Great Wines, Knowledgeable People by G. V. at InsiderPages
The hottest spot in town during their evenings tastings, Silverlake Wine specializes in small production wineries worldwide. They've got your boutique California wines that we all love out here, but it's also a wonderful place to learn more about wines from around the world. And their affordable tastings on Mondays, flights on Thursdays and structured lectures on Sundays can help you do just that. Or grab some friends and just come to see and be seen.
PROS: good wine, very knowledgeable staff, interesting crowd
CONS: if you just want to run in and buy a bottle or two, avoid Mondays and Thursdays, it's a scene.
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