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Enjoyed by millions all over the world, wine has become hugely popular over the centuries. However, a surprising number of people that would class themselves as wine lovers actually have no idea what the true taste of their favorite wine is - because they never get to enjoy the wine at its best.

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Orange County Wineries, Wine Shops
& Wine Bars

Wine RoomsENO Wine Rooms
Dana Point

This wine tasting room, located inside the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel is truly a luxurious alternative to traditional Southern California wine clubs and bars. Select from up to 500 varieties of wine in 1,500 bottles. Enjoy their rotating selection of 50 cheeses … served with freshly baked breads, Spanish Marcona almonds, and olives tossed in olive oil and rosemary. Or delight in their acclaimed collection of hand-crafted chocolates. Ideal for romantic evenings for two or larger California wine tasting events.

Wine RoomsGiracci Vineyards and Farms
Silverado

For wine lovers seeking fine wine in Orange County, Giracci Vineyards & Farms is a must. From their award-winning vintages to the serenity of the vineyard, Giracci is the perfect place to enjoy a few hours in front of a roaring fire in their beautifully appointed Tasting Room. Or you can bring a blanket and spread out for an afternoon picnic with the entire family on a long summer day.

Tasting Room Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:00am-5:00pm (by appointment only)
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Orange County vineyardHamilton Oaks Vineyard
Trabuco Canyon

Tucked in Trabuco Canyon, Hamilton Oaks Winery is producing international award winning wine right here in Orange County. Created with handcrafted winemaking equipment and aged in French Oak Barrels, Hamilton Oaks Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are exquisite as are the Barbera and Mélange Du Sud. Award Winning Port, and Excellent Syrah are also now available. Served in Orange County's finest restaurants, these wines must be experienced and shared as one of Orange Counties hidden treasures. Please visit their tasting room in beautiful Trabuco Canyon. Open by appointment only.

New! - Join the Hamiliton Oaks Wine Club. Membership lets you enjoy great wines delivered conveniently and automatically to your doorstep! Approximately four bottles are shipped twice a year. No membership fees, annual cost of wine is $85 + shipping.
Tasting room Open by appointment
Please call for details - (949) 459-6913

Laguna Canyon WineryLaguna Canyon Winery
Laguna Beach

Laguna Canyon Winery carefully sources out the highest quality grapes from vineyards in California, Washington State, Oregon and Italy. Their focus is on producing fruit forward premium style wines with unique character and taste. This is an extension of a 10 year wine operation in Canada, where all of their wine is crushed, pressed, fermented, oak barrel aged, blended and bottled in the canyon under their exclusive new label of 'Laguna Canyon Winery'.
Tasting room open Thursday-Saturday, 2-8 pm & Sunday-Wednesday, 3-7 pm
(949) 715-9463 (Wine)
Winery also available for special events

Custom WineOC Custom Wine
Anaheim
Come by for a tasting, and possibly try your hand at blending your own custom wine!

Having recently moved from San Luis Obispo, this new Anaheim winery started making wine in 2003 and have already won 4 medals at the LA International Wine and Spirits Competition. Their unique concept is to offer their customers custom blended wine with private labels for their own personalized, exclusively designed bottles of wine.

Wine BarOrange Coast Winery
Newport Beach
Newport Beach Tasting Room is Open To The Public
Saturdays and Sundays
12 - 5 PM

At Orange Coast Winery, their winemaking style uses the same great grapes from the same vineyards grown by renown wine growers. Each year they select only the best grapes and make their wines in a personal, hand-crafted way promising you a memorable wine experience.

With their on-going, personal touch, you can “Taste The Vineyard In The Wine” ©

Pozzuoli Vineyard & Winery - Tustin
Handcrafted wines from a small boutique winery

A boutique winery based in Paso Robles with a tasting room in Tustin. This family winery produces about 500 cases/year specializing in red varietal blends, rosato & white wines. Pozzuoli wines are estate grown and handcrafted in small lots. Their new Tustin facility will be used for barrel aging & bottling of their wines while inviting visitors for wine tasting & sales plus appetizers to accompany the tastings. wine club and can also host your small wine event.

Tasting room opening on April 21, 2012

Wine BarVersai The Wine Bar
Yorba Linda
Where guests can enjoy good wine, good food and good friends.

Robert Louis Stevenson once said, "Wine is bottled poetry." If that's the case, then Versai the Wine Bar is Orange County's premier library. Versai's dark, rich interior flecked with intimate lighting and adorned with Old World-inspired architecture succinctly recreates the feeling of sipping vintage nectar in a timeless European estate. This bar delights in sharing the choicest wines from around the globe, perfectly paring each selection with ideal tapas- style meals. Versai's monthly toasting events indulge guests in special sampling of rare and unique wines that highlight a different region of the world.

The Wine ArtistThe Wine Artist
Lake Forest

The Wine Artist is open for wine tasting or you can make & bottle your own wine with personalized labels. This boutique winery also specializes in corporate events, private parties & custom labeled wine.

