Best wine tasting experience we had in san jose and around. Our Priyanka was amazing, very accommodating. She went out of her way to explain in great how some of their wines are produced. We also got to chat with the owner, who is very lovely.
Taneli O.
Fantastic wines, knowledgeable owner, always good stories. Good membership no-pressure deals.
Megan B.
Wine was great, staff was nice, and it was fun to hear about how they actually bottle the wine themselves. We also got a snack plate that was delicious, and the seating area was very low key and relaxing.
Hana D.
I've always seen this place & it's name come up as a local wine spot in San Jose, but never got a chance to check it out until recently. I attended a ladies social or smaller meet up group event here, and loved the overall feel and the wines weren't bad at all! Sometimes the nicer looking wineries or wine tasting rooms don't have the best wines. On the outside it's almost hard to find driving down the street and almost looks like those garage type businesses, but inside it's very warm inviting and we'll decorated. I was lucky to find parking but as it's most residential it's street parking or ride share may be recommended. The space itself is not super huge inside but does accommodate a generous amount of people and has tables inside and outside. Our server/hostess was Priyanka, and some that pour wine just pour without creating an experience for the guests, but Priyanka told us a lot of background story about the wines and even told us about some not on the tasting menu which was fantastic. Even going wine tasting a lot in East Bay Pleasanton/Livermore that type of service has gone down. The wines overall I liked some of the whites and reds, usually I prefer reds but their whites weren't terrible. The pours itself were light compared to other places but I was grateful as I had other events to attend. My only expectation was starting out with a bubbly or sparkling which I love at other wineries. They don't have one here, but I do look forward to coming back to try them again and purchase some bottles. I ordered the tasting and a snack tray, overall it was similar prices to East Bay snacks and wine around $45. I made a mistake of perhaps forgetting to ask for the meat and cheese tray items to be separated for my veg. friend. Or perhaps there should be a cheese only offering and one option with meat and cheese? They're a neighborhood winery with limited hours but did mention food trucks on certain days. A must to go, I would hope for extended hours on another Sunday but it's 1-5pm only. Cheers
Mindy Miller
Love this place ❤️
Brian C.
This is a “must-visit” winery if in the San Jose area. Their wine is top-notch, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the wines they have to offer. All the wine is made on-site (Julian Street), and the grapes are primarily from the Napa, Santa Lucia (Monterey), and Paso Robles (Adelaida District) areas. They offer two wine club levels. They are open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Yes, go here!
Meghan S.
Walked from J. Lohr to try it out for our first time, but was closed at 3pm on a Saturday (!!) with a sign that said "Members Only Today." Totally understand member days, but it's not a good look to make them on a prime day at a prime time. Won't be back, which is a shame since we're wine lovers and enjoy trying and supporting local wineries. If you're a newbie to their winery, be sure to call ahead to see if you're worthy of entry that day.
Jamie B.
Came here on a Friday night for the first time! Parking is a little challenging just based on location so I'd recommend possibly ubering here. We came around 6:30 and let me tell you, this place was PACKED. Every table was taken but somehow we were still able to find an open one despite how busy it was. The staff was extremely friendly and shared with us some of the upcoming events they have going on. Check out their website to see what food offerings they have on Fridays. I will definitely be back to do a tasting.
Lianna S.
We went here yesterday to celebrate our anniversary and had the best time! The atmosphere is super cozy with seating inside and outside, decor is beautiful and just all around inviting. It felt like being at home. Kyle who is the owner was absolutely amazing as well as Priya. They made us feel so welcome and we learned so much from them about the wines. Side note, I am super introverted so it's hard for me to feel comfortable outside of my house so finding a place where I felt completely relaxed and comfortable is huge. Also, Kyle is very compassionate...there was a gentleman that was lost and Kyle came out and talked to him and was so kind to him and helped him find his way back to where he was going. You don't see that often and it was very heartwarming. Wines are fabulous and we can't wait to come back!
Yvonne McPheeters
The sweetest people run this place, and the friday food truck nights are perfect for a chill date night.
