Urban Wineries -- 4 unique wine spots you can experience in SF and the East Bay
By Melialani James
- Cellar 360
Tasting Room Hours:
Open 7 Days a Week
Sunday - Thursday, 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Website: http://www.cellar360.com/
Try this Bottle: 2006 Stags' Leap Napa Valley Petite Syrah (4.5 Stars on Nirvino)
- Wattle Creek
Tasting Room Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00AM - 7:30PM Friday & Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00PM Website: http://www.wattlecreek.com
Try this Bottle: 2007 Wattle Creek Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc (3.5 Stars on Nirvino)
- JC Cellars & Dashe Cellars
Tasting Room Hours: Thursday - Sunday 12:00PM - 6:00PM Websites: http://www.jccellars.com | http://www.dashecellars.com
Bottle tasted in this segment: 2007 JC Cellars The Imposter Red Wine California - (4 Stars on Nirvino)
Try this Bottle: 2007 Dashe Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - (3.5 Stars on Nirvino)
- Treasure Island Wines
Tasting Room Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1:00PM - 5:00PM Website: http://www.tiwines.net
Try this Bottle: 2007 VIE Las Madres Vineyard Carneros Sonoma Country Syrah (4 Stars on Nirvino)
Try this Bottle: 2004 Blue Cellars Angelica California Chardonnay Port (4.5 Stars on Nirvino)
Try this Bottle: 2005 Ti Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (3 Stars on Nirvino)
Melialani recommends these Bay Area wines (available at grocery stores):
- 2007 Wattle Creek Sauvignon Blanc $15.99
- 2007 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel $18.00
- 2007 JC Cellars Rose $18.00
- 2008 Dashe Cellars Grenache $24.00
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About Melialani James, co-founder of Nirvino: Meli is a co-founder at Nirvino who spearheads the company's marketing and development efforts. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and an alumna of Punahou School, James has a natural and well-versed palate. Through Nirvino, James is able to express her professional and personal interest in the beverage industry while utilizing her education and experience in marketing, business and promotion. James received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University's venerable Hotel Administration Program. Her curriculum wine classes sparked her love of the grape, and she became hooked on all things viticulture
James' favorite wine of the moment is the 2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza Torrontes. She says, "Torrontes is a fun new white grape varietal to try from Argentina -this bottle is under $20 and available at Costco, Safeway and Whole Foods."