Business hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10-5.

- Wine Tasting Outside of Orange County -

Wild Coyote Winery ~ B&B

Estate Vineyard/Winery ~ Bed & Breakfast (B&B) located on the Central Coast of Calif. Their philosophy is to be a small and an estate winery, but be the best at what they do. To them, quality is more important than quantity, and up here it's all about pounds (of grapes) per vine not tons per acre. Which makes it so perfect for their “House-of-Reds” Zinfandel, Syrah, and Merlot varietals. Wine tasting daily from 11-5, and B&B room reservations available, just call…

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Storing Your Wine

Legend CellarsLegend Cellars

Legend Cellars is Orange County’s premier temperature and humidity controlled wine and cigar storage facility. They offer secured storage in their 9,000 square foot warehouse, which is monitored by camera, motion detection, and local security patrol, 24 hours a day. The facility is maintained at a constant temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level of 65%.

Wine StorageMagellan Wine Storage

Located in Costa Mesa, Magellan Cellars Wine Storage Facility features an electronically monitored & controlled environment for your wine. Storage capacities range up to 450 cases. Privacy of stored contents is ensured and storage facility features alarms on each locker with keypad access to the wine cellar. Open 7 days a week - wine tasting room is available.

The Wine Cellar Club
Professional Wine Storage Designed for the Discriminating Collector

Located in Irvine and established nearly 20 years ago in 1992, the Wine Cellar Club is the largest full service wine storage facility in Orange County, California. They provide the perfect 570F and 65% RH environment fine wines need for superb development. They set the standard for deluxe wine storage with a vast array of options to satisfy every wine collector's dream. Wine Cellar Club amenities include happy hour at their facility, wine delivery receiving, a wine library and private party rooms.

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Wine Tasting Events

Custom WineOC Custom Wine 'A Taste of Tuscany'
Anaheim
April 15, 2012

Four courses inspired by the foods of Tuscany, and the wines of forty vines. See our OC Custom Wine Facebook page for complete details, but highlights inclide a selection of meats and cheeses, Oso Bucco, Smoked Salmon, and a cupcake duo.

LOCATION:
1211 N Las Brisas St
Anaheim, California

Pozzuoli Vineyard & Winery Tustin Tasting Room to Open - Tustin
April 21, 2012

Starting in April, visitors will be able to sample Pozzuoli Winery's unique wines which have been delicately crafted from the Pozzuoli Family Estate Vineyards nestled in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, California. This new Orange County facility will be used for barrel aging & bottling of their wines while inviting visitors for wine tasting & sales plus appetizers to accompany the tastings.

Check their website for their grand opening details and other upcoming events.

LOCATION:
15481 Red Hill Avenue, Suite C
Tustin, CA 92780

Great Wine Festival - Irvine
Sunday, May 6, 2012
2-5 pm

Featuring more than 50 exceptional wineries, local restaurants serving fine cuisine, a silent auction and opportunity drawing and musical entertainment. Produced by and benefitting the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tickets available online.

LOCATION:
Orange County Great Park
Marine Way and Sand Canyon
Irvine, CA

Wine BarOrange Coast Winery Wine Blending Experience - Newport Beach
May 12, 2012

Be a winemaker for a day. Taste, blend, learn, and have fun! More details coming soon!

LOCATION:
Orange Coast Winery
869 West 16th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Custom WineOC Custom Wine Events - Anaheim
Weekend Concerts & Happy Hour
6 Pm

Come experience something different in wine-tasting. Patrons can taste wines from OC Custom Wine's 2005 - 2008 vintages then enjoy a free concert starting at 6 pm.

Capacity is only 40, so call the winery or send them a message to make a table reservation.

Happy Hour every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4-7pm. Glasses of wine are $5 and caraffes of wine are $12.

LOCATION:
OC Custom Wine
1211 N Las Brisas St
Anaheim, CA 92806

INFORMATION:
(714) 630.WINE (9463)

Wine ClassesENO Wine Room - Wine Classes

EnoVersity classes cover the histories, varieties, and pairings of wine, cheese, and chocolate. Wine tasting room is located inside the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.


Call for dates and times available.

Wine Tasting TourLaguna Canyon Premier Artists (Private Studios) & Wine Tasting Tours
1/2 Day Tour - Meet 8 to 15 of Laguna's Premier Artists.

These award winning Gallery and Festival Artists will show you their latest work of art in their private studios as well as the process and tools used for their inspiration. Many have won prestigious awards and are renowned around the world. Enjoy contemporary art, plein air, mixed media/abstract, bronze sculptures, figurative art, sculptured glass jewelry and more. There's also a stop at Laguna's famous Culinary Arts for wine tasting & cheese.

Monthly Tasting PartyFirst Friday of the Month Wine Party
Meets the FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH (except January)
6-9 pm

Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment with wine pairings. Must make reservations via email or phone

LOCATION:
Laguna Canyon Winery
2133 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 USA
949.715.9463 (Wine)

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