not like this style Chardonnay, as I prefer steel barrel and crisp, yet I bought 2 bottles of this one and would recommend it even to people who don't like Chardonnay.
- PCH Rose would be great in warm weather or with a light appetizer. I enjoyed this one more than the Play Ball Rose listed in flight 2.
- Pali Vineyard Pinot Reserve is pretty yummy and relatively light for a Pinot. If the Pinot of tried from this region I enjoyed this one. I do find Cali pinot tends to be much lighter than a southern Oregon Pinot, my favorite region for Pinot.
- Neighborhood Jetty Red Blend was okay, not my personal favorite, though I wouldn't turn a glass away. In my terms 'okay' is a step below 'like'
- Merlot being another wine I usually don't really enjoy, this one was fantastic. I've been back multiple times just for a glass of this Merlot. It's only the second one I've found in this region that I've truly thought was amazing (excluding Merlot blends).
Flight 2: Natural tasting
- Natty Chardonnay is my usual style that I prefer with that crisp steel taste and very little buttery flavor. Would totally love this with fish, fruit, or just sitting out on a boat.
- Neighborhood 2022 Harvest Moon White Blend was enjoyable with a sharp, acidic, and crisp taste to it. Light bodied but delicious with flavors that were long lasting.
- Play Ball Rose was not my favorite for a Rose. It was refreshing and would likely be enjoyed by folks who really seek out that Rose taste. I've only recently found one I would pay for a glass of so my view of Rose is pretty picky.
- 2022 Orange Wine Dawn I really loved. Would be a good one to match with fish, Seafood, fruit or cheese. Would also be good as a day drinking or brunch wine. This is one I'd bring to a party or recommend to someone who isn't as familiar with wine varieties.
- Natty Pinot I found this one to be very light with no body or depth to its flavors. Personally I like very bold, dark, and heavy Pinot, so that is a personal preference.
- Neighborhood 2021 Full Moon definitely enjoyed this one with its dark and deep flavor. A much heavier red than some of their others and a variety of flavors layered in it.