Where to drink well in San Jose by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in San Jose. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
Goodtime Bar on Fountain Alley is Downtown San Jose's essential natural wine room: rotating producers, solid food and a welcoming no-reservation walk-in vibe.
PourRotating natural wine by the glass from the changing producer list
WineNatural and low-intervention wines from small producers worldwide
FoodSeasonal small plates and snacks
20Twenty is Willow Glen's wine bar with 20 wines on draft, 20 craft beers and locally sourced comfort food, hosting weekly trivia and afternoon happy hour.
PourNapa Cabernet from the rotating 20-wine draft system
Wine20 curated wines on draft weekly, emphasizing Napa reds and California producers
FoodFarm-to-table elevated comfort food with artisan cheese boards
Vintage Wine Bar at Santana Row holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, offering a global list by the glass alongside seasonal California small plates.
PourRotating Champagne or Burgundy by the glass from the curated world list
WineGlobal list spanning France, Italy and California with a Wine Spectator Award
FoodSeasonal Californian dishes and wine-friendly snacks
Ancora Vino is a tasting bar and bottle shop in Downtown San Jose pouring a thoughtful eclectic wine selection by the glass alongside quality retail bottles.
PourRotating international bottle shop selection served by the glass
WineEclectic international selection with quality-to-price emphasis and rotating pours
FoodWine-paired snacks and light plates
Hop and Vine on The Alameda pairs curated wine and craft beer with Italian small plates, pizza and live music in a rustic-chic neighborhood bar.
PourHouse sangria and rotating wine club selections by the glass
WineWine and craft beer with a sangria program and active wine club
FoodItalian cuisine, pizzas, charcuterie boards and appetizers
District's Downtown San Jose wine program anchors a globally curated list paired with whiskey and chef-driven small plates from a seasonally changing kitchen.
PourRotating global by-the-glass wine program curated for diversity
WineGlobally curated wine list emphasizing diversity of origin and flavor profile
FoodChef-driven globally inspired shareable plates
Epicure Club is a French-inspired Willow Glen cafe and wine bar shifting from daytime bistro to evening wine room with curated European bottles.
PourFrench regional by the glass from a rotating bistro-focused European list
WineFrench-European wine program curated for intimate daytime and evening tastings
FoodFrench-American bistro brunch and dinner
Vintage Wine Merchants at Santana Row combines a first-rate retail shop with a tasting bar pouring wines by the glass from one of San Jose's top collections.
PourCalifornia Cabernet Sauvignon flight from the curated retail wall
WineGlobal retail and tasting bar spanning Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and international varietals
FoodWine and snack pairings
Lamella Tavern in Willow Glen is a casually sophisticated cocktail and Champagne room pairing premium bubbles with an oyster and crudo small-plates menu.
PourGrower Champagne by the glass and rotating sparkling wine selections
WineChampagne and sparkling wine led with cocktails and still selections
FoodOysters, crudo and premium small plates
Goodtime Bar Wine Club on Fountain Alley connects San Jose drinkers with monthly natural wine discoveries, small plates and a laid-back community vibe.
PourMonthly natural wine club discovery pour from small organic producers
WineCurated natural wine club with regular member pours and discovery selections
FoodSeasonal small plates and snacks
Day trip · 9 hours
Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County.
Day trip · 9 hours
Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County.
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