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I always passed it on my walk with my dog but it has always been closed. Their hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Today I planned my visit because I just knew I couldn't keep passing this place without trying it. Upon arrival, there was a food truck there. The food truck was called Fire and Rice. I quickly glanced at the menu and headed inside. They have nice outdoor seating and stand-up tables. There is seating inside and outdoors. We were greeted by one of the owners who told us all we needed to know about Coterie Cellars. We were told about the list of wines and their flavors. We tried 3 of their wines and went with Caries Corner's Pinot Noir. We also bought a bottle of another wine we tried to take home. We grabbed a seat inside the establishment after a lovely conversation with the owners and family. We enjoyed our wine and just had to try something from the food truck. I would definitely return. The vibes were chill, the wine was great, and so was the food truck. It was too crowded although there were a few guests but two tables were available when we were ready to be seated. Please Note: Food trucks are there on Fridays and its a new food truck each time. The menu changes every couple of weeks. Tastings are only on the weekends and not on Fridays.
Derrick P.
Been here a couple times, small unassuming winery in an urban location that makes some good-to-excellent wines at a pretty reasonable price. Pia, my pourer was one of the winemakers and did a really great job explaining how all the wines were made. Simple interior adjacent to the wine making operations. Excellent urban wine tasting experience.
Derek S.
This past weekend, my wife and I were invited to attend a friends small birthday get together at Coterie Winery. I want to disclose that neither my wife or I are big wine drinkers, so we were a little nervous about this gathering. This winery was nothing like I envisioned when thinking of a traditional winery. A winery down the street from SAP center? The building is a pretty good size, but the seating area is pretty small. The seating area was extremely clean and the ambiance was spot on! I did noticed that there is a large sliding glass door which opens up and additional outdoor seating is available. However, on a day when temperature was well into mid 90's, we all opted to sit inside the nice AC wine tasting room. We were then greeted by our party host and seated. We were then introduced to our server along with the owners Shala and Kyle. From the moment we walked into this winery we sincerely felt like VIP's! I can not say enough how wonderfully our entire party was treated by everyone at Coterie. I asked as many questions that a novice wine drinker can ask and the owners answered all of my questions with extreme professionalism. We ended up staying for ~3 hours and had to have sampled ~6-8 various red and white wines. I ended up walking out with a few extra bottles of wine to enjoy with friends and family. Thanks again Shala and Kyle for making this party special! Whether you are a novice wine drinker or experienced and live in the SJ area, you got to go check out this small family owned winery. It's an absolute gem! Derek and Kristin S Note: They don't serve food here, but was told that on most Friday's they do have food trucks. We ended up ordering some pizza from a local pizzeria.
Derek L.
Came here for a tasting while my friend was visiting from out of town, and it was a wonderful experience! From the start, we were warmly greeted by Kyle, who welcomed us, allowed us to choose a table, and walked us through their menu. Our server was lovely and knowledgeable, giving us a thorough rundown of the notes and region for each of the pours. I'm sadly forgetting her name, but she was patient in answering our questions about the membership and friendly; we got to talking at the end, and turns out she's also a huge Janet Jackson fan, too, which was the reason my friend was in town, so that was fun. The tasting is $20 and consists of a sauvignon blanc, a rose, and three reds - a pinot, a cab and possibly a syrah? I usually love sauvignon blancs, but this one was slightly bland to me. It lacked the minerality or acidity to make it truly distinctive. However, I loved the pinot, which is a big deal because I don't usually drink much red wine. It's light and fragrant -- the kind of red you can drink during the day without needing a specific food pairing. My friend was a big fan of the rose, and we each purchased a bottle of our favorite, which meant that the tasting was free! Also, I can't end without mentioning that the meat and cheese pairings are a must! We were stuffed from our sushi lunch in Japantown but we're so glad we opted for a charcuterie plate. There were assorted cured meats, a darker cheese and a lighter cheese, seeded rustic crackers, plain rustic crackers, apricot preserves and nuts. Be sure to let your server know if you have any food allergies or restrictions and they'll be happy to accommodate! Reservations are recommended; it was only half full when we got there at 2:15 but started to fill up around 4pm.
