A true 5-star wine tasting lounge featuring “90 point” wines, live music and a “hip” luxury, modern industrial vibe
A “hip” modern industrial luxury tasting lounge that is a cross between a New York “Soho” music venue and a “Napa Valley” tasting lounge has opened their doors in Laguna Beach’s ”The Hive” next to the Sawdust Festival. This is not an ordinary winery by any means. Frankly, it is like nothing else we’ve seen in Orange County. McClain Cellars is an amazing new winery from the Santa Ynez Valley. What makes them different from other wineries in Orange County is where the wine is made and where is comes from. Founded by Jason & Sofia McClain, McClain Cellars grows, harvests and makes all of their wine in the Santa Ynez Valley. After it is bottled and ready to release, they bring all the wine to Orange County where it is released to the public.
Their winemaker, Dean Guzman, who spent time working for Fess Parker, is an artist. Teamed with Jason McClain, McClain Cellars makes an amazing wine that is truly amazing. McClain Cellars sets itself apart by combing amazing art and unique names with wines that rate at 90 and 91 points according to Wine Enthusiast magazine (February 2019). The truly interesting thing about these ratings is that they are from McClain Cellars first release “Official Release” of their 2016 wines.
Until now, getting a bottle of McClain Cellars has only been available online at their website (www.mcclaincellars.com) or at a local tasting event. The tasting lounge is in the HIVE at 849 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA next to Kitchen in the Canyon and the Laguna Beach Beer Company. The new tasting room is second to none. The McClain family is going all out to create a space to not only showcase their amazing wine but also offer Orange County a wine tasting experience that will soon become a local favorite. Their new tasting room showcases all of their wines, music, charcuterie as well as an olive oil tasting and an artisan popcorn tasting.
McClain Cellars’ guest reviews are off the charts. 5 out of 5 stars on Facebook and the same for Google. They are truly making a mark in Orange County and are already one of the fastest growing labels in town. With wines like Sacred Love, Painted Dreams and the much sought after, Faithful Friend, McClain Cellars has made a mark that is here to stay.
They are open 7 days a week. 11 am – 7pm, Sunday – Thursday and 11 am – 9 pm Friday and Saturday. Acoustic Live music is Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3pm to 5pm
They offer a special list of wines by the glass and flights for $10 each.
Every Tuesday... Laguna Beach Locals.
They offer a special discount to locals on flights and glasses on Tuesdays of up to 20% OFF.
Every Monday... Cheers to our Industry
They offer a special discount to people in the wine industry, hospitality, hotels and restaurants on Mondays on glasses of wine and our Sufbtaure flight.
Laguna Beach will never be the same again.
849 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach,
California
92651