This place is great. Didn't disappoint. Great place for a date. I didn't realize until the end that there is cheese and salami for sale. Yum.
Sarah Minette
I’ve been here twice and the second time was amazing! Michelle was fantastic and so much fun to talk to! I was sitting by myself at the counter and we engaged in great conversation. She didn’t pressure to buy additional drinks or take more home. She also let me take my time there. Thanks for a great experience, Michelle!!
Service: 5
Allie G.
I'd been wanting to check out Cinnabar for while, and finally got around to it on Sunday. We arrived right when they opened at 1PM, and were the first patrons through the door. The staff member was initially unfriendly about my service animal, but we grabbed a high-top table inside, since it was raining. The interior was spacious, with wooden furniture, a nice bar, a lots of decorative signage. Most of us opted for the $20 wine tasting, which included 5 different wines. All of them were very impressive! After our tasting, we ended up getting a bottle of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mis Tres Hijos Vineyard, which was my favorite of the bunch. Cinnabar also had a large selection of cheeses and charcuterie, so we put together our own little cheese board. We chose the Manchego, Marin Brie, and Fig & Honey Goat Cheese, with the Rosemary & Olive Oil Flatbread crackers. All the cheeses were delicious, but I loved the Fig & Honey Goat Cheese the most. Our server gradually became more friendly towards us, and even ended up bringing over some dog treats at the end. Would probably return!
Nate Castillo
Fantastic reds! Gotta try Mercury Rising.I’m a Somm but don’t take my word for it. Try for yourself. Great vibes, great wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Geek D.
This is located in the heart of Sarotoga with parking all around. We were lucky they had a live band playing that day outside but the place also had great seating inside which allowed some of us to pick a table and enjoy conversations with the tasting and music in the background. They did have multiple flights to chose from with great service - the staff was knowledgeable. one could also select a drink by the glass. Food/snacks were limited though they did have a few things available- good place to visit after having lunch in the area
John H.
Wow, chose this wine tasting room at random as a before dinner drink before going to Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki. The bartender was very knowledgeable about his products and the history of the winery. All the wines were great, but the Mercury Rising was the best. Great deals on six bottles or more, including the magnums.
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Top shelf wine! Love this lil spot
Susan R.
On 8/2/23, the Sales Associate, Lisa Marshik greeted us and walked over to our table and set down an open menu. She said wine tasting is $20 and by the glass is $10. I asked what they have by the glass and she gave around six options. I said I'll have a glass of the Chardonnay which was an option she had offered. She brings me a very very small pour of Chardonnay. Next, she brings the check and it says $17.46. I asked why it was $17.46 after she told me the wine was $10 by the glass. She said, not for the wine that you ordered. What??? I said that I would not have ordered the Chardonnay had that been explained. She then proceeded to just shrug and walk away. What terrible service. I won't be going back and feel like I got scammed.
Karen A.
I enjoy Cinnabar. It's on Big Basin Way, so it is very urban (by Saratoga standards). There's a lovely deck with a large tree to provide shade. And there is great people watching as folks walk by and often beautiful cars drive by on the busy street.Cinnabar is maybe not a place to take a first date. It's not particularly quiet or romantic. But it is a great place to gather with friends and take in the action on the weekends or late afternoons in Saratoga. And the service is always good.I love Cinnabar's Mercury Rising. And I recommend getting a growler and going back regularly for refills.
We became members in 2015 for the awesome wines and relaxing atmosphere. Their Mercury Rising is a go-to approachable red blend that we stocked at every table during our wedding. Chill events sprinkled throughout the year give us reasons to visit often as well. From the complex smoothness of their GSM to the buttery popcorn notes of their chardonnay, this is definitely worth the stop. The quaint Saratoga scene has equally amazing food options just steps away as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Felicia F.
Such a great tasting room! Cliff made our day as our wine guide and cannot say enough about how much we would recommend this wine tasting experience based on how we were treated. My daughter even knocked over a glass of water and they were so gracious about it. Very family friendly and welcoming to all. Again, cannot thank Cliff enough! He truly makes the visit
Jimmy Wongso
Came here last winter. The wine was really good. Had wine tasting and taken home a bottle of their collection.I am not a fan of charcuterie, but they have a great set of it.
Cristina M.
WOW, I can't remember the last time I felt the way this place made me feel.I arrived around 4PM, was walking around the Saratoga area, and I thought maybe I should stop by this place and do some wine tasting. When I arrived, it was NOT BUSY. I didn't know if I needed to walk all the way inside to order or sit outside and wait, so I went inside and asked workers at the bar area. They said "you're welcome to sit anywhere outside, someone will come over to you and take your order". At this point they handed me a menu and I said "thank you" and pointed to where I would be sitting.I sat down saw the menu and waited about 15 minutes. Nobody walked over to me... I know it was pretty obvious where I was sitting, since I had my puppy with me, outside. 20 minutes passed by and a couple sat at a table across from mine, as soon as they arrived the waiter went to their table, had them pay for their "member wine" they had purchased and then I heard him say "I'll take your order right away"I was so upset at this point, I got up and left. Im not the type to make a scene. DO BETTER Cinnabar. Not coming back, thank you for the service I'm never going to forget.
Laura Tompkins
A very cute winery tasting room! Came here with a large group while waiting for our dinner reservation, and Cliff went above and beyond to take good care of us! Some in our party did the tasting menu, and some just did by the glass. Cliff took the time to talk to all of us and make us feel welcome. It was so worth it to interact with Cliff! Can't wait to come back.
