Sipping Wine in San Mateo
I gladly welcomed the suggestion of a trip to 750 ml in San Mateo a few nights ago, as the visit marks another item I can check off my list of things to do/ places to go. And, I’d have to say, my best wine-tasting experience over the past couple weeks. Part shop, part tasting bar…the space is not large, with a few tables and less than 10 seats at the bar. I’m guessing it can get cramped when there’s a crowd, but this particular night was fine. I found it to be inviting, especially with the abundance of artwork on the walls. BK and I started by getting a few tastes from the Enomatic–the wine dispenser dishing out 24 (not run-of-the-mill) wines. We also ordered wine from the bar, which I actually enjoyed even more. One was a very nice 2005 Paul Mathew Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast: much more subdued than CA Pinot I’ve gotten used to– lighter in color, body, and alcohol–and its pure strawberry made me happy. Also my first Gruet:a sparkling rose’ from New Mexico. That picture doesn’t do justice to its pretty, deep pink.
What made the excursion even more fun was chatting with Brian, who was behind the bar (later found out he’s the owner). He kindly poured us a few of the wines he was taking out of the Enomatic and was full of good information. Even when the bar filled up with a group of women.
Definitely worth a trip. Just don’t try it on a Monday.
750 ml in San Mateo, 2005 Paul Mathew Pinot Noir
May 7th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Awesome, I have never been but will need to check it out. I have no plans on Saturday night for my birthday, maybe I can ask the boy to take me there…