{"id":374,"date":"2011-09-18T04:22:36","date_gmt":"2011-09-18T11:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2017-05-22T11:32:14","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T18:32:14","slug":"oc-wine-mart-wine-tasting-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"OC Wine Mart &#038; Wine Tasting Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not in a million year would I have ever imagined walking into a wine store.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because I don&#8217;t drink at all.\u00a0 But OC Wine Mart &amp; Wine Tasting Bar is different from all the other wine stores or wine tasting bars.\u00a0 Julie, the owner, regularly hosts events to introduce new wines, beer, or other new specialty items.\u00a0 She even partners with food truck to serve food.\u00a0 This is great for families with children.\u00a0 While adults can enjoy some wine tasting, the little ones can still enjoy the food.<\/p>\n<p>In the last 2 weeks, Julie hosted a Grand Opening of The Cheese Case and\u00a0 Macaron Launch &amp; Slapfish Food Truck. \u00a0 Allen loves cheese and I love Macarons, so we had to go check them out!\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-389\" title=\"OCWM_C-3300\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C-3300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C-3300.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C-3300-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-384\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG10\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG10.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG10-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-423\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron2\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron23.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron23-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>There were several different artisan cheeses for testing.\u00a0 I prefer the creamy ones while Allen loves the sharp ones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-380\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-381\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG2\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG2.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG2-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>Julie also hand picked 5 different wines to go with the cheese tasting.\u00a0 They paired up really nicely.\u00a0 Everyone loved it!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-394\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG5\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG5.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG5-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She is a great hostess!\u00a0 She makes a point to personally great every guest.\u00a0 If you have been there once, she will remember you.\u00a0 I am not kidding.\u00a0 She is that good.\u00a0 The entire staff at OCWM &amp; WTB makes you feel right at home with their hospitality.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-385\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG11\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG11.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG11-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Macaron Launch &amp; SlapFish Food Truck was just as big of a hit with patrons. Everyone got a little sample bag to taste.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-424\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron8\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron81.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron81.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron81-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-426\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron15\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron152.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron152.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron152-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>The macarons were supplied by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xtpatisserie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Xt Patisserie<\/a>.\u00a0 They were light and crunchy and bursting with flavors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-427\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron12\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron121.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"831\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron121.jpg 831w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron121-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-429\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron13\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron132.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"831\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron132.jpg 831w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron132-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/>In this event, there were 6 different wines for tasting.\u00a0 I really liked the Moscato D&#8217;Asti which was very sweet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-431\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron6\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron62.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron62-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>The event&#8217;s awesome Wine Concierge and the great musician Ruben Gonzales who kept everyone entertained.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-432\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron21\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron211.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron211-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>The SlapFish Food Truck did not disappoint.\u00a0 I enjoyed my Lobsticles, Crab Brie Melt, and Fish Taco.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-433\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron4\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron41.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron41-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-434\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron22\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron221.jpg 553w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron221-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-435\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron11\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron111.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"831\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron111.jpg 831w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron111-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/>The self-service Enomatic Wine Tasting Bar allows you taste the wine at a very reasonable charge so you don&#8217;t have to worry about buying an expensive wine home only to find out you didn&#8217;t like it.\u00a0 Taste it before you buy it.\u00a0 What an awesome concept!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-382\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG4\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG4.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG4-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-383\" title=\"OCWM_C_JPEG7\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG7.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_C_JPEG7-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>What really sets OC Wine Mart and Tasting Bar apart is its outstanding customer service. \u00a0It&#8217;s friendly and personal. \u00a0In addition to a great selection of wine, it also sells custom gift baskets. \u00a0The unique wine tasting bar is perfect for hosting private parties for special occasions. \u00a0Cheese, olive, and charcuterie platters are provided for the group and it will coordinate full catering upon request.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-436\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron1.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron1-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-437\" title=\"OCWM_Macaron16\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron161.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron161.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/OCWM_Macaron161-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>Check out its online shopping on the website at <a href=\"http:\/\/ocwinemart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OC Wine Mart &amp; Wine Tasting Bar<\/a>.\u00a0 You even get free local delivery! \u00a0Prices are cheaper than BevMo. \u00a0If you&#8217;ve never been here, stop by to say &#8216;Hi&#8217; to Julie. \u00a0She just might recommend a wine that will please your palate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>OC Wine Mart &amp; Wine Tasting Bar<br \/>\n2272 Michelson Dr.<br \/>\nIrvine, CA 92612<br \/>\n(949)250-0033<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanspoon.com\/r\/20\/1580301\/restaurant\/OC\/OC-Wine-Mart-Tasting-Bar-Irvine\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not in a million year would I have ever imagined walking into a wine store.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because I don&#8217;t drink at all.\u00a0 But OC Wine Mart &amp; Wine Tasting Bar is different from all the other wine stores or wine tasting bars.\u00a0 Julie, the owner, regularly hosts events to introduce new wines, beer, or 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