This place is great. Didn't disappoint. Great place for a date. I didn't realize until the end that there is cheese and salami for sale. Yum.
I’ve been here twice and the second time was amazing! Michelle was fantastic and so much fun to talk to! I was sitting by myself at the counter and we engaged in great conversation. She didn’t pressure to buy additional drinks or take more home. She also let me take my time there. Thanks for a great experience, Michelle!!
Service: 5
I'd been wanting to check out Cinnabar for while, and finally got around to it on Sunday. We arrived right when they opened at 1PM, and were the first patrons through the door. The staff member was initially unfriendly about my service animal, but we grabbed a high-top table inside, since it was raining. The interior was spacious, with wooden furniture, a nice bar, a lots of decorative signage. Most of us opted for the $20 wine tasting, which included 5 different wines. All of them were very impressive! After our tasting, we ended up getting a bottle of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mis Tres Hijos Vineyard, which was my favorite of the bunch. Cinnabar also had a large selection of cheeses and charcuterie, so we put together our own little cheese board. We chose the Manchego, Marin Brie, and Fig & Honey Goat Cheese, with the Rosemary & Olive Oil Flatbread crackers. All the cheeses were delicious, but I loved the Fig & Honey Goat Cheese the most. Our server gradually became more friendly towards us, and even ended up bringing over some dog treats at the end. Would probably return!
Fantastic reds! Gotta try Mercury Rising.I’m a Somm but don’t take my word for it. Try for yourself. Great vibes, great wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
This is located in the heart of Sarotoga with parking all around. We were lucky they had a live band playing that day outside but the place also had great seating inside which allowed some of us to pick a table and enjoy conversations with the tasting and music in the background. They did have multiple flights to chose from with great service - the staff was knowledgeable. one could also select a drink by the glass. Food/snacks were limited though they did have a few things available- good place to visit after having lunch in the area
Wow, chose this wine tasting room at random as a before dinner drink before going to Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki. The bartender was very knowledgeable about his products and the history of the winery. All the wines were great, but the Mercury Rising was the best. Great deals on six bottles or more, including the magnums.
Top shelf wine! Love this lil spot
On 8/2/23, the Sales Associate, Lisa Marshik greeted us and walked over to our table and set down an open menu. She said wine tasting is $20 and by the glass is $10. I asked what they have by the glass and she gave around six options. I said I'll have a glass of the Chardonnay which was an option she had offered. She brings me a very very small pour of Chardonnay. Next, she brings the check and it says $17.46. I asked why it was $17.46 after she told me the wine was $10 by the glass. She said, not for the wine that you ordered. What??? I said that I would not have ordered the Chardonnay had that been explained. She then proceeded to just shrug and walk away. What terrible service. I won't be going back and feel like I got scammed.
I enjoy Cinnabar. It's on Big Basin Way, so it is very urban (by Saratoga standards). There's a lovely deck with a large tree to provide shade. And there is great people watching as folks walk by and often beautiful cars drive by on the busy street.Cinnabar is maybe not a place to take a first date. It's not particularly quiet or romantic. But it is a great place to gather with friends and take in the action on the weekends or late afternoons in Saratoga. And the service is always good.I love Cinnabar's Mercury Rising. And I recommend getting a growler and going back regularly for refills.
Great service and friendly staffs.
Restaurantji Recommends
We became members in 2015 for the awesome wines and relaxing atmosphere. Their Mercury Rising is a go-to approachable red blend that we stocked at every table during our wedding. Chill events sprinkled throughout the year give us reasons to visit often as well. From the complex smoothness of their GSM to the buttery popcorn notes of their chardonnay, this is definitely worth the stop. The quaint Saratoga scene has equally amazing food options just steps away as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such a great tasting room! Cliff made our day as our wine guide and cannot say enough about how much we would recommend this wine tasting experience based on how we were treated. My daughter even knocked over a glass of water and they were so gracious about it. Very family friendly and welcoming to all. Again, cannot thank Cliff enough! He truly makes the visit
Came here last winter. The wine was really good. Had wine tasting and taken home a bottle of their collection.I am not a fan of charcuterie, but they have a great set of it.
WOW, I can't remember the last time I felt the way this place made me feel.I arrived around 4PM, was walking around the Saratoga area, and I thought maybe I should stop by this place and do some wine tasting. When I arrived, it was NOT BUSY. I didn't know if I needed to walk all the way inside to order or sit outside and wait, so I went inside and asked workers at the bar area. They said "you're welcome to sit anywhere outside, someone will come over to you and take your order". At this point they handed me a menu and I said "thank you" and pointed to where I would be sitting.I sat down saw the menu and waited about 15 minutes. Nobody walked over to me... I know it was pretty obvious where I was sitting, since I had my puppy with me, outside. 20 minutes passed by and a couple sat at a table across from mine, as soon as they arrived the waiter went to their table, had them pay for their "member wine" they had purchased and then I heard him say "I'll take your order right away"I was so upset at this point, I got up and left. Im not the type to make a scene. DO BETTER Cinnabar. Not coming back, thank you for the service I'm never going to forget.
A very cute winery tasting room! Came here with a large group while waiting for our dinner reservation, and Cliff went above and beyond to take good care of us! Some in our party did the tasting menu, and some just did by the glass. Cliff took the time to talk to all of us and make us feel welcome. It was so worth it to interact with Cliff! Can't wait to come back.