As Wine Director for a reputable restaurant and renowned wine shop, I relish in the challenge of guiding the evolution of our exciting wine program. The kitchen’s commitment to excellence demands that we nurture the growth of a purposeful and carefully-selected wine list to complement our fine cuisine. Our wine list is also dotingly expanded with approachability, value and quality always in mind.

While special attention is paid to showcasing award-winning wines from California’s Central Coast, we also avidly seek boutique and international wines as well as uncommon varietals from classic and emerging wine regions. Central Coast depth is thus complemented by new and old world breath, personality and variety.

We currently offer over 500 wines, with many of these also available for sale in the wine shop adjoining our Cafe and wine bar. The infamous wine wall gives our Cafe patrons the opportunity to leisurely browse and explore our Central Coast offerings.

Our wine list is constantly evolving, offering over 50 weekly by-the-glass specials, as well as several high-end wines, typically only available by the bottle, by the glass. Our wine program also includes a wine club, monthly wine specials, quarterly winemaker dinners, and weekly themed tastings.

We are also the official tasting room for Bernat Wines, a winery established by Sam Marmostein, the Cafe’s owner. Sam planted three acres in 1996, with his first estate vintage released in 1999 to appreciative reviews.

We hope that you will enjoy what we believe to be an inspired selection of beautiful wines. And, please don’t hesitate to ask our wine merchant team if you have any questions about our wine program or would like a wine pairing recommendation. Cheers.

-Priscilla L. Vazquez, Wine Director and the Los Olivos Wine Merchant Team