Best wine tasting experience we had in san jose and around. Our Priyanka was amazing, very accommodating. She went out of her way to explain in great how some of their wines are produced. We also got to chat with the owner, who is very lovely.
Fantastic wines, knowledgeable owner, always good stories. Good membership no-pressure deals.
Wine was great, staff was nice, and it was fun to hear about how they actually bottle the wine themselves. We also got a snack plate that was delicious, and the seating area was very low key and relaxing.
I've always seen this place & it's name come up as a local wine spot in San Jose, but never got a chance to check it out until recently. I attended a ladies social or smaller meet up group event here, and loved the overall feel and the wines weren't bad at all! Sometimes the nicer looking wineries or wine tasting rooms don't have the best wines. On the outside it's almost hard to find driving down the street and almost looks like those garage type businesses, but inside it's very warm inviting and we'll decorated. I was lucky to find parking but as it's most residential it's street parking or ride share may be recommended. The space itself is not super huge inside but does accommodate a generous amount of people and has tables inside and outside. Our server/hostess was Priyanka, and some that pour wine just pour without creating an experience for the guests, but Priyanka told us a lot of background story about the wines and even told us about some not on the tasting menu which was fantastic. Even going wine tasting a lot in East Bay Pleasanton/Livermore that type of service has gone down. The wines overall I liked some of the whites and reds, usually I prefer reds but their whites weren't terrible. The pours itself were light compared to other places but I was grateful as I had other events to attend. My only expectation was starting out with a bubbly or sparkling which I love at other wineries. They don't have one here, but I do look forward to coming back to try them again and purchase some bottles. I ordered the tasting and a snack tray, overall it was similar prices to East Bay snacks and wine around $45. I made a mistake of perhaps forgetting to ask for the meat and cheese tray items to be separated for my veg. friend. Or perhaps there should be a cheese only offering and one option with meat and cheese? They're a neighborhood winery with limited hours but did mention food trucks on certain days. A must to go, I would hope for extended hours on another Sunday but it's 1-5pm only. Cheers
Love this place ❤️
This is a “must-visit” winery if in the San Jose area. Their wine is top-notch, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the wines they have to offer. All the wine is made on-site (Julian Street), and the grapes are primarily from the Napa, Santa Lucia (Monterey), and Paso Robles (Adelaida District) areas. They offer two wine club levels. They are open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Yes, go here!
Walked from J. Lohr to try it out for our first time, but was closed at 3pm on a Saturday (!!) with a sign that said "Members Only Today." Totally understand member days, but it's not a good look to make them on a prime day at a prime time. Won't be back, which is a shame since we're wine lovers and enjoy trying and supporting local wineries. If you're a newbie to their winery, be sure to call ahead to see if you're worthy of entry that day.
Came here on a Friday night for the first time! Parking is a little challenging just based on location so I'd recommend possibly ubering here. We came around 6:30 and let me tell you, this place was PACKED. Every table was taken but somehow we were still able to find an open one despite how busy it was. The staff was extremely friendly and shared with us some of the upcoming events they have going on. Check out their website to see what food offerings they have on Fridays. I will definitely be back to do a tasting.
We went here yesterday to celebrate our anniversary and had the best time! The atmosphere is super cozy with seating inside and outside, decor is beautiful and just all around inviting. It felt like being at home. Kyle who is the owner was absolutely amazing as well as Priya. They made us feel so welcome and we learned so much from them about the wines. Side note, I am super introverted so it's hard for me to feel comfortable outside of my house so finding a place where I felt completely relaxed and comfortable is huge. Also, Kyle is very compassionate...there was a gentleman that was lost and Kyle came out and talked to him and was so kind to him and helped him find his way back to where he was going. You don't see that often and it was very heartwarming. Wines are fabulous and we can't wait to come back!
The sweetest people run this place, and the friday food truck nights are perfect for a chill date night.
