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Acoustic duo performing in a winery barrel room among stacked oak wine barrels — guitarist and upright bass with microphones, speakers, and a few patrons at metal tables for an intimate live music tasting.
Top-down close-up of a bottle top sealed with metallic gold wax embossed with a wine-glass icon, nestled in gold tinsel on a wooden surface
Wall of horizontally mounted wine bottles in neat rows, backlit by red, yellow, green and blue LED lights forming a rainbow gradient in a dim bar or restaurant interior.
Indoor wine bar counter with shelves of wine bottles and rows of hanging wine glasses, colorful LED backlighting, multiple beer taps and stainless-steel counter with refrigerated cabinets
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle as a table centerpiece with moss ball planters and pink-green tropical leaves in an indoor setting
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Rows of oak wine barrels stacked on metal racks in a bright winery barrel room, used for aging wine.
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Wine Tasting Experience at Negociant Winery in San Diego

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Settle into Negociant Winery’s cozy Hillcrest cellar and enjoy a relaxed, urban wine tasting right where the wines are made. You’ll sample a curated flight of small-batch, handcrafted California wines, with staff walking you through each pour and sharing the story behind the grapes, the winemaking process, and the flavor notes to look for. Pair your tasting with tasty bites from the menu if you want to turn it into a longer hang, then stick around for the venue’s lively vibe, think trivia nights, live music, and other community events that make this spot feel like a neighborhood clubhouse for wine lovers. Flights, by-the-glass pours, and bottle purchases are all available, so you can keep the party going at your own pace.

Why we love it for your party:

  • Urban winery setting (taste steps away from the production space for a more behind-the-scenes feel).

  • Small-batch, handcrafted wines (unique, boutique pours you won’t find everywhere).

  • Guided tasting flights (staff help your group learn as you sip, so it’s fun and a little educational).

  • Food menu available (easy to add snacks or a bite so everyone stays happy between sips).

  • Built-in entertainment options (live music, trivia, and special events make it more than just a tasting).

About this experience partner:

Negociant Winery is a boutique urban winery in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood that ferments, ages, and bottles on-site. Their focus is on premium California grapes and small-batch winemaking, all served in a warm, community-driven cellar space. Whether you’re stopping in for a tasting flight, celebrating something big with friends, or planning a private gathering, Negociant aims to make wine feel approachable, social, and experience-forward, complete with a steady calendar of music and creative events.

Additional information:

  • Age Limit: 21+ to participate in wine tastings and consume alcohol.

  • Event add-ons: Groups can align their visit with live music, trivia, or seasonal pairing events when scheduled.

  • Wine to-go: Bottles are available for purchase after your tasting.

Provided by Negociant Winery

Joined October 2025

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Location

San Diego, CA

1263 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA