Inland Empire, California, Local Gem
1I have seen this place since it opened up, never went in. In all honesty, I thought it was just a fancy named wine shop. Boy was I wrong.
State Street Winery in downtown redlands. https://statestreetwineryredlands.com
They don’t grow their own grapes, the source them globally. But they have gems. In addition to a decent selection of whites and reds, they make fruit wines, that you know what wine they started with and what they added. An apple Reisling for example or a Pomegranate Zin. Not for everyone but…
And they make port. Apparently they are selling it out within days of making by word of mouth only. Was told they made a caramel port fortified with corn whiskey instead of brandy and it was a huge hit. They make a Mexican Coffee Port, which I would and will buy untasted if they make more, and of course, the more common chocolate. Supposed to have more in February, hopefully before v-day, we’ll see…
So if you live around here and have never been there give it a shot. Very small scale but decently done.
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Tried that place a few years back. They had a nice happy hour but I couldnt handle the fruit wine. But that port has peaked my interest. Will have to give them another shot. We live close to redlands if anyone in the area is ever looking to split a case hit us up.