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Has your wine at a restaurant omg so good the cab
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I always passed it on my walk with my dog but it has always been closed. Their hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Today I planned my visit because I just knew I couldn't keep passing this place without trying it. Upon arrival, there was a food truck there. The food truck was called Fire and Rice. I quickly glanced at the menu and headed inside. They have nice outdoor seating and stand-up tables. There is seating inside and outdoors. We were greeted by one of the owners who told us all we needed to know about Coterie Cellars. We were told about the list of wines and their flavors. We tried 3 of their wines and went with Caries Corner's Pinot Noir. We also bought a bottle of another wine we tried to take home. We grabbed a seat inside the establishment after a lovely conversation with the owners and family. We enjoyed our wine and just had to try something from the food truck. I would definitely return. The vibes were chill, the wine was great, and so was the food truck. It was too crowded although there were a few guests but two tables were available when we were ready to be seated. Please Note: Food trucks are there on Fridays and its a new food truck each time. The menu changes every couple of weeks. Tastings are only on the weekends and not on Fridays.
Been here a couple times, small unassuming winery in an urban location that makes some good-to-excellent wines at a pretty reasonable price. Pia, my pourer was one of the winemakers and did a really great job explaining how all the wines were made. Simple interior adjacent to the wine making operations. Excellent urban wine tasting experience.
This past weekend, my wife and I were invited to attend a friends small birthday get together at Coterie Winery. I want to disclose that neither my wife or I are big wine drinkers, so we were a little nervous about this gathering. This winery was nothing like I envisioned when thinking of a traditional winery. A winery down the street from SAP center? The building is a pretty good size, but the seating area is pretty small. The seating area was extremely clean and the ambiance was spot on! I did noticed that there is a large sliding glass door which opens up and additional outdoor seating is available. However, on a day when temperature was well into mid 90's, we all opted to sit inside the nice AC wine tasting room. We were then greeted by our party host and seated. We were then introduced to our server along with the owners Shala and Kyle. From the moment we walked into this winery we sincerely felt like VIP's! I can not say enough how wonderfully our entire party was treated by everyone at Coterie. I asked as many questions that a novice wine drinker can ask and the owners answered all of my questions with extreme professionalism. We ended up staying for ~3 hours and had to have sampled ~6-8 various red and white wines. I ended up walking out with a few extra bottles of wine to enjoy with friends and family. Thanks again Shala and Kyle for making this party special! Whether you are a novice wine drinker or experienced and live in the SJ area, you got to go check out this small family owned winery. It's an absolute gem! Derek and Kristin S Note: They don't serve food here, but was told that on most Friday's they do have food trucks. We ended up ordering some pizza from a local pizzeria.
Came here for a tasting while my friend was visiting from out of town, and it was a wonderful experience! From the start, we were warmly greeted by Kyle, who welcomed us, allowed us to choose a table, and walked us through their menu. Our server was lovely and knowledgeable, giving us a thorough rundown of the notes and region for each of the pours. I'm sadly forgetting her name, but she was patient in answering our questions about the membership and friendly; we got to talking at the end, and turns out she's also a huge Janet Jackson fan, too, which was the reason my friend was in town, so that was fun. The tasting is $20 and consists of a sauvignon blanc, a rose, and three reds - a pinot, a cab and possibly a syrah? I usually love sauvignon blancs, but this one was slightly bland to me. It lacked the minerality or acidity to make it truly distinctive. However, I loved the pinot, which is a big deal because I don't usually drink much red wine. It's light and fragrant -- the kind of red you can drink during the day without needing a specific food pairing. My friend was a big fan of the rose, and we each purchased a bottle of our favorite, which meant that the tasting was free! Also, I can't end without mentioning that the meat and cheese pairings are a must! We were stuffed from our sushi lunch in Japantown but we're so glad we opted for a charcuterie plate. There were assorted cured meats, a darker cheese and a lighter cheese, seeded rustic crackers, plain rustic crackers, apricot preserves and nuts. Be sure to let your server know if you have any food allergies or restrictions and they'll be happy to accommodate! Reservations are recommended; it was only half full when we got there at 2:15 but started to fill up around 4pm.