Submitted by Jerry Goure on 08/25/2024
Super relaxed, delicious wines, great variety, great people. Sophisticated but not at all pretentious. The food is small snacks, not quite a meal but perfect pairings for the wine.
My husband and I had a red flight with three very different and, to my layperson senses, very unique-tasting wines. The owner—Lydia, a self-described "wine nerd"—changes the flights every week or so to keep things interesting. We learned many interesting things about local wines and Italian wines from Lydia, and we got a lot of her attention because it was a slow day. But we also always felt at ease, able to just sit and relax and enjoy our own company.
We loved it so much we came back the next day and had some more wines Lydia recommended, including a delicious skin-contact pinot gris from Approachment Wines.
Submitted by Lynsay on 03/10/2024
Amazing. The best wines in town by the bottle or glass. You absolutely won't find a more friendly, upscale bar anywhere. Go and learn a bit about wine or just enjoy a great wine recommended by Lydia!
Submitted by Jamie At Momenta on 11/28/2023
What a gem of a spot in downtown Redmond! The warm and inviting atmosphere is ideal for a cozy date night, friend meet up, or even a big group to gather.
There’s a wonderful seating area with comfortable chairs and tables. There’s a bar as well and a beautiful deck with seating.
The owner Lydia is the perfect hostess! She and her staff are knowledgeable, personable, and attentive.
The menu has a curated, delicious selection of wines, ciders, and spritzes. Likewise, with an in-house baker, the food selection is well matched with thoughtful details with things like homemade focaccia bread and seasoned olives.
There is also a wine to go section with a great selection of bottles in lots of price ranges and from many varied locations.
This wonderful small business absolutely should be on your list of stops if you are in Redmond!
Submitted by Emy Stecher on 11/22/2023
Very impressed with this place! Would add it to my top 3 wine spots in all of Central Oregon. The wine selection was incredible. Sparkling, (real champagne!), rosé, orange wine, whites, and several great red varietals. The food was so good too we just kept ordering snacks. On top of that, the atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy and the service was top notch. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!
Submitted by Tara Doty on 11/20/2023
The opening of this special wine bar was highly anticipated, as we know how much time, love, and passion the owner has poured into both this incredibly gorgeous space and her vast knowledge of unique, delicious, and highly approachable wines! The bottle shelf and glass tastings list is impressive yet unintimidating, and the small bites menu has exactly what you're looking for to pair with each sip! AND THE BREAD - AO Bread Co. offerings are the perfect compliment with the freshly whipped herbed butter or dipping oils. Lydia is not only the friendly owner and welcoming host to all who walk through her door, she generously shares and teaches you about the wines you're tasting with intelligence and kindness alike. We can't wait to return again and again.
