Vin Master Wine Shop

I wasn't blown away by Vin Master . We walked in on a Saturday afternoon as they were cleaning up from a pet adoption drive (love that they do this) . Inside was fairly quiet, just the two of us and one other person other than the lady running the shop.

The shop itself is very cool - they organize by flavor profiles similar to the old Press uptown .Inside the shop is the old scale which is great that they preserved a bit of the mill-history. They have lots of comfortable seating which is also a plus (outdoor too).

We looked around for a few minutes but weren't greeted for some time. We contemplated splitting a bottle only to see a $10 corkage fee- which I find to be a bit ridiculous if you purchase wine on site. We noticed most of the glasses were in the $10 range so we decided to just go elsewhere as for two of us to have two glasses would run $40, a bit steeper than we were looking for.

I would consider checking them out again though maybe for a special night out or when were looking to indulge a bit more.

----------Update-------------------------
I received a message from Chris the owner explaining the $10 cork fee. Unfortunately, we didn't know at the time but it's good to know for next time!

Hi Shauna,

I'm sorry that you had a bad experience. The I e thing I need to explain is that the $10 corkage fee is only for  the Friday night when we bring in a DJ. That goes directly to him. Unfortunately, the board did not get updated by the time you came in. So other than the 2nd Friday, we never have a corkage fee.

I hope you give us a chance to give you a better experience soon,
Chris

Tucked behind Zucca and located across the parking lot from Atherton, this killer wineshop/bar/hangout made for a great stop on a Friday evening. Plenty of seating inside, and we're talking the funky, IKEA-style seating. Comfy couches, lounge chairs, and bar stools.

The wine is stacked high on the right wall in funky wine racks. Take your pick. I love how they split up the varieties. As an individual who doesn't know a lot about wine, or pretend to know a lot about wine, I appreciate the simple approach. Listed above each area, you'll see "Creamy," "Tart," "Bright," and other descriptors. It makes it more interesting for someone like me. I don't even know where to begin when wines are listed under their country of origin. Vin Master is doing it right.

We picked up a fun-looking bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. I haven't really moved past whites just yet. I still need a bright, semi-sweet wine to actually say I "enjoy" it.

Next time, especially if the weather is nice, we'll be hanging out here al fresco. Great patio on the tracks and a killer, quiet space to enjoy a glass or three. Cheers!

Great variety and very helpful and knowledgable staff