Grape Encounters EmPOURium

Reviews about Grape Encounters EmPOURium

• 4 / 5

  By Leah Kolt
  A delightful wine bar and wine just steps from the historic Carlton Hotel, Grape Encounters offers a charming patio, indoor bar area, and gift shop.
  
  We enjoyed a flight of red outside -- four wines including two Tuscans, a Malbec and a Syrah. For $16 it provided enough for the three of us to enjoy about a half glass each. (We had more wine waiting at home.)
  
  To accompany our red, for about $20 we purchased cheese, ham and gluten-free crackers inside. The hostess cheerfully plated the assortment for us. When we couldn't eat it all, she wrapped it for us to take home.
  
  David, the owner who also has three local and nationally syndicated podcast/radio shows, came out to chat with us.
  
  The location is only a block off the 101, and there is ample parking in the street, as well as behind the building. No business sign, so look for the pretty courtyard entrance.
  
  March 08, 2017
• 5 / 5

  By Ivy Lizsow
  Remember Cheers? Well this is my "Cheers" where everyone knows your name. Annie and David Wilson, the owners, are true gems. They invite you in and make you "family". The patio and bar areas are also very inviting. I am new to the area, so this is my place to meet the locals. As a lone female, I feel very comfortable going here by myself. David and Annie know their wines, and will make great recommendations for you! They also have wine flights, which change frequently so you can pick your favorites. Whether you are new to the area or have lived in Atascadero for years, Grape Encounters EmPOURium will become your new favorite local place to meet friend, old and new. They also have a new limited menu and great cheese, cracker, meat, olive selections to pair with your wine...oh...I must not forget the chocolates too!
  August 29, 2016