Revolution Wines Sacramento

Revolution Wines 

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2831 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

(Near Temple Coffee)

Phone: (916) 444-7711

Hours:
Monday                     Closed
Tuesday-Thursday          11:30AM-9PM
Friday-Saturday             11:30AM-10PM
Sunday                            11:30AM-9PM

"Sacramento's terroir" that's what revolution wines is doing.

 Upon first walking in here I thought Revolution Wines may be like any other wine bar, but that thought was far from true. Revolution Wines is a wine bar and urban winery embodying the concept of Sacramento's terroir, by using wine grapes from locally sourced vineyards, and serving up delicious bites using local ingredients. 

 What is terroir exactly? Think of it as being the taste of a place. Take Chardonnay; a versatile and terroir expressive grape variety that is grown all over the world. Chardonnay grown in Burgundy, is going to taste different compared to Chardonnay grown in California, Australia, or even Canada; due to factors such as climate, soil, terrain, and even wine making techniques.

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Hours of Operation 

Not a fan of sitting inside? Revolution Wines has a giant outside patio prettily decorated with gleaming lights reminiscent of the glow of a city street after the rain. 

Wine on tap! yes!

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Wine and food pairing recommendations 

Wine flights are always a great way to familiarize yourself with the difference between varieties.

 Choose from wine by the glass, half carafe, or full carafe.

Wines on tap are available for the RENEW refillable bottle program. 

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The Wine List and prices

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Cheese Platters

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VINOZA Taipei

VINOZA 

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信義店

106 台北市大安區仁愛路四段122巷59號

(近信義安和捷運站1號出口)

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106 No.59, Ln. 122, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan
(Near Xinyi Anhe MRT Station Exit 1)
(At crossroads Xinyi & Renai sec. 4, and close to Pico Pico Restaurant & Bar)
Phone: (02) 7709-7730

Hours:
Monday-Saturday      10AM-10PM
Sunday                      12PM- 8PM

    I first found myself at Vinoza, because of this bottle of deliciousness on the right ( Plansel Selecta, Variety: Touriga Nacional Country: Pourtugal) A classmate of mine I met in wine school had brought it to a class dinner and as soon as a took a whiff... I was lost in a field of violets! It was absolutely divine. In my pursue for my new found addiction "violets, lush blackberries, and pipe tobacco in a bottle" I had to know where this bottle could be found.              

 Vinoza is more of a shop than a bar, but the store does have a bar counter in the front, and a room in the back, where tastings are usually held. There are also cheese platters and a wine dispensing machine if you would like to try some of their wines by the glass.  

As soon as I walked in the door I was given a glass of Prosecco!  Now that's what I call service.  The staff at this shop are a friendly bunch and also well informed on the wines that are on offer. Vinoza carries wines from: Argentina, South Africa, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. 

Test Your Taste

 vinoza.com/explore-your-taste

So what is this explore your taste concept all about?  Pretty much this is a tool to help the staff, and you find a bottle that you may like based on the flavors and aromas that you are already comfortable with/accustomed to. Some of us might like herbs, grass, hay, or even the scent of a barnyard. "Yes some wines can actually have a barnyardy aroma." But if some of those aromas are or are not your forte, you can let the staff know and they will be sure to find something to your liking. 

Jade: Fresh and crisp aromas and flavors

Topaz: Elegant and delicate aromas and flavors of delicious ripe fruit

Ruby: Hints of spice and herb aromas and flavors with more density

Sapphire: Rich, full-bodied, powerful aromas and flavors

 When I paid a visit to Vinoza this time around they were having a big seasonal sale.

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HoWINE & CAFE Taipei

HoWINE & CAFE

www.howinecafe.com 

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大安區忠孝東路四段216巷32弄13號1樓
(近忠孝敦化捷運站3號出口)

No. 13, Alley 32, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd,
Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 
(Near ZhongXiao DunHua MRT Station Exit 3) 
(Near Pho Savoy & NCIS Sushi bar)
Phone: (02)  8771 3056

Hours: 
Monday 10AM–11PM
Tuesday 10AM–11PM
Wednesday   10AM–11PM
Thursday   10AM–11PM
Friday 10AM–12AM
Saturday          10AM–12AM
Sunday               10AM–7PM

A cute little wine bar located in the (Dong Qu 東區) district of Taipei city. If you are looking for a cozy place to rest your feet after a long walk around the city, and just want to relax with a glass of wine, this is the place to go.  

Don't want to empty your pockets on a nice bottle of wine? Or do you just want to stop by, have a sip and continue on your travels? HoWINE has wine dispensing machines in their shop where you can purchase by the glass. This nifty little machine preserves the wine (no stale wine behind the bar for who knows how long here) and it also dispenses in exact volumes. 

There are 3 pour sizes available if you are purchasing from the dispensing machine.

Taste: The smallest portion, if you are looking to just give the wine a try

Half glass: To whet the palate

  Full glass If you're feeling extra thirsty 

Take a peak through their beautifully designed cellar, pick a bottle and enjoy. Sit back and sniff the roses, or fruit, or spices, or whatever pops into your mind when you take a whiff out of that glass. 

HoWine's list is always changing, and they offer a wonderful array of old and new world wines.

http://www.howinecafe.com/wine/show/good 

Want some peace and quite and don't want to be bothered while you are burying yourself in a glass of Chablis?

Check out the 2nd floor of the cafe.

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